Summer Term 2010 - summerdaymusic
summerdaymusic
July 26 - August 6 - 9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Two-week program for ages 8 -18
REGISTER
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Schedule:
9:00-12:15 - Core Classes - Students work on their primary instrument in a variety of classes and ensembles designed to improve technique and musicianship.
12:15-1:00 - Lunch
1:00-4:15 - Elective Classes - Classes are 45 or 90 minutes in length. Students will choose six electives and be placed in three or four classes (enough to fill four 45 minute periods). Faculty may recommend more suitable courses than those selected by students.
Requirements: The summerdaymusic program is an ideal experience for students with at least 2 years of private lessons or equivalent experience. Students should have solid technique with their instrument, and good music theory and reading skills.
Tuition: $695 if registered by May 1, $725 after May 1 - $205 non-refundable deposit (includes $5 registration fee) due at registration; balance due June 26.
Before/After Care - $5 per hour. Festival assistants will provide activities and supervision from 8:00-9:00 am for early drop-off and from 4:15-6:15 pm each day for students requiring later pick-up. Payment is due Friday of each week of the festival.
Registration Deadline: June 15.
Piano Student Registration Deadline: May 3 (limited to 20 piano students)
Student Performances: Thursday, August 5, 5:00 and 6:30 pm. Friday, August 6, 5:00 and 6:30 pm.
Students should reserve all these dates and times. Actual performance schedules will be determined and announced during the festival.
Auditions: Students who are not currently registered at IHM will have an informal placement meeting with faculty to select appropriate core classes, help choose elective courses, and determine level of literature for ensembles. If it is decided that a student does not yet possess the skills to participate in the festival, a refund will be issued for any tuition paid. Registration fees are not refundable.
CORE CLASSES:
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Brass Core (trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba)
Brass Ensemble
Full Orchestra
Instrumental Technique
Listening & Repertoire
Masterclass - Individual or Mixed Brass
Guitar/Bass Core
Guitar Masterclass
Bass Masterclass
Guitar Ensemble
Guitar Styles - History & Listening
Harp Core
Chamber Ensemble
Ensemble Technique/Coaching
Full Orchestra
Instrumental Technique
Listening & Repertoire
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Percussion Core (percussion, drum set, mallets)
Mallet Ensemble
Masterclass
Percussion Ensemble
Piano Core (all students matched in duets, trios
and/or 2 piano ensembles)
Ensemble Rehearsals
Listening & Repertoire
Piano Skills
Strings Core (violin, viola, cello, bass)
Chamber Ensembles
Full Orchestra
Listening & Repertoire
Masterclass
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Voice Core (soprano, alto, tenor, bass)
Performance Skills
Piano/Instrument Elective
Sight Singing
Vocal Ensemble
Vocal Technique/Voice Science
Winds Core (flute, clarinets, oboe, bassoon, saxophones)
Coaching of Individual Pieces
Instrumental Technique
Full Orchestra
Listening & Repertoire
Wind/Chamber Ensembles
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ELECTIVE COURSES:
Each student will have up to four electives in their daily schedule. Electives will be filled on a first-come basis. Faculty may recommend more suitable courses than those selected by students. Choose six electives in order of preference from the following list:
Beginning Instruments
EnsemblesJazzTheory & Composition
Voice & Musical TheaterWellnessMiscellaneous
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African Drumming: A rousing drumming experience featuring native rhythms of Africa, powerful beats and a variety of instruments.
Beginning Cello: Learn to create tones and play simple songs on the cello. Students will also learn about the history and evolution of the instrument, and the diversity of musical styles for which the cello is used.
Beginning Clarinet: Learn the basics of the clarinet through fun and familiar tunes, and how to assemble and care for the instrument. The technique of this simple and logical instrument can be used in learning others in the woodwind family.
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Beginning Guitar: Learn the basics of guitar playing - chords, strumming, melodic lines and note reading. Play and sing along with popular songs from folk and rock idioms.
Beginning Harp: Haven’t you always wanted to learn to play the harp? Melodies, chords and basic skills will be covered.
Beginning Mallet Percussion: Using the marimba, xylophone, vibraphone and other percussion instruments, students will learn solo and ensemble music ranging from Caribbean Calypso to Beethoven’s 9
th Symphony! Any pianist, vocalist or instrumentalist who reads music can benefit from playing melodic percussion as it uses harmonic and melodic music theory combined with fun rhythmic training.
Beginning Piano: In a small group setting, students will be introduced to the basics of playing the piano, including technique and reading the treble and bass clefs. Students start with simple melodies from classical and popular songs, and learn about scales and chord building. Each student will have their own piano or keyboard in class and receive individual attention from the teacher.
Beginning Piano Level 2: For students who have already taken the Beginning Piano elective or have equivalent playing skills.
Beginning Trumpet: Learn the basics about how the trumpet works, and how to assemble and care for the instrument. Through simple tunes students will learn correct mouth position and breathing.
Intro to Singing: See listing in Voice & Musical Theater section
Irish Fiddling: Put your violin to a new purpose—playing traditional dance tunes from Ireland. We will learn reels, jigs, barn dances, polkas and slides by ear. For students with 2-3 years violin experience.
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ENSEMBLES
Boomwhacker Band: A cross between Blue Man Group and handbell choir, boomwhackers are plastic tubes that make a musical note when whacked against a hard surface. Each player gets two or three notes to manage. Learn score reading and careful rhythm while playing classic and silly tunes. No experience needed; open to all.
Chamber Ensembles: Intermediate to advanced students are placed in duos, trios and quartets to learn the skills of collaborative playing: how to follow or lead, and how to listen, balance sound and match musical expression.
Harp Ensemble: Play folk tunes, rounds and ballads in two, three and four parts. Parts will be tailored to each student’s ability and experience. For students who have taken the Beginning Harp elective or have some playing experience.
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Irish Sessions: Learn to play jigs and reels in the traditional way, by ear, and with the help of printed music. Ensemble open to melody instruments: flute, pennywhistle, and violin.
Pop/Rock Ensemble: Students perform a variety of pop, rock and American Songbook tunes, creating their own arrangements of classic songs. Participants who have written original songs may also have the chance to play them with the group. For guitar, bass, piano, drums and singers. |
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JAZZ
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Beginning Jazz Piano: Can you already read music but would like to learn how to improvise? Are you a classical musician looking to try something new? Learn the basics of jazz style including jazz rhythms, chords and scales, improvisation and song structures.
Jazz Combos: Explore jazz, blues and funk music in small groups of 4-6 players for beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. All instruments are welcome.
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THEORY & COMPOSITION
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Anatomy of a Chord: Learn the elements of tonal chord structure and basic harmonic progression. Students will learn to build chords, and to hear the qualities of chords and where they are leading tonally. Prerequisite: ability to read notes in treble and bass clefs.
Can You Beat This? This hands-on course explores the most fundamental element in music—rhythm. Students will learn all about meter, time signatures, note values, beat, pulse and notation. As a bonus, students will create rhythm compositions together, and each will have an opportunity to conduct a performance of these exercises.
Composition: Turn your creative instincts into compositions! Students will create original music with the aid of music software and MIDI technology, and be able to print and play back their composition through the computer. Open to all instruments, skill levels.
Composition Level 2: For students who have already taken the Composition elective, or who have prior experience with composition basics.
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Ear Training: Improve your abilities as a listener and performer. Utilizing aural theory techniques like solfège, learn how to recognize intervals and chord qualities, and to sing or play melodies by ear.
Ear Training Level 2: For students who have taken the first level course or have had previous experience in ear training.
Musical Skill Building: Is your playing ability ahead of your reading or counting skills? Do you need extra help figuring out the music? These small group sessions can help bring your practice strategies to a new level, and encourage you to be an independent learner.
Songwriting: Learn about standard pop song structure and the construction of blues style song forms. Emphasis is placed on individual listening, with students developing a deeper understanding of the specific musical styles they enjoy listening to. Students will compose songs together, and record and perform them at the end of the session. Guitar or piano skills required.
VOICE & MUSICAL THEATER
Acting for Singers: Learn how to give more convincing performances through the use of dramatic techniques. Discover how body language, movement, gestures and vocal expression all work together to bring your character and music to life.
Around the World in Song: Students will explore other cultures through music, sing in a variety of languages, and sample a few foods from other lands along the way.
Honors Choir: Perform more challenging music from a variety of periods and styles. Similar to a Jr./Sr. District experience. By audition only.
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Intro to Singing: The voice is an amazing instrument, capable of making many different sounds. Students learn how the voice works and how to produce good vocal sound, with a little science thrown in for fun.
Jazz Choir: Sing accompanied and unaccompanied choral arrangements in parts. Try out vocal improvisation (like scat singing), and fine-tune your ear by singing close harmonies.
A Musical Zoo: A fun class for singers, and non-singers alike. We will share familiar songs and poems about animals large and small, and discover some new favorites.
Shakespeare: The Play’s the Thing! A little drama, a little singing, a little listening, and lots of fun as we explore the ways William Shakespeare has inspired musicians through the ages. Non-singers welcome.
Show Choir: “Glee” fans, here’s your chance! Sing Broadway showstoppers and strut your stuff in this active, movement-based chorus. Class is two periods. Students should bring shoes to dance in.
Vocal Masters: Explore great vocal works and those who wrote them through recordings, videos, singing and
discussion. A wide range of literature from the classical to contemporary periods will be surveyed.
WELLNESS
Alexander Technique: Through sensitive hands-on guidance and simple conversation students learn how to make changes in patterns of movement during practice time. They also learn skills to reduce physical, emotional and mental tension and fatigue during practice and performance, and in everyday life.
Yoga: Body and breath awareness are important skills for a well trained musician. This introduction to Yoga for musicians is the perfect way for you to discover for yourself the benefits or this time-honored body work.
MISCELLANEOUS
Adventures in Listening: Listen to all types of classical music, from the Renaissance to Modern periods, including jazz, opera and ballet. We will study score reading, conducting and orchestration, learn how a film score is produced, and discover some fun facts about great composers and performers of the past and present. The course includes audio and video presentations and discussions to inspire the young musician.
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Improvisation: Experience the thrill of spontaneously creating your own original music. Students will learn how to embellish jazz, blues and rock melodies, and how to improvise over basic chord progressions using familiar scales. This class explores different concepts each year, so returning students are encouraged to attend.
The Making of Instruments: Ever wondered what the difference is between a harpsichord and piano, or a French horn and English horn? This course will explore how various musical instruments are made, like cellos, flutes, percussion instruments, Steinway pianos and pipe organs. Video presentations and hands-on exercises will guide students through the process of creating an instrument from start to finish. Students will also have the opportunity to try many of the instruments that are discussed.
Private Lessons: Students may take private lessons with the teacher of their choice during the festival for an additional charge: $35 (30 minutes), $50 (45 minutes), $64 (60 minutes).
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FACULTY:
Eric Baldwin, Guitar
Lynn Basila, Violin
Susan Bonito, Voice & Choral Ensembles
Carolyn Cantrell, Horn & Brass Ensembles
Christina Dietrich, Piano
Lisa Duke, Flute & Composition
Abe Finch, Percussion
Susan Gottschalk, Viola
Pam Hines, Jazz Piano
Bill Jones, Saxophone & Jazz Combos
Eric Kamen, Piano
Michelle Kelley, Piano
Shan Liu, Flute
Laurel Martin, Irish Fiddle & Irish Sessions
Greg Passler, Guitar
Nancy Peters, Harp
Charlotte Russell, Voice
Steve Savage, Brass
Jenny Tang, Piano
Monica Godoy Tessitore, Piano
Tim Terranella, Cello & Orchestra
Henry Tervo, Clarinet
Linda Vieira, Piano
Matthew Wright, Guitar
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