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 Summer Term 2011 - summerdaymusic
summerdaymusic
July 25 - August 5 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two-week program for ages 8 -18
REGISTER
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FESTIVAL CONCERT SCHEDULE:
Festival concerts are free and open to the public. The concerts are held in Blackman Hall.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 - 5:00 PM
Flute Ensemble, Duos with Harp, Wind Ensemble, String Chamber Ensembles, String Orchestra
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 - 6:30 PM
Voice Ensemble, Chamber Ensembles, Piano Ensembles
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - 5:00 PM
Songwriting Classes, Pop/Rock Ensemble, Piano Ensembles, Take the Stage Class, Jazz Choir, Show Choir
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 - 6:30 PM
Jazz Combo, Guitar Ensemble, Full Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble
Schedule:
8:45-9:00 - Student Check-In
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.
12:15-12:45 - Lunch
12:45-4:00 - Electives - 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.
4:00-4:15 - Student Check-Out
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: $745 if registered by May 1, $775 after May 1 - $205 non-refundable deposit (includes $5 registration fee) due at registration; balance due June 24.
Did you know? Scholarships are available for all Music School programs. Contact the office for application details.
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 4:00-6:00 pm each day for students requiring later pick-up. Payment is due Friday of each week of the festival.
Registration Deadline: Registration still open!
Piano Student Registration Deadline: Registration closed for 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.
Piano Student Auditions: All piano students will have a placement interview so they can be matched appropriately in ensembles. Pieces will be assigned ahead of time, and students are expected to practice their assigned pieces before the festival begins.
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
Eurhythmics
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 EnsemblesIrish Traditional MusicJazz
Theory & CompositionVoice & Musical TheaterWellnessMiscellaneous
BEGINNING INSTRUMENTS
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Beginning Piano: Students are introduced to the basics of playing piano, reading treble and bass clefs, scales, chord building and technique, and learn simple 2-hand classical and popular pieces.
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.
Beginning Violin: Learn proper basic technique for creating a good tone, and play simple songs on the violin. Discover the history and evolution of the violin, and the different styles of music for which it is used.
Beginning Voice: See Intro to Singing and Let’s Sing! in Voice & Musical Theater section
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ENSEMBLES
Boomwhacker Band: Boomwhackers are plastic tubes that make a musical note when whacked against a hard surface. Each player gets two or three notes to manage, like a handbell choir. Improve your reading, rhythm and ensemble skills in one fun class!
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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IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC
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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 at least 2-3 years violin experience.
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.
Irish Singing: Explore the traditional style of singing in Ireland plus contemporary perspectives on centuries-old ballads. Sessions begin with gentle warm-ups, then students will learn songs by ear (the traditional way!).
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JAZZ
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Beginning Jazz Piano: Learn the basics of beginning jazz piano. Perfect class for the classical musician who is curious about jazz chords and rhythms for piano. For students with intermediate level piano skills. Jazz Theory required with this class.
Beginning Jazz Theory: An introduction to basic jazz improvisation skills and concepts - harmony, chord progression and chord symbols, melody, and 7th chord structure and voicing. This course is required for Beginning Jazz Piano and Jazz Combo I, and is available as an elective to everyone.
Jazz Combo I: For musicians (guitar, piano, brass, winds, percussion, violin) who have not studied jazz or been in a jazz combo. Learn how jazz chords are built and about chord progressions, then immediately apply in a jazz group setting. Jazz Theory required with this class.
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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.
Beginning Jazz Theory: An introduction to basic jazz improvisation skills and concepts - harmony, chord progression and chord symbols, melody, and 7th chord structure and voicing. This course is required for Beginning Jazz Piano and Jazz Combo I, and is available as an elective to everyone.
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.
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Composition Level 2: For students who have already taken the Composition elective, or who have prior experience with composition basics.
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.
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. |
VOICE & MUSICAL THEATER
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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.
Dynamite Disney Songs: Share your favorite Disney songs and learn new ones in a playful atmosphere through group and solo singing.
Intro to Singing: For ages 11+ or with permission of instructor. 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.
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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.
Let’s Sing! For ages 8-10. Introduction to the voice through singing, movement and games.
A Musical Zoo: A fun class for singers, and non-singers alike. Share familiar songs and poems about animals large and small, and discover some new favorites.
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.
Take the Stage! Improve your singing, acting and creative movement skills as we recreate a scene from a Broadway Musical in this fun-filled Musical Theatre Workshop. Open to all students.
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WELLNESS
Feldenkrais Method: Start to develop a more intimate relationship between the way you use your body and the music that you create. Become aware of the habits that could lead to injury and pain, and which keep you from fully enjoying and expressing your music. Learn tips that you can apply immediately to healthy life-long practice.
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.
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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.
Drawing Music: Those who are creative in music are often creative in art. This class allows students to do both. Draw from still life displays, photos or free interpretations while listening to the masters: Gershwin, Rachmininoff, Ravel and more. High quality drawing pad and artist pencils provided, or students may bring their own supplies.
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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? Explore the unique qualities of all kinds of instruments. Video presentations and hands-on exercises will guide students through the process of creating an instrument from start to finish.
Private Lessons: Students may take private lessons with the teacher of their choice during the festival for an additional charge: $38 (30 minutes), $53.75 (45 minutes), $69.25 (60 minutes).
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FACULTY:
Ashley Addington, Flute
Eric Baldwin, Guitar
Susan Bonito, Voice & Choral Ensembles
Carolyn Cantrell, Horn & Brass Ensembles
Christina Dietrich, Piano
Judit Ernst, Piano & Eurhythmics
Abe Finch, Percussion
Susan Gottschalk, Viola
Pam Hines, Piano & Jazz
Bill Jones, Saxophone & Jazz Combos
Eric Kamen, Piano
Michelle Kelley, Piano
Lisa Lamb, Flute & Composition
Laurel Martin, Irish Fiddle & Irish Sessions
Greg Passler, Guitar
Nancy Peters, Harp
Mona Rashad, Violin
Charlotte Russell, Voice
Steve Savage, Brass
Monica Godoy Tessitore, Piano
Tim Terranella, Cello & Orchestra
Henry Tervo, Clarinet
Linda Vieira, Piano
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Registration Form:
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indian Hill Music School reserves the right at any time to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. We will make every effort to hold all classes offered. In the case of a cancellation, those effected will be notified as soon as possible and a full refund will be issued if another suitable class is not available.
QUESTIONS? CALL THE OFFICE AT (978) 486-9524.
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