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2009 Workshops and Symposia

 

Conducting and Wind Music Symposium

MUSIC 330-0 Sec. 61 and MUSIC 430-0 Sec. 61

Instructors: Mallory Thompson, Jerry Junkin

  • One week
  • 7/5 - 7/10
  • MTWThF, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Evanston Campus
  • Five day workshop fee:  $600; auditing fee $50 per day


Taught by Mallory Thompson, Director of Bands at Northwestern University; and Jerry Junkins, Director of Bands, University of Texas at Austin, the symposium is designed to enhance your conducting, teaching and musical skills. Participants will be sent a list of scores to prepare in advance, and the repertoire will include a variety of works for ensembles of various levels. Works to be studied include established masterworks as well as new music for winds.

In addition to conducting a live ensemble and receiving feedback from the faculty, participants will attend lectures and discussions on choosing repertoire, score study, rehearsal techniques, movement and music interpretation. The symposium is recommended for conductors of all levels with a desire to learn and explore new ideas.

Registration for participants will be limited to 30. Registration will include completion of an application form, the registration fee and a resume. Preference will be given to those with a completed bachelor's degree and some experience. There is no limit on those interested in auditing. Applications will be accepted until the symposium is filled. For more information and to receive an application, please contact Dorothy Wyandt   (847) 491-7485 or d-wyandt@northwestern.edu.

 

A Vocal Career Seminar

MUSIC 330-0 sec. 11;   430-0 sec. 11

Instructor: Pamela Hinchman

  • One Week
  • 7/27 - 7/31
  • MTWThF,  6:30 - 10 p.m.
  • Evanston Campus
  • Participants fee:  $450; Auditors:  $150


In these classes you will learn to audition for an agent, an opera company in the US and Europe, and a musical theatre company. We will find three pieces for you that will make you the most marketable and help you to perfect them. Also discussed: How to present yourself most effectively by clothes and grooming; creating a useable resume and bio; advice on the proper picture for your voice type; tax issues. Guest speakers include a New York agent for opera and musical theater, a tax specialist, photographer, stage directors. Class is limited to 12 singers and 30 auditors. To apply as a participant, send a resume and tape or CD of 3 pieces to:

Summer Session Office
Northwestern University Bienen School of Music
711 Elgin Road
Evanston, IL  60201

Deadline for registration is June 15.

 

Northwestern Percussion Symposium

MUSIC 330-0 sec. 41;   430-0 sec. 41

Instructor: She-e Wu and guest clinicians

  • One Week
  • 8/2 - 8/8
  • Su: 4 - 10 p.m.; MTWThF: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sa: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
  • Evanston Campus
  • Participants fee:  $600; Auditors: $450


Distinguished percussionists from New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and many more will gather at this Percussion Think Tank to discuss styles, sound productions, listening sessions, body movements, strokes, brain in music, memorization, performing, delivery, physical execution, practicing, auditions, instruments and daily technical lab classes on all percussion instruments and performances in master classes.  For more information and to receive an application contact the Bienen School of Music Summer Session Office, (847) 491-7485 or d-wyandt@northwestern.edu.

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