JUNE 7- JUNE 25
THE CLARINET PERFORMANCE PASS
A 3-WEEK IMMERSION OF TECHNIQUE TO AUDITIONS
The Clarinet Performance Intensives are for focused high-level clarinetists who are ready to deepen their learning and elevate their performance. These classes will open your eyes to a new realm of clarinet playing and give you new approaches to your daily practice.
June 7-11 | 5-DAY CLARINET INTENSIVE
June 12-13 | Optional Lessons
June 14-15 | Eb CLARINET
June 16 | Optional Lessons
June 17-18 | BASS CLARINET
June 19-20 | Optional Lessons
June 21-22 | PRACTICE TO PERFORMANCE
June 23-25 | AUDITION INTENSIVE with MOCK AUDITION DAY on Day 3
June 26-27 | Optional Lessons or Consultations
You'll do a LOT of playing, as the 35 performers, pedagogues, and speakers are here to help you move into action to become the best musician you can be!
Are you ready for an immersive and unforgettable 3- week summer experience?
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE:
JUNE 5
ENROLL NOW
THE CLARINET PERFORMANCE PASS
This is what we recommend for you if you are ready for it all! You can also pick and choose the best fit for you (keep scrolling). Psst! Signing up for this 3-week bundle saves you $250!
CLARINET WEEK!
June 7-11
This engaging and active week-long session will kick your technique into high gear. The mornings will be dedicated to the the foundation of clarinet skill and mastery. Focused workshops in the afternoon will open your eyes to how you can apply all this technical knowledge, on stage and in your musical career.
Eb CLARINET INTENSIVE
June 14-15
Understand fundamental differences in approach between Bb clarinet and Eb clarinet, get warm-ups, method books and insight to choosing reeds and mouthpieces. The session will also focus on Eb clairnet solo works, chamber music, orchestral excerpts as well as repair and maintenance.
BASS CLARINET INTENSIVE
June 17-18
Understand fundamental differences between Bb clarinet and bass clarinet, get warm-ups, method books and insight to choosing reeds and mouthpieces. The session will also focus on bass clarinet solo works, chamber music, orchestral excerpts as well as repair and maintenance.
PRACTICE TO PERFORMANCE
June 21-22
Bridge the practice mind to performance mind by building good practice habits, optimizing learning, creating an arsenal of mental skills, learning to listen critically, and addressing performance stress and anxiety. These sessions will be both practical and reflective, giving you a chance to address the many sides of yourself that you bring to the practice room and stage.
MASTERING AUDITIONS
June 23-25
Success isn’t merely a matter of being more TALENTED! Sometimes, all it takes is a good plan, good guidance, and a lot of hard work. Ralph Skiano, author of Behind the Screen, and additional guests will lead you through their most helpful practices and mindsets when it comes to audition success. Day #3 ends with mock auditions.
FACULTY & GUESTS
35+ incredible performers, brilliant pedagogues, inspiring leaders, speakers and thinkers in the clarinet world
CLARINET INTENSIVE
Yehuda Gilad | Colburn School + USC | Clarinet Week Keynote
Michelle Zukofsky | LA Philharmonic 1961-2011
Michael Wayne | Eastman School of Music
Diana Haskell | St. Louis Symphony
Amy Zoloto | NY Philharmonic
Andrea Levine | Louisville Orchestra
Richie Hawley | Rice University
Pascual Martinez | NY Philharmonic
Mark Nuccio | Houston Symphony
Jessica Phillips | The MET Opera Orchestra
Sam Rothstein | Indianapolis Symphony
Dan Gilbert | University of Michigan
Jonathan Gunn | University of Texas Austin
Chris Pell | Cincinnati Symphony
Rob Woolfrey | Cleveland Orchestra
Eb INTENSIVE:
Victoria Luperi | Andrew Lowy | Jorge Montilla | Joe Morris | Erin Svoboda | John Bruce Yeh
BASS INTENSIVE:
Sauro Berti | Lawrie Bloom | Shannon Orme | Stephanie Key | Jon Russell | Tim Zavadil
PRACTICE TO PERFORMANCE:
Christine Carter | Memorial University & Perforamnce Psychology Researcher
Carolyn Christie | Montreal Symphony (ret.) & Performance Coach
Kari Landry | Akropolis Quintet
Susanna Klein | Virginia Commonwealth University
Troy Bronsink | the Hive Center for Contemplation | Coach, speaker, and consultant
Jason Nix | Filmmaker
AUDITION INTENSIVE:
Ralph Skiano | Detroit Symphony | Author of Behind the Screen
Todd Cope | Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Andrea Levine | Louisville Orchestra
Marty Garcia | Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Associate Principal Bassoon
Randy Bowman | Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Principal Flute
Trevor Mowry | “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band | Co-Principal Oboe
MAKE YOUR OWN BUNDLE
If creating your own clarinet experience is a better option, you can choose from single intensives below. A 15% discount will be automatically applied on purchases over $1000.
ENROLLMENT DEADLINES:
JUNE 5 if you want it all.
Enrollment on individual intensives close 2 days before they start.
Masterclass performance slots will be filled on a first come first served basis, so jump in there if you want to play!
You don't just need passion for your instrument or music. You need a wide range of knowledge, creativity and time to think. You need to be asked questions, have someone ready to listen to your answers, and then kick your butt into action!
WHO IS THIS FOR?
While the sessions were created with advanced and preprofessional musicians in mind, we welcome anyone that wants to learn! If you've found yourself here, this is for you!
HOW IT WORKS
The Summer Sessions are designed to give you a comprehensive look at the classical music industry and how you will lead a musical life. Bundle the intensives that are interesting to you. There is no minimum or maximum!
MASTERCLASS PERFORMANCES
Masterclasses will be filled on a first come first served basis, so sign up early if you want a slot! There is no extra fee to perform in masterclass.
Do you need some financial help?
We get it. And we want to help as many of you as we can. Visit our Request for Aid page and let us know a few things about you. Don't worry - no FAFSA required!
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