Programs for High School Students
- Music Horizons
Ruth Cahn, director - Summer Jazz Studies
Harold Danko and Jeff Campbell, directors - Eastman Young Artist International Piano Competition
Douglas Humpherys, director - High School Wind Ensemble Workshop
Bill Tiberio, director - Collegiate Institutes for High School Students
Music Horizons
Ruth Cahn, director
*** Note: Applications are still being accepted for french horn, tuba, percussion, oboe and bassoon. ***
Applications must be postmarked by May 23, 2008. Accepted applicants must confirm attendance in 48 hrs.
July 12-August 2
Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., plus evening concerts;
Saturday, 9 a.m.–noon
This internationally acclaimed program is for students currently in grades 9–12 who are seriously considering a career in music. Our highly individualized program emphasizes solo performance (all orchestral instruments, piano, organ, voice, or composition). Music Horizons is for students of advanced performance levels who will work well in a focused environment. Students study with members of Eastman’s Community Music School faculty and members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Composers are offered opportunities to have their works performed, and frequently recorded, by other students.
The program includes:
- Two private lessons of one hour duration per week
- Weekly solo performance repertory class
- A career seminar including individual career interviews and professional musician guest speakers
- Three levels of theory and two levels of ear training
- A choice of History of Western Music, Analysis of Western Music, or World Music
- Small ensembles for all wind, brass, strings, and percussion
- Basic voice or piano class for non-vocalists or non-pianists
Concerts:
- Chamber – Thursday, July 31 at 2 and 7 p.m.
- Vocal Ensemble – Friday, Aug 1 at 10 a.m.
- Solo – Friday,August 1 at 2 and 7 p.m.
- Final solo performance and chamber music concerts are held in acoustically magnificent Kilbourn Hall. Performances will be recorded, and each student will receive a CD.
How to Apply:
*** Note: Applications are still being accepted for french horn, tuba, percussion, oboe and bassoon. ***
Applications must be postmarked by May 23, 2008. Accepted applicants must confirm attendance in 48 hrs.An Audition Tape or CD (10–15 min.) should include étude, sonata/concerto movement, or solo composition representing two centuries (if possible). Percussion tapes/CDs must include snare, timpani, and keyboards. Composers should submit scores and recordings, if available, for review. Applications and tapes will be reviewed within 48 hours of receipt.
We recommend that any Rochester area students stay in the Student Living Center, so that they may participate fully in the experience of being a part of this outstanding peer group.
A complete application and medical form must be submitted. A recommendation from your current ensemble or private teacher, and a musical resume including recent solo and ensemble music, honors, and awards are also required.
Arrive (dorm): Saturday afternoon, July 12
Depart (dorm): Saturday morning, August 2
Orientation: Sunday, July 13 at 9 a.m. in Kilbourn Hall
Tuition:
$1,590 CRN 11396
$2770 with housing and meals CRN 11402Application fee: $25 nonrefundable
Current ECMS students must complete the application process and must supply teacher recommendation but CD is not required.
Summer Jazz Studies
Harold Danko and Jeff Campbell, directors
** UPDATE ** As of June 1,apllications are still being accepted for Bari Sax, Bass and Trombone. Applications are closed for all other instruments.
June 29–July 11 / Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; evening sessions, 7–9 p.m. (plus Saturday, July 5)
This intensive two-week program, for highly skilled students currently in grades 9–12, is strongly recommended for students planning to audition for Eastman’s Bachelor of Music degree program in Jazz Studies. All students will benefit from working with the faculty, many of whom are members of Eastman’s renowned Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media Department:
- Harold Danko – Piano
- Clay Jenkins – Trumpet, Theory, Small Group
- Bob Sneider – Guitar, Small Group
- Jose Encarnacion – Saxophone, Large Ensemble
- Bill Tiberio – Saxophone, Large Ensemble
- Ken Crane – Trombone, Theory, Small Group
- John Nyerges – Piano, Small Group
- Paul Hofmann – Piano, Small Group
- Dariusz Terefenko – Piano, Small Group, Rhythm Section Class
- Jeff Campbell – Bass
- Rich Thompson – Drums, Small Group
- Howard Potter – Large Ensemble, Small Group
- Dave Rivello – Composition
Classes Include:
- Instrumental Master Classes
- Jazz Theory
- Jazz Forum
- Rhythm Section Workshop
- Three Large Jazz Ensembles
- Eight Small Groups
Concerts:
- Small Groups: Thursday, July 10 at 3 p.m.
- Large Ensembles: Friday, July 11 at 3 p.m.
- Final performances: are held in acoustically magnificent Kilbourn Hall. Performances will be recorded, and each student will receive a CD.
Audition Tape or CD:
(5 -7 minutes maximum) Three contrasting pieces (i.e. bebop tune, standard, ballad).Recorded examples to include: improvised solos; accompanying skills—walking bass, comping, etc. Drums: four recorded examples including: medium tempo swing with trading fours; ballad with brushes; up-tempo swing; Latin. Recordings can be with or without combo.A complete application and medical form must be submitted. A recommendation from your current ensemble or private teacher is also required.
Arrive (dorm): Sunday afternoon, June 29
Depart (dorm): Friday evening, July 11
Orientation: Sunday, June 29 at 7 p.m.
Tuition:
$1,040 CRN 11666
$1,840 with housing and meals CRN 11679Application fee: $25 nonrefundable
** UPDATE ** As of April 8, applications are closed for Guitar and Piano. Applications for all other instruments are still being accepted.
Rolling acceptances begin March 1. Applications will be reviewed as long as space remains.
Eastman Young Artist International Piano Competition
Douglas Humpherys, director
August 1-9/Friday-Saturday
Please see www.esm.rochester.edu/pianocomp for all details of this program.
** This course has been cancelled **
High School Wind Ensemble Workshop
Bill Tiberio, director
August 4-8/Monday–Friday, 1–4 p.m.
Room: Messinger OneThis five-day intensive Wind Ensemble Workshop is for students currently in grades 8-12. In addition, college students who reside in the Rochester area and are music majors or minors may enroll in the class without cost to assist in sectional preparation and perform with the students. Mr. Tiberio will take time to work with college Music Education majors in preparing this ensemble for a performance. The class is offered to Level 5 and 6 NYSSMA soloists on all wind instruments and percussion. A concert on Friday afternoon will represent the culmination of the week’s exploration of some contemporary and traditional works for wind ensemble or symphonic band. Instrumentation may be limited in certain sections, so early enrollment is encouraged.
Concert:Friday, August 8 at 3 p.m. in A 902** Course and concert have been cancelled **
Tuition: $210 (no housing available) CRN 11941
Collegiate Institutes for High School Students
All of the courses in this section are also available to teachers and adult (non-collegiate) students (credit or non-credit), and to older high school students (non-credit only) as collegiate institutes. Follow the linked titles for more complete descriptions.
- Viola Technique Workshop, June 29-July 5
- The Practical Harpist, July 6-11
- Dalcroze Eurythmics, July 7-11
- Website Construction I, July 1-11
- Website Construction II, July 15-25
- World Music Institutes
These can be taken individually or as a package of two or three at reduced prices. All three courses are hands on with an intensive focus.
- Balinese Gamelan Workshop, July 14-18 mornings
- Non-Jazz Improvisation/Creative Music Making, July 14-18 afternoons
- African Drumming Workshop, July 14-18 evenings
- Jazz Guitar Workshop, July 26-27
- Eastman Summer Trumpet Institute, August 3-7
- Eastman Summer Trombone Institute, August 3-7