Middle School Programs

DESIGN A FULL-DAY SUMMER CAMP WITH SUMMER CONNECTION!

(Options for all musical abilities)

July 30-August 3, 2012

This collaborative program allows students to design their own personalized schedules based on their unique academic interests and musical talents. Students attend a Rochester Scholars course on the University’s River Campus and eat lunch in a campus dining hall, then ride a shuttle to the Eastman School for their afternoon class (or vice versa).

Sample classes at the University of Rochester Campus

Animal Physiology and Fun Facts: How DOES that polar bear really survive in the cold?
Life Sciences Learning Center: CSI
Media Studies: Music/Video/Games/Mashups
Picture This: Tell a Story with Photographs

Sample classes at the Eastman School of Music:

Middle School Electronic Music
Middle School Instrumental Jazz
Got to Drum!

See the details here.

Middle School Instrumental Jazz

July 23—August 3/Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.– noon
Room: MSH 1
Howard Potter, Paul Hofmann, Bill Tiberio, directors

This two-week program is designed for students entering grades 7–10 who have a serious interest in jazz improvisation and learning the fundamentals of the jazz language. The class is performance oriented with an emphasis on studying chords, scales, rhythms, as well as ear training and the development of coherent musical phrases and ideas. The class will also explore jazz history through discussions and listening. Jazz standards, blues, transcriptions, and Latin idioms will be the medium for the class. Program includes group lessons with instrumental specialists.

Concert: Friday, August 3 at 11 a.m. in Kilbourn Hall

Tuition:
$360 (no housing available) CRN 19464
10% discount for ECMS students enrolled both semesters

Middle School Electronic Music

July 30-August 3/Monday-Friday
Morning Section: 9 a.m. – Noon OR
Afternoon Section: 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Room: ESM 070
Instructor: TBA

This one-week course will provide insight into the diverse world of electronic music with an emphasis on basic audio technology and software. Students will learn to record, edit, and produce CDs of their own performances which can be used for auditions, scholarship application, and general promotion. Students will become familiar with various types of audio hardware including microphones, mixing boards and MIDI controllers; as well as software including Audacity, Cubase, and a basic introduction to computer music notation (Sibelius). No prior knowledge of recording or programming is needed to be successful in this course, though basic computer skills are encouraged.

The scope of this class will be beyond any one software application, musical trend, or audio technology. Rather, the course will be an introduction to a wide variety of applications in computer music, which will hopefully equip students with resources for successful implementation of music technology in their own careers. Enrollment is limited.

Tuition:
$250 (no housing available)

Morning section: CRN 12195
Afternoon section: CRN 19750

10% discount for ECMS students enrolled both semester

Got to Drum!

July 30-August 3/Monday-Friday, 1:15 – 4:15 pm
Room: MSH One
Bill Cahn, Ruth Cahn, directors

Bill Cahn, of Nexus, is an adjunct faculty member at the Eastman School of Music. Ruth Cahn is the percussion instructor for Eastman Community Music School. Both Ruth and Bill were members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for many years.

If you are already a percussionist OR if you have always wanted to be – you would enjoy “Got to Drum”. You do not need to be able to read music, but be eager to try playing rhythms and patterns by listening. If you can already read music, that skill will certainly be well used. The program for students entering grades 6-9 focuses on hand drumming on world percussion instruments and will incorporate rhythms from many cultures. Drum ensembles, drum circles, improvisation, body percussion, and “found instrument” ensembles are likely program components. The program will include basic exposure to the full range of orchestral/band percussion instruments – snare drum, timpani and keyboard percussion. You may not be able to stop drumming! If you already have a favorite hand drum, please bring it. We will furnish drums for others. We can only accept 15 students, so apply early.

Demonstration/Informal Concert for friends and family: Friday, August 3 at 3:30 p.m. in Messinger One
Tuition:
$250 (no housing available) CRN 19488
10% discount for ECMS students enrolled both semester

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Eastman Children’s Choir

July 30-August 3/Monday–Friday, 9 a.m .– noon
Room: ESM 209
Karie Schroer Templeton, director

A full week of singing and fun for students entering grades 3–8! All young singers are invited to join us for a week of learning group vocal technique, proper performance etiquette, great children’s choral literature, and for the opportunity to perform together in a concert for friends and family.

Concert: Friday, August 3 at 11:30 a.m. in Main Hall

Tuition:
$180 (no housing available) CRN 12174
10% discount for ECMS students enrolled both semesters

String Extravaganza

July 30-August 3/Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. – noon
Room: ESM 305
Samantha Anderson, director

Young string musicians, ages 7–13 (NYSSMA Level I-IV) with a minimum of one year of study, will explore the world of orchestral and chamber music in a fun and nurturing environment. Students will develop their musicianship by focusing on healthy playing techniques, creating a range of articulations/dynamics, performing in lessons and master classes, learning performance etiquette,and interacting with peers to create a finished musical product. The week will culminate with a concert and celebration.

Concert: Friday, August 3 at 11:30 a.m. in Hatch Recital Hall

Tuition:
$200 (no housing available) CRN 19470
10% discount for ECMS students enrolled both semesters

Young Performers Chamber Music Program

July 23-27/Monday–Friday, 1:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Room: ESM 209
Diego Garcia and Karine Stone, directors

For intermediate and advanced violin, viola, cello, and bass players in grades 5-12 (NYSSMA Level V-VI). Daily chamber music coachings for trios, quartets, and quintets as well as daily string orchestra rehearsal. This week will help students develop chamber music skills and deepen knowledge of chamber and string orchestra literature in a nurturing environment, where players can strive for excellence in performing with appropriate support from faculty. Also open to limited collaborations with winds and piano for pre-formed groups. For more information, contact the directors at karineviolin@yahoo.com or (585)314-8716.

Concert: Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Ciminelli Formal Lounge, 100 Gibbs St.

Tuition:
$275 (no housing available) CRN 19453
10% discount for ECMS students enrolled both semesters

Six Advanced Jazz Improvisation Workshops (Advanced Middle, High School and Adult students)

June 25 – 30/Monday – Saturday, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Room: ESM 120
Clay Jenkins, Dariusz Terefenko, instructors

Each afternoon during the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, members of the Eastman Jazz faculty will present an advanced topic in jazz improvisation applicable to all instruments. Each session will include hand-outs, demonstrations and an opportunity for students to perform. Students are encouraged to bring their instruments. The six workshops are:

“Always Play the Blues” – Clay Jenkins
“Modern Harmonic Substitutions” – Dariusz Terefenko
“Expanding Your Musicality in Improvisation” – Clay Jenkins
“Playing In & Out of the Changes” – Dariusz Terefenko
“Working Toward Depth of Groove” – Clay Jenkins
“Exploring Meter in Jazz Standards” – Dariusz Terefenko

Tuition:
$150

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