The HCSMF experience is rich with musical learning, exploration, and discovery. Students work closely with excellent faculty and guest artists and attend small workshops on a wide range of topics. There are opportunities to participate in large and small ensemble groups in a highly collaborative atmosphere. Each year about 120 qualified students are selected for[…]
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The Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra (HMI Orchestra) is a magnificent ensemble comprised of a full orchestra (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion), plus an additional complement of jazz instruments (saxophones, trombones, trumpets), rhythm section instruments (piano, bass, drums, guitar) and world percussion. Its musicians are called upon to play classical, jazz, Latin, film and world music—and work[…]
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EAMA is a not for profit arts organization committed to fostering and promoting the classical arts. Its mission is to teach, to broaden the interest in the arts, and to present composers and performers of the highest caliber. EAMA offers summer music programs in Composition, Conducting and Chamber Music at the historic Schola Cantorum in[…]
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First-of-its-kind in concept and execution, the Hot Springs Music Festival brings together over 200 international musicians each June in the historic spa resort of Hot Springs National Park. The two groups play “side by side” in orchestral, chamber, solo recital, vocal, choral and chamber opera repertoire. For two weeks, these musicians form a unique community,[…]
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This five-day clinic features renowned conductors Keith Brion, conductor of the new Sousa Band and Colonel Timothy Foley, former conductor of The President’s own United States Marine Band. The host and Director of Bands at ISU is Dr. Roby G. George. Highlights of the symposium will include artistic baton techniques and strategies, advanced rehearsal techniques,[…]
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A summer studying music at Chautauqua Institution’s Music Festival is like no other educational experience. More than any other place in the world, Chautauqua blends music, dance, theater, visual arts, opera, a distinguished lecture platform, leisure activities and religion for a wonderfully diverse public. At Chautauqua a student lives as an integral member of the[…]
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Centrum, in partnership with Fort Worden State Park, is a gathering place for artists and creative thinkers from around the world, students of all ages and backgrounds, and audiences seeking extraordinary cultural enrichment. Centrum promotes creative experiences that change lives. Located in Port Townsend, Washington, Fort Worden—a turn-of-the-century army base–offers an unmatched combination of natural[…]
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Motivated by the philosophy of such great musicians/humanitarians as Pablo Casals and Fritz Kreisler (“No man can achieve great things unless his heart is filled with love.“), Slowik envisioned a place where the highest level of musical training would be accomplished in an atmosphere of Christian love and mentorship. Credo co-founder Karen Armbrust suggested that[…]
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Festival participants work closely with the faculty, who spend many hours coaching small ensembles, private lessons, and master classes. In addition, the faculty teach sessions that are particularly valuable for pre-professional students, including courses that discuss strategies for practice, improvisation, and how to perform and relate to colleagues in chamber ensembles and orchestra. Mock auditions[…]
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To present an annual festival of diverse music, opera and dance performed by outstanding artists, to inspire a greater appreciation of these art forms, and to help develop the performers of tomorrow. crestedbuttemusicfestival.com
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