| Program length |
1 Week |
| Dates |
June 13 - June 19, 2009 |
| Cost |
$880 participant
$775 auditor |
| Age range |
This program is open to students who will complete grades 9-12 during the 2008-09 school year, and college students up to age 22. (Note: college-aged students will be housed in cabins separate from high school participants.) |
| Openings remaining |
Yes. Apply by February 1, 2009 for the best chance of admission and financial aid. |
| Audition/portfolio required? |
Yes, see below |
| Apply |
Apply online ($35) or by mail ($50). |
Overview
The Advanced Bassoon Institute provides an opportunity for serious bassoonists to spend a week of intensive study with three of America's leading bassoon pedagogues: George Sakakeeny, Eric Stomberg and William Winstead. Admission is limited to 24 participants and 16 auditors.
Applicants who apply by February 1 will be notified of admission decisions by March 15. Late applicants will be notified on a rolling basis.
Details
- Daily master classes will focus on solo repertoire, etudes and orchestral excerpts.
- Each student will receive private lessons with special attention given to reed work.
- Evening performances by faculty members will be a highlight of the week.
Participants will:
- perform in two master classes
- have one private lesson with an Institute Faculty Member
- take part in reed-making classes
- play in bassoon chamber music ensembles
Auditors will:
- attend master classes
- have one private lesson with an Institute Teaching Assistant
- take part in reed-making classes
- play in bassoon chamber music ensembles
Curriculum: A packet will be sent in advance, outlining the etudes, solo repertoire and excerpts to be assigned to participants for class performances.
Audition Requirements
- Record two solo works of contrasting style on a CD or DVD.
- Submit the audition and label the recording and its casing with the applicant's full name, "Institute Division," instrument and repertoire presented.
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