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
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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.
