| Program length |
1 Week |
| Dates |
June 13-19, 2009 |
| Cost |
$880 |
| 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. |
| Audition/portfolio required? |
Yes, see below |
| Apply |
Apply online ($35) or by mail ($50). |
Overview
The Trombone Institute provides participants with solo, ensemble and chamber performance experience. The faculty work with students to strengthen their fundamental techniques while enhancing their ability to perform creatively on their instruments.
Activities and Master classes
- fundamentals
- breathing pedagogy
- technique
- orchestral excerpt preparation and mock audition
- orchestral section performance
Lecture topics
- Career options
- Performance stress
- Audition preparation
- Jazz instruction
- Career options
- Performance stress
- Audition preparation
- How to make a winning recording
Details
- Master classes focus on a wide range of essential skills for auditions and performance.
- Private lessons with the faculty allow individualized learning opportunities.
- Trombone choir rehearsals and performance strengthen ensemble skills.
- Solo and chamber performances will be offered by faculty members.
- Advanced repertoire will include standard solo repertoire, trio and quartet literature and standard orchestral repertoire required at most auditions for colleges and professional orchestras.
Faculty
John Fedchock
Mark Hetzler
Mark Lusk
Tom Riccobono
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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