Mount Allison
Summer Academy of Music
July 21 to July 27, 2013
Join
us for a week-long intensive program for dedicated pianists, singers,
and woodwind and brass instrumentalists, ages 14 to 22. Receive
individual lessons with Mount Allison faculty, play chamber music
and art song, study theory and aural skills, and perform in public
concerts. Experience courses such as aural skills, introduction
to conducting, basic improvisation, and music history.
Enjoy
the use of Mount Allison's Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of
Music, with its practice facilities, the Alfred Whitehead Music
Library, and the newly refurbished Brunton Auditorium.
FEES:
Day camper $395, Residence camper $595 (inc. room and board.
DEADLINE:
May 1, 2013. Late registrations may be accepted, space permitting.
Program
Details
Mount
Allison’s Summer
Academy of Music
combines private instruction, public performance, elective courses,
and social activities for a week of inspiring music-making! Monday
through Friday, Academy participants will enjoy a full schedule
of activities at the Marjorie Young Bell Conservatory of Music
on the beautiful Mount Allison campus. Participants will receive
private lessons and master classes with Mount Allison Faculty
members as well as coaching in chamber music and/or art song.
Practice time will be available each day, making use of the Conservatory’s
fine pianos and practice facilities. A variety of elective courses
will be held throughout the week including Introduction to Conducting,
Jazz Improvisation, Aural Skills, and Music Theory. Evening recreational
events will include outdoor activities, movies, and faculty recitals.
The week will conclude with a final public recital featuring all
Academy Participants.
Faculty
Sample
Daily Schedule
8:00am
- BREAKFAST
8:30am
- Morning warm-up
9:15am
- Private Lessons and Practice time
10:00am
- Music Theory/ Aural Skills refresher
11:00am
- Elective courses
12:00pm
- LUNCH
1:00pm
- Private Lessons and Practice time
1:45pm
- Master Classes
3:00pm
- Chamber Music coachings
4:30pm
- End of the day
5:00pm
- SUPPER
6:30pm
- Evening activities
