Lamont Summer Pre-College Academy 2012
June 17 to July 1, 2012 at | Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver
Facilitator: Constance Cook Glen, Director - Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer, Assistant Director
Program Description
The Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy is an inspiring summer music camp for students ages 14 – 18. Each student’s curriculum is designed to meet the individual’s needs, with emphasis placed on the core components of private lessons and chamber music, and appropriate large ensembles and seminars.
The Academy takes place at the Lamont School of Music's beautiful state-of-the-art facilities in the Robert and Judi Newman Center. It provides students with a broad spectrum of music study as well as a healthy approach to all facets of the aspiring musician’s life. The program includes lessons and master classes with renowned faculty, choir, orchestra, wind ensemble, piano and voice seminars, college-prep music theory and composition, as well as workshops on topics related to performance study. Students may select from numerous optional workshops, including: Alexander Technique, Baroque style, careers in music, college auditions, conducting, dance, improvisation, performance preparation, tips for memorization, theatrical movement, warm-ups, and World music. The Academy also offers students a chance to explore the city and experience the cultural center of Denver with an off-campus trip.
The Academy promotes a positive, stimulating, and unique experience for musicians, with opportunities on and off-campus. Students leave with an enhanced sense of their own capabilities and self-worth. This is what some of our former students have to say about the Academy (names withheld):
"I have learned more than I can possibly explain… The most valuable thing I have now is a new perspective on music in general. It has been so refreshing to be around people who don’t settle for mediocrity and are committed to what they do. I love having so many faculty to learn from. Thank you again!”
“This camp has been an amazing experience. I even got to play in my first master class. I am now sure I will pursue music in college. Thank you!”
“I had a very awesome experience. I made so many new friends!”
“The Lamont Academy has been such a great experience for me. Participating in so many ensembles and taking lessons on clarinet and theory has definitely helped me become a better musician over the last two weeks.”
“I play violin and it is my dream to play professionally. Thank you for helping me achieve my dream!!”
“Thank you so much for helping me share my love for music with others.
“Thanks again for the wonderful summer academy. It truly changed my life.”
Housing and dining is in a residence hall near the Newman Center, with air-conditioned, suite-style rooms featuring double occupancy. Enrollment includes both residential and commuter options.
Space is limited and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students will be notified of acceptance by April 15th. For an application, click here.
This year, due to the generosity of many donors, full-tuition merit scholarships will be offered to the top applicants. All students are expected to provide their own room and board but tuition will be covered for top students. In addition, some need-based scholarships are available. We have also found that local community organizations have been very supportive of our talented applicants and we encourage individual applicants to pursue outside scholarship opportunities. For preferred scholarship audition pieces, see the application form.
Applicants for tuition Merit Scholarships up to $1000, may apply in the following areas:
Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon,
Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion, Piano, Voice
PRIORITY DATE for Merit Scholarship Applications is February 15th, 2012. See application for required recordings and details.
We have a very limited amount of need-based scholarships available. Need-Based Financial Aid is limited to families who have a total family income under $50,000 per year for summer programs. International students may apply for a merit scholarship but are not eligible for financial aid. Only U.S. citizens and Permanent Legal Residents may apply for financial aid. PRIORITY DATE for need-based aid is March 15th, 2012. Contact Constance Cook Glen for Financial Aid application (cglen@indiana.edu).
Application fee = $75 until March 15th, 2012, after March 15th = $100 (application
fee is non-refundable and not part of tuition cost)
Tuition = $1,950
Non-refundable Deposit of $500 due two weeks after acceptance.
Full Payment Deadline - May 1st, 2012
Space is limited and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students will
be notified of scholarships and acceptance by April 15th .
Questions? Please contact:
Constance Cook Glen, Director, cglen@indiana.edu, 812-336-4779
Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer, Assistant Director, Marybeth.shaffer@du.edu, 719-266-1384
MISSION STATEMENT
The Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy is committed to creating a positive and stimulating musical experience by providing excellent teaching in a motivating atmosphere.
The Academy offers students the opportunity to come together and study music in a supportive and well-rounded environment. The summer experience provides expert teaching for each student and inspires music-making that lasts throughout the year. Socially, the environment creates opportunities for like-minded peers to meet and develop friendships through a variety of enjoyable activities.
ACADEMY FACULTY
Faculty members have been carefully recruited for their ability to develop musical talent and nurture young people. Each faculty member is a talented, experienced, and conscientious musician committed to performing and teaching. Detailed biographical information may be found by clicking on individual names.
FACULTY ROSTER 2012 (subject to change)
*Denotes Master Class
DIRECTOR: Constance Cook Glen
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer
STRINGS:
Violin: Lawrence Golan, Jeri Jorgensen, Paul Primus, Linda Wang,* Michele Zaitzeff
Viola: Barbara Hamilton, Basil Vendryes*
Cello: Katharine Knight, Richard Slavich
Bass: Susan Cahill
Harp: Suzanne Moulton - Gertig
WOODWINDS:
Flute: Pamela Endsley
Oboe: Sarah M. BIerhaus
Clarinet: Jeremy Reynolds, Stephanie Zelnick
Bassoon: Tristan Rennie
Saxophone: Art Bouton
BRASS:
Trumpet: Alan Hood
French Horn: Susan McCullough
Trombone/Euphonium: Joseph Martin
Tuba: TBA
PERCUSSION:
John Kinzie
PIANO:
Heidi Brende-Leathwood, David Genova, Constance Cook Glen, Elizabeth Mueller Grace, Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer, Nariaki Sugiura
COLLABORATIVE PIANO:
Nariaki Sugiura
THEORY AND COMPOSITION:
VOICE: Catherine Kasch, Janice Hauxwell Hammond
ENSEMBLES:
Choir: Paul Smith
Combos: Malcolm Lynn Baker
Musical Theatre: Catherine Kasch
Orchestra: Lawrence Golan
Wind Ensemble: Joseph Martin
WORKSHOPS (subject to change):
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE - Heidi Brende Leathwood
LOOKING AHEAD: CAREERS IN MUSIC - Katharine Knight
CONDUCTING - Lawrence Golan
DRAMATIC MOVEMENT/ACTING for SINGERS - Paula Scarbrough
DRAMATIC TWISTS IN MUSIC HISTORY - Connie Cook Glen
HEALTH AND MUSIC: RUNNING! - Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer
IMPROVISATION - Malcolm Lynn Baker
NOTATION SOFTWARE - Conrad Kehn
PERFORMANCE WITHOUT ANXIETY - Richard Slavich
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE AUDITIONS - Jerrod Price
STEEL PANS - Tom Miller
TIPS FOR MEMORIZATION – Nariaki Sugiura
WORLD MUSIC - Sarah Morelli, North Indian classical music
A TYPICAL WEEKDAY SCHEDULE
07:00 - Rise and Shine
07:30 - Breakfast
08:30 - Choir
9:30 - 12:30 - Theory/Lessons/Practice/Chamber Ensembles
12:30 - Lunch
01:30 - Chamber Ensembles/Wind Ensemble
03:00 - Workshops/Practice/Free time
04:30 - Orchestra/Piano Class/Voice Class
06:00 - Dinner
07:00 - Practice
08:00 - Recreation/Workshops/Performance classes
09:30 - To the residence hall
10:30 - Lights out
PRIVATE LESSONS
Each student receives four lessons on their major instrument or voice with an acclaimed faculty member. All students should bring at least three pieces for study: one thoroughly polished and ready to perform, one that can be prepared for performance, and one that is new. A specific teacher may be requested when applying and—although no guarantees can be given—every effort will be made to comply with this request. Students also attend master classes and may audition to perform in them on the first day.
Instrumental:
Instrumentalists receive private lessons on their chosen instrument, and additional coaching during assigned practice and rehearsal sessions. Pianists are assigned an excellent grand piano for at least half of their practice time and are given the opportunity to perform on a nine-foot Steinway. Pianists participate in daily piano seminars conducted by the piano faculty. Depending on the instrument, students practice between one and four hours daily in assigned practice rooms at the Lamont School of Music.
Voice:
Voice majors enroll in four voice lessons as well as a voice seminar, which includes
instruction in vocal techniques, dramatic presentation, diction, vocal repertoire
and dramatic movement. The voice faculty has extensive knowledge and background in
working with high school students to develop classical vocal production as well as
healthy pop/belt technique, preparing young voices for classical as well as musical
theater singing. Scenes from a musical and/or operetta will be performed on one of
the final recitals. Vocalists practice between one and two hours daily in assigned
practice rooms at the Lamont School of Music. Vocalists are recommended take secondary
piano lessons or to demonstrate a high level of proficiency on the piano.
Composition:
Students may elect to study composition as their primary lesson. Composition majors
will receive four lessons, and may have the opportunity to perform original works.
Composition majors are required to take secondary piano lessons or to demonstrate
a high level of proficiency on the piano.
Secondary lesson:
For an additional fee, students may enroll in lessons on a secondary instrument or
voice and receive three lessons. Students who take secondary lessons are given an
additional practice space.
CHAMBER MUSIC
Instrumental and vocal chamber groups rehearse daily, receive at least four coaching sessions, and have the opportunity to be coached in a master class. Participation in chamber music at this level is an exceptionally rewarding experience for the advancing musician. For those interested in jazz, small combos may be formed instead of classical chamber ensembles. Chamber groups will perform in the final recitals.
THEORY
A theory placement test will determine placement into one of three levels: fundamentals, intermediate, or advanced. All theory classes are geared towards preparing students for college theory. They are compositionally oriented and include a eurhythmics component. A final composition recital showcases theory class creations. Students who place out of the theory class may elect to take composition, or have an additional practice hour.
MASTER-CLASSES
An audition to select performers for the Honors Recital and master classes takes place at the beginning of the Academy. Any Academy participant wishing to be considered must audition with a work that has been polished (memorization required for piano, string, and voice students, and recommended for all).
RECITALS
With their teacher's approval, students have the opportunity to participate in performance classes throughout the session and may be eligible to perform on the Honors Solo Recital held on Thursday, June 28th. Performance in frequent informal classes is highly encouraged and a collaborative pianist is available for rehearsal. Final chamber music recitals take place on Friday and Saturday during the second week of the Academy. The final concert takes place on Sunday, July 1st and features the choir, wind ensemble, and orchestra. All performances are held in the beautiful facilities of the Lamont School of Music.
LARGE ENSEMBLES
Choir: All students participate in an hour of choir just after breakfast. Through
singing, students refine musicianship skills such as sight-reading and phrasing, and
are exposed to repertoire of many styles.
Orchestra: Instrumentalists participate in orchestra nearly every afternoon and perform
works for both full and string orchestra. Seating is determined by audition on the
first day of the session.
Wind Ensemble: Woodwinds and brass meet for an hour several times a week to focus
specifically on the needs of their instruments and learn wind ensemble music.
All major ensembles are featured on the final Sunday afternoon concert on July 1st.
OTHER ENSEMBLES AND CLASSES
Musical Theatre: Voice students (majors and minors) participate and perform in small
ensembles, in short scenes from an operetta or musical.
Voice Seminar: Voice students participate in voice class and focus on healthy singing
techniques, vocal production, diction, and other topics.
Piano Seminar: Pianists participate in daily piano classes. These classes provide
an informal atmosphere for performance and include instruction in the collaborative
arts, healthy playing, practice techniques, memorization, and other topics.
World Music: Students have the opportunity to experience world culture through participation
in two ensemble workshops: Steel Drums and North-Indian Classical music.
RECREATION
Organized recreational activities are held at the residence hall, the University of Denver Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, and outside the university at area amusement parks, museums, and other venues. Most evenings are devoted to master classes, performance classes, workshops, movies, and planned activities such as swimming, ice-skating, rock-climbing and a dance. At least two off-campus trips are planned as part of the recreational activities. Counselors supervise recreation and free time activities.
