UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

LAMONT SCHOOL OF MUSIC SUMMER

PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMY

June 25-July 6, 2008

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

We are delighted to announce the Lamont School of Music Summer Pre-College Academy that will be held on the campus of the University of Denver, June 25-July 6, 2008.  This new Academy is for music students ages 12 – 18 (some age exceptions may be possible) who are interested in an intensive and stimulating summer experience.

Featuring the Lamont School of Music’s state-of-the-art recital, classroom, studio and practice room facilities, the Academy includes private lessons with renowned faculty in addition to orchestra, wind ensemble, choir, chamber ensembles, theory, workshops, masterclasses and numerous performance opportunities throughout the 12 days.  One of the unique workshop offerings at Lamont is a recording class in which students will learn how to create recordings using state of the art equipment. For residential students, housing is in Nelson Hall, in air-conditioned, suite style rooms with double occupancy.

A TYPICAL DAY’S SCHEDULE:

07:00 AM – Rise and Shine

07:30 AM – Breakfast

08:30 AM – Choir

09:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Theory/Lessons/Practice

12:30 PM – Lunch

01:30 PM – Chamber Ensembles/Vocal Ensembles

03:00 PM – Practice/Free time

04:30 PM – Orchestra/Piano Class/Voice Class

06:00 PM – Dinner

07:00 PM – Recreation/Workshops/Performance classes

09:30 PM – To Nelson Hall

10:30 PM – Lights out

DATES TO REMEMBER / APPLICATIONS / FEES

Application Deadline – April 1st, 2008

Space is limited and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Some instruments still being accepted. Call for information 812-336-4779.

APPLICATIONS

Pre-College Application

FEES

Enrollment includes both residential and commuter options. 
Non-refundable Application fee = $50 (applied to tuition)

Full tuition = $1,350 for Residential Students

                   $950 for Commuting Students
Secondary instrument fee = $100

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Option #1. Check. Deposit of $250 due 30 days after acceptance. Balance due May 1, 2008. Checks should be made payable to: Lamont School of Music, University of Denver

Option #2. Online credit card. An additional $6.00 one time fee
assessed for processing. Complete tuition balance due 30 days after acceptance. Pay by Credit Card

For further information, please contact:

Constance Cook Glen, Director

cglen@indiana.edu, 812-336-4779

Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer, Assistant Director

mbshaffer723@hotmail.com, 319-447-0765

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Lamont Pre-College Summer Music 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 will inspire music-making throughout the year and friendships made will last a lifetime.

ACADEMY FACULTY

Faculty members have been carefully recruited for their ability to develop musical talent and nurture young people. Each faculty member is an experienced and well-rounded musician committed to teaching.

Faculty members include:

STRINGS:

              Violin – Jeri Jorgensen, Paul Primus, Linda Wang,

                         Lawrence Golan

              Viola – Barbara Hamilton

              Cello – Katherine Knight, Richard Slavich

              Bass – John Arnesen

WOODWINDS:

              Flute – Pamela Endsley

              Oboe – Lisa Martin

              Clarinet – Emily Singley

              Bassoon – Chad Cognata

              Saxophone - Art Bouton

BRASS:

              Trumpet – Joe Docksey*, Alan Hood

              French Horn – Susan McCullough

              Trombone/Euphonium – Joseph Martin      

              Tuba –TBA

PIANO:

           David Genova*, Constance Cook Glen,

           Elizabeth Mueller Grace, Mary Beth Barteau Shaffer

VOICE:

           Janice Hauxwell Hammond

ENSEMBLES:

              Orchestra – Lawrence Golan

              Choir – Janice Hauxwell Hammond

              Wind Ensemble – Joseph Martin

THEORY:

TBA

ELECTRONIC MUSIC:

           Michael Schulze

*Denotes Masterclasses

 PRIVATE LESSONS

Each student receives three lessons on their major instrument (or voice) with a faculty member.  Students who choose to enroll in secondary instrumental or vocal study will receive two lessons for the minor.  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 and every effort will be made to comply with such requests. Practice coaches are available to help students develop good techniques. Each student attends master classes and may audition to perform in them.

CHAMBER MUSIC

Instrumental chamber groups and/or piano duets rehearse daily, receive at least three coaching sessions, and have opportunities to perform in recital.

THEORY

A theory placement test will determine placement into one of three levels:  fundamentals, intermediate, or advanced.  All theory classes are compositionally oriented.

MASTERCLASSES

An audition to select performers for the master classes takes place on Wednesday afternoon, June 25th. Any Academy participant wishing to be considered must audition with a work that has been memorized and polished. 

RECITALS

With their teacher’s approval, students have the opportunity to participate in performance classes and recitals. Performance classes are held regularly throughout the session.  Recitals and Concerts take place Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoon and/or evening during the second week of the Academy.  The final program takes place on Sunday, July 6th and features the choir 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 hone musicianship skills 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 each day 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 6th.

Voice students (majors and minors) will also perform in small ensembles and in short scenes from a musical.

RECREATION

Organized recreational activities are held at the residence hall, the University of Denver Ritchie Center for Sports and Wellness, and outside the university.  Most evenings are devoted to master classes, workshops, concerts, movies, and planned activities such as swimming, ice-skating and rock-climbing. Counselors supervise recreation and free time activities.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Group workshops and presentations are planned to expose students to areas associated with their musical development such as: recording techniques, improvisation, performance without injury and performance anxiety.

HOUSING

Students attending the Academy will live in air-conditioned Nelson Hall, located very near the Lamont School of Music. Three meals are served daily to residential students; commuters receive lunch and dinner. Residence hall life is supervised by a staff of experienced counselors.

RULES

Rules are clearly stated in the acceptance packet and are explained during the first evening.  Smoking, drugs, and alcohol are not allowed, and infraction results in immediate dismissal without refund. Other rules pertain to respectful conduct, curfew, and practicing, both on and off-campus. In serious cases, parents will be called and students dismissed from the Academy.

The University of Denver is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.