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2000
Summer Study Guide
Midwest Using the Listings The name of the program is followed by location and dates for 2000; where this year’s information is unavailable, we included the latest data we have. Abbreviations include AF for application fee (sometimes a deposit against tuition fees), R & B for room and board, and TBA for to be announced. "Audition or tape" means that a tape can be substituted for a personal audition, but one or the other is required. A number in parentheses indicates the approximate enrollment. To search for a specific program, teacher, or location, use the Find function of your Internet browser. American School of Double Bass Delaware, OH, June 13–19 (session I), August 1–7 (session II). Fee $595. R&B incl. (30) A week of intense and energetic study in varying levels of bass playing in a friendly and fun environment at Ohio Wesleyan University. Private lessons, master classes, mock audition, faculty and student solo and bass ensemble performances, stretching, fingering rules, practice tips, studying the score, memorization, history of the bass, try the "other" bow, luthier presentation, and classes in scales and arpeggios, technique, and orchestral repertoire. Faculty: Mark Alison Morton (artistic director), Thomas B. Gale, bass; Dianne Frazer, piano accompanist; guest artists TBA. Contact: Mark Alison Morton, 415 E. Weber Rd., Columbus, OH 43202-1468. (614) 262-3979. Fax: (614) 262-3970. E-mail: asodb@ao.com. Web: booknotes.com/doublebass/.
American Suzuki Institute, University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI, July 30–August 5, August 6–12. AF $200. Fee $90 registration; $170/$185 (student/adult). R&B $148/$185 (student/adult). Tape. (1,200 precollege students, 250 adults) Founded in 1971. Requirements: Suzuki Association guidelines. Children have three to five one-hour classes daily. There are daily solo recitals and planned evening activities. Teacher trainees have three hours of classroom study each day plus assigned observation activities. Lectures, recitals, etc. Student age range 3–18. Faculty: 85 faculty members, including Mark Bjork, Carol Dallinger, Timothy Durbin, Kyoko Fuller, Everett Goodwin, Joanne Martin, Tom Wermuth, Janis Wittrig, violin; Rodney Farrar, Lawrence Leviton, Carol Tarr, cello. Contact: Dee Martz, Director, UW-SP, Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897. (715) 346-3033. Fax: (715) 346-3858. E-mail: dmartz@uwsp.edu or bziebell@uwsp.edu.
Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music Summer Music Clinic Berea, OH, June 16–30. Fee $220. R&B $310. Scholarship. (170) Faculty: Regina Mushabac, cello. Contact: Susan Carano, 275 Eastland Rd., Berea, OH 44017. (216) 826 2372.
Baroque Performance Institute Oberlin, OH, June 20–July 4. Fee $715. Now in its 29th year, this institute offers instruction in Baroque instruments and voice. Students of all levels—from beginning to professional to retired—participate in master classes and coached ensembles with an international faculty of Baroque specialists. Scholarships are available for qualified high-school students. Faculty: Oberlin Baroque Ensemble (Lisa Goode Crawford, Michael Lynn, Marilyn McDonald, Catharina Meints); Kenneth Slowik, artistic director; Mary Anne Ballard, Cynthia Roberts, Jane Starkman, Anner Bylsma (guest artist), and more. Contact: Anna Hoffmann, Conservatory of Music, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074-1588. (440) 775-8044. Fax: (216) 775-6840. E-mail: OCBPI@oberlin.edu.
Birch Creek Music Performance Center Egg Harbor, WI, June 19–July 1. AF $50. Fee $315. R&B $530. Scholarship. Audition. Tape. (57) Celebrating its 25th season in the summer of 2000. Two-week summer session for advanced students (traditionally ages 12–18). Mentoring approach; student-faculty ratio of 2˝ to one. At least seven public-performance opportunities. Faculty: Robert Hanford, Betty Lewis, Sheila Hanford, violin; Matthew Mantell, viola; Emily Lewis Mantell, cello; others TBA. Contact: Patty Birnschein, PO Box 230, 3821 Cty. Hwy. E, Egg Harbor, WI 54209. (920) 868-3763. Fax: (920) 868-1643. E-mail: mainoffice@birchcreek.org. Web: www.birchcreek.org.
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Twin Lake, MI, June 27–August 20. Fee $730. R&B incl. Scholarship. (1,000 per session) Two-week programs in music, drama, art, and dance. String programs include a Suzuki camp, Jr. Camp Bernstein, advanced programs for high school students, adult programs. Faculty: Full range from colleges and universities across the country. Contact: Admissions, 300 E. Crystal Lake Rd., Twin Lake, MI 49457. (231) 894-1966 or (800) 221-3796 (toll free). Fax: (231) 893-5120. Web: www.bluelake.org.
Bravo! Summer String Institute University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, June 25–July 23. Audition. Tape. (75) Contact: Sally O’Reilly, University of Minnesota School of Music, 2106 4th St. South, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Phone and fax: (612) 624-0846.
Chamber Music for String Instruments Ellison Bay, WI, July 11–17. AF, fee TBA. Scholarship. (20) Twin-bedded room/dormitory. Students ages 18 and over (average in their 50s) are very dedicated to their music, playing quartets with rotating memberships. Held at The Clearing, an adult learning school overlooking the waters of Green Bay. Faculty: Janet Bond-Sutter, director. Contact: The Clearing, PO Box 65, Ellison Bay, WI 54210. (414) 854-4088. Fax: (414) 854-9751. E-mail: clearing@mail.wisenet.net. Web: clearing@mail.wise.net.
Concordia College Summer Strings Institute Moorhead, MN, June 14–20. Fee $310. R&B incl. Audition. Tape. (25) Intensive summer-study and performance opportunity for serious students grades 9–12. Individual progress is a top priority. Daily private lessons, chamber music, and string orchestra. Ample time for individual practice; opportunities for formal and informal performance. Faculty: Joanne Cohen, violin; Eugenia Slezak, cello; Bruce Houglum, conductor. Contact: Eugenia Slezak, Music Dept., Concordia College, Moorhead, MN 56560. (218) 299-4414. Fax: (218) 299-3058. E-mail: cohen@cord.edu.
Drake University Summer Music Festival Des Moines, IA, June 9–15. Fee $195/$290 (off/on campus). Audition. Tape. Ages 11–17. Must have previous private or school instruction on primary instrument. During the week, students take lessons, attend introductory music theory, history classes, and studio classes on their applied instrument, and rehearsals. Also recreational time. Faculty: Dr. Jonathan Sturm, violin/viola; Stefan Kartman, cello; John Canarina, bass. Contact: Dr. Dougherty, 2507 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311-4505. (515) 271-3975 or (800) 44-DRAKE, ext. 3975.
Encore School for Strings Hudson, OH, June 25–August 5. AF $25. Fee $3,575. R&B incl. Scholarship. Tape. (160) Repertoire list required. Students ages 14–35 (median age 18). Serious young string players concentrate solely on mastering their instruments. Weekly private lessons and chamber-music coachings; master classes, lectures, and concerts given by the Cleveland Orchestra. Students present their own numerous performances. Faculty: David Cerone, Linda Sharon Cerone, Victor Danchenko, Erich Eichhorn, Robert Lipsett, Dorothy Mauney, David Russell, Carol Ruzicka, David Updegraff, violin; Mark Jackobs, Stanley Konopka, Robert Vernon, Jeffrey Irvine, Chauncey Patterson, viola; Richard Aaron, Orlando Cole, Stephen Geber, Bruce Uchimura, Metta Watts, Christopher von Baeyer, cello; Dorothy Mauney, Bruce Uchimura, Ivan Chan, Erich Eichhorn, Sheryl Staples, chamber music. Contact: Sandie Poole, c/o The Cleveland Institute of Music, 11021 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106. (216) 791-5000. Fax: (216) 791-1530.
Galena Chamber Music Institute at Sinsinawa Sinsinawa, WI, August 2–17. AF $40. Fee $1,425. R&B incl. Audition. Tape. (64) Held at Sinsinawa Mound School and Convent. Upper-class high-school and undergraduate college musicians study and perform chamber music with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Northwestern University faculty. Ensemble and instrumental master classes, faculty-coached rehearsals, and guest lectures in music history and theory. Canoeing, hiking, cycling. Faculty: Emily Graef, director; Blair Milton, violin. Contact: Prof. Richard Graef, Northwestern University School of Music, Regenstein Hall, Evanston, IL 60201. (847) 491-7485.
Indiana University School of Music Summer Festival Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, June 28–July 26 (pre-college); July 7–19 (adult). AF $40. Fee $1,150. R&B $1,050. Scholarship. Pre-College Program: String Academy, violin, viola, cello, bass; ages 12–18. Apply by February 22. Four-and-a-half hours daily practice, private lessons, chamber music, master classes, performance opportunities, concerts. Adult Program (lower fees): Retreat for Professional Violinists and Violists. Apply by April 26. The course: "Teaching the Violin to Children," private lessons, practice time, observation of the I.U. String Academy, master classes, social events. Graduate credit available. Faculty: Mimi Zweig, director; Elena Abend, Fred Bretschger, Brenda Brenner, Evelina Chao, Carol Cole, Emilio Colon, Cyrus Forough, Rebecca Henry, Jerry Horner, Jeannette Koekkoek, Lucia May, Susan Moses, James Przygocki, Evan Rothstein, Sylvia Scott, Sherry Sinift, Tatyana Stepanova. Contact: Special Programs, Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington, IN 47405. (812) 855-1814. Fax: (812) 855-4936. E-mail: musicsp@indiana.edu. Web: www.indiana.edu/~smsa.
Interlochen Arts Camp Interlochen, MI, June 17–August 14. AF $35. Fee $2,695–$4,315. R&B incl. Scholarship. Tape. (2,100) Four- and eight-week residential fine-arts programs for boys and girls (entering fourth grade through high school). Courses in music, dance, theater, voice, creative writing, and visual arts. Recreational activities. Play in one of five camp orchestras or chamber-music groups. Advanced String Quartet Institute is available to high-school students during first four-week session. Faculty: More than 30 string faculty members. Contact: Admissions, PO Box 199, 4000 Hwy 137, Interlochen, MI 49643. (231) 276-7472. Fax: (231) 276-7464. E-mail: admissions@interlochen.k12.mi.us. Web: www.interlochen.org.
International Institute for Young Musicians Cincinnati, OH, and Santa Barbara, CA, July 12–30, August 9–27. AF $50. Fee $1,500–$2,250. R&B incl. Scholarship. Tape. (120) Internationally recognized course of intensive study, offering instruction of the highest caliber to students from around the world. Private lessons, chamber music, orchestra, sight-reading, music theory, and history classes available. Faculty: Fung Ho, Peggy Klinger, violin/viola; Lee Fiser, cello; Geoffrey Rutkowsk, cello/bass; Kenji Kobayashi. Contact: Scott Smith, 30 Goldenbush, Irvine, CA 92604-2839. (949) 262-0540. Fax: (949) 857-5868. E-mail: scottsmith@nym.com. Web: www.nym.com.
Kansas City Cello Clinic Kansas City, MO, June 11–17. Fee $200–350 depending on level of participation. R&B $180. Scholarship. (25) Cellists (ages 14–25) improve their technical and practice skills while working on standard literature and in cello ensembles. Emphasis on a natural approach to playing. Daily technique and solo master classes. Auditors welcome. Faculty: Carter Enyeart, cello; guest artists. Contact: Carter Enyeart, Performing Arts Center at UMKC, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110-2229. (816) 235-2943. Fax: (816) 235-5265. E-mail: enyeartc@umkc.edu.
Kent/Blossom Music Kent, OH, July 2–August 13. AF $40. Fee $100. R&B incl. Scholarship. Audition. Tape. (44) Founded in 1968. No age limit. Professionally oriented students at the threshold of professional careers. Intensive chamber-music study and performance; orchestral repertoire classes taught by Cleveland Orchestra principals; master classes; attendance at and participation in Cleveland Orchestra concerts at Blossom Music Center. Faculty: William Preucil, Kurt Loebel, Erich Eichhorn, Herbert Greenberg, violin; Robert Vernon, viola; Stephen Geber, Richard Weiss, cello; Miami String Quartet; others TBA. Contact: Jerome LaCorte, Director, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242. (330) 672-2613. Fax: (330) 672-7837.
Lutheran Summer Music Valparaiso, IN, July 2–30. Fee: $1,975. R&B incl. Scholarship. Audition. Tape. Held at Valparaiso University. Designed to extend the Lutheran Church's heritage of excellence in music and make an impact on young people's lives by involving them in music and worship in the church. For grades 8–12. Contact: Melissa Olson, Lutheran Summer Music, 122 W. Franklin Ave. #522, Minneapolis, MN 55404. (612) 879-9555. Fax: (612) 879-9547. E-mail: LMP@lutheranmusicprogram.org. Web: www.lutheranmusicprogram.org.
Madison Early Music Festival and Workshop Madison, WI, July 16–29. AF $50. Fee approx. $300 per week. R&B TBA. (100 per week) Work with University of Wisconsin faculty and guest artist/teachers in historically informed performances of medieval, renaissance, and early Baroque music in large ensembles, master classes, small mixed ensembles, and consorts. Contact: Chelcy Bowles, 720 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703. (608) 265-5629. Fax: (608) 265-2475. E-mail: cb3@mail.dcs.wisc.edu. Web: www.dcs.wisc.edu/art/music.htm.
MidAmerica Chamber Music Institute Delaware, OH, June 25–July 29. AF $35. Fee $1,100. R&B $850. Scholarship. Tape. (45–50) Ages 15–30. Private lessons and daily master classes in both solo and chamber repertoire from our entire faculty. Weekly performances by faculty and student groups. Rehearsals and coachings in a variety of chamber ensembles. Weekend activities taking advantage of local and regional attractions. Faculty: Claire Chan, Robert Hanford, Myron Kartman, violin; Korine Fujiwara, Lise McDonough, violin/viola; Sibylle Johner, Stefan Kartman, cello. Contact: Dr. Cameron Bennett, Executive Director, Ohio Wesleyan University, Dept. of Music, Delaware, OH 43015. (740) 368-3704. Fax: (740) 368-3723. E-mail: machmit@cc.owu.edu. Web: www.owu.edu/~machmi.
Music Making Milwaukee, WI, May 21–28. AF $25. Fee $550. R&B $765 (double). Scholarship. (34) Explore chamber music and refine performance under the guidance of internationally acclaimed cellist and teacher Wolfgang Laufer. Faculty: Wolfgang Laufer, guest coaches. Contact: Linda Binder, 5549 N. Berkeley Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53217. (414) 961-7718. Fax: (414) 228-7380. E-mail: HRIMALY@aol.com. Web: www.yukonho.com/musicmaking.
National String Workshop, Repair Clinics, and Orchestral Conducting Seminar Madison, WI, August 6–12. AF $50. Fee approx. $375. R&B TBA. (100) The typical student is a string teacher, but students (high-school and older), performers, and enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. Seven classes daily, evening orchestras and violin, viola, cello, bass, and harp classes at all levels. Individual and group lessons. Conducting for novice and advanced students. String orchestras and literature for beginning, intermediate, advanced levels. Bow and instrument repair, basic to advanced. Contact: Dr. Janet Jensen, Director, 720 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703. (608) 265-5629. Fax: (608) 265-2475. E-mail: cb3@mail.dcs.wisc.edu. Web: www.dcs.wisc.edu/art/music.htm.
Northwestern University National High School Music Institute Evanston, IL, June 25– July 28. AF $35. Fee $3,250. R&B incl. Scholarship. Audition. (170) A precollegiate music-major experience for talented high-school musicians. Study music theory, solfège, and chamber music; perform in the orchestra and master classes; work with members of the Chicago Symphony. Contact: Heather Landes, 711 Elgin Rd., Evanston, IL 60208-1200. (847) 491-3141. Fax: (847) 491-5260. E-mail: musiclife@nwu.edu. Web: www.nwu.edu/musicschool.
Orchestral Institute of America Minneapolis, MN, August 13–20. AF $25. Fee $500. R&B incl. (300) Orchestral opportunities available for students of all ability levels. Full orchestral rehearsals, chamber ensembles, theory, history, and recitals. Setting is a wooded camp on a lake with cabins. Faculty: Paul Jan Zdunek, artistic director. Contact: 430 Oak Grove, Suite 205, Minneapolis, MN 55403. (612) 870-7611. Fax: (612) 870-7613. E-mail: mail@gtcys.org. Web: www.gtcys.org.
Ottawa Suzuki Institute Mid-Southwest Ottawa, KS, June 27–July 2. AF $45. Fee $185 (student/teacher training); $240 (teacher practicum); $30 (parent playing class). R&B TBA. Tape. (350 students, 75 teachers) 25th anniversary! Tape required for teacher courses. Suzuki teacher training, parent lectures and classes, student classes at all levels (violin, viola, cello, bass); recitals, theory, orchestra, electives (improvisation, creative drama, computers and music, fiddling, music theory); special activities. Young Artist Program for advanced string players who have attended Sound Encounters; $20 facility fee, subject to change. Faculty: Brian Lewis, teacher enrichment course, young artist program; Terry Durbin, Eleanor Allen, Carl Cook, Shirley Koch, Earlene Koons, Nancy Lokken, Michael McLean, Elayne Ras, Kathy Rollings, Tal Schifter, Stan Smith, Elisa Street-Bradshaw, Beth Titterington, Craig Timmerman, violin; Louita Sloithier, viola; Ellen Shertzer, Kayle Soukup, Barbara Balatero, Jean Dexter, Kayl Soukup, cello; Kathleen McCullough, bass; Scott Neuman, orchestra; Dianne Borth, theory; Cheryl Cornell, fiddling; Laura Eichelberger, music history; Kathleen McCullough, computers and music; Mark O’Connor, fiddle. Contact: Alice Joy Lewis, Director, 1001 S. Cedar #99, Ottawa, KS 66067-3399. (800) 755-5200, ext. 5437. Fax: (785) 242-5066.
School of the Arts at Rhinelander Rhinelander, WI, July 24–28. Scholarship. Musical focus this year is traditional Celtic. School offers music, visual arts, theater, writing, and dance classes. Faculty: Far from Home (traditional Celtic ensemble) in residence. Contact: Chelcy Bowles, Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison, 720 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703. (608) 265-5629. Fax: (608) 265-2475. E-mail: chelcy.bowles@ccmail.adp.wisc.edu. Web: www.dcs.wisc.edu/art/soa.htm.
Seminar 2000 Kalamazoo, MI, July 9–22. AF $50 deposit. Fee approx. $660. R&B incl. Scholarship. Audition. Tape. (36) Apply by May 1. High-school students form eight string quartets for daily coaching, chamber orchestra, theory class, performances. Private lessons available. Part of larger program for instrumentalists and vocalists at Western Michigan University. Evening activities; residence-hall living. Faculty: Richard Piippo (coordinator), cello/conductor; Hal Grossman, violin; Elizabeth Stever, viola; Thomas Knific, bass. Contact: Carl Doubleday, School of Music, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-3831. (616) 387-4681. Fax: (616) 387-1113. E-mail: carl.doubleday@wmich.edu.
Steans Institute for Young Artists at the Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL, June 17–July 22. AF $50. Fee covered by full scholarship. R&B incl. (some meals only). Scholarship. Audition. Tape. Recommendation. (35) For young professional musicians and highly motivated, advanced students. Emphasis on interpretation and development of performance skills. Participants study with the entire faculty, regardless of instrument, and can attend all performances of the Ravinia Festival. Faculty: Miriam Fried (faculty chairman), Henry Meyer, Donald Weilerstein, violin; Paul Biss, violin/viola; Atar Arad, viola; Timothy Eddy, Heinrich Schiff, Gary Hoffman, Paul Katz, cello. Contact: Diane P. Dorn, Steans Institute, Ravinia Festival, 400 Iris Ln., Highland Park, IL 60035. (847) 266-5106. Fax: (847) 266-5063. E-mail: SIYA@mail.ravinia.org. Web: www.ravinia.org.
St. Olaf College Summer Music Camp Northfield, MN, June 13–20. Fee $425. R&B incl. Scholarship. (150) A performance camp for accomplished high-school musicians and vocalists. Each day students meet in ensembles and sectionals and have optional classes. Two private lessons included. All classes taught by St. Olaf faculty. Camp includes band, choir, and orchestra major ensembles. Faculty: Steven Amundson, David Carter, Andree Een, Charles Gray, Lucinda Marvin, Elinor Niemisto, Paul Ousley, Tim Mahr, Sigrid Johnson, Robert Scholz, Peter Hamlin, David Hagedorn. Contact: Pat Anfinson, 1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057-1098. (507) 646-3043. Fax: (507) 646-3690. E-mail: events@stolaf.edu. Web: www.stolaf.edu/services/conferences.
Stringed Instrument Restoration Workshop Oberlin, OH, June 30–July 26. Fee $625. Intensive workshop on instrument restoration and bow repair, held at Oberlin College. Contact: Anna Hoffmann, Office of Summer Programs, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, OH 44074-1588. (216) 775-8044. Fax: (216) 775-8942.
Strings and Piano in the Classical Era: Sonatas and Chamber Music Oberlin, OH, June 11–18. Fee $300. R&B $140. Audition. Tape. Designed for advanced performers. The groups will include string quartet, piano quartet, piano trio, and violin or cello sonatas. Each participant will play in two ensembles to be coached daily. Performance opportunities. Prior experience with period instruments welcome but not required. Faculty: Marilyn McDonald, violin; Kenneth Slowik, cello. Contact: Anna Hoffmann, Outreach Programs, Conservatory of Music, 77 West College St., Oberlin, OH 44074. (440) 775-8044. Fax: (440) 775-6840. E-mail: anna.hoffmann@oberlin.edu. Web: www.oberlin.edu/con.
Suzuki Association of the Americas Throughout the U.S. and Canada, June–August, one- and two-week sessions. Fee varies. Summer-study opportunities for teachers and students at Suzuki institutes across the U.S. and Canada. Teachers can participate in short-term training with registered Suzuki teacher trainers in violin, viola, cello, bass, early-childhood education, and more. Students have private and group lessons, plus supplementary enrichment classes such as chamber music, orchestra, theory, Orff, Dalcroze, improvisation, fiddling. Contact: PO Box 17310, Boulder, CO 80308. (303) 444-0948. Fax: (303) 444-0984. E-mail: suzuki@rmi.net. Web: suzukiassociation.org.
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