Art of Band Conducting and Rehearsal Workshop
Sunday-Thursday, June 16-20, 2013
Workshop Overview
All sessions will be held in the facilities of The University of Texas at Austin School of Music . Activities will include conducting the UT Summer Chamber Winds, as well as panel discussions and classroom sessions dealing with literature, score study, rehearsal techniques, ensemble motivation, conducting technique, and personal musical growth.
Enrollment Information
ALL PARTICIPANT POSITIONS ARE FILLED. OBSERVER POSITIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
You may enroll as an observer. Enrollment will be limited and will be handled on a first come, first served basis.
Participant
Participants will conduct the UT Summer Chamber Winds, as well as attend all sessions. Participant status is designed for conductors with a minimum of a completed bachelor's degree in music and one year of experience in either a teaching situation or graduate conducting study.
Total participant workshop fee is $600. This total includes a $100 non-refundable deposit. Enrollment will open on Thursday, January 31, 2013, and will close Friday, May 10, 2013. No refunds will be given for cancellations after Friday, May 17, 2013.
Observer
Observers will attend all sessions but will not conduct the ensembles. Observer status is recommended for and open to musicians at all levels. Observer registration is not limited.
Total observer workshop fee is $350. This total includes a $100 non-refundable deposit.Enrollment will open on Thursday, January 31, 2013, and will close Friday, May 10, 2013. No refunds will be given for cancellations after Friday, May 17, 2013.
Housing
Dormitory housing is available on campus. Complete dormitory and some hotel information will accompany your confirmation if requested on the registration form. Please note that Austin hotels run at a 95% occupancy year round. The Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau online has hotel information at: http://www.austintexas.org/index.php.
Tax Deduction
Treasury regulation 1.162-5 permits an income tax deduction for educational expenses (including travel, meals, lodging) undertaken to maintain or improve professional skills.
Contact:
Marc Sosnowchik - marc.sosnowchik@gmail.com
Featured Clinicians
* Jerry F. Junkin
The University of Texas at Austin
The Dallas Wind Symphony
* Richard Floyd
The University Interscholastic League
The University of Texas at Austin
*Craig Kirchhoff
The University of Minnesota
* Robert M. Carnochan
The University of Texas at Austin
* Scott S. Hanna
The University of Texas at Austin
* Anthony Marinello, III
The University of Texas at Austin
* Robert A. Duke
The University of Texas at Austin
Repertoire
Chamber Music: (Select any four movements/sections/pieces)
Serenade No. 12 in C Minor, K. 388/384a, W.A. Mozart (Bärenreiter Edition)
I. Allegro
II. Andante
IV. Allegro
Serenade in D Minor, Op. 44, Antonin Dvorák (Kalmus)
I. Moderato, quasi marcia
II. Minuetto: Tempo di minuetto, Trio: Presto
III. Andante con moto
IV. Finale: Allegro molto
Petite symphonie, Charles Gounod (Kalmus)
I. Adagio et Allegretto
II. Andante Cantabile
Octet for Wind Instruments, Igor Stravinsky (Boosey)
I. Sinfonia
(Choose either the beginning to rehearsal #6, or from rehearsal #6 to the end of the Sinfonia)
Fanfares Liturgiques, Henri Tomasi (Leduc)
IV. Procession du Vendredi-Saint
Fanfare pour précéder "La Peri," Paul Dukas (Durand)
Wind Ensemble: (Select one movement or piece)
First Suite in E-flat, Gustav Holst (Boosey/Matthews Edition)
I. Chaconne
II. Intermezzo
III. March
Lincolnshire Posy, Percy Grainger (Fennell Edition)
I. Lisbon
II. Horkstow Grange
IV. The Brisk Young Sailor
V. Lord Melbourne
Salvation is Created, Pavel Tchesnokov/Houseknecht (Kjos)
Registration - Opens January 31, 2013
Click here to download registration form.