Education at Strathmore Spring Brochure 2011

Engaging Arts Experiences for All Ages!

Strathmore’s 2010–2011 educational programs are supported in part by generous endowment gifts from Carol and Jim Trawick and Carolyn and Jeffrey Leonard.

GEORGINA JAVOR

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February–June 2011

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Adults

Join Lena Seikaly, Strathmore Artist in Residence alumna, and well-known local jazz singer and educator, to polish up your jazz improv skills.

Singing Classes Jazz Singing 201 Mondays, March 7–April 11, 7:30-9:30PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Margot Schulman

For students who have attended Strathmore’s Intro to Jazz course or who have previous jazz singing experience, this class will build on basic skills and help students take their vocal performance to the next level. Students will study performance practice, song selection, stage presence, microphone technique and communication with the rhythm section. Participants will also learn how to write out their own lead sheets, including transposing them to a key that is suitable for their own voice range. The class will conclude with a cabaret performance with full rhythm section.

Tuition: $330 for 6 sessions (Stars price $297)

Jazz Singing 201

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Vocal Jazz Intensive: The Secrets of Scat Singing

John Horman

So You Think You Can’t Sing Mondays, April 18–May 9, 7:30–9PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

John Horman guides unsure singers through the basics of vocal production. In a relaxed atmosphere, students build their skills through vocal warm ups, proper posture and breathing, pitch matching games to improve in-tune singing, exercises for good tone and rudimentary sheet music reading. Register early, since this popular class always sells out!

Tuition $135 for 4 sessions (Stars price $121.50)

Veronika Lukasova

Arts Experiences for

Vocal Jazz Intensives

Lena Seikaly

Vocal Jazz Intensive: It’s Not Just the Melody Saturday, April 23, 10AM–3PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

So You Think You Can’t Sing—Harmony Edition Tuesdays, MAY 24–JUNE 14, 7:30-9PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

From John Horman, the leader of our popular “So You Think You Can’t Sing” workshops, comes this class that guides singers through the basics of part-singing, rounds and harmonizing in a group. Students will also gain additional skills in rhythm and score reading to increase musical independence, as well as get an introduction using improvisation to create instant harmonies.

Tuition $135 for 4 sessions (Stars price $121.50)

This workshop is inspired by the Betty Carter album It’s Not About the Melody. Students will learn the basics of “playing with” the melodies of vocal jazz standards, which is an initial step in personalizing the song and truly making it their own. Lena will help participants add “little tinkerings,” such as leaving space within the melody, giving emphasis to certain words and using an awareness of harmony to change the notes of the melody. With these skills and others learned, students will soon master the ability to embellish and improvise those jazz standards known so well.

Tuition $60 (Stars price $54)

Saturday, June 11, 10AM–3PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Enjoy the freedom of this iconic style of singing! Two big things required of any scatter are a strong ear and confidence. Lena will help attendees hone those skills during this class, with the goal of having participants to be able scat for the duration of a 12-measure blues form and walk out with a newfound sensibility about scat-singing. Students will gain confidence and techniques by learning how to choose scat syllables, creatively use motifs and “licks” and strategically leave space in a vocal line.

Tuition $60 (Stars price $54)

Music in the Mansion Education Events Sponsored by Jordan Kitt’s Music Thursday, February 10, 6:30PM

Seth Kibel gives a lecture on the history of blues guitar before the Jef Lee Johnson performance.

Free with ticket.

Friday, May 13, 11AM

Sharona Joshua leads a Broadwood master class to explore the idiosyncrasies of the famed keyboard.

Free, RSVP to bscott@strathmore.org.

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Listen & Learn!

Post-Concert Discussions in the Music Center This post-concert discussion series in the Music Center at Strathmore gives concert attendees an up-close and personal opportunity to ask questions of the artists and hear more about the stories and influences behind the music.

March 8: Imago Theatre

March 27:

Cirque Mechanics

Imago Theatre

April 8 & April 10, 2011:

Stravinsky Festival Supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and Asbury Methodist Village

Music Lectures and Demonstrations What Makes Jazz…Jazz?

Monday, February 14, 11AM–12:30PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Trace the origins of jazz—musical, cultural, political and socioeconomic—in this fascinating lecturediscussion with Howard University Music Professor Connaitre Miller.

You’ll hear history, lore and musical examples in a vivid journey from Africa to the Caribbean to the United States and beyond.

Tuition $15 (Stars price $13.50)

Fine Art Lectures

When the Symphony Learned to Shimmy Monday, April 11, 11am–12:30pm Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Aniko Debreceny guides you through the jazz influences in symphonic music by such composers as Copland, Bernstein, Stravinsky, Debussy and others.

Tuition $15 (Stars price $13.50)

When Jazz Came to Symphony Hall Monday, April 4, 11AM–12:30PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Aniko Debreceny explores music by American composers such as William Grant Still, George Gershwin and Duke Ellington, who moved out of the jazz clubs and into the concert halls with jazz-infused classical music.

Tuition $15 (Stars price $13.50)

Listen & Learn discussions are free and open to those with tickets to the performances. Events take place in the Concert Hall immediately following the performance.

All Day Entertainment

Adults cont.

The Silent Musician: How Silent Film Composers Gave Voice to Early Film Monday, May 16, 7-8:30pm Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Composer, pianist and Catholic University Professor Andrew Earle Simpson explores the art of silent film music. He explains the instruments used, how music accompanied film, instrumentation and then performs music to accompany a short, silent film.

Tuition $15 (Stars price $13.50)

Canaletto and His Rivals Monday, March 7, 11AM–12:30PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Explore the art of Antonio Canaletto, the leading practitioner of view painting in Venice in the eighteenth century. While not the initiator of vedute in Venice, Canaletto (Italian, 1697–1768) The Square of Saint Mark’s, Venice, Canaletto’s 1742/1744 oil on canvas imagination National Gallery of Art, Washington; Gift of Mrs. Barbara Hutton and power of expression brought the genre to a newly elevated stature. Dr. Eric Denker, Senior Lecturer in the Education Department of the National Gallery of Art, examines the central role Canaletto played in the evolution of the form.

Tuition $15 (Stars price $13.50)

John Singer Sargent in Washington Collections Monday, May 2, 11AM–12:30PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Many consider John Singer Sargent the greatest portraitist of his era and one of the greatest pure painters in Western art. He also was among the greatest watercolorists in American history and Washington is rich in its holdings of Sargent’s works on paper. This illustrated lecture features in-depth discussions of his early Street in Venice as well as the mature masterpieces of Mrs. William Crowninshield Endicott and Repose.

Tuition $15 (Stars price $13.50)

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Adults cont.

Hands-On Fine Art Workshops The Delights of Design with Ikebana Monday, March 14, 11AM-1PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Make a beautiful work of art to take home using Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging.

Sheila Advani, noted local educator in the modern Sogetsu School of Ikebana, will guide you through a short history of the art and the making of your own arrangement.

Tuition $25 (Stars price $22.50) Plus $20 materials fee

Precious Metal Clay (PMC) Workshop Friday, May 6, 10AM–3PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Precious metal clay is a clay-like medium made from very small particles of metals (such as silver, gold, platinum or copper) mixed with an organic binder and water.

Metal clay can be shaped just like any soft clay, by hand or using molds.

After drying, the clay can be fired in a variety of ways; then the binder burns away, leaving the pure metal.

Instructor Kathryn Ottman shows how to work with PMC to craft a unique jewelry item. No previous experience with PMC is required.

Tuition $90 (Stars price $81) Plus $30 material fee

Silk Painting Workshop

Mosaics Workshop Saturday, May 14, 10am–4pm Mansion at Strathmore

This introductory workshop led by Hillary Sloate, introduces students to the basics of mosaic: materials, tools, techniques, cutting, adhesion and history. Workshop focuses on design, methods, materials and laying techniques. Each student will create their own mosaic samples to practice their newly acquired skills. This class is perfect for students looking for a thorough introduction to the art of mosaic!

Tuition $90 (Stars price $81) Plus $10 materials fee

Friday, April 15, 10AM–3PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Leave your cares at the door and step into the wondrous world of silk painting!

No previous painting or art background needed, and even experienced artists will benefit from the master instruction of Diane Tuckman, founder of Silk Painters International and author of three books on the art of silk painting. Learn many exquisite silk painting techniques including stretching, diluting, resisting, spotting and salting.

Tuition $125 (Stars price $112.50)

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Nicholas Simmons

Nicholas Simmons Watermedia Workshop Friday, May 20 & Saturday, May 21, 10AM–4PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Winner of the 2007 National Watercolor Society top prize and one of the most exciting contemporary water-media artists on the scene, Nicholas Simmons shares his innovative techniques in this twoday workshop. Discover fluid acrylic used as watercolor, “poured” painting and a contemporary approach to traditional subject matter. The class will paint daily, and each person will receive individualized attention. Be prepared for Nicholas’ unorthodox, and at times irreverent approach, and buckle up for a workshop that runs more on adrenalin than the rulebook!

Tuition $200 (Stars price $180)

Mosaics

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Arts Experiences for

Children & Families Makin’ Movies!

Clay Animation Workshop

Discover Series Saturdays, 2–3PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Saturday, February 19, 10AM-4PM Mansion at Strathmore

Creative kids ages 7 to 11 will love this workshop! Students make characters using professional animation clay, develop a plot, build mixed media sets, and learn the clay animation process—then photograph and animate their characters to make a movie. Kid-produced from character creation to dialogue, sound track and final edit, the movie is then presented to family and friends. Afterwards, students take home the clay characters and parts of the set they created. DVD copies of the video are mailed to parents. This unforgettable experience is presented by teacher/ producer Andrew Morgan. Students bring bag lunch, all art supplies included.

Tuition $125 (Stars price $112.50)

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Bruce Hutton

OperaKids Saturdays, March 5–26, 11AM–12PM Mansion, Shapiro Music Room

Your 6-8 year old will shine in this opera workshop with lyric soprano and music educator Yvette Lewis that features Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Children design costumes, take on operatic roles, and get to know the story of Mozart’s classic tale. Youngsters prepare a vocal and instrumental performance of selected pieces for their families during the final class. Parents are welcome, but not required, to remain during class time for free.

Tuition $90 for 4 sessions (Stars price $81) Optional materials fee $25 for CD and worksheets to accompany the session

Discover the roots of American music! Bring your family and enjoy this new set of classes for parents and children age 6 and up to learn the history of three musical genres that have shaped popular American music—the storytelling of folk music; the trials and tribulations experienced in the blues; and the ever-evolving improvisational creativity of jazz.

Trace how these pioneering forms of music have evolved over generations and inspired and influenced the music we hear today. Musicians and music lovers alike will have the opportunity to participate in these family shows led by professional musicians.

Daryl Davis

Discover Folk, April 2, taught by Bruce Hutton Discover Jazz, April 9, taught by Vince Evans Discover Blues, April 16, taught by Daryl Davis Tuition $10 per class (Stars price $9)

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Summer Art Programs Give your child the opportunity to participate in one of the area’s premier cultural experiences that blends child-centered fun with expert instruction from professional artists.

Plein Air Painting July 7, 8 & 9, 9:30AM–12:30PM

Young artists ages 11-14 enjoy time outdoors capturing the sights of the Strathmore campus. Instructor Lee Boynton is a master of impressionism in both oil and watercolor known for his techniques in reproducing the natural spectrum of light.

Tuition $135 (Stars Price $121.50)

Art Camp—depARTures: Art Outside the Box! Session I: August 1–5 Session II: August 8–12 Session III: August 15–19 9:30AM–12:30PM

Children ages 5–10 engage in a variety of hands-on art activities learning technique, expanding their artistic vocabulary and the developing their creative process. Leading the camps is painter and collage artist Rosanna Azar and her team from Creative Adventures.

Tuition $225 (Stars Price $202.50)

Registration Begins March 1 at 10AM

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Talks & Tours Historic Home Tours For Children: Saturdays, February 5, March 5, April 2, May 7, June 4, 10:30AM

Designed for children ages 5 and up, this guided tour tells the stories of the Mansion at Strathmore and gives an overview of its architectural features.

FREE, but reservations are required.

Please call (301) 581-5109 For Adults: Fridays, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, 11am and 12 PM

Enjoy a guided tour illuminating the history, architecture and personal stories of the Mansion at Strathmore.

FREE, but reservations are required.

Please call (301) 581-5109

Art Talks and Tours For Children: Sunday, February 6 at 2PM and Saturdays, March 19 & May 14, 10:15am

Young art lovers enjoy a talk about Strathmore’s current art exhibition and related creative activity. Open to children ages 5 and up with an accompanying adult.

FREE, but reservations are required.

Please call (301) 581-5109 For Adults: Sunday, February 6 at 4PM and Saturdays, March 19 & May 14, 1pm

Adults enjoy a guided tour of the current art exhibition. delving into technique and history of the artists and works. Free, no reservations required.

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Strathmore depends on contributions from arts-loving, community-minded individuals like you to support its education and outreach programs.

Your gift of $65 ($50 in the first year) or more helps: • Light up the stages in the Music Center, Mansion, Backyard Theater, and summer concerts • Shine a light on the arts in our schools, helping educators enhance the curriculum and inspiring students to learn in new ways • Bring thousands of area school children to concerts at Strathmore

• Provide subsidized arts education programs for underserved children • And so much more!

To thank you for your support, Strathmore offers Stars 10% savings on tickets for Strathmore-presented performances, education events, classes, dining in the Prelude Café and Strathmore Teas, purchases on merchandise in the Shop at Strathmore and more great benefits.

To become a Star, call (301) 581-5145 or visit Strathmore.org/stars now.

Parking

Refund Policy

Parking for events in the Mansion is complimentary in the Mansion lot; enter at 10701 Rockville Pike.

For single-event classes, workshops, lectures or other education programs: • All tuition payments are final and nonrefundable.

• Students may transfer to another single-event education program for an exchange fee of $5 (free for Stars) pay the difference in the price of tuition if applicable.

• If a single-event education program is cancelled or postponed a full refund of the tuition cost will be available through the ticket office for 30 days after the original scheduled date.

Parking for events in the Music Center is at the paid meters along Tuckerman Lane or in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Garage, adjacent to the Music Center.

Payment in the Metro garage (via Metro SmarTrip card only) is required Monday through Friday and is currently $4.75.

Cancellation Policy Strathmore reserves the right to cancel any of our education programs that do not meet the minimum enrollment up to 7 days prior to the start of the class.

For multiple session Education classes or workshops : • Withdrawal up to seven days prior to the start of the class will result in a full refund.

• After the first class, 50% of the cost of tuition will be refunded. Supply fees not included.

• No refunds will be granted after the second session.

Dates, times, artists, and classes subject to change.

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Engaging Arts Experiences for All Ages!

February–June 2011

Strathmore is supported in part by:

Strathmore Hall Foundation, Inc. 5301 Tuckerman Lane North Bethesda, MD 20852-3385

Customer Number Source Code

STRATHMORE NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 1763 SUBURBAN, MD

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