2009 Student Handbook

The 2009 Student Handbook is sponsored by

STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School June 17–August 23, 2009 David Zinman, Music Director

Open 6:30 am to 10 pm at the corner of Galena and Cooper, Aspen; and 8 am to 4 pm on the Snowmass Village Mall

Alan Fletcher, President and CEO Joan Gordon, Dean

2009 School Calendar School Housing Check-in Dates

June 17–19 Full Session and Half Session I participants 8 am–10 pm each day *Please see page 6 for important housing information

July 23 Half Session II participants can check-in to School housing at 4 pm *Please see page 6 for important housing information

School Housing Check-out Dates

July 23 Half Session I participants must check out of School housing by 10 am

August 24 Full Session and Half Session II participants must check out of School housing by noon

Registration

June 18–19 Conducting Academy registration

June 17–19 Full Session and Half Session I registration

June 22 New Student Welcome at 10:30 am at the Tent Convocation at 11 am at the Tent

July 24 Half Session II registration

June 18–19 Conducting Academy string auditions

June 19–20 Conducting Academy conductor auditions

June 19–21 Orchestra and chamber music placement auditions

June 20–22 Aspen Opera Theater Center auditions

Week of June 22 AMFS rehearsals, lessons, classes, and performances begin

Check-Out Dates

July 23 Half Session I ends August 23 Aspen Music Festival and School ends

The Office of Student Services: Jennifer Johnston, Molly Sassaman, Meg Sippey, Joan Gordon, and Sarah Babb Mazur (holding Annie).

Dear Student:

Welcome to Aspen for the sixtieth anniversary season of the Aspen Music Festival and School! Your acceptance from an extraordinary group of applicants and your decision to join us brings you into a group of wonderful musicians from forty-five U.S. states and thirty-five countries.

All of us at the AMFS are delighted to welcome you into a family that will be yours throughout your life in music, as you join us in an inspiring and memorable summer.

Yours,

Alan Fletcher President and CEO

Joan Gordon Dean

Contents

Getting to Aspen Driving Directions...................................................... 4 What to Bring to Aspen............................................. 5 Instrument Care......................................................... 5 Concert Dress............................................................. 6

Registration and Auditions Checking into School Housing................................... 6 Registration..................................................................7 Convocation................................................................ 9 Auditions.................................................................... 9 Paychecks and Financial Reimbursement................. 10

School Housing School Housing Facilities......................................... 11 Off Campus Housing............................................... 13 Underage Students.................................................... 13 Mail and Communication........................................ 15 Getting Around Aspen.............................................. 16

Concerts and Performance Concerts and Performance Opportunities................ 17 AMFS Facilities........................................................ 21 Box Office, Tickets, and Passes................................ 22 Music Libraries......................................................... 23

AMFS Policies As you read through this handbook, you will encounter the rules and regulations of the Aspen Music Festival and School. All students are expected to uphold these policies as set forth in the Student Handbook and by the administration. The AMFS reserves the right to expel any student for violations of AMFS policy, city ordinances, or state law without refunding any fees paid.

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Student Life Student Work Opportunities................................... 23 Student Health Service............................................. 24 Student Life.............................................................. 26 AMFS Policies.......................................................... 29 Aspen’s Cultural Offerings and Special Events......... 32 Alumni Contact Information................................... 33 Maps of Aspen and AMFS Campus......................... 34 Phone List................................................................. 36

Index......................................................................... 37

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Aspen Music Festival and School

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Brief History of Aspen

Aspen Weather

The area of Aspen was originally discovered by the Ute Indians. The area became a booming silver town in 1880 after a small group of entrepreneurs and speculators had staked claim to the area and set up camp near Aspen Mountain. The Sherman Silver Act of 1893 marked Aspen’s decline as a mining town. In 1945 Friedl Pfeifer and Walter Paepcke joined forces to develop a ski area in Aspen. In 1946 the Aspen Skiing Corporation was founded and four years later Aspen hosted the FIS World Championships. Paepcke was also the driving force in the Goethe Bicentennial Convocation that brought 2,000 people to Aspen in the summer of 1949. Prominent musicians and humanitarians convened to celebrate Goethe’s great spirit of optimism.

Concerts were held in a light-filled tent designed by Eero Saarinen. The Goethe Festival spawned many of Aspen’s cultural institutions such as the Aspen Institute and the Aspen Music Festival and School.

Summer weather is generally warm and dry with temperatures occasionally as high as 90 degrees during the day and 50 degrees (or lower) at night. Brief afternoon showers are common; a raincoat, sweater, or light jacket is recommended. Daily dress in Aspen is casual and often includes jeans, shorts, and other casual wear.

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Getting to Aspen Aspen is located 220 miles west of Denver, Colorado (about 3.5 hour drive). The City of Aspen is served by several major airlines that connect in Denver, Salt Lake City or Phoenix.

By Plane Aspen Music Tours is the official travel agent of the AMFS. For airline reservations into Aspen or other Colorado airports, call Jovita Contreras at 800-928-9463. The Aspen Airport (ASE) is located ten minutes from downtown Aspen. AMFS volunteers 2009 STUDENT HANDBOOK |

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will be available at the airport to assist you on regular registration dates, June 17, 18, and 19 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) as well as for early arrivals on June 16 (Tuesday). Luggage assistance will be provided for students in School housing.

Luggage delivery to School housing may take up to five hours after arrival depending on schedule. (The AMFS cannot be held responsible for lost luggage.) Frequent bus service is available from the airport to the AMFS campus, housing facilities, and downtown Aspen. Please check with the bus driver to determine which stops he/she intends to make. Students arriving on other days can use High Mountain Taxi service (970-925-8294) which is readily available; expect a fare of approximately $15.

Another option is flying to the Denver International Airport (DEN) and driving to Aspen (approximately 3.5 hours), or flying to Eagle-Vail (EGE) (approximately 1.5 hours). Colorado Mountain Express (CME) provides van shuttle service from both airports to Aspen. CME offers AMFS students a discounted rate of approximately $95 each way from Denver. There is an additional fee for large instruments. CME service must be arranged in advance by phone; please mention the code AMFS to receive the discount. Call 800-525-6363.

Students traveling with a large instrument should speak directly with their airline in advance, as policies change frequently.

Students are encouraged to stay in Aspen through the final concert on August 23.

Please remember that a fee may be charged for any changes in airline ticketing.

By Car

Springs (exit 116). Follow signs to Highway 82 which leads to Aspen (40 miles).

Another option from Denver is to drive to Aspen via scenic Independence Pass.

Take I-70 West to the exit for I-91 South. You will travel through Leadville (I-91 becomes 24 South), then West onto Highway 82 over Independence Pass. In compliance with the auto disincentive initiatives of the City of Aspen, anyone bringing a car to Aspen will be assessed a $75 auto registration fee (per vehicle).

If interested in carpooling, please check www.aspenmusicfestival.com.

By Train

Amtrak service is available to Glenwood Springs, 40 miles northwest of Aspen. Call 800-USA-RAIL. Bus or taxi service is available from Glenwood Springs to Aspen.

Driving Directions to the Aspen Music Festival and School Campus

Traveling east on Highway 82 (to Aspen from Denver via Glenwood Springs). Take the Castle Creek Road exit at the roundabout (traffic circle) and travel one mile to Music School Road. Make a left and follow this road to the parking lot on the left.

Traveling West on Highway 82 (to Aspen from Denver via Independence Pass). Follow the signs for Highway 82 / Main Street through downtown Aspen (you will make several turns). As you begin to leave Aspen and enter the roundabout on the West side of town, take the Castle Creek Road exit, and follow the above directions.

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What to Bring to Aspen Essential Items

• Sheet Music: A limited number of scores and parts are available at the chamber music library, however we encourage you to bring all the solo and chamber music that you might need for the summer as there are no sheet music stores in Aspen.

• Music Stand: Most practice rooms do not have stands.

• Spending Money: The cost of meals and entertainment in Aspen tends to be quite high. We encourage you to bring an ATM/Debit Card to Aspen rather than cash only.

• Locks: There is an orchestra locker room at the Benedict Music Tent in which students are welcome to store their personal belongings during Tent rehearsals and concerts. Locks are not provided.

• Student Handbook: Please use this as a resource guide throughout the summer.

• Sunscreen: The sun in Aspen is intense.

• Sunglasses • Water bottle • Fleece, lightweight layers, rain jacket and umbrella • Lip protection • Camera

Recommended Items

• Phone Cards • Metronome and tuner • Recording equipment for lessons and practice sessions • Humidifier • Answering Machine

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Important!

Please do NOT bring pets to Aspen even if you are living outside of School housing. It is very difficult to find outside housing that allows pets.

Instrument Care Instrument Storage There is no storage space available for instruments on school property other than those for percussion and harp. Important!

Do not leave your instrument unattended in a practice room at any time.

Instrument Repair

Luthier Joan Balter is available to help string players with any instrument needs.

Her shop offers strings and accessories, and is located in downtown Aspen, in the North of Nell building. There are no repair services available in Aspen for wind instruments; players are advised to bring supplies and tools with them.

Personal Property Insurance

The Aspen Music Festival and School provides no insurance for students’ personal property, including but not limited to students’ instruments, and cannot be held responsible in the event of loss, damage or theft of personal property. We strongly recommend that students obtain insurance coverage for their personal property prior to arrival in Aspen. Some homeowners insurance may provide coverage. Do not leave personal property unattended at any time.

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Aspen Concert Dress Orchestral Concert Dress Women • • • • •

Long black skirt or pants Black dress shoes and hose White blouse Black shirt or blouse (may be required) Long gown (optional)

Men • • • • • •

White or cream jacket Black pants White tuxedo shirt Black bow tie Black dress shoes, socks Black turtleneck or shirt (may be required)

Aspen Opera Theater Center Dress Women

• Long black skirt and white blouse • Long gown (optional for solo performances) • Dancewear or sweats for movement, Alexander technique • Small makeup kit • Black or tan character shoes • Dress shoes • Formal gown (if applicable)

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Men

Black pants, white shirt Black jacket/tux White or cream jacket Dark suit, black bow tie Dancewear or sweats for movement, Alexander technique • Character shoes • Stage-worthy boots (if applicable) 6

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Checking into School Housing Full Session/Half Session I June 17–19 (Wednesday–Friday) 8 am–10 pm Please check in directly at your assigned housing facility (directions on page 11). If arriving by plane, bus service is available from Aspen Airport to Burlingame and Marolt. Meal service at Marolt begins Wednesday, June 17 at 11:30 am.

If you did not receive a housing assignment prior to June 17, call Student Services at 970-205-5055 or the Marolt Student Information Center at 970-920-3499.

Arrival after 10 pm: Marolt: Visit the Marolt Student Information Center (located below the cafeteria) or the Resident Director in room 204.

Burlingame: Visit the Resident Supervisor in the 200 building.

Half Session II July 23 (Thursday) 4 pm–10 pm Please check in at your assigned housing facility (directions on page 11).

Meal service at Marolt and Campus begins Thursday, July 23 at 4:30 pm. You can pick up a temporary meal pass from a Resident Assistant.

Arrival after 10 pm: Marolt: Visit the Marolt Student Information Center (located below the cafeteria) or the Resident Director in room 204.

Burlingame: Visit the Resident Supervisor in the 200 building.

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Early and Late Arrival Information

Half session II: students may check into School housing beginning at 4 pm on July 23.

Students may check into School housing as early as 5 pm on June 16. You must go directly to the Marolt Information Center.

Meal service won’t be provided until the following day at 11:30 am. If you arrive BEFORE JUNE 16, you are responsible for finding your own accommodations–NO EXCEPTIONS.

Late Arrival

Early Arrival

Full Session / Half Session I: students arriving after June 20 must go directly to the Marolt Information Center (located below the Marolt Cafeteria). Please do not go to any other housing facility beforehand.

Half Session II: students arriving after July 24 must follow the above instructions.

REGISTRATION

Registration is required and takes place at the Castle Creek Building on the AMFS Campus. (Half Session II students will register at the Office of Student Services).

Full Session/Half Session I Registration June 17 (Wednesday)* 9:30 am–12:00 pm & 1:30 pm–4:30 pm

June 18 (Thursday)* 9:30 am–12:00 pm & 1:30 pm–4:30 pm

June 19 (Friday) 10:00 am–12:00 pm 1:30 pm–4:30 pm

* American Academy of Conducting at Aspen participants (conductors and all Academy Orchestra fellowship recipients) MUST register on June 17 or 18.

Half Session II Registration July 24 (Friday) 9:30 am–11:30 am & 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Please Bring the Following Items to Registration:

• Missing paperwork (i.e., medical form) • Remainder of your balance due.

• Aspen address and phone number if living off campus.

• Car details (make, year, and license plate number, state).

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Paying Your Balance

Students are required to pay their balance in full at or before registration. Advance payments must be received by the Office of Student Services by June 1, 2009 for proper credit. If a student anticipates any difficulty in paying the total balance due at registration, please contact the Dean in writing by Friday, May 22, 2009.

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Refund Policy: Important!

Fees must be paid in U.S. currency.

Checks should be made payable to the Aspen Music Festival and School. We also accept traveler’s checks, VISA, AmEx, MasterCard, and cash. If paying with a parent’s or guardian’s credit card, bring the billing name and address, and expiration date. Use the deposit and payment worksheet form enclosed in the acceptance packet to make a payment before registration. NOTE: There will be a $25 insufficient fund charge for returned checks.

Future payments must be made by cashier’s check or money order only.

The tuition and room and board deposits are non-refundable. In addition, once a student has registered, all fees (including tuition and room and board) are non-refundable except in the case of medical emergencies approved by the Dean.

Extra Fees Harp and percussion equipment fee: ($80 Full Session; $50 Half Session) will be charged to all harp and percussion students. Harpists are encouraged to bring their own instrument to Aspen and are responsible for shipping. For more specific cartage information, please contact Sean Kehoe at skehoe@aspenmusic.org.

Car registration fee: Students bringing a car to Aspen are required to pay a $75 fee at registration. Parking facilities at the Tent/Harris Hall, Campus, and dorms will be patrolled. Unregistered vehicles will be subject to booting ($60 fine).

Practice room fee (optional): The fee is $80 for Full Session and $50 for Half Session students to reserve specific prac-

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tice rooms for three hours daily. Practice room fees are refundable if requested within ONE WEEK of the date that you register. For a refund, students must get a slip from the Scheduling Office and bring it to Student Services.

ID Card/Festival Pass

Picture ID cards are printed at the Harris Hall Box Office adjacent to the Benedict Music Tent after you register; please bring your stamped registration statement with you. The ID card is your pass to all AMFS events (except operas, benefits, and special events), and meals for those on the meal plan. Your ID card must be presented at the AMFS libraries, box office, dining hall staff, and at the Internal Medicine Associates (health service) office and Emergency Room in order to use their services. NOTE: If your ID card is lost or stolen, visit Student Services ($15 replacement fee).

Late Registration

Late registration takes place at the Office of Student Services. A late arrival form is required and available upon request; please contact studentservices@aspenmusic.org.

Late fee waivers will be granted only for school conflicts, and must be approved by the Dean. The form is due by June 1.

Late registration fees: Full Session/Half Session I: $75 if you register on June 22 (Mon., 2–4:30 pm); $100 if you register anytime thereafter.

Half Session II: $75 if you register on July 27 (Mon.); $100 thereafter.

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Convocation Convocation is a chance for you to meet the artist-faculty, administration, and other students. Your attendance at convocation is required. Convocation will take place at the following dates and times: Full Session / Half Session I June 22 (Monday) 11 am* at the Benedict Music Tent *New Students: There will be a welcome for new students at 10:30 am on June 22 at the Benedict Music Tent.

Half Session II July 24 (Friday) 1 pm in Castle Creek 1 on the AMFS Campus

Auditions Orchestra Auditions

Auditions will be held from June 19–22 (Friday through Monday). You will sign up for an audition date and time at registration.

Audition repertoire is listed in your acceptance packet or sent in a separate mailing. You are expected to locate the audition music on your own, and ahead of time. Woodwind, brass, harp and percussion orchestral assignments and rotation are decided on a weekly basis by the artist-faculty.

Orchestra placement auditions are required for most instrumental students. Pre-existing medical conditions will not excuse students from participation in an orchestra. As your placement in orchestra will be determined by these auditions, it is to your advantage to arrive in good condition, prepared to play your best; there will not be an opportunity to re-audition for orchestra placement.

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Chamber Music

Placement auditions will be held on June 19, 20, and 21 (Friday–Sunday). If interested in auditioning, you will sign up for an audition date and time at registration.

String, woodwind, and piano students must prepare required repertoire. Repertoire requirements will be provided via email in the spring. Ensembles formed range from trios and quartets to large mixed ensembles.

American Academy of Conducting at Aspen and AACA Orchestra

String seating placement auditions are on June 18 and 19 (Thursday and Friday).

Conducting auditions are June 20 and 21 (Saturday and Sunday). Wind and brass students must audition at regular audition times (June 19–22).

Aspen Opera Theater Center

Auditions for AOTC will be held on June 20–22 (Saturday–Monday). At this time final role assignments, including supporting roles and principal covers, may be assigned. Detailed information will be emailed to you in the spring.

Late Auditions

After registering at the Office of Student Services, instrumentalists must go to the Orchestral Operations Office in the Castle Creek Building (on the AMFS Campus) immediately upon arrival to make arrangements for a late orchestra audition. Instrumentalists who have submitted a late arrival form may also sign up for chamber music auditions at this time.

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Paychecks and Other Financial Reimbursement You must present your AMFS Student ID card to the Office of Student Services to receive paychecks. Paychecks will not be issued to students with a balance due to the AMFS; these paychecks will be credited toward the balance due.

Paycheck/Reimbursement distribution dates (Fridays) July 3 July 17 July 31 August 14

The last paycheck will be mailed with the security deposit at the end of September.

Check Cashing Guidelines

Students may cash personal checks for $75 or less and student paychecks in any amount at Alpine Bank.

Alpine Bank requires additional identification, including fingerprinting, from any non-bank customer for cashing a check.

Below is a summary of the procedures and requirements for cashing checks at Alpine Bank (located at 600 East Hopkins, Aspen, and at the Airport Business Center).

Students must show their AMFS

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Fellowship Stipend Check distribution dates (Fridays) • Full Session:

• Half Session I:

June 26 July 17 August 21 Total:

$1,350 $1,350 $400 $3,100

June 26 July 17 Total:

$1,550 $400 $1,950

• Half Session II: July 31

August 21

Total:

$1,550 $400 $1,950

Student ID to cash a check. Alpine Bank does not maintain a list of current students.

One additional non-expired, photo ID issued by a state or government agency is required (i.e. current state-issued driver’s license, passport, etc.)

Second party checks will not be accepted. Checks being cashed must be made out to the student.

Any “bounced checks” and fees are the responsibility of the student, not the AMFS.

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School Housing Facilities The AMFS offers two housing facilities, Marolt Ranch and Burlingame, which are staffed by Resident Supervisors and Resident Assistants, available throughout the summer to assist you and to promote a sense of community. School housing is overseen by the Dean, the Associate Dean, the Director of Residence Life, and the Office of Student Services. All students living in School housing are required to enroll in the meal plan. All housing facilities are accessible by free RFTA bus service. School housing can be very limited; if you wish to add room and board after registration, you must make arrangements with the housing coordinator. Rooms will be assigned subject to availability, on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Student Information Center

Marolt Ranch, below the cafeteria 970-920-3499 We urge you to give this phone number to parents and next-of-kin for use after June 17.

The Center is open as posted and will serve as the communication center for all students living in School housing. Mail is distributed at this facility for students living in School housing and phone messages may be left at this office for these students. Bulletin boards post orchestral and chamber music assignments, changes in rehearsal times, and other announcements. Resident Supervisors on duty have cell phones in case of problems or emergencies (cell numbers will be distributed during housing check-in). Bus schedules, class schedules, student and artist-faculty phone numbers, AMFS calendars, and student handbooks, are also available to students.

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Marolt Ranch

Directions: From Highway 82 take the Castle Creek exit at the roundabout and travel less than a quarter mile to a driveway on your left marked with a small sign reading “Marolt Ranch Housing�. Follow the driveway to the main parking lot.

Marolt Ranch is a ninety-four unit facility located one mile from campus and 1.5 miles from downtown Aspen.

The Frederic Benedict Dining Hall is located at this housing facility.

Each suite consists of two bedrooms and a bathroom, with two beds in the back room and one in the front room.

Students are generally housed three to a suite. Room choice within each suite is determined by the roommates upon their arrival. Students must bring standard twin-sized sheets (fitted and flat), standard pillowcases, and towels. A refrigerator and microwave are provided in each suite as well as a pillow and blanket for each student. Local telephone service is free of charge, but you must bring your own phone. Due to the limited cell phone reception on the Marolt property, students are encouraged to bring answering machines to receive messages. Individual telephone numbers for each suite are provided at registration. For long distance calling, phone cards are required. Pay laundry facilities are available; however, there is no change machine on site.

Burlingame

Directions: Traveling east on Highway 82 you will pass the Aspen Airport on your right. Travel another half mile and make a left at the next traffic light (Harmony Road).

Burlingame is straight ahead.

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Housing Rules and Regulations • Do not change rooms. The Residence Life Staff must authorize all room changes.

If you have a room or roommate problem, please notify your Resident Assistant.

• Alcohol and controlled substances are not permitted in any room. If alcohol or controlled substances are found in rooms; disciplinary action may be taken on the first offense.

• No smoking in any School housing room and other designated areas.

• Overnight guests are NOT permitted in any School housing facility.

• Pets are NOT permitted.

• No firearms are allowed on School/Festival property.

• Practice hours in your room are from 9 am–10 pm.

• Staff will inspect rooms periodically.

Burlingame is located approximately three miles west of downtown Aspen.

The facility consists of 92 two-bedroom suites with a common living area. Two students are housed per suite; preference is given to students over 21 years of age. A limited number of units at this facility will be made available to couples over the age of 21 who wish to live together. This facility is ideal for older students who do not mind living a few miles outside of town.

A kitchen sink, full-sized refrigerator, microwave and stove top are provided in each suite. Students must bring standard twin-sized sheets (fitted and flat), standard pillowcases, and towels; a pillow and blanket are provided. Local telephone service and phones are provided, however students are encouraged to bring answering machines to receive messages. For long distance calling, phone cards are required.

Direct bus service to Marolt Ranch and school is available. Bus service to downtown Aspen is accessible with one transfer.

Pay laundry facilities are available onsite.

There is no cafeteria at Burlingame; food

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service is available at the Marolt Ranch and at the AMFS campus cafeteria. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis – to the first 50 students who register their car at school (not to those who arrive first at Burlingame). There is an additional parking lot across the street (3 minute walk).

NOTE: Cooking equipment, cookwaredishes, and utensils are not provided.

Damage/Security Deposit

Inventory/damage forms will be distributed by resident staff during check-in and must be returned within 24 hours. The AMFS and the property managers will assess damage and cleaning charges against the required security deposit, up to the full amount of $100. The AMFS also reserves the right to charge a damage fee that exceeds the deposit, in extreme cases. If one student is not singly accountable for damages, the appropriate fee will be divided equally among all roommates. A $50 fee for re-keying the lock will be charged if keys are not returned at Marolt. The fee is $75 for re-keying at Burlingame.

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Outside Housing Students interested in living outside of AMFS School housing are encouraged to make their housing plans early.

The following websites are resources that students have found helpful: • www.aspentimes.com (classified section) • www.aspendailynews.com (classified section) • www.aspenchamber.org (lists various rental agents in town)

AMFS “Outside Housing” listing The AMFS “Outside Housing” listing, (available beginning April 1 at www.aspenmusicfestival.com) provides a list of realtors, classified advertisements about outside

Underage Students Recognizing the varying levels of ability and talent of our underage population and acknowledging the professional standard of the AMFS orchestral program, including schedule and repertoire demands, it may not always be possible to place every underage student in a performing ensemble.

Students Age 15-17

The Aspen Music Festival and School provides specially supervised housing on a limited basis for students age 15-17 (Students must be 15 as of June 17, 2009.)

Students age 15 to 17 who wish to live in the School’s supervised housing must send written parental permission on the housing questionnaire and on the underage agreement provided in the acceptance packet. Students living in the residence hall for underage students are subject to Aspen Music Festival and School

accommodations and a list of students seeking apartments or roommates. This list serves as an information source for available housing and does not guarantee any listing or the quality of the listing. The AMFS is not responsible for any problems with housing obtained from a listing.

If you are seeking a roommate, or are seeking an apartment to share and want to be added to the AMFS “Outside Housing” listing, please contact Meg Sippey (msippey@aspenmusic.org). Please specify if you are seeking a roommate and/or seeking an apartment to share and include your name, telephone number, email, age, gender, instrument, length of time in Aspen, and any other pertinent information in your listing (75 words maximum).

the special rules and regulations of that residence hall. These rules and regulations will be posted, distributed, and discussed with the underage student. Violation of these regulations or demonstration of a lack of sufficient maturity by any student will result in a meeting with the Resident Director and/or the Dean and possible expulsion. In the event of expulsion from School housing, the parent is responsible for all arrangements necessary to remove the student within 48 hours of notification. Parents of students 15-17 who will be in residence with their children must indicate on the housing questionnaire that the student does not require underage housing.

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disciplinary action and/or dismissal.

As students under the age of 18 who live in School housing must abide by the city’s 11 pm curfew, it is imperative that the AMFS’s Director of Residence Life be made aware of any situation which will cause the student to return to his/ her room past this hour. A permission form (available at the Marolt Information Center) must be signed by the parent or approved guardian and submitted to the Resident Director at least 24 hours in advance. Additional information regarding this policy will be distributed to all underage students at the time of check-in.

Students Under Age 15 There is no School housing available for students under the age of 15. The Aspen Music Festival and School requires a parent or a legal guardian to be in residence in off-campus housing with any student under the age of 15 for the entire session.

If parents choose to grant permission to a legal guardian, the guardian must be over the age of 21 and cannot be a student of the Aspen Music Festival and School.

An authorization of guardianship form must be submitted to the Dean which includes a statement signed by the parent giving responsibility of the child to a guardian. This form must also be signed by the guardian, stating that s/he will accept responsibility for the child. Each case will be considered separately and approval given on an individual basis.

The City of Aspen maintains a strict curfew policy which the AMFS enforces.

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age students of the AMFS are expected to comply with these regulations. The AMFS requests that parents who are living in Aspen with their children be aware of and observe these regulations.

Dining Halls Students enrolled in the meal plan receive three meals daily and must present their AMFS ID card. Students with medically supervised diets or diet restrictions should include a note with their housing reservation forms prior to arrival in Aspen. Vegetarian selections, as well as a salad and sandwich bar, are always available. Food must not be taken for later consumption. You may not share food with individuals not on the meal plan; doing so may cause your meal plan to be rescinded without refund.

• Campus Dining Hall: AMFS Campus, lower level of the Administration Building • Frederic Benedict Dining Hall Marolt Ranch Housing facility Aspen Music Festival and School

Mail and Communications Mail

Large Items: Any large items (linens, bicycles, etc.) may be sent ahead AFTER June 1 to the following address (please do not use this address for future communication): Student’s Name Music Student c/o Aspen Music Festival and School 2 Music School Road Aspen, CO 81611 Mail for students in School housing: Mail MUST be sent to the Post Office Box provided by the AMFS; the mail will be distributed at the Marolt Student Information Center. Mail should not be sent to individual residence halls.

Address mail to: Student’s Name P.O. Box 4418 Aspen, CO 81612 Mail for students living off-Campus: Send mail in care of: General Delivery, Aspen, CO 81612. Students are responsible for picking up mail from the Aspen Post Office (235 Puppy Smith Street).

Students interested in renting a post office box can contact the Postmaster in Aspen at 970-925-7523. Many residences in Aspen are not equipped with home delivery receptacles; please check with the rental agent or landlord in question before arranging to have mail sent directly to your off-campus Aspen address.

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Federal Express, UPS, and non US-Mail Services: Express mail should be delivered to the AMFS campus (see address to the left). Students are responsible for picking up these items.

Leaving Aspen: Students should notify correspondents of a forwarding address.

Please do not submit a forwarding request with the Post Office as your mail will be “returned to sender” after 30 days.

Telephones/Cell Phones

Students are encouraged to bring cell phones and telephone calling cards. Cell phone service is limited on the AMFS Campus, Marolt, and Burlingame housing facilities but works well in town and surrounding areas. Please refer to housing facility descriptions for the types of phone service offered in each facility.

Internet Facilities

The AMFS offers a computer lab located on the lower level of the Castle Creek Building on campus. Hours are posted on the door. Please note that there are time limitations for usage in order to accommodate everyone.

The Pitkin County Library in downtown Aspen has high-speed internet access available to the public. In addition to the café listed below, there are several “hot spots” for wireless internet in town: World Link Café next to City Market, Aspen 970-544-0001 Pitkin County Library 120 N. Mill Street, Aspen 970-429-1900

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Getting Around Aspen

Car Registration

Aspen is a small town, and summer is a very busy tourist season. As a result, traffic is heavy, paid parking can be a challenge, and gasoline prices in Aspen far exceed national averages. Students are encouraged to take advantage of public transportation.

In compliance with the auto disincentive initiatives of the City of Aspen, all students bringing a car to Aspen will be assessed a $75 auto registration fee (per vehicle). Please display your decal to avoid fines and/or booting.

Bus Service

Benedict Music Tent and Harris Concert Hall

Free bus service between the AMFS campus and AMFS facilities is provided by the Roaring Fork Transit Authority (RFTA) and the City of Aspen. Bus schedules are available at Rubey Park Transit Center and on most RFTA buses, at the Office of Student Services, and at the Marolt Student Information Center. All items left on buses will be sent to the Rubey Park Transit Center.

Bus transportation issues should be reported to the Operations Office in the Administration Building.

Bicycling

Students are encouraged to bring bicycles (helmets and locks) to Aspen as their primary mode of transportation. The AMFS offers a limited number of bicycles available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. At registration, interested students must sign up and schedule an appointment with the bicycle shop on campus. Bicycle rental is also available in town. Cyclists are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet at all times.

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Parking Students must park in the patron parking lot, located in the front of the Tent.

Do not park behind the Tent as parking is very limited and requires a special permit.

Failure to comply with these regulations will cause your vehicle to be booted (a $60 fine). If your car is booted, see the Production Office backstage at the Tent.

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Students may only park in the lower parking lot on campus. Cars will be booted if parked in unauthorized locations.

Downtown Aspen

Paid parking is enforced Monday– Saturday 10 am–6 pm. Change or a credit card is required to use the Aspen parking meters, or you may pay by credit over the phone by calling 1-866-234PARK (7275).

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Concert and Performance Opportunities There are numerous opportunities to perform and to hear world-class performances. Orchestral and chamber music concerts, recitals, and master classes are presented each day of the week during the season. The AMFS calendar, also available at www.aspenmusicfestival.com after April 15, lists the full schedule of events.

Orchestras

All students will play in the ensemble(s)/ orchestra(s) as assigned by the artist-faculty.

The Aspen Music Festival and School does not guarantee that a student will be assigned to a performing ensemble for each week that he/she is in residence.

American Academy of Conducting at Aspen Orchestra (AACA)

The American Academy of Conducting at Aspen Orchestra is the centerpiece of a program directed by AMFS Music Director David Zinman that is the country’s premier institution for training young conductors. The orchestra is guided by both master conductors and the next generation of up-and-coming conducting talents, who perform in the orchestra when off the podium. Activities include weekly orchestral concerts, concerto performances, opera scenes master classes, repertoire readings, film scoring readings, and a family concert.

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Aspen Chamber Symphony (ACS)

The Aspen Chamber Symphony is composed of AMFS artist-faculty members and students, and is led by worldrenowned conductors and joined for most concerts by guest soloists. Repertoire consists of standard and contemporary works for the chamber symphony.

Aspen Concert Orchestra (ACO)

The Aspen Concert Orchestra is a large symphony orchestra. Concerts are directed by world-renowned guest conductors and artist-faculty of the Aspen Music Festival and School. The ensemble provides its members with an important opportunity to continue to develop their orchestral playing skills while rehearsing and performing major orchestral works.

Aspen Festival Orchestra (AFO)

The Aspen Festival Orchestra is composed of AMFS artist-faculty members and students and is led by world-renowned conductors and joined for most concerts by guest soloists. Repertoire consists of standard and contemporary works from the symphonic literature.

Sinfonia Sinfonia is a chamber-sized orchestra of experienced musicians that presents orchestral concerts during the season. Similar to the Aspen Concert Orchestra, this orchestra is led by world-renowned conductors and provides training for musicians using standard orchestral repertoire.

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Aspen Opera Theater Center (AOTC)

The Aspen Opera Theater Center, under the direction of Edward Berkeley, is a program designed to further develop the operatic singer’s skills through intensive coaching, movement classes, and fundamentals of acting and singing for the lyric stage. Auditions will be held for final role assignments during the first week of classes. AOTC presents staged productions, art song recitals, voice master classes, and Opera Scenes master classes, which are all open to the public.

Chamber Music Program

Auditions take place during registration weekend. Under the direction of Bärli Nugent, chamber music groups of all configurations will be formed after auditions.

There are many performance opportunities during the summer, including the Aspen Chapel chamber music series, Spotlight recital series concerts, COMPLINK composition concerts, Day of Music (and outreach concerts), fanfares, composers’ forums, chamber music bashes, community concerts, house concerts, and more.

Resident and visiting chamber ensembles, guest artists, and artist-faculty perform chamber music concerts every Monday evening and Saturday afternoon, occasionally joined by selected students, for concerts in the Benedict Music Tent and Harris Concert Hall. Ensembles should contact the Director of Educational Outreach for outside employment opportunities.

Master Classes

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classes. Please consult the 2009 Master Schedule and the weekly tear-sheets for times and locations of regularly scheduled master classes. Announcement of special master classes by guest artists will be posted. Students interested in performing in any guest artist master class must request a permission form at the Office of Student Services. Students interested in performing in regularly scheduled studio/master classes should consult their teachers.

Spotlight and Open Door Recital Series

These two recital series provide students with chamber music and recital opportunities. Students wishing to perform must fill out an application available in the Office of Student Services. Please do so as far in advance as possible. The form must be signed by the major teacher or coach. Upon submitting the form, students should then meet with the series coordinator. An audition screening may be required.

Outreach Program

Through education and outreach, the AMFS offers various performance opportunities for students in and around the Roaring Fork Valley. Under the direction of Deborah Barnekow, the Outreach Program is a wonderful opportunity for students to earn extra money in concert settings or informal gatherings, and the program is a service to the valley’s communities.

Opportunities include Tunes and Tales at the public library, concerts in nearby towns, weddings, gallery openings, parties and picnics. All payments are handled by the AMFS. Community concerts and jobs are scheduled by the Outreach Coordinator, located in the Administration Building.

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Concerto Competitions

A list of concerto repertoire chosen for this summer is included in your acceptance packet. Previous competition winners are not eligible to compete. Students are required to submit a form with their teacher’s signature by the published deadline in order to enter the competition; forms are available at Student Services.

Students must find their own accompanists; a list is posted outside of Student Services. The AMFS covers the cost of an hour of rehearsal time with an accompanist as well as the time spent at the competition. Unless otherwise noted, it is assumed that all competitions require memorization.

Important Guidelines for Concerto Competitions

Students who do not turn in a signed form to the dean by the 2 pm deadline will not be allowed to compete. Students will not be excused from orchestra rehearsals to prepare for a competition; those who miss a rehearsal on the day of competition or have other rehearsal attendance problems will be disqualified from the competition.

Competition order is determined by lottery and posted on bulletin boards on campus. In some cases, a preliminary competition may be held in a particular instrument. Cuts will be posted the day before the competition.

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dent musicians to play music for fun while earning money. The City of Aspen and the AMFS strongly encourage students to engage in this enjoyable activity.

Important Guidelines for Student-produced Performances

Priority in scheduling and available resources will always go to Festivalorganized activities. Student-organized events are not permissible at any of the AMFS campus, public schools, or Meadows facilities. AACA conductors may organize small orchestral concerts in our smaller facilities by working with the AACA artist-faculty members, the schedule coordinator, and the operations department. Please bear in mind that the Benedict Music Tent, Harris Concert Hall, and Wheeler Opera House are not available to anyone for student-produced performances. Paepcke Auditorium is not an Aspen Music Festival and School facility. Students should not approach the Aspen Institute for use of that space, nor should they approach the local churches regarding facility use. The Aspen Music Festival and School provides no technical, promotional, or administrative support, nor will video equipment be available for student-produced performances. The Spotlight and Open Door recital series coordinator or the operations department may, however, recommend professionals whom you may hire to videotape your performance. Approval must be granted from the Operations Department in order to videotape any performance.

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CD Recordings

Concert recordings are available to students for study and audition purposes only; CDs may not be broadcast or resold.

The cost is $15 per single CD performance, $20 for double CD performances.

Inquire backstage at the Benedict Music Tent for copies of CDs.

College Credit

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Undergraduate and graduate students may enroll for credit in some full-session courses through the University of Colorado by Monday, July 6, 2009.

Primary and secondary students interested in receiving credit must have written permission from their school. The University of Colorado charges $50 per credit hour.

(The Board of Regents reserves the right to change tuition and fees at any time.)

The tuition for receiving a college credit is paid separately and must be submitted along with a credit registration form to the University of Colorado.

The last day to drop classes for credit will be Monday, August 10, 2009, however, students wishing to have their credit tuition refunded must drop their courses

by Friday, July 10, 2009. The University of Colorado will not refund any tuition after July 10. In addition, the last day to transfer registration from one course to another is Friday, July 10. If you are interested in college credits, we urge you to consult with your college academic advisor before registration in Aspen. Address all inquiries about college credit before coming to Aspen to: Barbara Russell University of Colorado at Boulder Continuing Education & Professional Studies 1505 University Avenue 178 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0178 Phone: 303-492-7735 Email: barbara.russell@colorado.edu www.colorado.edu/ContinuingEducation /ASPEN.htm (ASPEN must be capitalized)

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AMFS Facilities Aspen Music Festival and School Campus 2 Music School Road Aspen, CO 81611 970-925-3254 The AMFS campus is located two miles outside of town and is served by the RFTA free bus system. The campus consists of the Gordon Hardy Administration Building, Business Office, Castle Creek Building, Music Hall, Opera Hall, libraries, electronic music studio, rehearsal spaces, classrooms, practice rooms, and cafeteria.

Important! Lost items found on Campus will be held in the Office of Student Services.

Hours Main Office: Monday–Friday 8 am–6 pm Saturday 9 am–3 pm Closed Sunday Student Services: Monday–Friday 9:30 am–4:30 pm Saturday 9 am–noon; 1–3 pm Closed Sunday *Scheduling Office: Monday–Saturday 9 am–5 pm Closed Sunday Chamber Music Office: Monday–Friday 9:30 am–4:30 pm Saturday 9 am–noon Closed Sunday Practice Rooms: Daily 8 am–11 pm *Rehearsal space is limited and must be scheduled by the Schedule Coordinator located on the AMFS campus behind Music Hall (970-205-2012).

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All campus facilities close at 11 pm.

Security will report any after-hours activities to the Dean’s Office.

Benedict Music Tent 980 North 3rd Street Opened in 2000, the 2,050 seat Benedict Music Tent is the Aspen Music Festival and School’s primary performance venue. The Tent also houses the Edgar Stanton Audio Recording Institute facilities, the Aspen Festival Orchestra and Aspen Chamber Symphony libraries, the dub room, and a production office.

The Benedict Music Tent is accessible on concert days by free bus service.

Joan and Irving Harris Concert Hall 960 North 3rd Street Harris Concert Hall is adjacent to the Benedict Music Tent. Opened in 1993, this 500-seat hall provides a more intimate and acoustically pristine venue for chamber music performances and recitals. Harris Hall is host to Tuesday recitals, Thursday program recitals, Saturday Chamber Music concerts, Spotlight recital series, Distinguished Artist and Piano master classes, and provides additional rehearsal space for orchestras. Harris Hall is also accessible by free bus service.

Wheeler Opera House 320 East Hyman Avenue Fully-staged operas, Opera Scenes master classes, Spotlight recital series, and lectures are held in this historic theater located in downtown Aspen.

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Aspen Middle School Many rehearsals and lessons take place at the Aspen Middle School located on Maroon Creek Road. Some coachings and lessons take place at the Middle School which is easily accessible via the Castle Maroon Bus. The Aspen Opera Theater Center’s main administrative office is at the Aspen Middle School.

AOTC Office Hours: Monday 10 am–5 pm Tuesday–Friday 9 am–6 pm Saturday 1–6 pm Closed Sunday Paepcke Auditorium 100 North 3rd Street (behind the Tent). The Aspen film series is screened at Paepcke, owned by the Aspen Institute.

Box Offices, Tickets, and Passes

Admission to most concerts is by ticket only, on a first-come first-served basis, as seating is limited and reserved. Students must present a valid AMFS Student ID. Subject to availability, students are entitled to one ticket to each performance (excluding operas, benefits, and Special events) for their own use only.

Wheeler Opera House Box Office 920 East Hyman Complimentary tickets to operas are not available to students. Tickets for Wheeler Opera House events (excluding operas, benefits, and Special events) may be picked up one hour before the event.

Students are encouraged to attend open opera dress rehearsals.

Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 am– 5 pm and open one hour prior to each event held in the Wheeler Opera House.

Tickets for friends and family Family members of registered students may purchase a Festival Pass at a cost of $80 per week. Please see the manager at the Harris Hall Box Office for more information. All students are allotted a maximum of four complimentary tickets for distribution at their discretion for the entire summer, not including Harris Hall concerts, operas, benefits, or special events. Students may request complimentary tickets from the Harris Hall Box Office no earlier than one hour prior to the event (subject to availability).

Harris Hall Box Office 960 North Third Street 970-925-9042 For Harris Hall events, students can pick up tickets one hour before the event (subject to availability). For Tent events, students can pick up tickets beginning at 9 am on the day of the concert (subject to availability).

Hours: Daily 9 am–5 pm or the intermission of the evening concert.

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Music Libraries The Aspen Music Festival and School has three music libraries. Each of the five orchestras also has an orchestra librarian on staff available to help students and to answer questions. Students must present their AMFS ID card to check out library materials. Fines will be assessed for past due, lost, or damaged music.

Tent Library 970-429-1633 The Tent Library is located backstage at the Benedict Music Tent. Music for all Aspen Festival Orchestra and Aspen Chamber Symphony concerts is checked out here.

Open Tuesday–Sunday Limited weekend hours CLOSED MONDAY. Student Orchestra Library 970-205-2017 The Student Orchestra library is located on the AMFS campus, on the far side of the Music Hall. Music for the following ensembles can be checked out here: Sinfonia, Aspen Concert Orchestra, Academy Orchestra, and the Aspen Wind Ensemble. Assigned repertoire readings, and individual orchestral part loans can be checked out at the Student Orchestra Library as well.

Open Tuesday–Sunday Limited weekend hours CLOSED MONDAY. Chamber Music Library 970-205-2019 The Chamber Music Library is located in room 11 of the Castle Creek Building on campus (downstairs). Music for the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, Percussion

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Ensemble, solo repertoire, miniature orchestral scores, and chamber music can be checked out here. Please check the door for library hours.

Pitkin County Library 120 N. Mill St. 970-925-4025 The Pitkin County library has a small music library located in the basement. There is a small reference library, CD collection as well as a collection of taped AMFS performances dating back to 1958. Students may check out music library materials with their AMFS ID card. Students may receive a Pitkin County Library card by presenting a copy of their payment receipt or AMFS ID card to the Library front desk. There is a select number of computers with internet available to the public.

Student Work Opportunities Students who wish to work in town should contact local merchants upon arrival in Aspen. The AMFS offers a limited number of work opportunities, however most jobs are only available a few hours a week and will not provide substantial income. Students should contact the appropriate department as outlined below.

Outreach Members of the community and some Aspen businesses often request student performers for special occasions. Information regarding these opportunities is available from the Director of Educational Outreach in the Administration Building.

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Photocopy Operators Part-time positions are available for students with mornings or afternoons free. See the office manager in the Administration Building.

Parking Crew Parking lot attendants are needed for AMFS events at the Benedict Music Tent and Harris Hall. More information can be obtained at registration.

Teaching The AMFS offers private music instruction to interested individuals living in the Roaring Fork Valley through the Roaring Fork music lessons program. Fellowship students are traditionally hired for this program to teach lessons. For an application, please visit the Office of Student Services.

Student Health Service

Box Office Several positions are available to sell tickets to AMFS events. Contact Karen Smart at the Gondola Box Office, 970-925-9042 or ksmart@aspenmusic.org Library A number of library jobs are available at the Tent libraries, the Chamber Music Library, and the Student Orchestra Library, as well as the Pitkin County Library. For more information, visit the librarians.

Ushers Ushers are needed for most concerts throughout the summer. Please inquire about ushering at registration.

Film Series Cashier Positions are available to sell tickets to the AMFS’s summer film series. See the office manager in the Administration Building.

Computer Lab Monitors The student computer lab hires several monitors for the summer. More information can be obtained during registration.

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All registered students of the Aspen Music Festival and School are required to participate in the Student Health Service program, and to pay the Health Service fee of $175 ($110 for Half Session students).

The plan does not cover pre-existing conditions, suicide, routine physicals, hernias, dentistry, optical, pregnancy, or injuries due to motorcycle driving, scuba diving, skiing, mountain climbing, sky diving, professional or amateur racing or piloting an aircraft (note that this is a partial list of the most relevant issues).

Important! A student’s personal insurance will be considered primary, and will be billed prior to the AMFS insurance, which will cover remaining amounts up to $9500 per accident and $4500 per sickness.

Any hospital bills received after primary insurance has been billed should be sent to Student Services, attn: Sarah Babb Mazur.

Internal Medicine Associates 970-544-1131 100 E. Main (corner of Main Street and Garmisch) HOURS: Monday–Friday 9 am–4 pm Students may consult with the AMFS health team, the Internal Medicine Associates, about any medical condition at no cost. Please use this office for all nonemergency related issues before visiting the Aspen Valley Hospital. All appointments must be scheduled in advance. The AMFS health team will not perform routine physiAspen Music Festival and School

cals or make referrals for chiropractors, acupuncture, routine eye exams, or other non-essential medical treatments. Bring your AMFS Student ID to all visits.

Referrals to local specialists and physical therapists must be obtained from Internal Medicine Associates in order to be covered by the Student Health Service. Physical therapy is limited to three sessions per student.

A medical history and insurance form is enclosed in the acceptance packet. It is extremely important that you complete this form and return it with your other reservation materials to our office before registration. Please be sure to have the Consent to Medical Treatment signed by your parent/guardian (if you are under 18), or yourself (if you are 18 or over). In case of emergency the AMFS health team would then be able to authorize immediate medical treatment.

Aspen Valley Hospital 970-925-1120 0401 Castle Creek Road Medical emergencies and after-hours care will be handled by the Aspen Valley Hospital emergency room. Please bring your AMFS ID or identify yourself as an AMFS student. Be prepared to provide the hospital with personal health insurance information at the time of treatment. If emergency room visit is not deemed to be an emergency by the attending physician, you will be charged a $50 fee at the time of service. More information will be available at registration.

Aspen Counseling Center 970-920-5555 The Aspen Counseling Center of Colorado West Regional Mental Health Center provides free counseling services in conjunction with the Aspen Music Festival and School

AMFS. The Student Assistance Program offers guidance for you to address problems before they affect your personal health or mental well being, and before the problem interferes with your musical studies. The Student Assistance Program addresses a variety of situations including: stress, emotional problems, relationship issues, alcohol/drug abuse.

Please call in advance to schedule an appointment. The Dean or the Office of Student Services can also assist you in making arrangements. The first three visits are free; if you need more than three visits a fee will be assessed on a sliding scale basis. All visits and discussions are strictly confidential.

Information can only be shared if you sign a release of information.

Family Planning and Immunizations 970-920-5420 0405 Castle Creek Road Services are provided by Family Planning/ Community Health Services at Aspen Community Health Services, Inc. Most services are free; however, you should call to inquire about certain tests.

Overuse Syndrome

Overuse Syndrome is the current term for performance-related injury. A temporary rest from practicing and playing is usually recommended. Physical therapy may be recommended and is available in Aspen with therapists familiar with music performance problems. Payment will be subject to insurance deductibles.

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the AMFS health team, the student’s private teacher, and the Dean. Students with chronic medical problems that could curtail participation in required performance activities should seriously consider not attending the AMFS.

Alexander Technique

Alexander Technique is a movement class that teaches basic body awareness. Classes will be offered in Session I and II. Signup will take place on campus via a lottery system. More information will be available at registration. Students in the Aspen Opera Theater Center are automatically enrolled in special class sections. General classes are limited to 18 students who are over age 17, however there is a special section for those under 18.

Private Alexander Technique sessions are available by appointment with the instructor for an extra fee.

Student Life School Newsletter (Soundings)

During the summer, the Office of Student Services publishes a weekly School newsletter to keep students and artist-faculty informed of Festival-related events and policies. Copies are available at the Office of Student Services or at the Student Information Center at Marolt and via email. This is the primary means of communication from the administration to the student body.

Student Dinner Program

This program offers students and local families in the community the opportunity to become acquainted over dinner in local homes.

The free dinners also offer students a relaxing break from school and campus activities. Signup sheets are available on the bulletin board outside the Office of Student Services.

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Monday Activities

Every Monday is a day off for students.

Required musical activities resume at 6 pm; artist-faculty may not plan classes or lessons on Mondays. Activities are often planned for these days off, including Monday morning hikes with the Dean and staff. It is necessary to make a reservation in advance (the Friday before the Monday hike) for longer hikes so a sack lunch can be prepared for you. Reservations are also required for the rafting expedition. Stay tuned!

Outdoor Activities Hiking The City of Aspen maintains an excellent local trail system. Information on these trails is available at the Visitor’s Center in downtown Aspen, or for more extensive hikes, contact the National Forest Service Office at the corner of West Seventh and Hallam (970) 925-3445.

Popular Local Hikes (listed from easiest to more difficult) Rio Grande Trail East Aspen Trail Hunter Creek/Smuggler Mountain Loop Sunnyside Trail Ute Trail American Lake Cathedral Lake Rafting There are several rafting companies in and around Aspen offering rafting expeditions; group rates are often available. The AMFS plans a rafting trip on one Monday; students will receive a reduced rate. Check the newsletter for information.

Blazing Paddles Raft Trips 970-923-4544

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Fishing Superior trout fishing can be found in the creeks, ponds, rivers, and reservoirs in the Aspen area. Those interested in fishing must obtain a Colorado fishing license, available at any sporting goods store in town for a nominal fee. Fly-fishing expeditions can also be arranged through local outfitting shops.

Horseback Riding • Aspen Wilderness Outfitters www.aspenwilderness.com 970-922-6600 • Capital Peak Outfitters www.capitolpeak.com 970-923-4402 • Maroon Bells Lodge Outfitters www.maroonbellsaspen.com 970-920-4677 Camping Spectacular overnight camping is available in the National Forests surrounding Aspen. Call the National Forest Service camping information line at 970-925-3445 for further information.

Camping is absolutely forbidden on or near the facilities of the AMFS campus.

Unauthorized persons found camping will be subject to legal action by the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Department. Camping is not permitted on private land without the permission of the owner.

Golf The Aspen City Golf Course offers discounted group rates. Professional lessons are also available. The golf course hours are from 6:30 am to 8 pm. For more information, call 970-925-2145.

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Softball Students, artist-faculty, and staff often play softball at the Aspen High School.

Look for information posted on the Student Services bulletin board.

Health and Fitness Clubs The following health and fitness clubs provide a discount to AMFS students.

• Aspen Athletic Club www.aspenathletic.com 970-925-2531 • The Aspen Club and Spa www.aspenclub.com 970-925-8900 • Aspen Recreation Center www.aspenrecreation.com 970-544-4100 Recreation Facility The Aspen Recreation Center offers an ice skating rink, climbing wall, swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, fitness facilities, and other activities. Visit www.aspenrecreation.com or call 970544-4100 for hours and rates.

Shopping and Restaurants Coffee Shops • Paradise Bakery and Café, corner of Galena and Cooper • Ink Coffee Company, 520 East Durant • Zele Café, 121 South Galena Street • Parallel 15, 400 East Hyman Avenue • Starbucks, 555 East Durant Street Aspen offers an array of shops, boutiques, and restaurants. Some local merchants offer discounts to AMFS students. There are restaurants of all types and in all price ranges. Check the following website for a list of local restaurants: www.AspenSnowmass.com/intown/dining.

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Second-Hand Stores If you forgot something at home, you might want to visit one of our local second-hand stores. Many students have found telephones, answering machines, and humidifiers at the stores listed below.

These items sell fast, so plan to shop early.

• Susie’s Limited 623 East Hopkins 970-920-2376 • The Thrift Shop 422 East Hopkins 970-925-3121 Movie Theaters • Isis Movie Theatre 406 Hopkins Ave 970-925-7584 • Movieland Cinemas 218 East Valley Road, El Jebel 970-920-1300 Grocery Stores • City Market 711 E. Cooper Avenue 970-925-2590 • Clark’s Market 300 Puppy Smith Lane 970-925-8046 • City Market - El Jebel 250 E. Valley Road, El Jebel 970-963-3360

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Bowling El Jebowl is located in town of El Jebel, approximately 30 minutes from Aspen at 200 Gillepsie Drive; 970-963-1978.

Aspen’s Surrounding Area Downvalley The area extending down the Roaring Fork River is called Downvalley, and includes the towns of Woody Creek, Basalt, El Jebel, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs. In these communities you will find: Woody Creek: the landmark Woody Creek Tavern, accessible by bike via the Rio Grande Trail.

Basalt: Small boutiques, fishing, restaurants and bistros, Chinese food, access to Ruedi Reservoir and the Frying Pan River.

El Jebel: Movieland cinema, restaurants, bowling, public tennis courts, and a large supermarket.

Carbondale: Boutiques, restaurants, live music, access to Redstone (a small town with arts and crafts shops and great place for Sunday brunches), and Mt. Sopris.

Glenwood Springs: Shopping malls (Target, Lowe’s, Wal-Mart, Vitamin Cottage), miniature golf, museums, hot springs pool and spa, Doc Holliday’s grave, and access to beautiful Glenwood Canyon (east on I-70).

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Cho-Liang Lin conducts a master class.

Aspen Music Festival and School Policies Lesson Policy The student/artist-faculty relationship is a partnership formed for the express purpose of assisting the student in his/ her musical development. Students are expected to be punctual and adequately prepared for all lessons and studio/master classes.

Teacher Changes Any change in private teacher assignment must be processed in advance through the Office of Student Services and approved by the Dean.

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Lesson Cancellation Agreement If a student or artist-faculty member must cancel a scheduled lesson, either party is expected to notify the other party at least twenty-four hours in advance. If a student cancels less than twenty-four hours in advance, the artist-faculty member is not obligated to schedule a make-up lesson unless the student has a doctor’s note. If an artist-faculty member cancels at any time, he/she is expected to make up the lesson. Refunds will not be given for scheduled lessons that have not been taken, regardless of circumstances.

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Rehearsal Attendance Policy All students are expected to maintain a professional attitude and to be punctual to rehearsals. Attendance will be taken at all rehearsals. Two unexcused absences will result in expulsion from the AMFS with no refund of fees. Students will not be excused from rehearsals to attend religious services.

Regularly scheduled orchestra rehearsals have priority over private lessons, classes, master classes and other rehearsals. Attendance at classes and scheduling of private lessons must not conflict with regularly scheduled performing ensemble rehearsals. Request forms for absences must be submitted to the orchestra manager at least two weeks in advance.

Submitting a request does not guarantee permission for absence.

The AMFS health care providers will be asked to confirm any illness as a cause of absence. Artist-faculty members are not empowered to excuse students from orchestra assignments. Unexcused absences and frequent tardiness will result in disqualification from competition and recital opportunities, and may result in suspension of private lessons, forfeiture of scholarship, withholding of the security deposit, and/or expulsion.

Leave of Absence/Early Departure Students are expected to remain in Aspen through the final week of the program.

However, if there are fall term mandates at school which require students to depart the AMFS prior to the last scheduled performance, students must submit the early departure request form with the appropriate approval signatures by August 1, 2009.

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will forfeit their security deposit, and will jeopardize their enrollment status for the following year.

Drug-Free Environment In accordance with the Omnibus Drug Bill legislated by Congress in 1988, the Aspen Music Festival and School maintains a drug-free environment. Any student found in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, which could include expulsion from the AMFS without a refund.

Anti-Discrimination Policy The Aspen Music Festival and School admits students of any race, color, creed, sex, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, family responsibility, national origin, ancestry, handicap, or religion to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the AMFS. It does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other School and Festival administered programs.

Sexual Harassment Policy The Aspen Music Festival and School is committed to maintaining a work environment where every employee, student, artistfaculty member, and guest artist is treated with respect and dignity. All individuals have the right to work, learn, teach, or perform in an atmosphere that promotes equal opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices and treatment, including sexual harassment. Sexual harassment, whether verbal, physical, or environmental, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

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For purposes of enforcing this policy, sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome or unwanted conduct of a sexual nature (verbal or physical) when: 1) submission to or rejection of this conduct by an individual is used as a factor in decisions affecting hiring, evaluation, promotion, or other aspects of employment, education, or performance; and/or 2) this conduct interferes substantially with an individual’s employment, education, or performance; and/or 3) this conduct creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment in which to work, learn, teach, or perform.

Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to: unwanted sexual advances, demands for sexual favors in exchange for favorable treatment or continued employment, repeated sexual jokes, flirtation, advances, or propositions, verbal abuse of a sexual nature, graphic or verbal commentary about an individual’s body, sexual prowess, or sexual deficiencies, leering, whistling, touching, pinching, assault, coerced sexual acts, or suggestive, insulting, obscene comments or gestures, and display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures.

This policy governs all permanent and temporary employees of the Aspen Music Festival and School, as well as students, artist-faculty, and guest artists.

The Festival and School will not tolerate, condone, or allow sexual harassment, whether engaged in by fellow employees or supervisors, or by non-employees who conduct business with the Festival and School, including students, artist-faculty, and guest artists. The Aspen Music Festival and School encourages reporting of all incidents of a sexual harassment,

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whoever the offender may be, and promises thorough protection to the reporter.

Individuals who believe they have been subjected to sexual harassment should report the incident to one of the following AMFS staff by calling 970-925-3254: Joan Gordon, Dean Jennifer Johnston, Associate Dean Matthew Loden, General Manager Jenny Elliot, Director of Finance and Administration Alan Fletcher, President and CEO Complaints of sexual harassment will be investigated promptly and in a manner that is as impartial and confidential as possible. Retaliation against any employee, student, artist-faculty member, or guest artist for complaining about sexual harassment or for participating in an investigation is strictly prohibited.

Violations of this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary action. Based on the seriousness of the offense, disciplinary action may include verbal or written reprimand, suspension, or termination.

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Cultural Offerings and Special Events Aspen Chamber Resort Association 800-262-7736 or 970-925-1940 www.aspenchamber.org The Chamber Resort offers a wealth of information about recreational possibilities, places to stay, childcare facilities and other services. Another good resource is www.stayaspensnowmass.com (888-6495982) to find lodging for visiting family members, and vacation packages.

The Aspen Art Museum 970-925-8050 www.aspenartmuseum.org $3.00 admission for students The Aspen Institute 970-920-2122 www.aspeninstitute.org The Aspen Institute is an internationally renowned think-tank, offering a summer lecture series about vital aspects of life in today’s complex world. Many of these lectures are free and open to the public.

The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet 970-925-7175 www.aspensantafeballet.com The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet offers a diverse schedule of dance concerts during the summer. Ballet tickets are occasionally offered to students at a discount.

Heritage Aspen 970-925-3721 www.aspenhistory.org Heritage Aspen features permanent exhibits relating the history and development of the Aspen community, with a room devoted to the Aspen Music Festival and School. Walking tours are offered.

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Events Strawberry Days www.strawberrydaysfestival.com The annual Strawberry Days festival takes place June 19–21, 2009 at Sayre (Strawberry) Park in Glenwood Springs and will include a carnival, parade, music and, of course, free strawberries.

Fourth of July The Fourth of July in Aspen is celebrated with an old-fashioned hometown parade, a spectacular fireworks show, and a free band concert in the Benedict Music Tent.

Carbondale Mountain Fair This popular Roaring Fork Valley event features crafts, dancing, exotic food, and continuous music. The fair will take place on July 24, 25, and 26. Carbondale is located 30 miles west of Aspen.

Ongoing Events

Aspen Saturday Market, a farmers’ market-meets-arts fair, takes place every Saturday, 8 am–3:30 pm, on Hunter and Hopkins Streets.

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival, www.jazzaspen.org Outdoor Tuesday Market at Highlands The Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series on Thursday evenings, www.snowmassvillage.com SummerFILMS, Aspen FilmFest, www.aspenfilm.org Theatre Aspen, www.theatreaspen.org

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Houses of Worship

There are many houses of worship in Aspen.

Aspen Chapel 970-925-7184 Aspen Community Church (United Methodist), 970-925-1571 Aspen Jewish Congregation 970-925-8245 Christ Episcopal Church 970-925-3278 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 970-925-7330 Crossroads Church in Aspen 970-925-7828

Leaving Aspen Bus service will be available through Monday, August 24.

Check-out Procedure

• Pick up a check-out form at the Office of Student Services during regular business hours at least two days before leaving Aspen.

• If living in School housing, clean your unit thoroughly. Please visit the Student Information Center at Marolt Ranch for more information. Half Session I students must vacate their rooms by 10 am on Thursday, July 23. Half Session II and Full Session students must vacate their rooms by noon on Monday, August 24.

• Complete an online student exit survey by September 1, 2009 to receive your $100 security deposit.

The security deposit will be mailed in mid–late September to the address that you provide on the check-out form.

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Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall 970-920-4723 Messiah Lutheran Church 970-925-7725 St. Mary’s Catholic Church 970-925-7339 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Aspen 970-925-6027 Snowmass Chapel (Catholic and Protestant Services) 970-923-6192

Important!

Students who do not complete the check-out procedure and fill out the survey, will forfeit their security deposit.

Early Departure

Students needing to depart Aspen prior to their last scheduled performance must submit the early departure request form with the appropriate approval signatures

by August 1, 2009. Students who fail to comply with this policy will forfeit their security deposit, and will jeopardize future admission/scholarship decisions.

Alumni Information You are encouraged to keep us informed of your performances and other successes in your career. Please let us know if you are offered a position with an orchestra, are teaching at a school, or place in a competition. Send your information to the Alumni Office, Aspen Music Festival and School, 2 Music School Road, Aspen, CO 81611 or email alumni@aspenmusic.org.

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Phone List AMFS

Dean Joan Gordon Associate Dean Jennifer Johnston Manager of Student Services Sarah Babb Mazur Housing Coordinator Meg Sippey Scholarship Coordinator Molly Sassaman Director of Chamber Music Bärli Nugent Scheduling Coordinator Manager of Orchestral Operations Marolt Student Information Center Harris Hall Box Office Student Services Fax

970-205-5050 970-205-5051 970-205-5051 970-205-5055 970-205-5054 970-205-5059 970-205-2012 970-205-2020 970-920-3499 970-925-9042 970-925-5708

Libraries

Chamber Music Library Tent Library Student Orchestra Library Pitkin County Library, Aspen

970-205-2019 970-429-1633 970-205-2107 970-925-4025

Transportation Amtrak Service

Aspen Music Tours Aspen Chamber Resort Association Colorado Mountain Express High Mountain Taxi Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (Rubey Park)

Health

Internal Medicine Associates Carl’s Pharmacy Aspen Community Health Aspen Counseling Center Rodney’s Pharmacy Animal Shelter Aspen Police Department (Non-Emergency)

Exercise and Outdoors

Aspen Athletic Club

970-544-1131 970-925-3273 970-920-5420 970-920-5555 970-925-8837 970-544-0206 970-920-5400

Aspen Club and Spa Aspen Recreation Center Aspen Wilderness Outfitters National Forest Service

970-925-2531 970-925-8900 970-544-4100 970-922-6600 970-925-3445

Other

Alpine Bank Aspen Daily News Aspen Institute Aspen Post Office Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Aspen Times Cleaner Express Isis Movie Theater

970-920-4800 970-925-2220 970-920-2122 970-925-7523 970-925-7175 970-925-3414 970-925-7525 970-925-7584

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Alexander Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Alumni Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 American Academy Of Conducting . . . . . . . . . . 7, 9, 17 AMFS Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 21 Anti-Discrimination Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Aspen Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Aspen Chamber Resort Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Aspen Chamber Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Aspen Concert Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Aspen Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 22, 32 Aspen Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Aspen Music Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Aspen Opera Theater Center . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9, 18, 21, 26 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Auditions American Academy of Conducting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Aspen Opera Theater Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 18 Chamber Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Orchestral Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Benedict Music Tent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 16, 21, 23 Bicycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Box Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 24 Bus Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 16, 33 Camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cars Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Parking Car-pooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cell Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Chamber Music Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Auditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Check Cashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Check-out Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Churches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Coffee Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Colorado Mountain Express, Shuttle Service . . . . . . . . 4 College Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 24 Lab Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Concerto Competitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Dining Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Dress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Early Departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Fellowship Stipend Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Aspen Festival Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Health And Fitness Clubs Harp Cartage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Harris Concert Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 21, 22 Health And Fitness Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Health Service (Internal Medicine Associates) . . . . . . 8, 24 Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Horseback Riding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hospital, Aspen Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Housing Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Check-in Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Off Campus Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ID Card/Festival Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 22 Instrument Insurance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Internal Medicine Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24 Lost and Found . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 15 Marolt Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12 Student Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 11, 15 Master Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18, 29, 30 Movie Theaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Music Tent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Benedict Music Tent Off-campus Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Orchestras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 17, 18 Outreach Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 23 Overuse Syndrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 12 Police, Non-emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Rafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 20, 29 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8 Rehearsal Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Roaring Fork Transit Authority (RFTA) . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Scheduling Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 21 Sexual Harassment Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Shuttle Service . . . . . . . . . See Colorado Mountain Express Sinfonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Spotlight And Open Door Recital Series . . . . . . . 18, 19 Storage (Instruments) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Student Health Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Student Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 11 Teaching Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24 Teacher Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Tent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See Benedict Music Tent Tickets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 36 Underage Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14 Visitor’s Center And Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Wheeler Opera House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 22 Work Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24

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