2015 Academy Summer Music Program

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SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM JUNE 22 - JUNE 26 F O R M U S I C I A N S E N T E R I N G 7 T H­— 1 0 T H G R A D E

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SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM ABOUT THE PROGRAM Explore. Rehearse. Perform. Spend a week working on your musical craft with some of the top professional performers and teachers in Chicago!

Each day you will discover musical cultures and theory, work with fellow musicians to compose your own original piece and perform what you’ve rehearsed along the way. As a summer musician at The Academy, you will connect with our experienced teachers and work alongside other eager and talented musicians. At the end of our session you will participate in a professional-level performance showcasing what you’ve learned and accomplished.

This program, designed for students entering 7th- 10th grade, is a chance to grow your passion for classical, jazz and new music!

DAILY SCHEDULE In the morning, you’ll dig into three different themes; Music Theory & Ear Training, Musical Styles from Medieval Times to Today, and Global Music Ensemble. Then transition after lunch to different areas of specialization based on your instrument.

Each topic and technique will be accompanied by an expert teacher and individualized coaching. As a summer musician at The Academy you’ll have a full week of learning, practicing and performing what you love—music.

10:00 - 10:50 11:00 - 11:50 12:00 - 12:50 LUNCH 1:30 - 3:30

Music Theory & Ear Training Music Styles from the Medieval Times to Today Global Music Ensemble Afternoon Programs* * Instrumentalists will be able to register for two different afternoon programs.

The program will culminate in a student performance at The Academy on Sunday, June 28.

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SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM MORNING CLASSES Music Theory & Ear Training (10:00 - 10:50 AM) Master the fundamentals of ear training and music theory. First, you’ll study the concepts necessary to support private and ensemble training by learning to identify, notate and sing intervals, scales and key signatures and apply them in music settings. Together, we’ll analyze musical concepts by examining different areas of classical, jazz and popular music.

Musical Styles from the Medieval Times to Today (11:00 - 11:50 AM) Music history is an essential piece of a thorough music education, and here we’ll take a journey looking at the past major styles of music. We’ll travel back in time from medieval music to contemporary jazz through interactive presentations and listening examples.

Global Music Ensemble (12:00 - 12:50 AM) Here you’ll explore the music of other cultures as a performing ensemble as well as in a traditional classroom setting. From the sounds of the South American rainforest to the village music of the Baltics, you will build stylistic familiarity from other places around the world. At the end of the week, you and your fellow musicians will be able to perform a piece of global music together.

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SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM AFTERNOON CLASSES Instrumentalists have will be able to choose two of the following afternoon classes.

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Composition In composition class, you will create your own completely original musical score. Throughout the intensive, you’ll learn how to use music notation software and build a song from a number of different music-writing exercises.

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Jazz Small Group Together, you and your classmates will practice and perform pieces of traditional jazz music. Individual coaching from our rewound teachers will develop your personal and ensemble performance skills. You’ll build a repertoire of standard jazz songs as well as gain improvisation experience, preparing you for future performances as a jazz musician.

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Classical Chamber Ensemble In this small group setting, you will get to master individual and ensemble performance techniques. You’ll have individual coaching on specific skills within a classical repertoire but also perform with other fellow musicians.

You’ll practice the techniques to prepare you for your next classical solo or group performance.

Vocalists will all take the following class in the afternoon.

Vocal Techniques for the Classical and Jazz Singer Here, you’ll practice and refine your classical and jazz performance skills.

Along with general rehearsal techniques, you will explore how to make interpretive and stylistic decisions—refining the decisions you make as an artist. Throughout the intensive, you will gain valuable instruction and performance experience as a part of an ensemble and as a solo artist.

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SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM OUR FACULTY The Academy’s Summer Music Program teachers have earned masters degrees, hold teaching positions at colleges and universities, and are active as professional performing and recording artists. Most importantly, they are experienced music educators. (Click their name below to learn more.)

Dan Bruce Jazz Guitar, Jazz Small Group, Music Theory & Ear Training, Musical Styles

Alyssa Bennett Classical Voice, Vocal Techniques

Rachel Clark-Brown Violin

Rose Colella

Jazz Voice, Vocal Techniques

Jon Dietemyer Jazz Drummer, Jazz Small Group

Mabel Kwan Faculty Accompanist

Jesse Langen

Classical Guitar, Composition, Music Theory & Ear Training, Musical Styles

Ronnie Malley Global Music Ensemble

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SUMMER MUSIC PROGRAM

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Monday, June 22 - Friday June 26 10 AM - 3:30 PM* Final Performance: Sunday, June 28 (time TBA) *Early drop off (8:30 AM) and late pick up (5:00 PM) are available at no extra charge

Cost $495.00 This program is for students entering grades 7 through 10.

Full payment is due upon registration.

Students are expected to provide their own food for lunch.

Private lessons can be scheduled with Academy faculty before or after classes.

These lessons are offered at an additional charge and are coordinated with the individual teacher via email. Visit our website for more details.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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