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The mission of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation is to promote and advance artistic and cultural development through education in a beautiful, natural environment conducive to positive personal growth.
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The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program provides arts instruction and experiences of the highest caliber to a diverse student population of all ages and abilities.
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The Idyllwild Arts Academy provides pre-professional training in the arts and a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum to a diverse student body of gifted young artists from all over the world. (See page 52 for information on the Idyllwild Arts Academy boarding arts high school.)
Discounts and Credits Idyllwild Arts offers students the following options: (See page 48 for details) • Early Payment Discount • Family Discount • School/Teacher Discount • Bring a Friend Discount • Four-Week Music Discount Scholarships Idyllwild Arts Summer Program provides financial aid, where needed, for talented young artists. (See page 48 for details)
Location The campus is located at 5000’ elevation in the Strawberry Valley on the western slopes of the San Jacinto Mountains. The 205-acre campus is a naturally beautiful setting with clean air, alpine forests, mountains and meadows. The Idyllwild Arts campus is situated two miles from the center of the village of Idyllwild and 2 1/2 hours from Los Angeles and San Diego by car. (See inside back cover for maps) Transportation There is no public transportation to or within Idyllwild. Transportation is available via campus vans from Ontario International Airport or Palm Springs Regional Airport and Idyllwild. The Summer Program The summer tradition that began in 1950 to bring the best artists in their fields to teach under the pines continues today. Intensive hands-on workshops in music, dance, theatre, visual arts, writing, filmmaking and Native arts are offered to students from age 5 to 105. Each year more than 1,700 adults and children attend the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. There are four arts centers plus Family Camp that comprise the Summer Program. • The Children’s Center (ages 5–12) (See page 9 for details) • Junior Artist’s Center (ages 11–13) (See page 9 for details) • The Youth Arts Center (ages 13–18) (See page 22 for details) • Adult Arts Center (See separate Adult Program Catalog) Family Camp: The whole family is welcome at Family Camp. Everyone will enjoy a week of arts activities and fun! (See page 5 for details)
Daily Schedule
In general, students can expect to be involved in course-related activities a minimum of six hours per day. Activities
The Campus has a 25 meter swimming pool open to all registered students. Hiking, field sports, recitals, performances, art demonstrations, lectures and exhibition center openings are all part of the activities program. Supervision Children’s, Junior Artist’s and Youth Center students are supervised by counselors who are rigorously screened and interviewed by the Director of the Summer Program and the Dean of Students. Facilities and Services The campus features large modern dormitories, residence halls, dining hall and a snack bar. Services include health center, bookstore and laundry facilities. The art studios include numerous indoor and outdoor facilities. Exhibition areas include the Parks Exhibition Center and the Eymann Sculpture Garden. Performance halls include the IAF Theatre, Stephens Recital Hall, Holmes Amphitheatre, Junior Players Theatre among others.
About Idyllwild... The village offers many lodging alternatives, from luxury to rustic including public and private campgrounds. (Call for a list or visit our website for details) Numerous restaurants and cafes are located in the village and feature a variety of cuisine from gourmet to classic fare. Additional information regarding Idyllwild may be found on the following websites: www.idyllwildarts.org www.towncrier.com www.idyllwildchamber.com www.artinidyllwild.com Things to do in Idyllwild Idyllwild is listed as one of the “100 Best Small Art Towns in America” and features over 15 galleries representing the work of more than 200 artists. Idyllwild is filled with unique gift and antique shops, galleries, and restaurants of all types. There are hundreds of miles of hiking trails for all levels. Weather Summer temperatures range from the high 70’s to low 90’s during the day and dropping to the 50’s–60’s in the evenings.
The Krone Library houses resource areas, classrooms and a museum.
Summer Registrar-Idyllwild Campus phone: (951) 659-2171 ext. 2365 fax: (951) 659-4552 email: summer@idyllwildarts.org website: www.idyllwildarts.org
There are dedicated dance studios, rehearsal halls, film studio and practice rooms located throughout the campus.
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program P.O. Box 38 Idyllwild, California 92549-0038
Summer Events (See page 3 & 4 for a list of culminations, performances, exhibitions, lectures and more.)
Los Angeles Office phone: (213) 622-0355
all ages and abilities. We offer two catalogs, one for adults and one for children and teenagers. This catalog contains program information for children and teenagers.
FAMILY CAMP......................................................................... 5 CHILDREN’S CENTER (ages 5–12) Program Description.....................................9 Multi-Arts Day Program (ages 5–8)...............11 Specialized Programs (ages 9–12) DANCE Dance Explosion..........................................12 FILM Collaborative Filmmaking........................12 MUSIC Piano Workshop.........................................13 THEATRE Beyond the Mask........................................13 Mini-Musical Theatre................................17 Puppet Anarchy..........................................14 Theatre of Myth and Folklore....................14 VISUAL ARTS Adventures in Art........................................15 Art From Many Cultures............................15 Drawing & Sculpture.................................15 Modern Art, Clay & Sculpture....................16 WRITING From Page to Stage.....................................16 FACULTY BIOS............................................39
JUNIOR ARTIST’S CENTER (ages 11–13) Program Description ....................................9 THEATRE Improv Workshop.......................................17 Mini-Musical Theatre................................17 Musical Theatre..........................................18 Shakespeare’s World...................................19 Theatre Adventures....................................19 VISUAL ARTS Ceramics Workshop....................................20 Computer Animation.................................20 Fashion Design, Art & More.......................20 The Magic of Art.........................................21 Painting & Drawing...................................21 Photography Today....................................21 WRITING Young Writer’s Workshop...........................22 FACULTY BIOS............................................39
YOUTH ARTS CENTER (ages 13–18) Program Description...................................22 COMPUTER ARTS Computer Animation..................................24 DANCE Dance Workshop.........................................24 Song and Dance.........................................31 FILM Acting for the Camera................................32 Directing for the Camera...........................25 Filmmaking................................................25 MUSIC Band, Ch. Music, Orch Prog Desc..............25 Symphonic Band....................................26 HS Symphony Orchestra........................26 HS Wind Ensemble..................................27 HS Chamberfest......................................27 Festival Choir..............................................29 Harp Workshop...........................................29 Jazz Workshop............................................30 Piano Workshop.........................................30 Song and Dance.........................................31 summe r @ id y llwild art s . o r g
THEATRE Acting for the Camera................................32 Directing for the Camera...........................25 Sketch Comedy...........................................32 Song and Dance.........................................31 Summer Theatre Festival...........................33 VISUAL ARTS Art Exploration...........................................34 Ceramics: Clay Works.................................34 Drawing & Painting...................................34 Drawing & Painting Master’s Class...........35 Fashion Design...........................................36 Jewelry Workshop.......................................36 Photography: Black & White......................36 Photo Explorations.....................................37 Site-Specific Sculpture................................37
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WRITING Fiction Workshop........................................37 Graphic Novel.............................................38 Poetry Workshop.........................................38 FACULTY BIOS............................................40
GENERAL INFORMATION Campus Facilities ................................................................... 46 Check-In/Fee Payment........................................................... 47 Discounts/Credits/Scholarships/Refunds............................ 48 Summer Schedule of Events and Performances..................... 3 Health Services/Mail/Activities.............................................. 46 Housing and Meals (Please see the individual Arts Center Program descriptions listed above).........................5, 9, 22 Location/Transportation........................................................ 46 Maps (Location & Campus).......................... Inside Back Cover Parks Exhibition Center/Bookstore/Laundry....................... 46 Policies/Check Cashing/Cashiers Office............................... 47 Registration/Fees..................................................................... 47 Registration Forms.................................................................. 49
IDYLLWILD ARTS ACADEMY Information on our boarding arts high school ..................... 52
WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS Visit www.idyllwildarts.org or call 951-659-2171 x2365 to request a catalog of workshops for adults. CERAMICS Ceramics: The Ways of Clay Hot Clay Week The Figure Focus on Form/Soda Glazes Majolica Painted Pots Porcelain Tableware JEWELRY Dimensional Forming Exploring Art Clay Copper Foundology Metals Week Champlevé Enamel Etching Examining the Brooch Found Objects Soldering Bootcamp Stone Setting MIXED-MEDIA/BOOK ARTS Artist ASAP Artist Book Strategies Assemblage Fiber Collage Marbling on Paper/Fabric Pastel Art Journaling
MUSIC Chamber Music Workshop
NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS Cahuilla Style Pottery
Hopi Basketry Hopi Jewelry Native Arts Festival Cahuilla Basketry Hopi Tewa Pottery Mata Ortiz Pottery Native American Cuisine Native American Flutes Native Plants Navajo Inlay Jewelry Navajo Weaving PAINTING/DRAWING Drawing Intensive Drawing As Meditation Encaustic Painting The Figure & Still Life Painting Now: Color & Meaning Plein Air Pastels Portraits Representation To Abstraction WaterCOLOR Watercolor Unleashed PRINTMAKING Drypoint Etchiing Encaustic Monoprinting Beyond Monotype Woodblock Printmaking SCULPTURE Felted Wool Sculpture Welded Steel Sculpture WRITING Graphic Novel Liars Way: A Fiction Primer Memoir/Creative Nonfiction Poetry Camp
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FAMILY CAMP Please note: Family Camp runs Saturday–Friday CHILDREN’S CENTER (ages 5–13) MULTIARTS
Specialized Programs (ages 9–12)
DANCE
FILM
Collaborative Filmmaking
MUSIC
Piano Workshop
THEATRE
Beyond the Mask
Mini-Musical Theatre
Puppet Anarchy
Theatre of Myth and Folklore
VISUAL ARTS
Adventures in Art
Art from Many Cultures
Drawing & Sculpture
Modern Art, Clay & Sculpture
WRITING
From Page to Stage
JUNIOR’S CENTER (ages 11–13)
THEATRE
Improv Workshop
Mini-Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre
Shakespeare’s World Theatre Adventures
VISUAL ARTS
Ceramics Workshop
Fashion Design, Art & More
The Magic of Art
Painting & Drawing
Computer Animation
Photography Today
WRITING
YOUTH CENTER (ages 13–18)
COMPUTERS DANCE
Young Writers Workshop
Computer Animation
Dance Workshop-2 sessions
Song & Dance
FILMMAKING
Directing for the Camera-2 sessions
Filmmaking for High School Filmmakers
HS Symphony Orchestra
HS Wind Ensemble
MUSIC
Symphonic Band
HS Chamberfest
Festival Choir
Harp Workshop Jazz Workshop
Song & Dance
THEATRE
Acting for the Camera-2 sessions
Piano Performance Workshop
Directing for the Camera-2 sessions
Sketch Comedy Summer Theatre Festival
VISUAL ARTS
Art Exploration
Ceramics Workshop Drawing & Painting Workshops-2 sessions
Drawing & Painting: Master’s Class
Fashion Design
Jewelry Workshop Photography: Black & White
Photo Explorations
Site-Specific Sculpture
WRITING
Graphic Novel
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Dance Explosion
7/1–7/7 Weekly Sessions-Day Program only for ages 5–8
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Metals Week. Lectures: Karen Christians, Charity Hall, Daniel McCarthy, Deborah Jemmott, Harold O’Connor, Pauline Warg, Carol Webb 7 p.m. Krone Library.
Hot Clay. Lecture: Jeff Oestreich. 7 p.m. Krone Library.
Artist Lecture: Brian Cohen, Peggi Kroll-Roberts, Ray Roberts, 7 p.m. Krone Library.
Hot Clay. Lecture: Posey Bacopoulos. 7 p.m. Krone Library.
Parks Exhibition Center Opening Reception. Hot Clay, Metals Week & Faculty. 8 p.m. Continues through July 1. Parks Center.
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Metals Week. Student Show. 4 p.m. Krone Library Patio Hot Clay Lecture: Linda Ganstrom 7 p.m. Krone Library.
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Native Artist Demonstration. Roy Talahaftewa. Hopi Metalsmith. 7 p.m. Parks Center. Parks Exhibition Center Opening Reception. Hot Clay & Faculty 8 p.m.
Artist Lectures: Lisa Adams, Gerald Ckarke, Amber George. 7 p.m. Krone Library.
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Native American Arts Pottery Firing. Tony Soares, Cahuilla Style Pottery. 8 a.m. Kennedy.
Hot Clay. Lecture: Silvie Granatelli. 7 p.m. Krone Library.
Adult Arts Center Culminations. 4 p.m. Parks Center.
1 2 3 4 5 6 JULY Native Arts Week. Trunk Show: Mata Ortiz Pottery, Oaxacan Carving & Weaving 1–4 p.m. Parks Center. Panel: Bean, Drake, Elliott, McCarthy, Sisquoc Considering the Life & Legacy of Katherine Siva Saubel 6:30 p.m. Krone Library.
Native Arts Week. Lecture: Guest Artists, 7 p.m. Parks Center. Parks Exhibition Center Opening Reception. 8 p.m. Faculty Jazz Combo Concert. 8:30 p.m. IAF Theatre.
Native Arts Week. Lecture: Hank Louis, Building w/Empathy: Homes on the Navajo Reservation PlusNative Foods Tastings 12 p.m. Krone Library. Artist Lecture: Margaret Scanlan, Marie Thiebeault, Greg Kennedy, David Delgado 7 p.m. Krone Library.
Native Arts Week. Lecture: Dr. John Molina, Traditional Indian Medicine PlusNative Foods Tastings 12 p.m. Krone Library. Adult Art Center, Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF Potluck Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Studio D.
Native Arts Week. Lecture: Ken Marchionno, Sandy Frank, 300 Miles, Two Weeks with Lakota Teens on the Oomaka Tokatakiya, PlusNative Foods Tastings 12 p.m. Krone Library. Native Arts Week. Film Night: 7 p.m. Krone Library.
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Children’s Center Open House. Multi-Arts. 2:45 p.m. Children’s Center.
Native American Arts Pottery Firings. Mark Tahbo, Hopi Tewa, Jorge Quintana, Mata Ortiz, 8 a.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard.
Adult Arts Center Culminations. 4 p.m. Parks Center.
Student Jazz Concert. 1 p.m. IAF Theatre.
Native Arts Week. Performances: Cahuilla Birdsingers, Special Guest. 7 p.m. TBA.
8 9 10 11 12 13 Artist Lectures: Dan Archer, Ron Pokrasso, Nicholas Simmons 7 p.m. Parks Center. Parks Exhibition Center Opening Reception. 8 p.m. Vocal Music Recital. 8 p.m. Stephens. Faculty Jazz Combo Concert. 8:30 p.m. IAF Theatre.
Poetry Reading. Gabrielle Calcocoressi, Matthew Dickman, Claudia Rankine, Ed Skoog 7 p.m. Krone Library.
Adult Art Center, Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF Potluck Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Studio D.
Poetry Reading. Adult Students 7 p.m. Krone Library.
Children’s Center Open House. Multi-Arts. 2:45 p.m. Children’s Center. Adult Arts Center Culminations. 4 p.m. Kennedy Kiln Yard. Youth Song and Dance Performance. 8 p.m. IAF Theatre.
Children’s Center/Junior Artist Culminations. Mini-Musical. Adventures in Art. Painting & Drawing. 9:30 a.m. Filmmaking. 10 a.m. Dance Workshop. 10:30 a.m. Puppetry. 11 a.m. Theatre Adventures. 11:30 a.m. Children’s Center. Piano Workshop. 10 a.m. Stephens. Youth Art Exhibit. 10 a.m. Parks Center. Youth Comp. Animation. 10 a.m. Krone Lib. Youth Fiction Reading. 10 a.m. Todd Quad. Youth Piano Recital. 1 p.m. Stephens. Youth Jazz Concert. 10 a.m. IAF Theatre. Youth Jazz Concert. 1 p.m. IAF Theatre.
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TUESDAY Parks Exhibition Center Opening. 7 p.m.
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FRIDAY Children’s Center Open House. Multi-Arts. 2:45 p.m. Children’s Center.
Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF Potluck Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Studio D.
Theatre Performance. 8 p.m. JPT. Music Faculty Recital. 8 p.m. Stephens.
SATURDAY Children’s Culmination. Drawing & Sculpture. 9:30 a.m. Children’s Center. Youth Film Making Screening. 10 a.m. Ryan Soundstage. HS Wind Ensemble. 1 p.m. IAF Theatre. HS Symphony Orchestra. 3:30 p.m. IAF Theatre. Theatre Performance. 8 p.m. JPT.
22 23 24 25 26 27 Symphonic Band. 1 p.m. IAF Theatre.
Student Recital: Instrumental Music. 8 p.m. Stephens.
Student Recital: Instrumental Music. 8 p.m. Stephens.
Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF Potluck Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Studio D.
Student Recital: Instrumental Music. 8 p.m. Stephens.
Children’s Center Open House. Multi-Arts. 2:45 p.m. Children’s Center. Young Harpists Recital. 7 p.m. Stephens. Student Chamber Music Recital. 8 p.m. Stephens.
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Children’s Center/Junior Artist Culminations. Fashion Design & More. Modern Art. Clay & Sculpture. The Magic of Art. 9:30 a.m. Computer Animation. Page to Stage. 10 a.m. Beyond the Mask. 10:45 a.m. Musical Theatre. 11:30 a.m. Children’s Center. Youth Art Exhibit. 10 a.m. Parks Center. Youth Fashion Show. 10 a.m. Old Dining Hall. Youth Readings. 10 a.m. TBA. Dance Culmination. 10 a.m. Fisher Studio. Acting/Directing for Camera. 10 a.m. Ryan. Symphonic Band. 12 p.m. IAF Theatre. HS Wind Ensemble. 2 p.m. IAF Theatre. HS Symphony Orchestra. 4 p.m. IAF Theatre.
AUGUST 1 2 3 29 30 31 Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Pre-Concert Talk. 7:30 p.m. Stephens. Concert I 8 p.m. Stephens.
Parks Exhibition Center Opening. 7 p.m.
Adult Chamber Music Workshop Masterclass. 1:30 p.m. Stephens.
Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF Potluck Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Studio D.
Children’s Center Open House. Multi-Arts. 2:45 p.m. Children’s Center.
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Student Chamber Music. 10 a.m. Stephens. HS Festival Choir. 1 p.m. IAF Theatre. Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra. 4:30 p.m. IAF Theatre.
Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Pre-Concert Talk. 7:30 p.m. Stephens. Concert II 8 p.m. Stephens.
5 6 7 8 9 10 Student Vocal Recital: 8 p.m. Stephens.
Student Percussion Recital. 7 p.m. IAF Theatre. Student Chamber Music Recital: 8 p.m. Stephens.
12 HS Chamberfest Final Concert. 1 p.m. IAF Theatre.
Faculty, Staff & Associates of IAF Potluck Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Studio D. Student Recital: Instrumental and Vocal Music Recital. 8 p.m. Stephens.
Distinguished Artist Chamber Music Series: Pre-Concert Talk. 7:30 p.m. Stephens. Concert III 8 p.m. Stephens.
Children’s Center Open House. Multi-Arts. 2:45 p.m. Children’s Center. Student Performance: Sketch Comedy. 8 p.m. JPT.
Children’s Center/Junior Artist Culminations. Improv Workshop. Art from Many Cultures. 9:30 a.m. Young Writers Workshop. 10 a.m. Shakespeare’s World. 10:30 a.m. Theatre of Myth/Folklore. 11:30 a.m. Children’s Center. Youth and Jr. Artists Student Art Exhibit. 10 a.m. Parks Center.
HS Festival Choir. 8 p.m. IAF Theatre.
Acting/Directing for Camera. 10 a.m. Ryan.
Student Chamber Music Recital: 8 p.m. Stephens.
Dance Culmination. 10 a.m. Fisher Studio.
Fiction Readings. 10 a.m. Todd Quad. Chamberfest Chamber Music 10 a.m. Stephens. Sketch Comedy Performance 10 a.m. JPT. HS Festival Choir. 1 p.m. IAF Theatre.
HS Festival Choir Final Concert. TBA University of Redlands.
Chamberfest Chamber Orchestra. 8 p.m. IAF Theatre.
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For Families of All Ages Family Camp is one of our most popular programs. Because enrollment is limited, it fills up very quickly. Families, from single parents with children and grandparents with grandchildren, to traditional families and extended families, have all found Family Camp to be the ideal family vacation. Relaxing, fun & educational, too!
Family Camp Welcome
Discover the Formula for a Great Family Vacation A R T S + O U T D O O R S + F U N + A F F O R DA B I L I T Y = F A M I LY C A M P Families who are looking for a vacation that combines the arts, the outdoors and a liberal dose of fun need look no further. Idyllwild Arts Family Camp is the answer. For seven days and six nights put yourself in our hands. No cooking, no cleaning, no driving, no hassles. We will teach you, entertain you and laugh with you. Set your own pace. You can fill your days with classes and activities, hiking, swimming and dancing. Or, you can sit around the pool (or under a giant cedar) and catch up on your reading. We think you’ll wind up doing all of the above during your week at Family Camp.
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In the evenings, there will be a variety of activities, possibly including concerts, lectures, folkdancing, campfires and games. Evening time is family time, a chance to reconnect with the kids and share some fun together. Your week in Idyllwild culminates with a Family Talent Show in which you and your family play the leading roles. SU M
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Come one, come all! But don’t wait too long, SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. A limited number of families will have the opportunity to experience Family Camp. Sign up today!
Saturday, June 30–Friday, July 6
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Setting
Idyllwild Arts is located on the western slopes of the San Jacinto Mtns. in Southern California. Nestled at the 5000’ level, the 205-acre campus is a naturally beautiful setting with clean air, alpine forests, mountain meadows, and singing Strawberry Creek. Idyllwild is a 21/2 hour drive from Los Angeles or San Diego. Although there is no public transportation to Idyllwild, it is easily accessible by means of California’s excellent freeway and state highway systems. Transportation service to and from Idyllwild can be provided by Idyllwild Arts from the Palm Springs or Ontario airports. Our campus has many fine facilities for the pleasure of our guests. Indoor and outdoor theaters, well-equipped art studios, dance studios and two dozen practice rooms, all equipped with fine pianos, are available for instruction and individual work. A variety of comfortable, newly-refurbished lodgings and a homey dining hall help to put guests at ease from the moment they arrive on the campus.
Who can attend ?
The whole family is welcome at Family Camp. Parents, children, grandparents, uncles, cousins and aunts will all enjoy a great week. Single parent families and couples without children are also welcome. Children under three are welcome, of course, but they remain your responsibility.
Comic Book Journals Talent Show
Lodging
Accommodations are in Pierson and MacNeal Hall, the school’s newest and most comfortable lodging facilities. Rooms are bright and airy, and have private bathrooms with showers. Choose the economical One-Room option and save money, or spread out into the Two-Room option for more space and privacy. Daily maid service means you don’t have to worry about making beds or other mundane household chores.
Meals
Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style and include unlimited helpings of wholesome goodies: fruit, yogurt, cereal, pancakes, eggs, waffles, and juices for breakfast; soups, salad bar, sandwiches and hot entrees for lunch.
Outdoors and Wilderness
Each day will offer a choice of hikes, ranging from easy walks to all-day excursions, in the San Jacinto Wilderness. Along the way, you’ll learn about the indigenous flora and fauna of the area. Bring your day pack or fanny pack and we’ll load you up with enough nutritious yummies to keep your fires stoked throughout the hike.
Bookstore & Exhibit Center
Native American crafts and jewelry, posters, books, camp clothing and sundries are for sale in the Todd Center/Bookstore and the Parks Exhibition Center. Remember your week at Family Camp by keeping warm in your Idyllwild Arts sweats during the chilly winter months.
In the late afternoons, beer, wine, soft drinks and munchies are provided to help you recover from the rigors of your daytime activities. Dinners are special meals at Family Camp. From informal barbecues to buffets, each evening will be an adventure in dining.
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room. In the village of Idyllwild, a one and one-half mile stroll from the campus, charming shops and stores abound, offering a range of hand-crafted gifts and keepsakes.
Children’s arts activities are designed to be ageappropriate, educational and of course, fun. Families will receive detailed information upon enrollment. Three & Four Year Olds: Morning Program Diaper-free three and four year olds meet each morning from 9 a.m. to Noon. Activities include crafts, games and short walks around the campus. Water-safe children may also participate in afternoon swimming activities, supervised by our counselors and lifeguards. Five to Eight Year Olds: Multi-Arts From 9 a.m. to Noon each day, five to eight year olds will have three short (45 minute) classes in visual art, dance/movement and creative drama, all taught by experienced professional educators. Afternoons consist of recreational activities and games led by our children’s counselors. Nine to Fourteen Year Olds: Focused Arts Children 9–14 have the option to be involved in a full or half day of focused arts activities. During the 9 a.m.–Noon slot, children 9–14 choose one of three options as their visual arts focus for the week. In past summers these options have included painting & drawing, photography, bear-making, ceramic sculpture and handmade books. During the afternoons, children can choose a performing arts option such as Musical Theatre or West African Music and Dance, or can participate in the counselor-led recreation program. All Focused Arts activities are taught by experienced artist-teachers. (Children 15 years and older may participate in Family Camp activities as teenagers or as adults.)
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Adults can plan to be as busy as they wish to be. An extensive offering of classes is available to interested participants, along with the possibility of enrolling in selected Summer Program Adult and Native American Arts courses at no or minimal extra cost. Although course offerings and availabilities vary from year to year, Family Camp participants will have a broad selection of arts activities from which to choose. In 2011, the following arts classes were available to Family Camp adults: Adventures in Acting, Appreciating Shakespeare, Batik & Tie Dye, Cast, Carve & Create, Ceramics, Collage 2 or 3D, Digital Photography, Folk Instruments, Harmonious Harmonicas, Jewelry Making, Junk Drawer Metalsmithing, Life Drawing, Mosaics, Music Appreciation, Pine Needle Baskets, Silk Painting, Singing, Stone Carving, Strawberry Creek Journal, Writing the Memoir, and Yoga.
In addition to our excellent year-round staff, 50 summer staffers, college students and recent graduates, will serve you during your stay. You can be sure that these young people are among the most outstanding and creative in our country today. They are selected on the basis of their experience working with children and in the arts, both as teachers and performers.
Cast, Carve, Create
We also have two dozen practice rooms equipped with fine pianos for your playing pleasure. Although many Family Camp participants choose to fill their time with as many stimulating activities as there are hours in the day, Family Camp offers parents, grandparents and other adults time to relax while the children are busily engaged in exciting and meaningful arts classes. Feel free to relax in the shade of a mighty oak tree with your favorite book, or nap in the quiet solitude of your
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Payment & Cancellation Policy Because we are limited in the number of families, a non-refundable $500 deposit is required to reserve space. 50% of the remaining fee is payable 60 days before your session begins. The balance is due 30 days prior to your arrival. Reservations requested less than 60 days before a session begins require half of the total fee to reserve space. Cancellations received in writing more than 30 days before your session forfeit only the deposit; less than 30 days forfeit the entire fee, unless we are able to fill your space.
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General Information
Please note: Family Camp runs from Noon Saturday to Noon Friday. Friday lunch is included. Room check-out time is 11 a.m. Friday. Reservation requests for partial stays are not accepted.
Discounts and credits for the Summer Program do not apply to Family Camp. There is no financial aid for Family Camp.
2012 Family Camp Rates
See Registration Form below.
Rates cannot be adjusted for family members arriving late, leaving early or missing meals. Fees include all lodging, meals and activities. Bookstore, snack bar and staff gratuity are not included.
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CHILDREN’S & J R . A R TI S T ’ S C E NT E R S
‘There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.’
challenges. Instructors are chosen for their ability to work in a focused and supportive atmosphere with students of all backgrounds and abilities.
— Graham Greene
Ages 9 to 12
Students work hard yet never lose sight of the fun involved in their personal pursuit of artistic goals. Small classes and a low student to teacher ratio—approximately 9:1—ensure that students receive a great deal of individual attention and support.
One and Two-week programs give children ages 9–12 an opportunity to explore art, creative drama/theatre, dance, music, and creative writing.
An important goal of the Children’s/Junior Artist’s Centers is for students to gain an enthusiasm and excitement for the arts as well as a basic foundation of technical knowledge.
CHILDREN’S CENTER
Daily Schedule Residential Students: Children’s & Junior Artist’s Center classes run Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings, 9 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
P ro g ra m s Ages 5 to 8
The Multi-Arts Day Progam is a specially designed program for children ages 5–8.
Multi-Arts Day Program (ages 5–8)....... 11 Specialized Programs (ages 9–12) Program Description ............................ 9
DANCE
Students meet at 8:30 a.m. at Bowman Arts Center for announcements, and walk with counselors to their 9 a.m. classes. Students have a one-hour lunch break plus morning and afternoon snacks. Healthy snacks are provided by the school.
Dance Explosion................................. 12
FILM Collaborative Filmmaking................ 12
MUSIC Piano Workshop................................. 13
THEATRE Beyond the Mask................................ 13 Mini-Musical Theatre........................ 17 Puppet Anarchy................................. 14 Theatre of Myth & Folklore................ 14
VISUAL ARTS Adventures in Art............................... 15 Art From Many Cultures.................... 15 Drawing & Sculpture......................... 15 Modern Art, Clay & Sculpture........... 16
WRITING From Page to Stage............................. 16
FACULTY BIOS................................. 39 Ages 11 to 13 The Junior Artist’s Center is designed for students 11–13 years of age who are interested in a focused intensive experience in the arts in an atmosphere which is responsive to the emotional and educational needs of young adolescents.
JUNIOR ARTIST’S CENTER (ages 11–13)
Theatre Adventures
The Children’s & Junior Artist’s Center The Children’s Center (ages 5–12 years) and Junior Artist’s Center (ages 11–13 years) are designed for students who are interested in a focused intensive experience in the arts in an atmosphere which is responsive to the emotional and educational needs of young children and adolescents.
CONTINUES
The differences between the workshops offered by the Children’s Center and the Junior Artist’s Center are the level of content and concepts taught, along with the general level of concentration and maturity found within those age groups. There is much overlapping to provide parents a broader selection of courses to choose from. Students are housed by age regardless of the center in which they are enrolled. Skilled and experienced artist-educators use age appropriate materials and methods to convey the excitement and discipline necessary for achievement in the arts. Students are given technical instruction mixed with strong encouragement to come up with creative solutions posed by artistic
Program Description ............................ 9
THEATRE Improv Workshop............................... 17 Mini-Musical Theatre........................ 17 Musical Theatre................................. 18 Shakespeare’s World........................... 19 Theatre Adventures............................ 19
VISUAL ARTS Ceramics Workshop........................... 20 Computer Animation........................ 20 Fashion Design, Art & More............... 20 The Magic of Art................................. 21 Painting & Drawing.......................... 21 Photography Today............................ 21
WRITING
SESSION I 7/8–7/21
SESSION II 7/22–8/4
SESSION III 8/5–8/18
Multiarts Day Program
Multiarts Day Program
Multiarts Day Program
Children’s Center Adventures in Art Dance Xplosion Collaborative Filmmaking Mini-Musical Piano Workshop Puppetry
Children’s Center Beyond the Mask Drawing/Sculpture Modern Art/Clay/Sculpture Page to Stage
Children’s Center Art from Many Cultures Theatre of Myth/Folklore
Jr. Artist’s Center Dance Xplosion Mini-Musical Painting & Drawing Theatre Adventures
Jr. Artist’s Center Computer Animation Fashion Design/Art & More Magic of Art Musical Theatre
Jr. Artist’s Center Ceramics Improvisation Photography Today Shakespeare’s World Young Writer’s Workshop
Young Writer’s Workshop................... 22
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Supervision Students are supervised in the dormitories by counselors. Most counselors are college students or recent graduates with a major or strong interest in the arts. Counselors are rigorously screened and interviewed before being hired. The Summer Program receives approximately ten applications for every open position. Counselors are selected based on their experience and interest in working with young people, their character references and their interpersonal communication skills.
Dorm Room
The Dean of Students organizes a comprehensive 11-day training and orientation session for all counselors prior to the beginning of the Summer Program. Topics covered during orientation include first aid, responsible counseling, conflict mediation, and campus safety.
Parks Exhibition Center
Counselors are the primary link between students and the Summer Program. Students can feel free to approach their counselors with questions, concerns or problems. Every effort is made to provide as much individual student-counselor contact as possible. Share
The afternoon class session ends at 3:30 p.m. After classes students may return to the dormitory area for relaxation, participate in supervised activities or they may go to the swimming pool. Saturday and Sunday afternoons are filled with recreational activities created by the Student Services Staff. Students may sleep in and rest on Sunday mornings. Day Students: Parents are requested to drop off their children by 8:30 a.m. at Bowman Arts Center, Monday–Friday for Multi-Arts, and Monday–Saturday for Specialized Programs. All day students are assigned to a counselor. Day students follow the same daily schedule as residential students. Lunch in the Dining Hall and snacks are included in the day student tuition. Day students who wish to swim in the afternoons should bring a bathing suit and towel. Parents may pick up their children at 3:30 p.m. at the Children’s Center or between 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the pool. Idyllwild Arts cannot supervise day students after 5 p.m. Evening and Recreational Activities All residential students participate in an extensive program of recreational activities organized and run by the counselors. Game nights, short hikes, pool parties and dances are just some of the activities offered each evening from 7–9 p.m. On weekends, longer more extensive activities including art projects, informal drama productions, and field games are scheduled for Children Center students.
Housing There are four Children’s/Junior Artist’s Center dormitories, each with four student rooms, one counselor room and shared bathrooms. Students are housed by sex and age. Students are housed four or five to a room. Two or three counselors live in each dorm. There are three girls’ dorms and one boys’ dorm. Supervised by their counselors, students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and the common bathrooms. Cleaning supplies and vacuum cleaners are supplied by the school. Students are responsible for damages to facilities and property. Idyllwild Arts reserves the right to bill students for repair and/or replacement costs. Policy On Phoning/Contacting Home Children’s Center & Junior Artist students are encouraged to contact their families via letter while they are in residence at the Summer Program.
Dance
Students may call home Saturdays and Sundays. Calls must be completed by 9 p.m. Please note: Students are not permitted to call home at any time during the first week, from check-in on Sunday through Friday evening. This permits students time to acclimate themselves to being away from home and greatly improves the “Sleep Away Camp Experience”. Parents are requested to refrain from calling their children during this period. Parents may contact the Children’s/Junior Artist’s Center Dean and counselors during this time to find out how their children are doing. Meals Meals are included in the fees for resident students. Idyllwild Arts contracts with SACCO food service. Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall. Food is wholesome and prepared for the general taste. There are vegetarian options at every meal including a hot entree at every lunch and dinner. In addition, an extensive salad bar featuring fresh fruits and vegetables is available at all lunches and dinners. At lunch, Children’s/Junior Artist’s Center students eat a simplified (fewer choices) version of the regular lunch. Lunch is included in the day student fee. Day students may purchase breakfast or dinner at the door, if desired. The school also offers a snack bar which operates on a cash basis. Sandwiches, snacks and soft beverages are available from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.
Pool Party
General information Please see page 46 for additional information including campus location, transportation, and suggestions for items to bring on page 47. See page 48 for information on discounts, credits and scholarships.
Student Pick-Up and Check-Out Students are free to be picked up by their parents at the conclusion of their final performance or culmination, and after they have been checked out of their dormitory rooms by their counselors. In general, room cleanup occurs on the final Friday night before the end of the session.
Please note: See page 47 for important information regarding the school’s Standards of Behavior. Dining Hall
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C H I L D R E N ’ S C E NT E R
M u l t i - A r t s D a y P ro g ra m
‘It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.’ — Pablo Picasso
Ages 5 to 8 The Multi-Arts Day Progam is a special program for children ages 5–8 providing an introduction to theatre, movement/ dance, music and visual arts. Each week is unique in its presentation of the four areas of study. Students are encouraged to enroll in multiple sessions. See detailed information on the next column. Vacation rentals including cabins, motels and campgrounds are available in Idyllwild for families with children enrolled in the Multi-Arts Programs. See page 1 for information regarding our Adult Program Workshops. Also, see information regarding our Family Camp on page 5. View photos of Children’s Center workshops and performances from past summers by visiting our website at: www.idyllwildarts.org/childrensarts
Multi-Arts Day Program Day program only, open to children ages 5–8
JULY 8–AUGUST 17
July 8–13
July 15–20 July 22–27 July 29–Aug 3 August 5–10 August 12–17
Single-week sessions Course # CCMA Ø1 Course # CCMA Ø2 Course # CCMA Ø3 Course # CCMA Ø4 Course # CCMA Ø5 Course # CCMA Ø6
Open House/Student Culmination Each Friday at 2:45 p.m.
Classes meet Monday through Friday. Students may enroll for one or more weeks.
Joann Tomsche
Please note: Idyllwild is an ideal vacation area offering hiking, shopping, and a broad variety of restaurants. Quaint motels and cabins are available thoughout the summer. For information see inside front cover. For 5 year-olds: A birth certificate is required for age verification. Students must have completed kindergarten or one full year of full-day preschool. If a 5 year old seems unable to handle the full day, parents will be requested to pick up the child at lunch time. The Multi-Arts program challenges children to use their imaginations to translate creative ideas/ images into Visual Art, Music, Movement and Creative Drama as separate disciplines as well as through integrative arts experiences. Each week the program will revolve around a theme of interest to children.
Students work in large and small groups throughout the day in a variety of age groupings so children have the opportunity to learn how to work cooperatively and collaborate in the arts. While the program is designed for children ages 5–8, it is recommended that any 5 year old be mature enough to handle a full day of program. Parents are welcome to stay the first morning only of each session until the children have gone to their first class. Each one-week session ends with an Open House on Friday at 2:45 p.m. The Open House is held each week at the Oaks which is located directly above the Children’s Center office. Day Student Tuition: $335 per week Lab fee: $20 per week
Enrollment limited to 20 students per week. CAT ORLANDO, MATTHEW PEDREGON, sessions 1 & 2. MATTHEW PEDREGON, JOANN TOMSCHE, sessions 3 & 4. SANDII CASTLEBERRY, CAT ORLANDO, sessions 5 & 6. See bios on page 39.
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DANCE
S p e c i a l i ze d P ro g ra m s
FILM
Ages 9 to 12 One and Two-week Focused Programs give children ages 9–12 an opportunity to specialize in art, theatre, dance, filmmaking, music, or creative writing. See program information on page 9. Day Students
Two-Week Tuition: $2150 Lab fee: $40 One-Week Tuition: $1075 Lab fee: $20
Jason Inman
Collaborative Filmmaking Open to children ages 9–12
Residential Students
July 8–21
Student Performance Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m.
Two-Week Tuition, room & board: $2550 Lab fee: $40 One-Week Tuition, room & board: $1275 Lab fee: $20
CHILDREN’S CENTER (ages 9–12) Program Description ........................... 9
Dance Xplosion! Open to children ages 9–13
July 8–21
Course # CCDA Ø1-Ø2
DANCE
Two-week session
Dance Explosion................................ 12
Student Performance Saturday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.
FILM Collaborative Filmmaking............... 12
MUSIC Piano Workshop................................ 13
THEATRE Beyond the Mask............................... 13 Mini-Musical Theatre....................... 17 Puppet Anarchy................................ 14 Theatre of Myth and Folklore........... 14
VISUAL ARTS Adventures in Art.............................. 15 Art From Many Cultures................... 15 Drawing & Sculpture........................ 15 Modern Art, Clay & Sculpture.......... 16
WRITING From Page to Stage............................ 16
FACULTY BIOS................................ 39 View photos of Children’s Center workshops and performances from past summers by visiting our website: www.idyllwildarts.org/childrensarts
Course # CCFM Ø1-Ø2
Two-week session
Get on your feet and get ready for two full weeks of dance and art! Students will spend their day improving their dance skills as they learn fun and exciting new moves in jazz, tap, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop and musical theater. We will work on improving your flexibility and technique as well as give you the tools you personally need to become an even better dancer and performer! Some of our time together will be spent creating art based on dance and movement using several different mediums. Our two weeks together will culminate in a very entertaining performance for family and friends to enjoy. This course is the springboard for the Youth Dance Workshop, therefore two years of dance experience is required. ALL STUDENTS need to bring BLACK: jazz pants, jazz shoes and tap shoes. BALLET: Girls bring a black leotard, black ballet skirt, pink tights and pink ballet shoes.
Jump behind the lens of a camera and make stories and characters come alive! In this course, students will become well versed in the world of film. This class is perfect for anyone that has a love of movies and television, and interested in how to make films. Students will learn and be exposed to the history behind the creation of the film camera and moving pictures. Through various exercises, the class will start to create, plan and storyboard their own film. All roles of a film crew, including acting, will be filled by the class so that all students can experience all aspects of film production, in front and behind the camera. Lighting for film, camera framing, and directing for film will all be taught in the class. The hands on experience will allow students to go home and create movies of their own! The two week course will conclude with a showing of the finished product. All students will receive a DVD of their work. Bring your imagination, and get ready to make a movie! Fees: See pricing info below Specialized Pro-
grams on this page. Enrollment limited to 14 students. JASON INMAN, see bio on page 39.
Boys bring black leggings, a white and or black tank top and black ballet or jazz shoes. HIP-HOP: Bring a pair of sweats and a pair of sneakers. You will also need plenty of daily dance wear, a dance bag, a refillable water canteen and a whole lot of energy! Our Typical Daily Schedule: Warm-up and Technique Contemporary & Ballet Art
9–10:15 a.m. 10:30–11:30 a.m. 12:30–1:45 p.m.
Hip-Hop & Tap or Jazz & Musical Theater
2–3p.m.
Fees: See pricing info below Specialized Pro-
grams on this page. Enrollment limited to 20 students. WENDY BYSTRYCKI, CEASARE ORLANDO, CATALINA ORLANDO-PARSONS, see bios on page 39.
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THEATRE
Beyond the Mask Open to children ages 9–12
July 22–August 4
Course # CCTH Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Student Performance Saturday, August 4, 10:45 a.m.
Piano Workshop Open to children ages 9–12
July 8–21
Course # CCPW Ø1-Ø2
Two-week session Student Performance Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m.
This workshop is ideal for the late beginner through advanced piano student, and is open without audition to any child who has completed three years of piano study. Daily group activities include improvisation, theory and rhythm games, playing eight-hand music, discussing technique and interpretation, learning new practice skills, and listening to great recordings. Students practice two to three hours each day, during which they receive at least a half hour of individual attention, in the form of practice supervision and lessons. This intensified learning environment accelerates the students’ progress and helps them to focus for longer periods of time. Students are challenged to do their finest work in a relaxed, loving, and non-threatening atmosphere. Specific goals are to polish one learned piece, finish a work in progress, and prepare a new piece for performance in concert. The co-directors are Paul Nickels, who has taught Suzuki piano for 25 years, and Dr. Laura Spitzer, who is a concert pianist and Associate Professor at New Mexico State University. They are assisted by Janisa Tharp, a private teacher in Colorado.
This is an exciting and fun-filled class for beginning actors hoping to deepen their understanding of theatre by learning to express themselves physically. The class will focus on the movement and physical aspects of character creation, improvisation techniques, and the use of masks as an expressive and powerful tool of storytelling. Students will begin the process by first learning to observe and capture what they feel and see in their “character journals”. With awareness and observation as a foundation for the characters, we move into movement and improvisational exercises as well as emotional exploration as the students bring their character to life! We will then artistically create masks for each character and begin the exhilarating process of putting our show together. The show will be created by the students with instructor encouragement to work naturally and instinctually. The class will encourage young artists to explore their own capabilities with an emphasis on imagination and thinking outside of the box all the while learning stage-craft, the basics and techniques of improv, listening, ensemble work and trusting yourself and others on stage. Please bring clothes to move in and a black shirt, black pants and black shoes for performance day. Fees: See Specialized Programs, page 12. Enrollment limited to 14 students. DONNA JOHNSON, JENNIFER PENNINGTON, see bios on page 39.
Mini Musical Theatre
Fees: See Specialized Programs, page 12. Enrollment limited to 14 students.
Open to children ages 9–12
PAUL NICKELS, LAURA SPITZER, JANISA THARP, see bios on page 39.
See description on page 17.
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Shaun McNamara performing at Family Camp
Theatre of Myth and Folklore Open to children ages 9–12
August 5–18
Course # CCTH Ø5-Ø6
Two-week session Student Performance
Saturday, August 18, 11:30 a.m.
Puppet Anarchy Open to children ages 9–12
July 8–21
Course # CCTH Ø1-Ø2
Two-week session
A fun theater experience designed for students who love to explore the world of imagination. Through the processes of brainstorming, improvisation, and rehearsals, students, in collaboration with the instructors, will create and perform an original play based on themes in Mythology and World Folklore, like lasts summers, Greeks Versus Gleeks. Within the fun of theater games and improvisation, students will learn acting techniques, vocal production, movement for the stage, as well as confidence and the art of collaboration. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled on the weekend and in the evenings. Fees: See Specialized Programs, page 12. Enrollment limited to 20 students.
Student Performance
Saturday, July 21, 11 a.m.
DAVID BAUMAN, LAURA CARSON, see bios on page 39.
Puppet Anarchy is a hands on theater experience that is designed for students to learn the art and wonder of puppets. Students will learn the basics of puppetry manipulation, design and build their own puppet creations and write an original work and perform it in front of an audience. With the help of the instructor the sky is the limit during the entire process. Please note: Puppets shown above are custom made and used by Shaun in his professional performances. Students will create puppets appropriate to their age and abilities. Fees: See Specialized Programs, page 12. Enrollment limited to 20 students. SHAUN MCNAMARA, see bios on page 39.
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Ray Ben Moszkowicz
Drawing & Sculpture Art From Many Cultures
Open to children ages 9–12
Open to children ages 9–12
July 22–28
August 5–18
One-week session
Course # CCVA Ø5-Ø6
Two-week session Culmination: Student Art Exhibit Saturday, August 18, 9:30 a.m.
Adventures in Art Open to children ages 9–12
July 8–21
Course # CCVAØ1-Ø2
Two-week session Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, July 21, 9:30 a.m. Working in both large and small forms, the class will explore new methods of using art materials in both two- and three-dimensions. Using cotton batting and other materials, students will create life-size, soft-sculpture people and costume them with clothing of their choice. The class will make sculptures from wire, wood, aluminum, and other metals. We will create self-portraits using batik materials and natural dyes on cloth. In addition, the class will also batik on paper. The students will learn a new way of painting on canvas using acrylics and sand. We will also create designs on mirrors using glass, wood, jewelry, and beads and will make our own picture frames for our drawings and paintings. We will be doing a still life with flowers, incorporating the style of Georgia O’Keeffe. A popular project from last year using shoes will be incorporated into this summer’s program. Murals will be made throughout the session. Other projects utilizing additional materials will be incorporated. Fees: See Specialized Programs, page 12.
Enrollment limited to 20 students. LINDA FULLER, see bio on page 39.
Students will explore the ideas, techniques, and materials created and utilized by art from other cultures and will observe the works of various artists, including Simon Rodía and his Watts Towers. The students will see videos of his work, learn about his life, and then create their own versions of the Towers from clay. We will incorporate papier-maché, plaster, paper, wire, and clay to create masks from many cultures, including, but not limited to, Native American, Mexican, Japanese, African, Korean, and any other culture represented by the class. Palm fronds will also be used to create masks. We will learn Japanese brush painting. After dyeing our own paper, we will incorporate beads, jewelry, buttons, and found objects to create collages. Clay tiles and other clay pieces will be glazed and fired in our kiln. Students will produce sand paintings, using both colored sand and rocks. The children will experience Amate Indian tree bark painting as well as Indonesian batik techniques. Students will make yarn molas from Mexico, and batik with wax and natural dyes. We will make wood totem poles. The students will create a collaborative mural reflecting their diverse cultures. Other projects utilizing additional materials as well as exploration of other cultures will be incorporated into the two-week session. Fees: See Specialized Programs, page 12. Enrollment limited to 20 students. LINDA FULLER, see bio on page 39.
Course # CCDS Ø3
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit Saturday, July 28, 9:30 a.m.
Drawing Learn a whole new way to see the world through drawing! We will closely observe things around us, by drawing in class, taking walks in the woods, sketching other students around campus, and looking at great Master Drawings. Students will learn how to express movement, volume, and depth. They will learn the expressive powers of drawing through line, shading, and even scribbling! Through a series of exercises and activities students will be guided to find their artistic and creative selves. As we learn to be better observers we discover new and unexpected connections between ourselves and the world. Sculpture Expand your understanding of three-dimensional design while creating a variety of unusual and imaginative sculptures and structures. In this class we will develop art works in three dimensions after making concept drawings that describe the main idea of the sculpture. Relationships, size, texture, and positive, and negative space will be emphasized while incorporating a wide assortment of materials. We will explore and build with, wax, clay, plaster, wire, wood, and paper mache. Inspiration for our unique structures will be inspired by a variety objects and artists including, Dale Chuilly, organic forms, and natural materials from the woods around us. Be prepared for fun in the third dimension. Fees: See Specialized Programs, page 12. Enrollment limited to 10 students. STANLEY GOLDSTEIN, VALERIE GORDON, RAY BEN MOSZKOWICZ, see bios on page 39.
Stanley Goldstein
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Modern Art, Clay & Sculpture Open to children ages 9–12
July 29 –August 4
Laurel Ollstein, Johanna McKay
Course # CCFA Ø4
One-week session Culmination: Student Art Exhibit Saturday, August 4, 9:30 a.m.
From Page to Stage
Modern Art Take a journey into the magical world of 20th Century painting and sculpture! In this class we will look at the radical and experimental work of five Modern Masters, including Picasso, Matisse, Pollack, Nevelson and more. We will then make our own versions of each artist’s work! We will make shadow boxes, go wild with paint, make collages. Students will have fun with materials while getting a glimpse into the imaginations of some of the greatest artists of our last century.
Open to children ages 9–12
Clay & Sculpture We will explore a variety of hand-building techniques used in ceramic and plasterwork. Both experimental and traditional processes will be taught. Pinching, coiling, slab work, and carving, will be explored as we create sculptural forms inspired by a variety of modern artists. Artists and architects such as, Gaudi, Claus Oldenburg, Georgia O’Keeffe, Henry Moore, and Picasso will serve as both creative springboards and inspiration for our one of a kind works of art.
Starting with characters created by the group, student actors and writers explore scenes and monologues using improvisation, acting games, storytelling, and group brainstorming. Actors can write to their own strengths-if you can play an instrument or sing or dance-use it! Express yourself-with yourself. The pieces may take many forms-poems, scenes, monologues-even songs. Then we will refine and rewrite-direct and combine-until finally these pieces will take the shape of our show. Fun will be had by all!
Fees: See Specialized Programs, page 12. Enrollment limited to 10 students.
Fees: See Specialized Programs, page 12. Enrollment limited to 12 students.
STANLEY GOLDSTEIN, VALERIE GORDON, RAY BEN MOSZKOWICZ, see bios on page 39.
JOHANNA MCKAY, LAUREL OLLSTEIN, see bios on page 39.
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July 22–August 4
Course # CCWR Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Student Performance
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. This fun-filled program combines writing with acting in an exciting and creative workshop that culminates in a performance of an original work performed by the very students who wrote the words!
VISUAL ARTS/WRITING
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J R . A R TI S T ’ S C E NT E R P ro g ra m Ages 11 to 13 The Junior Artist’s Center is designed for students 11–13 years of age who are interested in a focused intensive experience in the arts in an atmosphere which is responsive to the emotional and educational needs of young adolescents.
JUNIOR ARTIST’S CENTER (ages 11–13) Program Description ............................ 9
THEATRE Improv Workshop............................... 17 Mini-Musical Theatre........................ 17 Musical Theatre................................. 18 Shakespeare’s World........................... 19 Theatre Adventures............................ 19
Improv Workshop No Script, No Plan, No Problem Open to children ages 11–13
August 5–18
Course # JATH Ø5-Ø6
Two-week session Student Performance
VISUAL ARTS
Saturday, August 18, 9:30 a.m.
Ceramics Workshop........................... 20 Computer Animation........................ 20 Fashion Design, Art & More............... 20 The Magic of Art................................. 21 Painting & Drawing.......................... 21 Photography Today............................ 21
This wildly fun course is for anyone who has a sense of adventure and loves to perform. Come learn the art of improvisation,where there are no scripts and nothing is planned. You make it up as you go along! Students will work as an ensemble to create stories, places and characters made up on the spot. At the end of the two week session, students will perform an entirely improvised show based off a single suggestion from the audience. It is guaranteed to be a show never to have been done before and never to be done again. Throughout the course we will explore the “rules” of improv (and promptly learn how to break them) as well as various styles of improv comedy, including classic short form games. No experience or prior knowledge of improv is necessary. Simply bring your imagination, silliness and a willingness to play!
WRITING Young Writer’s Workshop................... 22
FACULTY BIOS................................. 39 View photos of Junior Artist’s workshops and performances from past summers by visiting our website at: www.idyllwildarts.org/juniorarts
Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $40
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Mini Musical Theatre Open to children ages 9–12
July 8–21
Course # CCMM Ø1-Ø2
Two-week session Student Performance
Saturday, July 21, 9:30 a.m. This fun, two-week course will incorporate singing, acting and movement in a musical theatre piece complete with live accompaniment. Auditions will be held for parts although the show is designed for group singing and performance. Students will learn acting techniques through fun theater exercises and improvisational games.
Enrollment limited to 10 students.
Fees: See Specialized Programs, page 12. Enrollment limited to 20 students.
CYNTHIA BANGERT, see bio on page 39.
JOHANNA MCKAY, TIM LABOR, see bios on page 39.
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Musical Theatre Open to children ages 11–13
July 22–August 4
Course # JATH Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Student Performance
Saturday, August 4, 11:30 a.m. This unique and exhilarating program is designed for talented actors, singers and dancers. Students get the chance to work on an original or adapted musical from it’s early stages of development to its first performance at the end of this two-week session. Rehearsals with the director, musical director, and choreographer take place from 9–5, Monday thru Friday, with additional rehearsals that may be held in the evenings or on the weekend. In addition to performing, students may be asked to assist in various technical aspects of the production-costuming, props, set construction, etc.
Students will audition on the first day of class. Auditions will consist of a prepared, memorized song of the student’s selection, a dance audition, and a read-through of the play. The original musical is generally an ensemble piece. Every actor will have a speaking part and every actor will sing, although some parts are more demanding than the others, and not every actor will have a singing solo. There will also be several dance solo opportunities. Students will receive a letter in late June with more specifics about the production and auditions. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $40
Enrollment limited to 20 students. DAVID BAUMAN, MICHAEL MCLEAN, FELICE MOSKOWITZ, see bios on page 39.
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Shakespeare’s World Looking at What’s Cool in the Classics Open to children ages 11–13
August 5–18
Course # JASW Ø5-Ø6
Two-week session Student Performance
Saturday, August 18, 10:30 a.m. This course is a fun, hands-on approach to the works of William Shakespeare. Students will learn about the life and times of Shakespeare and rehearse an adapted version of one of Shakespeare’s plays to be performed at the end of the two-week session. We will study the play in depth and see a live, professional production of that same play at The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Students will audition for parts and learn basic stage and vocal techniques. Our production also may include basic stage combat, singing and/or dancing, depending on the talents of the individual cast members and the needs of the show itself. Additional rehearsal may be scheduled in the evenings and/or on the weekend. Time permitting, other activities may include Elizabethan mask making, sonnet writing and improvisational games based on Shakespearian verse. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $40
Theatre Adventures Open to children ages 11–13
July 8–21
Course # JATH Ø1-Ø2
Two-week session Student Performance
Saturday, July 21, 11:30 a.m. Theater Adventures is a program that gives young actors a great opportunity for bold character development. Students will explore the art of storytelling through acting, improvisation, dance and vocal work. The program culminates with a short play based on various adapted stories, poems and styles or original work created by the faculty and class. Previous works adapted from Alice inWonderland, Grimms Fairytales and even spoofs on Twilight and the Vampire Diaries have been student favorites. This is a fun two-week program for enthusiastic and motivated actors. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $40
Enrollment limited to 20 students. DAVID BAUMAN, LINDA MILLER, see bios on page 39.
Enrollment limited to 20 students. JOHANNA MCKAY, see bio on page 39.
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A R T S
Jim Morford
Computer Animation Ceramics Workshop
Open to children ages 11–13
Open to children ages 11–13
July 22–August 4
August 5–18
Two-week session
Course # JACR Ø5-Ø6
Two-week session
Course # JACA Ø3-Ø4
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. Many ways of working with clay, glazes and firing techniques will be introduced and explored during this two-week course. Projects are built around learning various handbuilding techniques including coil and slab construction, as well as working in series and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Possible methods of firing will include gas, electric, raku and wood depending on students’ interests. This instructive and fun two weeks provides an excellent opportunity for individual instruction and group interaction for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Students may bring their own tools, but studio tools are available for use. Old clothing is recommended for class. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $40 (Includes clay and firing costs.)
Enrollment limited to 10 students. DAVID DELGADO, see bio on page 39.
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m.
Fashion Design, Art & More
From its inception, Animation has been the art of creating what Disney artists call the “Illusion of Life”. Over the years this art has been crafted and refined by imaginative storytellers at Disney, Warner Brothers, Pixar, Dreamworks and others. Computers have brought about an explosion of animation, not only in studio productions but also in television, on the web and in games for computers and mobile devices.
Open to children ages 11–13
This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn how to animate and develop foundation skills for future work in film, video, or the web. We’ll explore the fundamentals of the art of animation and how to use Adobe Flash to create art and characters. No prior experience is needed–we only need our ideas and imaginations to create our own clips that can be uploaded and shared. You’ll learn how to design and animate scene elements and characters, enhance and apply existing skills to animation, as well as learn the Flash tools that are used to create scenes, transitions and special effects. Your work will integrate storytelling, movement, sketches and life drawing; through guidance and observation of classic and contemporary art and animation, you’ll explore the tricks and techniques animators use and how to refine your own methods and style. Throughout the process, you’ll be creating a portfolio that integrates your own sketches, action studies, reference materials along with your digital creations. During production, you’ll gain familiarity with story development and storyboarding, and you’ll explore how to use design and color palettes to define artistic styles. Animators are welcome to bring their own artwork of characters or scenes they’d like to animate. Have fun and bring your art to life!
July 22–August 4
Course # JAFA Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, August 4, 9:30 a.m. If you love color and design, jewelry making, fashion design, fabric, yarn, tactile art and upcycling then this is the course for you! Come prepared to indulge yourself in creativity as you spend two weeks completely immersed in designing and creating several projects using a variety of mediums. Each student will design and create an original, moveable, collectible mohair animal. You will learn how to sew on a sewing machine as you construct your designs. We will go on a field trip to learn how to choose fabrics that best suit our designs and to gather more supplies to use in our long list of projects. Projects include mosaic, jewelry making, upcycling denim and t-shirts, knitting, tie dyeing, silk painting and so much more. Our culmination will include an exhibition of each student’s work as well as a fashion show featuring our young, up and coming designers! Each student needs to bring two pairs of old jeans (any size) and 5–10 t-shirts to be used in our up-cycling projects Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $75
Enrollment limited to 10 students. CAT ORLANDO, see bio on page 40.
Materials: Animators may wish to bring a USB thumbdrive. (CDs for archiving will be supplied in the workshop.) Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $40
Enrollment limited to 10 students. JIM MORFORD, CARRIE MEEKER, see bios on page 40. David Delgado
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Photography Today Painting and Drawing
Open to children ages 11–13
Open to children ages 11–13
August 5–18
Open to children ages 11–13
July 8–21
Two-week session
July 22–August 4
Two-week session
The Magic of Art Course # JAVA Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, August 4, 9:30 a.m. The class will explore new ways of working with a wide variety of art materials. Students will paint using acrylics and oils on canvas of various sizes. Each student will be provided a camera and will explore black and white and color photography by taking pictures of nature and objects of his/ her choice. We will set up still life on the art pad which students will photograph. The photos will be enlarged to form the basis for a project incorporating the principles of photography, painting, and drawing. We will be batiking on silk, cotton and muslin, using natural dyes. The students will create 3-D mosaics on Plexiglas and wood, using stained glass pieces, beads, and found art objects. Students will make sculptures from bendable aluminum, wood, and thick wire. This year, the class will create oversized masks using papier maché. The many processes of printmaking will be explored. The class will learn how to make mono prints from wood cut blocks, and collagraphs (combination of collage and printmaking). For some of these prints, the class will use carving tools. Collages will be created from boxes, dyed paper, and other materials. Mural making and still-life drawing will take place throughout the session. Time permitting, other projects will be undertaken. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $40
Enrollment limited to 20 students.
Course # JAPD Ø1-Ø2
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, July 21, 9:30 a.m. Explore the wonders of the arts in this great combination course! Students will discover the styles and techniques of the masters of modern art—giants like Van Gogh, Matisse and Picasso— and then use their creativity to develop their own take on the master’s style using various mediums, such as pen & ink, colored pencil, and paints. This painting and drawing experience encourages the exploration of art and beginning approaches to art fundamentals. This class is built on personalized instruction, working to develop each student’s skills and interests. Using the work of the masters as an inspiration, we will emphasize creating and developing each student’s personal imagery and skills. The class will focus on design elements including color mixing, composition, gesture, contour drawing, still-life composition, visual perspective and historical and personal style. Interest and commitment to art, not just talent, is recommended. We will be working hard to grow as artists while also learning how to enjoy the creative process. Materials : Students should bring any paint
brushes they have; a 9”x12” pad of Bristol paper; a set of colored pencils, a pencil sharpener and a photograph of his/her family.
Course # JAPH Ø5-Ø6
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. Photography is changing rapidly today, but the fundamental principles are not. This unique workshop will explore the concepts and techniques of photography, and, their use in both traditional and digital workflows. We will explore the history of photography, the dark room and the new digital tools, such as Photoshop and Lightroom, and their use in the creative process. In addition to the many techniques covered, students will be given the opportunity to explore under water photography and the use of reflectors in portraiture. Students will be encouraged to use the skills learned in this workshop to expand their imagination and photographic creativity. “You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” -Ansel Adams Materials : Students should bring a digital cam-
era, batteries, charger and instruction manual (if available); USB thumbdrive; 25 sheets of ink jet photo paper (luster or glossy surface); and water bottle. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $40 (Includes printing supplies.)
Enrollment limited to 10 students. SHAUNNA FRIEMOTH-LEHR, see bio on page 40.
Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $75
Enrollment limited to 15 students. HELENE LOHR, see bio on page 40.
LINDA FULLER, see bio on page 39.
Shaunna Friemoth-Lehr
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W R ITI N G
P ro g ra m s
Ages 13 to 18 The Youth Center is designed for students 13–18 years of age who are interested in intensive hands on workshops in the arts while enjoying the social and life building experiences of a summer camp.
YOUTH ARTS CENTER (ages 13–18)
Dance Workshop
Program Description............................... 22
COMPUTER ARTS Brendan Constantine
Computer Animation.............................. 24
DANCE Dance Workshop.................................... 24 Song and Dance..................................... 31
FILMMAKING Directing for the Camera....................... 25 Filmmaking............................................ 25
Young Writers Workshop The Un-Workshop Workshop Open to children ages 11–13
August 5–18
Course # JAWR Ø5-Ø6
Two-week session Culmination: Student Reading
Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. Just as every young writer’s voice is completely unique, many of the most important writers of our time don’t really fall exclusively under the categories of “poetry,” “fiction,” or “journalism.” In the age of Desk Top Publishing and the “OnLine” journal, new forms continue to appear. This exciting workshop attempts to cultivate new approaches to writing while simultaneously encouraging the new voices behind them. Are you a young writer who’s not sure what to write? Ever heard of “prose poetry”, “flash fiction”, or “lyric essay”? All forms, new and old, will be explored for the perfect match with a new voice. Workshop participants will meet each day with popular Los Angeles poet and educator Brendan Constantine. In an atmosphere of wonder and discovery, students will engage in fun writing projects, lively debate and discussion, word games and a few surprises. The class will also try “stress free,” “no pressure” projects to help with performance of their work utilizing easy techniques for public speaking. Materials : Students should bring a fresh notebook
and plenty of pencils and pens.
MUSIC
Song and Dance
Band, Ch. Music, Orch. Prog. Desc........ 25 Symphonic Band............................... 26 HS Symphony Orchestra.................... 26 HS Wind Ensemble.............................. 27 HS Chamberfest.................................. 27 Festival Choir.......................................... 29 Harp Workshop...................................... 29 Jazz Workshop........................................ 30 Piano Workshop..................................... 30 Song and Dance..................................... 31
The Youth Arts Center The goal of the Youth Arts Center is to provide students 13–18 years of age with an intensive hands-on experience in the arts in a competitionfree environment that emphasizes individual growth. Students enroll in one course per session which becomes the primary focus of their participation in the Summer Program.
THEATRE Acting for the Camera............................ 32 Directing for the Camera....................... 25 Sketch Comedy....................................... 32 Song and Dance..................................... 31 Summer Theatre Festival....................... 33
VISUAL ARTS Art Exploration...................................... 34 Ceramics: Clay Works............................. 34 Drawing & Painting Program Desc......... 34 Drawing & Painting.......................... 35 Drawing & Painting Masterclass...... 35 Fashion Design....................................... 36 Jewelry Workshop................................... 36 Photography: Black & White.................. 36 Photo Explorations................................ 37 Site-Specific Sculpture........................... 37
Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves completely in the course of their choosing. Although exceptional talent is always welcomed and acknowledged, the key to success in the program is open-minded and energetic participation. Instructors expect to work with students of all levels of ability and experience in a nurturing atmosphere that stresses strong educational and personal values along with outstanding achievement. Students should be prepared to work hard and learn a great deal. Although many optional recreational activities are scheduled for Youth students, the requirements of a student’s chosen course, be it a rehearsal, a class or a lecture, always take first priority. Conversely, if a student feels the need for additional help or instruction, he/she can feel comfortable about asking an instructor for more time and attention.
WRITING Fiction Workshop................................... 37 Graphic Novel......................................... 38 Poetry Workshop.................................... 38
FACULTY BIOS..................................... 40 View photos of Youth Center workshops and performances from past summers by visiting our website at: www.idyllwildarts.org/youtharts
Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $40
Enrollment limited to 10 students. BRENDAN CONSTANTINE, see bio on page 40. Summer Theatre Festival
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Jazz Workshop
Acting for the Camera
Youth Ceramics
Daily Schedule In general, Youth students can expect to be involved in course-related activities an average of six hours per day, six days per week. Individual course schedules vary according to the needs of each discipline. A general description of the daily schedule by discipline follows.
Student Pick-Up and Check-Out Students are free to be picked up by their parents at the conclusion of their final performance or culmination, and after they have been checked out of their dormitory rooms by their counselors. In general, room cleanup and checkout occurs on the final Friday night before the end of the session. Most students depart on Saturday. Students whose final performance/culmination takes place on Friday evening are welcome to stay until Saturday, and should be picked up no later than 11 a.m. Students whose final performance takes place on Saturday are requested to leave on Saturday. Students enrolled in Theatre Works! are required to stay until Sunday morning following their final performance in order to assist in striking the set. Recreational Activities A variety of evening and weekend activities including dances, game nights, art playgrounds, pool parties, talent shows and field games are organized by the counselors and offered to students. Students are encouraged, but not required, to participate in these activities depending upon the scheduled requirements of their arts courses. Occasionally, students are required by their instructors to attend student and faculty performances.
The Dean of Students organizes a comprehensive 11-day training and orientation session for all counselors prior to the beginning of the Summer Program. Topics covered during orientation include first aid, responsible counseling, conflict mediation, and campus safety. Housing Students are housed in Pierson or Husch Hall (girls) or MacNeal Hall (boys), four or five students per room. Each room has a private bathroom with a shower. Supervised by their counselors, students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and bathrooms. Cleaning supplies and vacuum cleaners are supplied by the school. Students are responsible for damages to facilities and property. Idyllwild Arts reserves the right to bill students for repair and/ or replacement costs. Meals Meals are included in the fees for resident students. Idyllwild Arts contracts with SACCO food service. Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall. Food is wholesome and prepared for the general taste. There are vegetarian options at every meal including a hot entree at every lunch and dinner. In addition, an extensive salad bar featuring fresh fruits and vegetables is available at all lunches and dinners. Day students may purchase meals individually or by the week.
Supervision Students are supervised in the dormitories by counselors. Most counselors are college students or recent graduates with a major or strong interest in the arts. Counselors are rigorously screened and interviewed before being hired. The Summer Program receives approximately ten applications for every open position. Counselors are selected based on their experience and interest in working with young people, their character references and their interpersonal communication skills. Counselors are the primary link between students and the Summer Program. Students can feel free to approach their counselors with questions, concerns, problems or just plain homesickness.
Please note: See page 47 for important information regarding the school’s Standards of Behavior and suggestions for items to bring.
Karaoke
Dining Hall
The school also offers a snack bar which operates on a cash basis. Sandwiches, snacks and soft beverages are available daily. General information Please see page 46 for additional information including campus location, transportation, and suggestions for items to bring on page 47. See page 48 for information on discounts, credits and scholarships.
Dance: Three to four 1.5 hour technique classes/ rehearsals each day, with brief rest periods between each class. Some evening activities include viewing dance videos along with informal lectures and discussions on nutrition and the prevention of dance injuries. Music: Full rehearsals, sectional rehearsals, lessons, practice time, and master classes throughout the day and evening until 10 p.m. Faculty and student performances some evenings. Theatre: Classes from 8:30 a.m.–Noon, and 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Rehearsals in the late afternoon and evenings. Visual Arts: Classes generally meet 9 a.m.–Noon and 1 p.m.–4 or 5 p.m. Artists lectures occur some evenings. Writing & Poetry: Classes meet together 9 a.m.–Noon. Writing assignments and individual conferences in the afternoons and evenings. Students often have an hour or two of free time between their afternoon arts activity and dinner. Dorm
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DANCE
COMPUTERS
Jim Morford
Computer Animation Open to students ages 14–18
July 8–21
Jonathan Sharp
Course # YYAC Ø1-Ø2
Two-week session Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. From its inception Animation has been the art of creating what Disney artists call the “Illusion of Life”. Over the years this art has been crafted and refined by imaginative storytellers at Disney, Warner Brothers, Pixar, Dreamworks and others. Computers have brought about an explosion of animation, not only in studio productions but also in television, on the web and in games for computers and mobile devices. This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn how to animate and develop foundation skills for future work in film, video, or the web. We’ll explore the fundamentals of the art of animation and how to use Adobe Flash to create art and characters. No prior experience is needed – we only need our ideas and imaginations to create our own clips that can be uploaded and shared. You’ll learn how to design and animate scene elements and characters, enhance and apply existing skills to animation, as well as learn the Flash tools that are used to create scenes, transitions and special effects. Your work will integrate storytelling, movement, sketches and life drawing; through guidance and observation of classic and contemporary art and animation, you’ll explore the tricks and techniques animators use and how to refine your own methods and style. Throughout the process, you’ll be creating a portfolio that integrates your own sketches, action studies, reference materials along with your digital creations. During production, you’ll gain familiarity with story development and storyboarding, and you’ll explore how to use design and color palettes to define artistic styles. Animators are welcome to bring their own artwork of characters or scenes they’d like to animate. Have fun and bring your art to life!
Sample Schedule: Dance Conditioning Ballet Pointe Lunch Jazz Modern African/Social Dance/Composition/Tap Dinner Rehearsal or lecture All students should bring sports tape, sarong, black jazz flats shoes, & close fitting warm-ups.
Dance Workshop Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Modern, Tap, African & Choreography Open to students ages 14–18
July 22–August 18 Two two-week sessions Session I July 22–Aug. 4 Course # YYDA Ø3-Ø4 Session II Aug. 5–18 Course # YYDA Ø5-Ø6 Student Performances
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. An intensive two weeks of dance. Students will have classes in ballet, pointe, jazz, modern,rhythm tap, musical theater dance, African, social dance, injury prevention, and choreography. There will be live music for modern and African (drums) and piano for ballet class. Dancers will be divided into two levels on the first day of class. The program will conclude with a showing on Saturday morning for friends and family to watch. Each teacher/class will present a short piece for the showing.
Female students should bring the following clothing for class: black leotard, black jazz pants, pink and black tights with convertible foot, pink ballet slippers, pointe shoes and tap shoes. Male students should bring the following clothing for class: black jazz pants or sweats, white T-shirt or tank top, black tights, black or white ballet shoes and tap shoes. All students should bring knee pads, warm up clothes for cool mornings, a water bottle and insect repellent. Tuition, room and board: $2750 per session.
Early enrollment is encouraged. JONATHAN SHARP, Director, see bio on page 40. FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 40.
Materials : Animators may wish to bring a USB
thumbdrive. (CDs for archiving work will be supplied in the workshop). Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $70
Enrollment limited to 16 students. JIM MORFORD, see bio on page 40. FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 40.
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MUSIC BAND, CHAMBER MUSIC & ORCHESTRA P ro g ra m s
Filmmaking for High School Filmmakers Open to students ages 14–18
July 8–28
Course # YYFM Ø1-Ø3
Three-week session Culmination: Student Film Screening
Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m.
Directing for the Camera Open to students ages 14–18
July 22–August 18 Two two-week sessions Session I July 22–Aug. 4 Course # YYCD Ø3-Ø4 Session II Aug. 5–18 Course # YYCD Ø5-Ø6 Culmination: Student Film Screening
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. A jam packed, two-week course designed to inspire directors. Students will learn the role of the film director and techniques of visual storytelling. The course will cover crew responsibilities, art direction, shot selection, camera movement, lighting for visual tone, sound recording, editing and most importantly, working with actors. This class is taught in tandem with the Acting for the Camera class. After two weeks every student will direct two scenes starring two students from the Acting for the Camera class. The scene will be presented in the final screening for friends and family. Students are asked to bring their imagination!
Designed for high school-aged artists passionate about making films. Using our state-of-the-art sound stage, film-based lighting and grip equipment, HD digital cameras and editing suites, filmmakers will cast their films from a wide variety of actors in the Idyllwild Arts Casting Directory to make short digital films from concept through originally scored completed projects. During an intensive three-week period, the young filmmakers will learn techniques of visual storytelling leading to an understanding of the creative collaboration in filmmaking between the writer, director, cinematographer, editor and actor in creating authentic, memorable films. In the first week, participants will concentrate on story, screenwriting, development, producing, camera, sound, directing and crewing skills. In the second week, up to eight films will be “greenlit” for production, and students will complete pre-production planning, cast actors, and work in several crew positions to shoot their short films. In the third week, students will edit picture and sound, score, and add visual effects. All films will be screened on the last day of classes at Idyllwild’s first-run movie theater, pending its availability. Each student will receive a DVD of the films made in class as well as a Behindthe-Scenes bonus reel. Films produced in this program have won a number of awards at major film festivals. Tuition, room and board: $4245 Lab fee: $135
Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $50
Enrollment limited to 16 students.
Enrollment limited to 12 students.
IRA ABRAMS, see bio on page 41.
ISAAC WEBB, see bio on page 41.
FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 41.
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In order to provide the best possible musical opportunities for high school and middle school age musicians, our band and orchestra programs accept middle school and high school students only, including graduated 12th graders. Age requirements vary by ensemble. 9th graders may enroll in the Symphonic Band or the High School Wind Ensemble with the consent of the music faculty. The faculty reserves the right to re-assign ensemble placement after the live auditions in Idyllwild on Sunday, July 22. For students finishing grades 6 – 9 SYMPHONIC BAND 7/22 – 8/4 A large band of 75 talented musicians For students finishing grades 8 – 12 H.S. SYMPHONY ORCH 7/22 – 8/4 A pre-auditioned large orchestra of 100 outstanding high school musicians For students finishing grades 9 – 12 H.S. WIND ENSEMBLE 7/22 – 8/4 A medium size wind ensemble of 65 talented high school musicians For students finishing grades 9 – 12 H.S. CHAMBERFEST: 8/5 – 19 CHAMBER MUSIC/CH. ORCHESTRA A select, pre-auditioned group of 60–65 outstanding high school musicians, including pianists. Scholarships and Financial Aid Students who participate in regional, state and national honor groups qualify for an automatic $1000 scholarship. Additional financial aid based on financial need is available. Four-Week Music Discount Students who are accepted and enroll in two consecutive programs, e.g., Symphony Orchestra/Chamberfest or Wind Ensemble/ Chamberfest are eligible to receive a 25% discount for the full cost of tuition, meals and housing. In effect, students pay for three weeks and receive the fourth week free. Honor groups participants may apply the Honor Group scholarship of $1000 to each program
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High School Symphony Orchestra Open to students finishing grades 8–12
July 22–August 4
Course # YYSO Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Steve Acciani
Symphonic Band Open to students finishing grades 6–9.
July 22–August 4
Course # YYSB Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Student Performances
Sunday, July 29, 1 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 12 p.m. An inspiring and intensive two-week program developed for the junior high school and young high school wind and percussion player. This large ensemble performs both classical and contemporary works for band including works by Holst, Reed, Persichetti, Grainger, Sousa, Bukvich, Del Borgo, McBeth and Brahms. The band performs two major concerts and students also have the opportunity to perform in solo and chamber music recitals. Instruction includes daily full rehearsals, sectional rehearsals, chamber music ensembles, masterclasses and music theory. Sectional placement is made on the first day. Students should bring a folding music stand, all instruments and cases with personal identification, small roll of masking tape, pencil, clothes pins; solo, duet, trio or quartet music for student recitals. Bring concert clothing for performance consisting of long dress/dress shoes or suit/sport coat with slacks, tie, dress shirt & shoes. Valve oil, slide oil, mutes, spare reeds, cork grease, bay oil, tools for minor repairs and a woodwind case humidifier are also necessary. Tuition, room and board: $2650
Early enrollment is encouraged. STEVE ACCIANI, conductor, see bio on page 41. FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 41.
Student Performances
Saturday, July 28, 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 4 p.m. Designed for the most talented high school aged musician, this outstanding performance program provides membership in a large symphony orchestra which is devoted to sightreading, rehearsing, refining and performing the finest orchestra literature from a variety of musical style periods. Works performed in past summers include: Bernstein Candide Overture Bizet L’arlesienne Suite No. 2 Borodin Polovtsian Dances Copland Rodeo Dvorak Symphonies #8 and #9 Faure Pelleas et Melisande Suite Mahler Symphony #2, mvt 1 Marquez Danzón No. 2 Sibelius Symphony #2 Wagner Meistersinger Suite This summer’s repertoire will include: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4 Movements 2, 3 & 4 Rimsky-Korsakov Russian Easter Overture Wagner Rienzi Overture Daily instruction will include sectional rehearsal and two full rehearsals. Included in Symphony Orchestra membership is a half hour private lesson each week to be arranged individually with the faculty. Eligibility for participation in master classes and student recitals will be determined during these lessons. Sectional placement is made by live audition on Sunday afternoon, July 22. String seating rotates weekly. Audition and Application Requirements Admission to the program is based on a recorded audition. Strings and winds must audition for admission. Applications for admission must be accompanied by a DVD, CD or MP3 file containing the required audition material. Requirement For Strings: Ages 13–18 A 3 octave scale (2 octaves for basses) and arpeggio (student’s choice of key) and a piece or pieces
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(with or without accompaniment) demonstrating technical accomplishment (something fast) and interpretive ability (something slow and legato). Requirement For Winds And Brass: Ages 14–18 A 2 octave scale and two arpeggios (student’s choice of key and speed), one presto staccatissimo and one largo legatissimo, plus a piece or pieces (with or without accompaniment) demonstrating technical level (something fast) and interpretive ability (something slow and legato). Requirement For Percussion: Snare Drum: Intermediate Snare Drum Studies, Mitchell Peters, (Try Publishing), pg. 35, Study No. 23 Timpani: Fundamental Method for Timpani, Mitchell Peters, (Alfred Publishing), pg 154, Etude No. 29 Keyboard: Fundamental Method for Mallets, Volume I, Mitchell Peters, (Alfred Publishing), pg. 109, Study No. 3 Note: Students of all levels may include a short excerpt demonstrating multiple mallet technique on marimba. Please send all audition materials (audition recording, musical vita, letter of recommendation and completed registration form) to Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Attn: High School Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 38 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Or via email to summer@idyllwildarts.org The deadline for auditions to be received by Idyllwild Arts is April 15, 2012. Students should bring a folding music stand, humidifier, instruments and cases marked for identification; rosin, extra strings, mute, small roll of transparent tape, pencils, and music (including the piano part) for student recitals. Bring concert clothing consisting of colored dresses and dress shoes for girls, dark dress slacks, white shirt, long tie and dress shoes for boys. Tuition, room and board: $2650
Early enrollment is encouraged. LARRY LIVINGSTON, conductor, see bio on page 42. FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 41.
High School Wind Ensemble
High School Chamberfest
Open to students finishing grade 9–12
Open to high school students finishing grade 9–12. Audition required.
July 22–August 4
Course # YYSW Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Student Performances
Saturday, July 28, 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2 p.m. Designed for talented high school students, this two-week session is devoted to performing the finest wind ensemble literature from the 19th to the 21st century. Recent repertoire has included Symphonic Dances, Niagara Falls and Lincolnshire Posey. Instruction consists of daily rehearsals, master classes, individual lesson, solo repertoire and chamber music ensembles. Two major concerts, plus student and faculty recitals are also featured. Sectional placement is made on the first day. Students should bring a folding music stand, all instruments and cases with personal identification, small roll of masking tape, pencil, clothes pins; solo, duet, trio or quartet music for student recitals. Valve oil, slide oil, mutes, spare reeds, cork grease, bay oil, tools for minor repairs and a woodwind case humidifier are also necessary. Bring concert clothing for performance consisting of long dress/dress shoes or suit/sport coat with slacks, tie, dress shirt and shoes. Tuition, room and board: $2650
Early enrollment is encouraged. STEPHEN PIAZZA, conductor, see bio on page 41. FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 41.
August 5–19
Course # YYCH Ø5-Ø6
Two-week session Student Performances
Chamber Music Concerts Saturday, August 11, 10 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. Chamber Orchestra Concerts Saturday, August 11, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 8 p.m. Final Concert Sunday, August 19, 1 p.m. The High School Chamberfest is an intensive two-week program designed to offer outstanding high school age musicians the opportunity to develop and refine the skills needed for excellence in small ensemble performance and to rehearse and perform the most challenging literature in the chamber orchestra repertoire. The Chamber Orchestra is conducted by Larry Livingston, who for the past 23 summers has conducted the Idyllwild Arts Festival Orchestra. Students selected for the Chamberfest will have the opportunity to work with some of the leading teachers and performers in the worlds of chamber music and orchestral performance. This summer’s chamber orchestra repertoire will include: Symphony No. 6................................ Beethoven Rakoczy March.........................................Berlioz Fledermaus Overture...........................Strauss Rosamunde Overture........................Schubert Additional Repertoire TBA The daily schedule is divided evenly between chamber music and chamber orchestra. Students will participate in one full orchestra rehearsal and one sectional rehearsal each day along with daily coached and uncoached chamber music ensemble rehearsals. Chamber music ensembles will explore the gamut from brass and woodwind quintets and quartets, string quartets, and piano trios to mixed ensembles of strings and winds including larger chamber works for 8-10 players. CONTINUES
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Virginia Trent
Solo performance and private lessons are also an important part of the program. String, wind and brass master classes will be offered during the first week of the program with solo recital opportunities available during the second week. Students will receive one hour of private instruction each week in addition to the chamber music and orchestra rehearsals in which they will participate daily. This program is for students who have an interest in pursuing music as a possible career choice. Toward that end, admission to the program is highly selective and limited to the following instrumentation: Violin 18 Oboe 3 Trombone 4 Viola 9 Clarinet 3 Percussion 6 Cello 9 Bassoon 3 Piano 3–5 Bass 4 Horn 4 Flute 3 Trumpet 4 Audition and Application Requirements Admission to the program is based on a recorded audition. Applications for admission must be accompanied by the following: A CD, DVD or MP3 file containing the required audition material.
Percussion Auditions Snare Drum: Advanced Snare Drum Studies, Mitchell Peters, (Try Publishing), pg 6-7, Study No. 3 Timpani: Fundamental Method for Timpani, Mitchell Peters, (Alfred Publishing), pg 199, Etude No. 63 Keyboard: Fundamental Method for Mallets, Volume II, Mitchell Peters, (Alfred Publishing), pg 40, Study No. 2 Note: Students of all levels may include a short excerpt demonstrating multiple mallet technique on marimba. Piano Participation and Auditions Student pianists will participate in chamber music, receive daily private coaching and may, depending upon experience and ability, play collaboratively with other students on student recitals. To audition as a pianist, follow the Audition and Application Requirements listed above and prepare the following: A piano solo of the student’s choice which demonstrates interpretive skills in both slow and fast passages.
Any piece of ensemble repertoire demonstrating collaborative skills with another instrument or instruments. Please send all audition materials (audition recording, musical vita, letter of recommendation and completed registration form) to Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Attn: High School Chamberfest P.O. Box 38 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Or via email to summer@idyllwildarts.org APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 15, 2012 Students will be notified as to their acceptance shortly after that date. Students should bring a folding music stand, all instruments and cases with personal identification, pencils, two complete copies of any music for student recitals and humidifiers for strings and woodwind cases. Concert clothing is concert black for men and women and includes black shoes and socks, black suit or tuxedo and white shirt, black bowtie for men; long or modest length black dress or pantsuit and black shoes for women. Tuition, room and board: $2650
Early enrollment is encouraged.
A brief description of the student’s musical experience including chamber music and orchestra experience.
LARRY LIVINGSTON, conductor, see bio on page 42. FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 42.
A letter of recommendation from a private teacher or conductor who has personal knowledge of the student’s musical abilities. Audition Details (with or without accompaniment is acceptable) 3 octave scale for strings; 2 octaves for winds and brass; plus two arpeggios (student’s choice of key and speed) A solo demonstrating your technical ability A solo demonstrating your interpretive ability
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trasting (fast/slow, soft/loud) examples of your singing in whatever style you feel most comfortable, and one letter of recommendation from a music professional (choir director, voice or private teacher) who knows your work.
Brian Dehn
Please send the recording, along with your completed registration form to: Idyllwild Arts Summer Program Attn: Festival Choir P.O. Box 38 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Or via email to summer@idyllwildarts.org Returning students who have sung in the choir in any of the past four years do not need to audition for the 2012 session. Students should bring concert clothing-details TBA; at least three pencils, a small roll of masking tape, and two complete copies of any solo music for student recitals. Tuition, Room and Board: $2650 Music Fee: $50
Early enrollment is encouraged. JOSEPH MODICA, conductor, see bio on page 43. FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 43.
Festival Choir-HS Open to students finishing grades 9–12
August 5–19
Course # YYCF Ø5-Ø6
Two-week session Student Performances
Saturday, Aug. 11, 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, University of Redlands
An intensive two-week workshop for select high school age singers designed to further develop the vocal and musical skills needed for the performance of choral repertoire. The Festival Choir will be conducted by Joseph Modica. Dr. Modica will lead a performance of Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen on Saturday, August 18 on the Idyllwild Arts campus and on Sunday, August 19 at the University of Redlands. In addition, students will study and perform a variety of choral/vocal repertoire for both large and small ensembles led by members of the outstanding choral faculty. Each student will participate in the full choir and in vocal masterclasses. Students should expect to be involved in musical activities a minimum of six hours per day. These activities include rehearsals, vocal masterclasses, and other special classes offered by the faculty.
Section Leader Scholarships Sections Leaders: The Festival Choir has openings for 12 section leader positions (SSSAAATTTBBB). All twelve positions receive full scholarships and small stipends to participate in the program. The section leaders are generally college and university students, although it is possible that selected high school seniors may be considered. Section leaders are chosen through a live audition to be held at Occidental College on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Interested students should contact Steven Fraider, Director of the Summer Program, at: idyllartla@aol.com.
Harp Workshop Open to students finishing grades 8–12
July 22–August 4
Course # YYHW Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Student Performances
Friday, August 3, 7 p.m. An intense two–week workshop open to harpists with at least one year of experience. Activities will include harp ensemble, chamber music coachings and private lessons with an emphasis on ensemble skills and musicality. The program will culminate in a recital featuring works learned during the session as well as any solos students are ready to perform. Based on their tapes, students will be placed in Symphony Orchestra/Band in addition to harp ensemble. These students will rehearse daily with the orchestra and will also receive individual coaching on their orchestra parts as well as orchestra skills in general. Students new to the class should submit an audition CD consisting of one solo of their choice. Students who wish to be considered for Symphony Orchestra should also include two orchestral excerpts on their CD. Students will be expected to bring an instrument they can use for the duration of the class. Help arranging a rental harp is available and discounted tuition is offered to those who must rent a harp instead of bringing their own. Students should also provide their own tuner with pick-up, tuning key, harp bench of appropriate height, and a full set of spare strings. Tuition, room and board: $2650
Enrollment limited to 8 students. ALLISON ALLPORT, see bio on page 43.
Students also have the opportunity for solo vocal performance during the regularly scheduled student recitals. Interested students should bring two complete copies of solo music they wish to perform. Professional pianists are available to play for all student recitals. The choral/vocal faculty selects students to perform at student recitals based on a live audition during the two-week session. If you wish to audition for Festival Choir 2012, please submit a CD containing two short, consumme r @ id y llwild art s . o r g
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Piano Performance Open to students finishing grade 7–12
July 8–21
Jazz Workshop
Two-week session
Open to students finishing grade 8–12
Student Performance
July 8–21
Course # YYJZ Ø1-Ø2
Two-week session Student Performances
Saturday, July 14, 1 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For junior high, high school. Courses include performance in big bands and combos, music theory, arranging and improvisational techniques, and master classes. Guest artists and faculty perform with students at concerts held at the end of the week. Late registration may result in limited participation due to the need for balanced ensembles. All musicians should plan to bring their own equipment marked with identification, i.e. drums, amps, etc. (Idyllwild Arts will not provide any instruments or equipment). Where appropriate, bring mutes, spare reeds, key oil, cork grease, valve or slide oil, saxophones bring doubles, trumpets bring flugelhorns if you own or have access to them; pencils, manuscript paper, clothes pins, and a folding music stand. Concert attire for boys is jazzy casual shirt and slacks; for girls a casual dress or pants is preferred. Tuition, room and board: $2650 Lab fee: $10
Early enrollment is encouraged. JEFF TOWER, Chairman, see bio on page 43. FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 43.
Course # YYPP Ø1-Ø2
Saturday, July 21, 1 p.m. This course provides an intensive program for advanced pianists of junior high school and senior high school age. The faculty provides private lessons, performance opportunities, theory and aural skills training, and some practice supervision to each student, the daily schedule determined by the needs of the class and the students’ abilities and readiness to do the work. Students must be self-motivated and prepared to practice individually several hours each day to master the assignments given to them. The
class usually makes one trip into Los Angeles to hear a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Participants should bring at least four previously learned pieces including one which is at performance level. Prospective students should be playing repertoire with a level of difficulty comparable to any Prelude and Fugue from the Well-Tempered Clavier by J.S. Bach, any sonata by Mozart or Beethoven, or any nocturne, ballade or scherzo by Chopin. Students enrolling in the Piano Workshop must submit a CD or DVD containing the following examples of their playing: 1) One work by a Baroque composer 2) One work by a Classical composer 3) One work by a Romantic or a 20th Century composer Please send the recording, a completed registration form and Teacher Recommendation form, the $25 application fee and the deposit to: Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, Piano Workshop P.O. Box 38 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Or via email to summer@idyllwildarts.org Please note: While the CD or DVD does not represent a formal audition, students may be advised that their ability level is not compatible with the demands of the workshop. In that event, all fees paid will be refunded. Please do not send the only copy of any CD or DVD you might want returned. Idyllwild Arts cannot guarantee the return of any recording. Tuition, room and board: $2750
Enrollment limited to 16 students. DOUG ASHCRAFT, NELMS MCKELVAIN, ANDREW PARK, see bios on page 44.
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Song and Dance Open to students finishing grades 8–12
July 8–21
Course # YYDS Ø1-Ø2
Two-week session Student Performance
Friday, July 20, 8 p.m.
Students should bring jazz and tap shoes, and either a black character shoe (women) or any sturdy black dress shoe. Women should bring a white blouse and black skirt (knee length), leotard and tights (at least one pair each of black and beige), and a simple knee length “rehearsal” skirt. Men should bring a white dress shirt and black pants, as well as clothes for dance class. All students should bring sheet music in their range - musical theatre repertoire-and be prepared to perform at least one song, from memory, at the start of the session. Students auditioning solo songs for the final concert might also want to bring appropriate costume for those numbers (not required).
In this musical theatre workshop, designed for students grades 9–12 (graduating seniors may apply) with background in either musical theatre (or vocal music) and/or dance. All students will receive intensive training in voice and dance, with a final performance which will include individual solo work and full company production numbers from recent and classic Broadway shows. A major emphasis is placed on learning how to select audition material and to audition successfully. Students should come prepared to work hard, be challenged, and have a great time doing it! A typical daily schedule is shown here (some activities alternate): 9 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 11 a.m. 12 noon 1:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Dance warm-up Jazz dance & individual voice lessons Break Tap dance (students placed by level of skill) Lunch Vocal Warm-up Musical Theatre Master Class Individual Voice Lessons Auditions for recitals Rehearsals for final concert Vocal Coaching as needed Break Dinner Musical theatre repertoire Choral rehearsal
For program information, email Joel Pressman: jpressm@pacbell.net. Students enrolling in Song and Dance are asked to submit an audition tape (Returning students do not need to reaudition). Please submit a video recording (VHS or DVD) showing a performance of one or two songs summe r @ id y llwild art s . o r g
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from musical theatre repertoire and one letter of recommendation from a music or theatre professional (choir director, voice, dance or acting private teacher, drama coach) who knows your work. If possible, please include a sample of your dance or movement ability–individual routine, clip from a musical in which you performed (be sure to include information to identify you in any group numbers), or even dance class.
Enrollment limited to 35 students. JOEL D. PRESSMAN, Director, see bio on page 44. FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 44.
Please send the video, a completed registration form, Teacher Recommendation form, the $25 application fee and the deposit to: Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, Song & Dance P.O. Box 38 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Or via email to summer@idyllwildarts.org Please note: All videos must be received by April 1. Students will be notified of acceptance into the program by April 20, 2012. Returning Song & Dance students do not need to audition for the 2012 session.
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Sketch Comedy is Serious Business Open to students finishing grade 8–12
August 5–18
Course # YYTH Ø5-Ø6
Two-week session Student Performances
Friday, August 17, 8 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m.
Jared Billings
Acting for the Camera Open to students ages 14–18
July 22–August 18 Two two-week sessions Session I July 22–Aug. 4 Course # YYCA Ø3-Ø4 Session II Aug. 5–18 Course # YYCA Ø5-Ø6 Culmination: Student Film Screening
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. This two-week practical course for seasoned and beginning actors is an intensive, and fun experience both in front of and behind the camera. Students learn to experience the very intimate nature of acting on camera (versus theatre) and the demands of film and TV production on the actor. The course begins with taping monologues that students have prepared. Archival film clips and a lecture demonstrate the differences between great theatre actors and great camera actors. The monologues are viewed. Relaxation and imagination exercises combined with improvisation prepare the actors to shoot their scene work on camera and for the realistic acting style required by the truth and intimacy of
the close up lens. Script analysis, beats, actions, character development, and other elements are worked out. Working on a professional sound stage with state-of-the-art equipment, students learn how to operate a camera and record sound, giving them an objective perspective of the kind of acting the camera requires. The first of two scenes are shot, reviewed and discussed.
Sketch performers, like the comic actors on Saturday Night Live, make it look easy, but there is a lot involved in making the public laugh. Those performers help write the material. In this two week program we will practice approaches to developing characters, creating scenarios, and presenting work that has both humor and depth. We’ll practice the tools that help make characters that can live on beyond one skit. We will also play with writing “genre pieces”, sequels, and comic adaptations. A music director will help the students in creating comic songs for their scenes and characters. The session will end with a public performance of all the comic masterpieces created over the two weeks. Learn the tools needed to generate more than a quick sketch. With these tools, you can continue to create endlessly. Tuition, room and board: $2750
Enrollment limited to 20 students. LEON MARTELL, LAUREL OLLSTEIN, see bios on page 44.
Acting for the Camera is taught in tandem with the Directing for the Camera Class. Directing students participate in acting exercises to understand the actors’ language and needs, then work with actors developing the interpretation of the scenes and character. The second week style and genre are discussed and character development is further explored. Directing Students film and edit the scenes for a final screening for family and friends. Screenings of films reflecting great acting are offered. Students are asked to bring and open mind and an adventurous spirit! Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $50
Enrollment limited to 12 students. KARINA BECKER, see bio on page 44.
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Summer Theatre Festival Open to students finishing grade 8–12
July 8–28
Course # YYTF Ø1-Ø3
Three-week session Student Performances
Fri./Sat., July 27 & 28, 8 p.m. Programs of Study and Performance The Theatre Arts Department offers programs of study geared for the serious high school student of theatre. It affords the student the opportunity to experience disciplined training in performance and technical theatre as exemplified in conservatory theatre training programs normally found at the college level. The summer curriculum will offer an introduction to the crafts of theatre including actor training in Scene Study and monologue Analysis, Shakespearean Text, Voice and Diction, Stage Movement, Mask work, Improvisation, Stage Combat and technical theatre training in set/costume/prop construction. Students will be placed in classes and performances as actors or technicians based on an audition at the beginning of the three-week session. Every effort to accommodate student interests will be considered for class placement, however, casting is based on ability and enrollment in the Summer Theatre Festival does not guarantee casting in a production. All students enrolled in the summer program will participate in production in either an acting or technical theatre capacity. Summer Theatre faculty may perform alongside students in productions. Special workshops will be offered as staffing permits. Typical offerings from past summers include Audition Techniques, Stage Combat, Clowning Techniques, Mask Making, Dance Improvisation, Technical Theatre, Audition Techniques and Musical Theatre.
Typical Daily Schedule Mon/Thurs. (Mornings & Afternoons, 8:30–5) Classes, workshops, rehearsals and technical theatre production Friday (All Day, 8:30–5) Rehearsals and technical theatre production Saturday (10–5) Workshops and rehearsals Sunday Off Evenings (6:30–9:30) Rehearsals and technical theatre production as called Performances The Summer Theatre Festival will culminate with a production presented on the Friday and Saturday nights of the last week of the session. A One Act Modern Theatre Piece will be presented on Friday and Saturday afternoons for visiting family and friends. Performance schedules and titles will be announced after students arrive. Workshop subjects will be announced at that time as well. Shows under consideration: The Tempest, The Merry Wives of Windsor, The Taming of the Shrew by Shakespeare or TBA. Enrollment will be limited to 25 Acting Students and 5 Technical Theatre students.
Casting All casting will be done in Idyllwild on the first Monday of the session. Students interested in acting must be prepared to present the following: 1) Two one-minute contrasting monologues: one (1) contemporary and one (1) classical. 2) 16 bars of a simple song a capella (no accompaniment). 3) A resume and head shot (photograph-8”x10”B/W or color). 4) A Teacher Recommendation Form (found on page 47). For students who are unable to obtain a contemporary monologues, prepared materials are available from the Summer Registrar. Please request the audition material at the time of registration. Tuition, room and board: $3145 Script fee: $25
Enrollment limited to 30 students. Students are requested to stay in campus housing until the Sunday morning following the end of their session in order to assist in striking the set. J. BARRETT COOPER, Director, see bio on page 45. FACULTY: See faculty listings on page 45.
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Drawing and Painting Program
Greg Kennedy
Ceramics: Clay Works Open to students ages 14–18
July 22–August 4
Art Exploration
Course # YYCR Ø3-Ø4
Creating Something from Nothing
Two-week session
Open to students ages 13–16
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
July 8–21
Course # YYAE Ø1–Ø2
Two-week session Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. Whether you consider yourself an “artist” or not, this course has a lot to offer. We will spend two weeks Playing, Learning, Experimenting, and Stretching as we experience the joy of creating art. Projects will include both 2D and 3D creations, using a variety of materials and techniques. We will explore and experiment while being given instruction in how to use the materials, opening up the infinite number of possibilities that could happen when we are given the opportunity and permission to just have fun. Projects will incorporate color and design instruction including sculpture, painting, drawing, silk painting, basketry, creating musical instruments, fabric art, bookmaking and found object assemblage, to name a few. Instruction will be individualized to support all levels of confidence, talent and skill development. The session will culminate in an art exhibit, allowing the students to show off their talents to family and friends.
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. This intensive two-week studio session is a twopart, 3 dimensional art experience which will develop concepts and skills for the participants. The first week will examine clay and its basic properties of construction. The second week will examine glazing and firing. Methods of firing will include raku, gas, electric and wood fire. Pottery made on the potter’s wheel is stressed. The session provides an excellent opportunity for individual instruction and group interaction for both the beginning and the advanced student. Students will complete essentially a semester’s amount of work during these two weeks, and will bring home many pieces.
This six-week program, comprising three, twoweek sessions, is designed to provide instruction and assistance to the students interested in developing their artistic talents and abilities. The first two sessions focus on work in drawing and painting. The last session will specifically address portfolio preparation with regard to a pursuit of art instruction at the college level. Each session can be taken separately or, students may enroll in multiple sessions. Note: It is recommended that any student who is interested in enrolling in the third session should have prior studio experience in painting and drawing as well as a body of work that is representative of that individual’s abilities and artistic involvement. Please note: Students are responsible for the packing and shipping their artwork after each culmination. Students traveling by air can arrange with the school to have their work shipped.
Materials : Students may bring their own tools,
but studio tools are available for use. Old clothing is recommended for class. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fees: $40 (Includes clay & firing costs.)
Enrollment limited to 10 students. GREG KENNEDY, DAVID DELGADO, see bios on page 45.
Materials : Students should bring a sketch pad (9" x 12"); a Bristol pad (9" x 12"); pencils (2H-4B); colored pencils; an assortment of paint brushes; and a pair of scissors. Students can bring any other supplies they have as well. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $80
Enrollment limited to 15 students. RACHEL WELCH, see bio on page 45.
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Drawing and Painting Session I Open to students ages 14–18
July 8–21
Course # YYPD Ø1-Ø2
Two-week session
Drawing and Painting
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Master’s Class
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m.
Open to students ages 14–18
This class is designed to provide instruction in the fundamental approach, techniques, and concepts of drawing and painting. Drawing will be taught almost exclusively using the human figure as a means of investigating line, contour, negative space, volume, light, composition, etc., using a wide array of media. Concurrently, studies in painting will focus on the mechanics of working in oil paint with use of the human figure, landscape, still life, and photographic imagery as subject matter. Each student will complete at least three to six paintings. This class will investigate various ideas and considerations regarding art in both historical and contemporary terms. Additionally, the studio will be open during evening hours for individuals who want to work on projects outside of class. The session will culminate in an exhibition in which each student will have his or her work on display.
August 5–18
Materials : Students should bring three Bristol
pads (24" x 18"); one newsprint pad (24" x 18"); pencil sharpener; and three bristle filbert oil brushes (No. 14, No. 12, and No.10). Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $100 (Includes paint, canvas & wood.)
Enrollment limited to 30 students. JOHN BROSIO, MICHAEL HARNISH, see bios on page 45.
Course # YYPD Ø5–Ø6
Two-week session
Drawing and Painting Session II Open to students ages 14–18
July 22–August 4
Course # YYPD Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. This class is structured much like the first (see above) but continuing students will have the chance to broaden their inquiry with individual projects. All drawing will again be done in observation of a live model to investigate aspects of light, volume, composition, and line quality. Painting will in this class offer the use of either acrylic or oil paint but group exercises will be pursued with acrylics. Each student will be expected to produce a series of paintings that will investigate an idea, theme or interest. Critiques will be given throughout the class to discuss concerns regarding the development of each students’ work. Instructors will assist students who are interested in compiling a body of work for college entrance portfolios. The session will culminate in an exhibition in which each student will have his or her work on display Materials : Student should bring three Bristol
pads (24" x 18"); one newsprint pad (24" x 18"); pencil sharpener; and three bristle filbert oil brushes (No. 14, No. 12, and No.10). Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $100 (Includes paint, canvas & wood.)
Enrollment limited to 30 students. SARAH LEHRER-GRAIWER, RACHEL WELCH, see bios on page 45.
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. Open to all visual arts media. This class is designed for the more advanced student who is considering a pursuit of his/her artistic studies at the college level. During the two week session each student will produce a body of work that will represent his or her technical abilities as well as an understanding of fundamental concerns in the visual arts. Classes will range through drawing, painting, and mixed media to allow students an ample opportunity to demonstrate facility and knowledge in life drawing, color theory, composition, etc. At the end of the session, each student will have a minimum of twenty, college entrance quality works that will be photographed and compiled into a standard, 12” x 9” presentation portfolio. In addition, each student will produce an adjoining resume and artist’s statement. Application information will be provided with regard to institutions, colleges, and universities that have various departmental studies in the visual arts. The session will culminate in an exhibition in which each student will have his or her work on display. Materials : Students should bring a standard
black portfolio (31" x 20"); portfolio case (optional); three Bristol Vellum pads (24" x 18"); pencil sharpener; three bristle filbert oil brushes (No.14, No.12, No.10); and a 35mm camera (optional) or a digital camera (optional). It is also suggested that students bring works of art completed in previous programs to include in their portfolio. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $100 (Includes paint, canvas & media.)
Enrollment limited to 15 students. JOHN BROSIO, JENNIFER BAKALAR, see bios on page 45.
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Fashion Design Open to students ages 14–18
July 22–August 4
Course # YYVA Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Culmination: Student Fashion Show
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. This class is offering a thorough introduction to the fashion industry and an exciting workshop in fashion design. During the two-week session, students will explore the world of fashion design, creating along the way various projects reflecting their individual aesthetic. Many aspects of this fascinating industry will be covered, such as fashion and designer history, fabric weaving, knitting and dyeing techniques, design process, and how the different teams interact to achieve a viable clothing line in the real world. Students will participate in a wide range of exercises, including but not limited to: 1) Creating a concept board and a color palette 2) Selecting fabrics and trims 3) Re-purposing found garments to create an original piece 4) Designing a mini collection 5) Cutting and sewing a garment from their line (with the help of a pattern maker) 6) Styling and staging a presentation/fashion show Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fees: $175 (Includes fabric and trims, vintage
garments, color swatches, etc.) Enrollment limited to 12 students. GERARD DISLAIRE, see bios on page 45.
Ashley Potgeter
Jewelry Workshop
Photography: Black & White
Open to students ages 14–18
Open to students ages 14–18
August 5–18
July 8–21
Course # YYJL Ø5-Ø6
Course # YYPH Ø1-Ø2
Two-week session
Two-week session
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m.
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m.
Create one-of-a-kind jewelry! Students will learn the design theory and fabrication techniques needed to make wearable art. This session provides an excellent opportunity for one-on-one instruction for both beginners and students who already have experience. Lessons will cover everything from basic soldering, sawing, and forming, to more advanced gemstone setting, fusing, casting, and techniques using unusual materials!
Week I: Beginning with the Basics This intense workshop covers all the fundamental techniques of black and white photography from camera handling to the finished print. A complete introduction to the camera includes exposure calculations, image control, and uses of different films and lenses.
Projects will emphasize designing in the third dimension. Students will combine metals techniques to create earrings, rings, pendants, and bracelets in copper, brass, and sterling silver. The class will explore contemporary fashion trends and timeless styles. Students will come away with the rare skill of silversmithing, as well as a collection of finished handmade jewelry! This workshop is perfect for those who either have a passion for jewelry or fashion, or simply love designing art in the third dimension. The ability to work on a highly technical level with their hands is recommended. Materials : Students should bring an apron,
sketchbook, and drawing utensil. All other tools and materials are provided. Tuition, room and Board: $2750 Lab Fee: $175 (Includes the use of all tools,
equipment, brass, copper, sterling silver, gemstones, and consumables such as solder, sandpaper, acetylene gas, polishing compounds, etc.) Enrollment limited to 20 students. ASHLEY POTGETER, see bio on page 45.
Field trips and shooting assignments are followed by extensive work in the darkroom where students learn the proper techniques of film development, quality printing, print finishing and presentation. Students gain a working knowledge of darkroom equipment, chemistry and set-up. The class also provides an introduction to visual concepts in photography, such as the frame, composition, light & time; these elements are considered in depth in Week II. Week II: Learning to See This week stretches the student’s ability to “see” photographically. Students explore ways of interpreting the world through photographs so their images reflect what they feel and see. The aesthetics of photography are explored through slides, books, discussions and extensive individual and group critiques and workshop assignments. Techniques of negative control through exposure and development changes are introduced, as well as more advanced printing techniques. The potential of toning and hand coloring to alter the black and white print is demonstrated. This week is designed not only to enhance technical knowledge, but also to clarify goals as a photographer, enabling the student to develop a new sense of direction and purpose. Materials : Students should bring a padlock for
lockers, 35mm camera; extra camera batteries; tripod (optional); Tri-X film (24 or 36 exposures) 8 rolls; 8"x10" Ilford Multigrade RC printing paper - glossy surface preferred - 100 sheets; 5"x7" printing paper is also acceptable. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fee: $50 (Includes printing supplies.)
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July 22–August 4
Course # YYPH Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. By popular demand, this workshop is designed for those photography students who have taken the basic black and white photo workshop at Idyllwild Arts (or equivalent classes) and wish to explore new directions and experiment with new processes in photography. Through slide presentations, demonstrations, extensive darkroom work and critiques, students will be encouraged to develop an individual style and approach to work. They will continue to fine-tune their technical skills as well as be introduced to new processes and materials which will broaden their vision of the vast expressive potential of the photographic medium. During two weeks of intensive exploration and discussion, students will be challenged to sharpen their personal goals in photography and clarify the ideas behind their work. Over the course of the workshop students will work towards producing a series of coherent, related images to enrich their portfolios. Several field trips will provide locations for shooting. Materials : Students should bring a padlock for
lockers; two pieces of your work that best exemplifies both technique and personal expression; 35 mm camera; extra camera batteries; 8 rolls Tri-X film; Ilford RC Multigrade III or any fiber base paper of your choice, 5"x7", 8"x10" or 11"x14". Paper is sold at the campus store. Tuition, Room and Board: $2750 Lab fee: $70 (Includes printing supplies.)
Enrollment limited to 10 students. ERIC METZLER, see bio on page 45.
Bill Mohr
Site Specific Sculpture Open to students ages 14–18
August 5–18
Course # YYVA Ø5-Ø6
To Make It Memorable
Culmination: Student Art Exhibit
Open to students ages 14–18
Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. This course provides a wonderful opportunity to work outdoors on site-specific sculptures and dwellings. We will begin by becoming familiar with the ecology and rich history of the area, and then identify sites in which to build sculptures and dwellings from materials collected on site. There is an opportunity to work collaboratively on more elaborate projects, especially if they are dwellings. The whole process will be documented with photographs, drawings, and writing which will be shown in an exhibition format at the end of the two weeks along with completed sculptures. The documentation will be used to augment portfolios.
Eric Metzler
A Fiction Workshop
Two-week session
In the process of building their sculptures the students will become familiar with sculptural possibilities of natural materials, and be able to explore the beauty of the San Jacinto Mountains. There will be presentations on contemporary site-specific work, including Andy Goldsworthy and Richard Long, visits to local Native American sites in the area, and day trips to Joshua Tree, and Claremont to look at related work and visit thrift stores. Materials : Students will need a to bring a sketch-
book, a three-ring binder and a digital camera to document the process. Tuition, room and board: $2750 Lab fees: $10
Enrollment limited to 10 students. DAVID REID-MARR, see bios on page 45.
July 8–August 18 Three two-week sessions Session I July 8–21 Course # YYWF Ø1-Ø2 Session II July 22–Aug. 4 Course # YYWF Ø3-Ø4 Session III Aug. 5–18 Course # YYWF Ø5-Ø6 Culmination: Student Reading
Saturday, July 21, 10 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m. This summer’s intensive fiction workshop will focus on expanding students’ awareness of their craft as storytellers. “To make it memorable” is both the goal of each narrator in a story and the yearning of the writer who chooses the words. This workshop is for young writers who savor the creative use of language and have an insatiable desire to learn more about how to make their stories convincing. Each student is expected to write or substantially revise stories or chapters of longer projects throughout the course of the workshop. In signing up for this workshop, each student acknowledges that she or he is capable of producing, on her or his own initiative, at least 500 words a day of writing. Each two-week workshop will meet a minimum of five hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a shorter meeting on Saturday morning. Brief individual conferences with the instructor can be scheduled following the afternoon workshop. The annual culminating event of each workshop is the Saturday morning reading at the end of the second week, at which students will read a portion of their projects. CONTINUES
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Morning and afternoon classes will include sustained discussion of the writing the students have produced during their writing periods. The tone of this discussion will always grow out of a respect for the effort required to produce well-written imaginative stories. Students are encouraged, but not required, to bring with them ten to twelve pages of creative writing they have done at some point in their lives. The emphasis in this workshop, however, is on producing as many drafts of new work as possible. This workshop will also include the opportunity to expand the range of one’s daily reading, which is an essential part of the development of any writer’s capacity to grow as an artist. The instructor will recommend books far beyond the usual citations of writers such as Melville, Borges, Proulx, Stone, Flaubert, Wolf, Joyce, Zola and Hurston. The types of fiction explored in this intensive workshop will range from the popular genres to the kinds of stories rooted in classical as well as experimental approaches to literature. No matter which direction students end up taking as writers, this workshop will provide groundwork for the exploration of the reality of the imagination. Throughout the meetings, the instructor will interweave his knowledge of the methods by which a young writer turns the aspiration to become a writer into an actual career. Tuition, room and board: $2750 per session
Enrollment limited to 10 students. BILL MOHR, LEHUA TAITANO, see bios on page 45.
Ed Skoog
Poetry Workshop One Train May Hide Another Open to students ages 14–18
July 22–August 4
Course # YYWP Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Culmination: Student Reading
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m.
Graphic Novel Open to students ages 14–18
July 22–August 4
Course # YYWN Ø3-Ø4
Two-week session Culmination: Student Reading
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. From Art Spiegelman’s Pulitzer Prize–winning Maus to Alan Moore’s The Watchmen, graphic narratives and comics have a unique capacity to tell complex stories through the simple combination of rich visuals and text. They have become synonymous with bold, innovative storytelling far beyond the superhero genre to encompass memoir/autobiographical work, historical fiction, journalism, and more. This course offers a balance between the handson and the theoretical, and will begin with discussions of several key graphic novelists and their work, as well as an overview of this hybrid literary form. Students will then learn the necessary writing and artistic skills to turn their non-fiction story ideas into a realized graphic novel extract. Welcoming both newcomers and those with experience, the course will examine each step of the creative process: scripting and narrative arcs; thumbnailing; pencilling; inking; scanning; and production using the adobe creative suite. The students’ work will then be collected into a graphic novel anthology complete with color cover, that they will be able to take with them in both hard copy and digital format.
“In a poem, one line may hide another line. As at a crossing, one train may hide another train,” wrote Kenneth Koch. Young poets already know that writing is a process of inspiration, passion, discovery, and understanding. This workshop, for beginning and advanced young writers, is a place to trade challenging new ideas about what poetry is and what it can be. We will discover new ways of looking at poetry, deepen our understanding of craft and technique, and dare each other to write to the height of our hearts and minds. The only prerequisite is a fascination with the written and spoken word, a love of language in all its strange and wonderful possibilities. The goal of the workshop is to help each student discover his or her own poetic voice and sources of personal inspiration. Students will read and listen to a wide range of poetry contemporary and traditional from around the world. Students will produce at least one new poem per day, and in an informal workshop setting, receive intelligent feedback from the instructor and other students.At the end of the workshop, students should be able to perceive how to keep writing at a high level and find resources and opportunities for further development.
Tuition, room and board: $2750
The class will meet five hours a day, six days a week. At the end of the two weeks, students will produce an anthology, and present a reading for the school community. Everyone should bring notebooks, writing instruments and a few books of poetry they have enjoyed. Participants will have access to the Idyllwild Arts computer lab, to prepare drafts of poems for class critique.
Enrollment limited to 10 students.
Tuition, room and board: $2750
DAN ARCHER, see bio on page 45.
Enrollment limited to 10 students. ED SKOOG, see bio on page 45.
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CHILDREN’S & J R . A R TI S T ’ S C E NT E R S F a c u l t y B i o’s DANCE WENDY BYSTRZYCKI earned her BA in French with a minor in theatre from University of New Mexico and her Master’s in Education from New Mexico State University. While living in Paris, she studied at L’Ecole de Danse de Paris. She taught French, theatre and dance for several years at Desert Hot Springs High School. She is currently working for “On Your Feet” Dance Productions in Desert Hot Springs. Wendy is as energetic in life as she is on stage. Her positive “give it a try” attitude is contagious to her students and all those around her. CATALINA ORLANDO-PARSONS (a.k.a. Miss Kina) has been dancing for the past 18 years and is trained in many forms of dance such as, ballet, jazz, musical theatre, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, and modern dance techniques. She spent ten years attending dance, performance, musical theater and art classes at Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. Since the year 2005, she has taught several styles of dance for “On Your Feet” Dance Productions in the Palm Springs area. She currently teaches 14 classes a week to students ages 5 to adult. Her area of expertise is in choreography and performance. She has won numerous awards for her choreography and dancing. Catalina also teaches for a large annual dance convention which is open to several hundred dancers. CEASARE ORLANDO started dancing when he was 3 years old. He taught his first class when he was 13 and has been teaching ever since. He has trained in many different styles including Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical/Contemporary, Modern, African, Ballroom, Latin, Belly Dance, Swing and many more. He has won many awards for his dancing and choreography. He danced on the hit TV show American Dreams as a featured Band Stand Dancer,as well as So You Think You Can Dance, in Season Five. He has trained with teachers and choreographers including Shane Sparks, Mandy Moore, Ron Montez, Duane DeHeart, Buddy Schwimmer and many more. Some of the best training he has received, happened right here at Idyllwild Arts. He attended five summers as a student and is now an instructor for many of the different programs that Idyllwild Arts has to offer, including the classes he was once enrolled in. Ceasare currently teaches 14 classes a week at five different studios in the Palm Springs area.
FILM JASON INMAN graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Bachelors Degree in Film/Theatre. He has written and created several short films, internet viral videos, and television commercials. His short films have won Best Cinematography at The Oklahoma City Smashers Festival, and been featured on the main page of Funnyordie.com. Jason currently works for YouTube Intertainers Rhett & Link, and has recently shot videos for the film productions of Joyful Noise, The Rum Diaries, and The Muppets.
MUSIC SANDII CASTLEBERRY DAIGH, guitarist/vocalist, attended Idyllwild Arts (ISOMATA) as a high school music student in the 1970’s. She has been teaching children’s music at Family Camp and the Multiarts program since 2003. Sandii has a Masters Degree in Holistic and Integrative Education. She taught 2nd and 3rd grade in Irvine for 7 years, and is a 15-year veteran roster artist for Segerstrom’s Center for the Arts in Orange County, performing American music assemblies and teaching workshops in elementary schools throughout Southern California. Sandii has released 4 music CDs and performs a variety of musical genres in restaurants, libraries, community events and festivals. PAUL NICKELS: BA in Piano Performance from California State University, Hayward. Spent 20 years teaching piano full time in Las Vegas, independently and with Nevada School of the Arts. He continues to teach in Las Vegas while developing Suzuki Music Education in southern Utah. Currently, he is active in music production with St. George Musical Theater. MATTHEW PEDREGON: Bachelor of Music Education; Bachelor of Music in Piano Pedagogy from New Mexico State University, Orff Level 2 certified. He is currently the elementary music specialist at Dry Creek Elementary which is part of Cherry Creek Public Schools in the Denver metro area, a position he previously held at Columbia Elementary School in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He has maintained a piano studio of students ages 5 to adult for the past 10 years. He is past president of the New Mexico chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk association. LAURA SPITZER: Associate Professor of Piano, New Mexico State University. Completed her undergraduate studies at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria where she was awarded the Bösendorfer Stipend and graduated with distinction. She earned her Master’s Degree with Leon Fleisher at the Peabody Institute. The recipient of four touring grants from the Nevada State Council of the Arts and the Nevada Humanities Committee. She was honored with the 1986 Nevada Governor’s Arts Award. Her students have won competitions such as the state level MTNA (collegiate division), and the El Paso Symphony Guild Concerto Competition (high school division).
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JANISA THARP began piano instruction at age 2 with her father, Suzuki-trained instructor Paul Nickels, and later studied with Muriel Adler. Piano performance major at the Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts under Mary Straub, Participated in numerous competitions including the Clark County School District Solo and Ensemble Piano Festival and the Bolognini Scholarship Competition. Received training at several Suzuki Institute classes with Cleo Brimhall and Dr. Haruko Kataoka.
THEATRE CYNTHIA BANGERT is an improviser, actor, and teaching artist native to Chicago. She earned a BFA in Theatre from the Univerisity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has studied improv at iO (formerly Improv Olympic), One Group Mind and Second City. She performs regularly at iO, the Mayne Stage and throughout the Midwest. She works as a teaching artist with the Chicago Children’s Theatre. For the past three years she has worked with the Red Kite Project, a multi-sensory theatrical experience for children with autism. She writes and performs with The Other Other Guys, a Chicago based sketch comedy group that loves fake blood and cardboard props DAVID BAUMAN: (SAG, AFTRA, AEA) earned his MFA from UCLA. Originally from Wisconsin, David is an actor, director, and children’s book author now living in Los Angeles. He has written and directed several serials for Sacred Fool’s Theater’s Late Night Crime Scene. He has worked with the Blank Theater Company’s Young Playwrights’ Festival and directed for their Living Room Series. He has worked with The Blank, Sacred Fools, the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, Evidence Room Theater, and Buzzworks Theater companies in classic and contemporary productions. Bauman has taught acting at UCLA, for StageCoach Schools and at CrossRoads in Santa Monica. He has written interactive children’s books for Golden Books in Wisconsin and Meredith Publishing in Iowa, and hopes to publish his own collection of children’s poetry, Tales From Bedside Manor. LAURA CARSON: (SAG, AFTRA, AEA) has been working as a professional actress for the past 20 years. She holds a BA in Theatre & Speech from the College of William and Mary. She was an 88’–89’ apprentice in the Acting Apprenticeship Program at Actors Theatre of Louisville under the direction of Jon Jory and Bob Krakower. In NYC, she completed the Meisner program at Gately/Poole Acting Studio and performed in several Off-Off Broadway and regional theatre productions. She also had two of her original plays produced there. In Los Angeles she worked on many commercial, film and TV projects, the highlights of which include Bruce Almighty, Grey’s Anatomy, Gilmore Girls and Marshall Herskovitz’s internet series Quarterlife. Over the years she has taught improv, sketch comedy and digital film-making to kids. DONNA SIMONE JOHNSON (AEA, AGVA) is earning her MFA in Acting from CalArts. Dance training and company work include the Debbie Allen Studio, the E.D.G.E. Performing Arts Center, and Lula Washington Dance Theate.Acting credits include work atUnion Square, The Pantages, REDCAT, Wilshire Ebell, the Royal George, Theatricum Botanicum and the regional tours of Life Without parole by Warren Doody, and High School Musical 2. Television and film credits include x High School Musical 2 & 3, You Got Served, Honey, and Take It To The Street, For One Night, Controlled, Shank, and the acclaimed film Deddon, which was selected by the 2009 LA Film Festival. Awards include the CA Arts Scholar Award, 3 NAACP ACT-SO awards for best acting, original choreography and dance ensemble, as well as a NAACP Theater nomination Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. She currently is a member of DV8 Physical Theater Troupe, Theatricum Botanicum, and Urban Theater Movement, all companies based in Los Angeles. TIM LABOR: Ph.D. in music composition, UCSD and currently a faculty member in the UC Riverside Dept. of Music. A composer and sound designer whose theatre recognitions include an Ovation nomination for sound design for John DeGroot’s Papa and the 2008 LA Weekly Award for small theatre sound design for Sacred Fools’ Swine Show. Recent credits include Flu Season, and Love/Sex (Circle-X Theatre Company), Sex and Imagining and Beaverquest (Sacred Fools), Travesties, Papa, and the world premier of Frank Zappa’s rock opera Joe’s Garage (Open Fist Theatre Company), Holy Mother of Hadley New York and Fubar (Theatre of Note), Lie of the Mind (Studio-Five Productions), Blomidon: tone poem with sound design (Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra), Olivia (Mira Costa Symphony). Tim is a member of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, the Canadian Electroacoustic Community and the Game Manufacturer’s Association. JOHANNA MCKAY: (AEA, SAG, AFTRA) has directed and written adaptations of Shakespearean plays for young teens and has taught acting to children for over sixteen years. She teaches drama during the year for PS Arts in Los Angeles. She earned her BFA in acting from The Theatre School, DePaul University (Sarah Siddons Award), and her MFA from UCLA (Jack Nicholson Award). Her acting credits include work at the Steppenwolf, The Goodman, Dallas Theatre Center, San Jose Repertory Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl. She’s been nominated for an Ovation and Los Angeles Weekly Best Actress awards and won the Santa Barbara Independent Theatre Award for her performance as Gwendolyn in The Importance of Being Earnest (Rubicon Theatre) and a Dramaloque Award for Mary Barnes (The Odyssey). Film/TV credits include Grey’s Anatomy, Malcolm in the Middle, Mr. 3000, The Babe, and The Bernie Mac Show. Johanna’s adaptation of As You Like It” has been published by Playscripts, Inc. MIKE MCLEAN earned his Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in Percussion Studies at Eastern Illinois University in 1981. Mike has completed two levels of Kodaly Training and taught
several music methods survey courses for the Los Angeles Unified School District Teacher Intern Program. Before he began his teaching career, Mike recorded and toured with a Los Angeles based band, The Lonesome Strangers from 1984–1991.This is his nineteenth year of elementary music teaching with the Los Angeles Unified School District. This summer will be his third opportunity to collaborate in the writing of The Jr. Artist’s Center “Musical Theatre” production.
SHAUN MICHAEL MCNAMARA is the owner and artistic director of the All Puppet Players. He has been a puppeteer for five years but has been performing with puppets for over fifteen years. He has performed professionally with Disney as the voice and puppeteer of “Crush” from Finding Nemo, and “Donkey” from the Shrek films with Universal Studios. His group the All Puppet Players perform original works written by Shaun to sold out audiences in Orange County. LINDA MILLER: Currently the Drama Specialist at Los Encinos School in Encino. For over twenty-five years, she has been a member of We Tell Stories, and has been entertaining and educating children by bringing stories to life through a blend of storytelling and audience participatory theatre as well as working in the classroom with teachers and students using improvisation and storytelling techniques to turn stories into plays. She served as program facilitator/staff coordinator for Dramatic Results, an art therapy program that focuses on at-risk children in the Long Beach Public School system. As an actress, Linda has performed throughout Los Angeles at such theaters as South Coast Rep, The Met Theatre, Sacred Fools, The Coast Playhouse and Circle X Theatre Co. Her film and Television credits include 17 Again, Grey’s Anatomy, Without a Trace, Carnivale, Better Luck Tomorrow and Turner and Hooch. FELICE MOSKOWITZ: brings over 30 years of teaching experience to Idyllwild. Her extensive experience in choreography includes her work in The Wiz, Music Man, Once on this Island, Guys and Dolls, and Footloose. She is past board member of the International Network for Performing and Visual Arts Schools, and Dance chair for the Oregon Board of Physical Education. Currently Felice teaches at the Arts and Communication Magnet Academy, and is assistant director of Dance West, a pre-professional training company. LAUREL OLLSTEIN: See bio under Theatre Faculty on pg. 45. JENNIFER PENNINGTON: is a professional actress and Teaching Artist currently working with P.S.Arts, Idyllwild Arts, Eastla Classic Theatre and Inside Out Community Arts. She is very grateful to be given the opportunity to teach children the art form that changed her life when she was young. She holds a BFA from The University of Michigan and a MFA from the International Actor Training Academy at the University of Tennessee, where she worked with directors and instructors from Poland, Hungary, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, Scotland and France. Jennifer has done some film and television work, however, her true passion is theatre. She has been in several different theatre and improv companies from Michigan to California. Her Los Angeles theatre credits include productions with South Coast Repertory, Theatre Banshee, Syzygy Theatre Ensemble, The Openfist Theatre and The Elephant Theatre.
VISUAL ARTS DAVID DELGADO is a mixed media Sculptor/Potter who has been working in ceramics for seven years, where his focus in clay has been on both the hand-built and wheel-thrown object. Having recently received his BFA in Sculpture from California College of the Arts, David lives and works in Oakland California where he has a sculpture/pottery studio for his mixed media practice. This will be David’s sixth year working for the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. LINDA FULLER: Otis Arts Institute, BA, Antioch University; Center for Early Education, Early Childhood Degree, Arts Specialist: Midtown, Westland, Los Encinos, Center for Early Education, Crossroads Elementary, integrating art into social studies curricula and creating scene designs, masks, and murals for the theater and music programs; Hollywood High School (Innovative Education Program); Barnsdall Junior Arts Center. Consultant: Melrose Avenue School, Valley Country School. Children’s mural from Crossroads Elementary used in the film, I Am Sam, starring Sean Penn. Currently: art consultant/specialist elementary school workshops and museums: New York, Florida, San Francisco, Los Angeles. Exhibited masks and batiks, Art Gallery, New York; Hanna Sushi, Venice, California; Private commission: sculpture for film, The Promise. STANLEY GOLDSTEIN: BA from UC Santa Barbara, College of Creative Studies; Fellowship Yale Summer School of Music and Art. Stanley has taught painting classes at the San Francisco Art Institute, UC Santa Barbara, San Francisco City College, the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, and the Central California Arts League in Modesto. Represented by George Billis Gallery in New York City and Los Angeles. He has had solo exhibitions in Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. He had a solo exhibition at George Billis Gallery, LA, in September 2009 and at George Billis Gallery, NY in March 2010. His first solo museum show was held in March 2011 at the Triton Museum in Santa Clara, California. His work is in the permanent collection of the San Francisco Fine Arts Museum. VALERIE ANN GORDON: MA, Art Education, Cal State, Northridge. She currently teaches as an Art Specialist, K–6th grade, at Los Encinos Elementary School in Encino, CA, where she works closely with
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classroom teachers integrating social studies and class themes into art projects. In the summer of 2004, she was the summer art and music camp director for the Los Encinos Elementary School. In 2001 she was nominated for the BRAVO Award for Excellence in art education. She is also a past presenter for the California Association of Independent Schools, Los Angeles.
SHAUNNA FRIEMOTH LEHR: BA in Photography, Brooks Institute. Shaunna began her training in film based photography before moving into the relm of digital photography. Shaunna’s background includes work in both artistic and commercial photography. In addition to her training in the fundamentals of traditional photography Shaunna has accumulated extensive experience in Photoshop, Dream Weaver and Final Cut Pro. While studying at Brooks she was selected to intern with the Santa Barbara Seasons magazine, and her work was published in the winter 2009 edition. Shaunna currently works full time as a photographer doing both freelance photography and running a commercial studio specializing in portrait work.
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HELENE LOHR: is a professional artist, illustrator, and graphic designer based out of Idyllwild, CA. Her art reveals her love of the beauty of patterns in nature with a personal and unique take on the styles and techniques of the masters. Her pieces convey the joy, peace and exuberance that one can find in nature. She has shown throughout the United States and Europe. More information: windwoodstone.com.
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BRUCE MCMENAMIN: Director of Children’s Center. BA in Art: Sculpture, SDSU. Sculptor, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Arts Administrator. He has held numerous positions during his 40+ years at Idyllwild Arts, including student services, arts faculty and administration.
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CARRIE MEEKER: See bio under Computer Animation Faculty on pg. 40. JIM MORFORD: See bio under Computer Animation Faculty on pg. 40. RAY BEN MOSZKOWICZ: MA, Fine Art, Cal State, Northridge; Pilchuck Glass School, Seattle, WA, and Scholarship, Art Center School of Design, Pasadena, CA. Senior Designer for UltraGlas Studios, freelance artist, and Glass working instructor at the college level, Ray currently teaches both beginning and advanced level art classes at Palms Middle School, grades 7th and 8th, Los Angeles, CA. –In the summers of 2004–07 he was the Ceramics instructor at Cal State, Northridge SAPEES program for elementary school aged students. CAT ORLANDO earned an Arts degree with an emphasis in three dimensional design, with Highest Honors. She has taught Bearmaking during Idyllwild Arts Family Camp since 2000. She has taught children various forms of art over the last twenty years including art classes for the Palm Springs Unified School District G.A.T.E. program. She has been teaching all forms of dance since 1998 for students age two years old to adult. Her dancers have won numerous awards and the Desert Theater League awarded her Best Costume and Make-Up Design. She also runs an arts camp for children called F.A.M.E., Fine Arts & Music Education which opened in July 2002. JOANN TOMSCHE is a mixed media collage artist and painter whose work is held in collections nationwide. She is the founding artist of the Idyllwild School PTA smARTS Project which provides classes in the arts for all K-8 grade students. In addition to teaching painting and collage classes Joann continues to volunteer as an organizer of the program which is celebrating it’s 10th year. She has worked as a Visual Arts Teaching Artist for the Aesthetic Education Program of the McCallum Theatre Institute which was developed in partnership with Lincoln Center Institute in New York, and brings art education to schools throughout the Coachella Valley.
WRITING LAUREL OLLSTEIN: See bio under Theatre Faculty on pg. 45. JOHANNA MCKAY: See bio under Theatre on pg. 39. BRENDAN CONSTANTINE holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine arts. He is the author of three collections of poetry and his work has appeared in numerous journals, most notably FIELD, Ploughshares, The Pinch, ArtLife, and L.A. Times best seller The Underground Guide To Los Angeles. Brendan loves working with young writers and was Poet in Residence for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Family Days project for three years. He currently teaches poetry at The Windward School and at Loyola Marymount University Extension in West Los Angeles. Brendan also regularly offers workshops for hospitals, foster-care centers and with the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project.
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PATRICK DORAN-SHEERAN, Accompanist: has spent the last 15 years as a composer, arranger and musician for dance and theatre throughout the Southern California area. During this time Patrick has played for an incredible group of teachers and master clinicians from some of the world’s finest companies and schools of dance. His dance scores have been premiered at venues as superb as the Getty Center, and performed to by acrobats from Cirque du Soleil. Over the years Patrick has also music-directed many unusual-but-excellent theatrical productions, co-created multimedia performance art shows and taught courses in Rhythm and the Nature of Art. He has performed on stages throughout the U.S. and around the world, including the Sydney Opera House and in Vienna, Austria.
JIM MORFORD: Digital Media Arts and Multimedia instructor at Cerro Coso Digital Animation Academy, using Adobe Flash, 3ds max and Adobe Photoshop. He began his graphics career creating the AniMax computer graphics system and has designed graphics and facilities for the environmental field and contributes to the development of the Away3D rendering engine and the Blender 3D authoring environment. Jim directs VisualInertia, a studio creating digital, 2D and 3D interactive content for animation and game design and development.
ROBYN GARDENHIRE, Ballet: studied on scholarship at the school of American Ballet Theater, New York Ballet, San Francisco Ballet. She has performed with Joffrey 11 and has danced at the City Center and Jacob’s Pillow. With avant-garde choreographer Karlo Armitag, she toured all of Europe. She has worked with Mikhail Baryshnikov in American Ballet Theater and the White Oak Project. After teaching throughout the USA and abroad, she returned home to LA and founded the City Ballet of Los Angeles in 2000.
CARRIE MEEKER: BA in Linguistics, University of California, Berkeley; MA Linguistics, UC Santa Barbara. Carrie returns to her sixth year at Idyllwild, bringing along her experience working with a variety of media including ceramics, watercolors, photography, fiber arts, and the written word. Her work in visual arts have received recognition and awards in public exhibitions.
STEPHANIE GILLILAND, Modern/Yoga/Composition: is a choreographer and dance artist working outside mainstream dance for over thirty years. She has co-founded two dance collectives and her own companies both in New York and California, including the critically acclaimed TONGUE/Contemporary Dance, based in Los Angeles until 2005. She is the recipient of three Lester Horton awards and her work has been supported by numerous funding organizations, including The National Endowment for the Arts, The Irvine Foundation, Dance USA and the California Arts Council. She has served on the dance faculties of the University of California, Irvine and Riverside, Loyola Marymount University and the Idyllwild Arts Academy where she is currently in her thirteenth year. In addition to her work in dance Gilliland is a practitioner and teacher of yoga.
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Dance Workshop: Ballet, Jazz & Modern JONATHAN SHARP, Ballet/Pointe/Musical Theater: Trained at National Academy of the Arts and the School of American Ballet. While at SAB he was trained by master teachers Stanley Williams, Peter Martins, Andrea Kramarevsky, Suzanne Ferrell, Alexandra Danilova, Suki Schorer, and Sean Lavery.He has danced professionally with the Boston Ballet and the Pennsylvania Ballet. He was also a member of Stars of American Ballet. He returned to NYC and has appeared in the Original Casts of five Broadway shows: The Red Shoes,Carousel, The Rocky Horror Show Live, The Dance of the Vampires, and Fiddler on the Roof. He has also appeared on the daytime drama Another World, as well as guest starring on Law and Order and Gilmore Girls. He has been a faculty member of Idyllwild Arts Academy for four years. He teaches and directs all over Southern California. Currently he is on faculty at the California Dance Theatre, Inland Pacific Ballet, and the EDGE Performing Arts Center and is an ABT Affiliate teacher. ANDREW ACQUISTA, Accompanist: BM in Education with a concentration in Percussion from CSU Humboldt and an MM in Performance with a concentration in Percussion from CSU Long Beach. He has studied all forms of percussion including conga drums, hand percussion, Brazilian percussion, Ghanian music, Djembe and Doun, drum set, vibraphone, steel drum, Mbira as well as orchestral percussion. He has studied with teachers such as Michael Spiro in Afro-Cuban music, Mark Lamson, a Brazilian music specialist, Randy Drake, Brad Dutz, C.K. Ladzeko, Lansana Kouyate, Eugene Novotney, Michael Carney, Ray Holmon, and Michael Cox. He is lead drummer for the West African dance classes and accompanist for modern classes at Santa Monica City College, as well at CSULB. LILLIAN BARBEITO, Ballet: Co-director and resident choreographer of BODYTRAFFIC, a contemporary dance company based in Los Angeles. She trained with the Aspen/Santa Fe Ballet and worked with the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Southwest Ballet and the Santa Fe Opera. A graduat from the Juilliard School, she has worked with the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Zvi Gotheiner, the Agnes DeMiIle Project and Terrain. In Los Angeles, Lillian has performed with American Repertory Dance Company, Collage Dance Theatre, Helios Dance Theater, John Malashock, Oni Dance and String Theory Productions. She has appeared at the 2006 and 2007 Grammy’s, in several music videos and feature films including projects with Angela Luna, Beruit and Spike Lee. Lillian has taught at CalArts, Chapman University, Lyon Opera Ballet, Halifax Dance Theater, Southland Ballet Academy, Westside Academy of Dance and UCLA’s Department of World Arts and Cultures. She is currently on faculty at St. Joseph Ballet and recently completed a Countertechnique teacher training with Anouk Van Dijk in Amsterdam. RONALD E. BROWN, African and Modern: Classical Ballet study at the Ballet Russe of Cleveland, the Akron Chamber Ballet, the School of American Ballet. Modern dance discipline of Jose Limon, Martha Graham and Lester Horton. His professional credits
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include the Alvin Alley American Dance Theater, Alvin Alley II, Dianne McIntyre’s Sounds In Motion, UCLA Dance Company, JazzAntigua and Malathi Iyengar & Rangoli Dance Company. He has taught at Interlochen Arts Academy, Brown University, Illinois State University, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles County High School for the Performing Arts, Crossroads School, the Lula Washington Contemporary Dance Theater, and the Dance Connection Academy.He has conducted workshops in Finland, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, Brazil and Spain, and has served as Associate Adjunct Professor of Dance at UCLA for 16 years. For two years Ronald has resided in Manaus Amazonas, Brazil as instructor for the Secretaria de Estado da Cultura e Tourismo. Ronald is currently on faculty with the California State University Long Beach Dance Department, Santa Monica College Dance Department and the Idyllwild Arts Academy Dance department.
HIROSHI HAMANISHI, Tap: has toured nationally and internationally with the production of Caution: Men at Work, Tap. He has had the pleasure of dancing with Alfred Desio, Rhapsody in Taps, Jazz Tap Ensemble, the James Brown Band, Dianne Walker, Arthur Duncan and Gregory Hines. He has been invited from the Spectrum Dance in LA, KIN Dance Company, St. Louis Tap Festival, NY Fringe Festival, and Idyllwild Arts summer dance program. Hiroshi is on faculty at the Colburn School, El Camino College, and Loyola Marymount University. CHAD MICHAEL HALL, Modern/Composition: Began his training at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. In 2001, Hall received a fellowship to study choreography at Ohio State University. He has toured throughout the United States and internationally with Diavolo Dance Theatre as a company member and master teacher. He has served as part-time faculty at California State University in Los Angeles. As Visiting Assistant Professor in the Dance Program at Loyola Marymount University he teaches modern technique, choreography, and dance technology. He performs with the Regina Klenjoski Dance Company and works as a freelance choreographer and teacher. His choreography has been presented at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Scottsdale Community College, Loyola Marymount University, the 2006 and 2008 SOLA Contemporary Dance Festivals, Diavolo Unplugged, Emerging Above Ground 2007, and the Southwest Region ACDFA Gala Concert in 2008. KAI HAZELWOOD: For over 22 years Kai Hazelwood has been blending a traditional Ballet background with contemporary lyricism, modern athleticism, funk, and ethnic flair ranging from Afro-Caribbean, to Belly Dancing and Argentine Tango. Trained at the San Francisco Ballet School, The Alvin Ailey School of Dance, and School of The Arts in San Francisco, Miss Hazelwood honed her performance skills with the Dance Theater of Harlem in New York and the Oakland Ballet Company; she was also fortunate enough to train with the Kirov Ballet in St Petersburg Russia. Currently completing a degree in Dance at UCLA, she enjoys sharing her life long passion for dance with students ranging from toddlers to aspiring professionals. NICOLE MATHIS BERMAN, Ballet/Jazz: Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts in Dance from California Institute of the Arts, Master’s degree in Education, and a Teaching Credential in Physical Education through National University. She has danced professionally with the Pacific American Ballet Theatre, Media City Ballet, City Ballet of Los Angeles, The Ballet Collective, Louise Reichlin and Dancers, San Pedro City Ballet, Wenta Ballet of Los Angeles, Ballet Pacifica, The Crystal Cathedral, Pasadena Dance Theatre, Venice Visionary Performing Arts, Golden West Ballet, Star Dancer, and Ballet Theatre International. She has spent three years as
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resident choreographer for Venice Visionary Performing Arts, and currently choreographs for La Danserie. She has taught for Arts in Education Outreach Programs funded by the Lincoln Center in Washington D.C. and for Los Angeles Unified School District. Currently, she is a full time dance teacher and dance coach at Taft High School in Woodland Hills, CA.
HEATHER PHILLIPS, Jazz: trained at Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet, Rock School for Ballet, and Broadway Dance Center. Some of her credits include: Principle dancer in the 2009 remake of the movie Fame, A&E’s The Cleaner, Cats, 2006–2007 season with Odyssey Dance Theater, Untitled Ivan Reitman movie, Star Magic World Tour, Rihanna music video, High School Musical 2, Cheetah Girls 2, 2007–2008 season with Brice Mousset’s Contemporary company, various off-Broadway shows, and Aida. While in New York, Heather began teaching advanced contemporary jazz classes at Broadway Dance Center. She is currently working with Josie Walsh’s company Myo Kyo, auditioning/working in TV/ Film, and on faculty at Wildcard Dance Co. Additional Guest Faculty TBA
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Directing for the Camera ISAAC WEBB is currently the Chair of the Idyllwild Arts Moving Pictures Department and in development on a supernatural thriller with QED International. Isaac wrote and directed First Born a psychological thriller starring Elisabeth Shue, Steven Mackintosh, and Blair Brown. Isaac is also Co-Director of Desire, a documentary project that follows the lives of six teenage girls from New Orleans through four years of high school. Desire was aired on PBS. Funders include the National Endowment for the Arts, the Ford Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Isaac was chosen as one of eight filmmakers selected for the Sundance 2000 Writer and Director labs for his feature length film, Blackbottom. Isaac has been featured in Filmmaker’s Magazine 25 People to Watch and is a member of both the Directors Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America. Isaac earned his baccalaureate degree at Northwestern University. Additional Guest Faculty TBA
Filmmaking for High School Filmmakers IRA R. ABRAMS, Program Chair: Ph.D. & MA degrees in Social Relations/Social Anthropology, Harvard University; BA in Anthropology, University of California, Los Angeles. Faculty member at the Idyllwild Arts Academy, he teaches in the Moving Pictures Department. A member of the Producers Guild of America and serves as Board Member of CineStory, a national, nonprofit organization for new and emerging screenwriters. He has been a Visiting Professor at the School of Film and Television at Chapman University, Chair and Professor, Department of Film and Video at Columbia College Chicago, IL, Associate Professor and Production Area Head at the Department of Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas, Austin, a Visiting Professor at the Instituto Tecnologico, Monterrey, Mexico, a faculty member of the International Film and Television Workshops, Oaxaca, Mexico and Rockport Maine, and a Filmmaker in Residence at the University of Manchester, England. He was founder and Director of the USC Center for Visual Anthropology. As a professional filmmaker, Abrams is President of Xaibe Productions. He has been the Series Producer of Chicago Tomorrow, WTTW Public Television, Chicago and was awarded an Emmy for his KOCE-TV series Faces of Culture. He has served as executive producer for many educational and documentary films and television productions. JARED BILLINGS, Head of Instruction, Directing, Producing, Audio: MFA in Film, Chapman University. Faculty Member, Department of Moving Pictures, Idyllwild Arts Academy. ALEX GAYNOR, Cinematography, Lighting: BFA in Film, Chapman University. Independent Filmmaker and Cinematographer. PAM PIERCE, Screenwriting, Casting and Final Screenings: MA in Screenwriting, Stanford University. Creative Director of CineStory, the national not-for-profit organization for new and emerging screenwriters. BRIDGET MROCZKOWSKI, Art Direction, Story & Post: BA, College of Wooster. Production Designer who has worked in the Visual Arts Department of the Los Angeles High School for the Arts. ERIC YOUNG, teaches editing for the Idyllwild Arts Academy, Associate Professor at Chapman University Dodge School of Film and Television, former Head of Post Producrion for Walt Disney Studios. Additional Faculty TBA
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Symphonic Band High School Symphony Orchestra High School Wind Ensemble Conductors STEVE ACCIANI, conductor, Symphonic Band: is the director of instrumental music and the coordinator of the Performing Arts Academy at Diamond Bar High School, in Diamond Bar, California. After graduating from California State University, Fullerton with a BA and Teaching Credential in Music Education, he began his career in the Walnut Valley School District, opening South Pointe Middle School in 1989 with 17 band students. Six years later, he had grown his program to over 600 students, a number that he has maintained in his role as director at Diamond Bar High School. His students consis-
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tently receive the highest ratings at music festivals and solo/ ensemble competitions setting state records for numbers of students accepted into regional and state honor groups. Many students who have come through either South Pointe Middle School or Diamond Bar High School have received music scholarships to nationally known Conservatories and Universities and win national and international music competitions. Diamond Bar High School has also been named twice as a Grammy Signature School. In 1999, Mr. Acciani was chosen as one of three Teachers of the Year for Los Angeles County, and was a finalist for California State Teacher of the Year. He was honored by NBC with a “Golden Apple” for his work with students, and was invited to participate in “Unsung Heroes Week”. Mr. Acciani is a former Vice President for High School and Junior High School Honor Groups in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association. He also spent 10 years as the SCSBOA liaison for the California Band Director’s Association, and is an active clinician in the Southern California area. In 2001 he was awarded a Masters Degree in Education Administration from Azusa Pacific University. LARRY LIVINGSTON, conductor, HS Symphony Orchestra: See bio under HS Chamberfest, pg. 42. STEPHEN PIAZZA, conductor, HSWind Ensemble: Since he first performed with the L.A. Philharmonic in 1978, Piazza has appeared with some of the music world’s most highly-acclaimed artists in hundreds of performances in the L.A. Music Center, Disney Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. He also appeared in such internationally acclaimed venues as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and Paris’s Theatre du Chatelet. In 2004 he conducted the Idyllwild Festival Wind Ensemble in the first wind band performance in Disney Hall. As a member of the L.A. Opera Orchestra, he continues to perform with internationally recognized conductors and singers. His studio and commercial work includes numerous motion pictures and CD recordings. In 1983 Piazza became director of the newly-formed L.A. Pierce Symphonic Winds, and began to build a community-based ensemble that would eventually perform throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Maestro Piazza has been an integral part of the Idyllwild musical community since 1975. SEY AHN, Orchestra Manager: see bio under HS Chamberfest, pg. 42. ANNIE BOSLER, French horn: After finishing her BM Degree at Carnegie Mellon, Bosler continued her musical education at USC where she earned an MM and a Doctorate of Musical Arts. Currently the professor of horn at University of California Irvine, The Colburn School of Performing Arts (CSPA), and El Camino College and organizes and coaches chamber music and ensemble classes. She has performed with numerous ensembles including the San Diego Symphony, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Pasadena Pops, Fresno Philharmonic, Monterrey Symphony, San Bernardino Symphony, Redlands Symphony, and Riverside Philharmonic. In 2009, she toured with the John Williams Star Wars In Concert. She can also be seen playing horn in season two of Fox’s TV series Glee. Bosler coaches horn for The Secret Life of an American Teenager, an ABC Family television series. AMY BOWERS, trombone: is a freelance musician in Southern California and performs with many of the top orchestras, including Pacific Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Los Angeles Master Chorale, and is the second trombonist in the Santa Rosa Symphony Orchestra. She currently teaches at the University of Southern California where she instructs chamber music and teaches trombone and euphonium. She has won many solo competitions including the Pasadena Solo Competition, Sigma Alpha Iota Solo Competition, USC Concerto Competition, YMF Debut Orchestra Concerto Competition, Pasadena Young Artist Solo Competition, and was the recipient of the Robert Marsteller Outstanding Brass Player Award from the Thornton School of Music. Miss Bowers received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Southern California. GINA COLETTI, viola: Masters degree from the Juilliard School; BA from Stanford University. Her primary teachers have been Heidi Castleman, Misha Amory and Ben Simon. She has performed in China, Japan, Israel, Europe, and throughout North America. She has participated in chamber music festivals such as the Camerata Deia in Spain, Tuscon Chamber Music Festival, Sunflower Music Festival, and the Dilijian Chamber Music Series and Synergy Ensemble in Los Angeles. She has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Los Angeles Master Choral and served for several years as principal of the Mozart Chamber Orchestra. She has served on the faculties of the University of Nevada Las Vegas as artist in residence, Ameropa International Music Festival in Prague and the Adriatic Chamber Festival in Italy. She is founder and director of ViolaFest Los Angeles. Ms. Coletti has also been the director of Junior Chamber Music Los Angeles which brings chamber music to talented young students across the Southland. CAMERON DOMINGUES, saxophone: BM in Performance from Cal State University Fullerton, MM in Performance from the University of Southern California, and is currently working on her Doctorate of Musical Arts from USC. She is a freelance performer and teacher in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. She has been playing woodwinds for over seventeen years specializing in saxophone and bassoon. Mrs. Domingues has performed with several groups such as the Fullerton Civic Light Opera, Cypress Pops Orchestra, Disneyland College Saxophone Quintet, and the Pacific Symphony Institute. Cameron is a member of the South Coast Saxophone Quartet who went to the Colman Competition
finals in 2003. She is a faculty member at Mt. San Antonio College and teaches a large studio of private students ranging in ages from middle school to college.
AMY GILLICK, bassoon: holds a BM from CSU Long Beach and her Master’s and Doctorate degrees from UCLA. Amy teaches at the Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA) and at Concordia University in Irvine. She joined the Idyllwild Summer Arts Program faculty in 2009. Amy teaches reed making master classes and holds a private studio of bassoon and saxophone students in Los Angeles and Orange County. She is principal bassoonist in the Bakersfield Symphony and a member of the Santa Monica Symphony. She has performed with many other orchestras including the Pasadena Symphony, Long Beach Opera. She performs frequently with the Santa Monica Symphony Wind Quintet and the recently founded Clap and Tap Quintet. She has performed with some of the most highly acclaimed artists of our time, including Laurendo Almeida, Christopher Parkening, Robert Levin, Anton Nel, Edo DeWaart, Joseph Silverstein, David Zinman, Edgar Meyer, Joshua Bell, Richard Carpenter, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and many others. JANE LEVY, viola: See bio under HS Chamberfest on page 42. JULIE LONG, flute: BM, Cleveland Institute of Music: MM, DMA, University of Southern California. Freelance flutist in the Los Angeles area. She has performed with Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Los Angeles Music Center Opera Orchestra, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Pacific Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, Pasadena Symphony and others. Recently appointed second flute, Riverside County Philharmonic Orchestra. Former principal flute, American Youth Symphony and Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra; finalist in the National Flute Association Young Artist Competition in 2000 and 2002. Active in the recording studios. Member of Resonance Flute Consort and new music group Ensemble Green; also plays wooden Renaissance and Baroque flutes. Flute professor at Long Beach City College and Concordia University, Irvine. KAREN LUNDGREN, flute: began her early musical training in the Chicago area. She studied with Richard Graff and Donald Peck of the Chicago Symphony. She received a BM degree in Flute Performance and Music Education from Lawrence University. She received her MM in Flute Performance from USC with David Shostac. She has performed in numerous master classes given by Geoffrey Gilbert, former principal flute of the Royal Philharmonic, and Peter Lloyd, former principal flute of the London Symphony. She is the Chairman of the Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Department and the flute instructor at the Colburn School of Performing Arts. Ms. Lundgren has been active in the Los Angeles freelance community. She has played with numerous orchestras including the Long Beach Symphony, the Long Beach Opera, the Pasadena Symphony, and the Antelope Valley Symphony. Ms. Lundgren is also on the faculty at California Polytechnic University in Pomona. LOUISE MACGILLIVRAY, horn: MA in Music Performance, CSU Northridge. She is a freelance musician in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Currently on the music faculty at CA Lutheran University she also has an extensive private teaching studio and is a clinician/adjudicator/consultant for many local schools and youth symphonies. Her primary interest is in performing and coaching chamber music. PATRICIA MASSEY, clarinet: Northwestern University. Her principal teachers have included Clark Brody, Robert Marcellus and Mitchell Lurie. She has performed with the Charleston, Honolulu and Minnesota Orchestras. Currently, she works as a free-lance musician and teacher in Los Angeles. CYNTHIA MOUSSAS, violin: BM, Juilliard. Member of the Los Angeles Opera, Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Long Beach Symphony. Performances with the Green Umbrella Series, Ojai Festival. Active in the recording studios and as a private teacher in Southern California. She has been a coach with the Idyllwild Symphony Orchestra for 17 years. DARREN MULDER, trumpet; BM in Music Education from California State University, Long Beach; MM, University of Southern California. He is a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and performs regularly with the Pacific Symphony, Opera Pacific, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Long Beach and Santa Monica Symphonies. He is the former Principal Trumpet of the National Orchestra of Mexico (UNAM) as well as the Festival dei Due Mondi, Spoleto, Italy. JOSHUA ROACH, Assitant Conductor: See bio under HS Chamberfest, pg. 42. BILL SCHLITT, percussion: See bio under HS Chamberfest, pg. 43. ROBIN SHARP, percussion: an active freelance musician and composer in the Los Angeles area. As a youth, Mr. Sharp studied both classical and world percussion at the Idyllwild Arts Academy, winning competitions there and performing as guest soloist with the San Luis Obispo Symphony Orchestra. He attended the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, where he studied with Tom Gauger and Arthur Press of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He has worked with conductors Esa Pekka Solemen, Michael Tilson Thomas, Mehli Mehta, James Conlon, George Mester and has played in the Juilliard Orchestra, New York Youth, American Youth Symphony, Aspen Festival Orchestra and the Riverside Philharmonic. In 1998 he won the California State University Northridge Concerto Competition where he received his BM in 1999. Mr. Sharp received his MM from USC in 2001, and is currently on faculty at the Pasadena City College where he teaches applied percussion.
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SCOTT SUTHERLAND, tuba: is a native of Los Angeles and primary music arranger for the Presidio Brass, a national touring brass quintet based in San Diego. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from USC and a Master of Music degree from UCLA. As a soloist, Scott has been featured with the San Diego Symphony, Riverside and Burbank Philharmonic Orchestras and has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Diego Opera, and the New West and Long Beach Symphonies. He is currently on faculty at Palomar College. STIRLING TRENT, violin: concertmaster for the Garland Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Arlington, and the Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra since 2004. He regularly appears as soloist with regional orchestras, and has an active interest in chamber music. Currently, he is working towards his DMA at USC, where his principal teacher is Midori Goto. Concert appearances include Live from Lincoln Center with Itzhak Perlman, as well as a series at Carnegie Hall in 2003. Recently, he was concertmaster for the Moritzburg Festival Academy Orchestra under Hermann Bäumer, in Dresden, Germany. He has won numerous awards, including Grand Prizes from the Texas Association of Symphony Orchestras’ Juanita Miller Competition, the Dallas Symphonic Festival, and the Hubbard Chamber Music Festival. International competitions include the Sixth Quadrennial International Violin Competition in Indianapolis, the Geneva International Music Competition, the Queen Elisabeth Competition for violinists in Brussels, Belgium, the 5th Seoul International Music Competition, and the 4th Sendai International Music Competition. In addition to his Bachelor’s degree from Juilliard, where he was a student of Itzhak Perlman, he studied for many years with Jan Mark Sloman, and earned an Artist Certificate from Southern Methodist University.
From 1997 to 2001, Mr. Livingston regularly toured Germany and Slovakia with the Internationale Junge Orchesterakademie. In the last decade, he has conducted extensively in Eastern Europe, particularly in Romania, and throughout Poland, leading orchestras in Warsaw, Wroclaw, Jelenia Gora, Bialystok, and Olsztyn. Mr. Livingston has directed the Thornton Orchestras, guest conducts the Thornton Wind Ensemble, and conducts the All-State Ensembles of Arizona, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas. From 1986 until 2002, Mr. Livingston served as Dean of the USC Flora L. Thornton School of Music, where he is Chair of the Conducting Department, and Music Director of Thornton School Orchestras. The first music administrator accepted into the Harvard University Executive Education Program, he is a recipient of the Life in the Arts Award from Idyllwild Arts and an Outstanding Teacher Award from the student chapter of the USC Center for Religion. Since 2007, Mr. Livingston has held a position as Director of Educational Initiatives for the Guitar Center, Inc. Also, at the request of Quincy Jones, Mr. Livingston now chairs the Education Committee of the Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium.
SEY AHN, Assistant Conductor: a formidable pianist with degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Southern California is in her second year as a master’s degree student in the studio of Larry J. Livingston. Ms. Ahn serves as the music director of the USC Concert Orchestra, and assistant conductor of the Idyllwild Festival Orchestra. Ms. Ahn is a conducting savant with technical mastery, panache, and deep musical feeling, Ms. Ahn has participated in numerous master classes with renowned maestros. GINA COLETTI, viola: see bio under HS Wind Ens., pg. 41.
VIRGINIA JUNG-KIM TRENT, oboe: BM in performance from Pennsylvania State University. MM, graduated with honors, and currently working on DMA in performance at University of Southern California. Teaching experiences include Penn State University, Penn State Summer Music Festival, master class oboe clinician in several school districts in Houston, TX, judge in Texas All-State and regional competitions, and reed master classes at USC. Orchestral experiences include Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, Nittany Valley Symphony, State College Choral Society, and Texas Music Festival. She has won twice at the All-American National Solo Competition. Her major teachers include Timothy Hurtz, Rudy Vrbsky, Bob Atherholt, Joel Timm, and David Weiss. She has performed and worked with Lamont Dozier and Glen Ballard. She is a freelancing musician and soloist in the Los Angeles/Southern California area and teaches a large studio of oboe students ranging in the ages from middle school to college.
CHARLES DERAMUS, bass: The third generation bassist in his family, Charles is currently a member of Sweden’s national orchestra, the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra. Previously he has served as principal bass of the Norrlands Operan (Sweden), been a member of the New World Symphony, and worked extensively with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony, and Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. His Studies include degrees from Indiana University, Rice University, and participation in numerous summer festivals including the Tanglewood Music Center, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, Pacific Music Festival, National Repertory Orchestra, and National Orchestral Institute. Charles is currently a faculty member of the Sequoia Chamber Music Workshop, has served on the faculties of the All-State at Interlochen and University of Michigan Summer Arts Institute, and has given guest masterclasses in England at the Royal College of Music and the Yehudi Menuhin School.
AMANDA WALKER, clarinet: MFA, UCLA; currently principal clarinet of the Los Angeles Mozart Orchestra where she performed Copland’s Clarinet Concerto on their 1999–2000 series. She has also performed with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Pacific Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, the Royal and Swedish Ballets, the Los Angeles Music Center Opera Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra for a recording of Ned Rorem’s works. She has appeared as one of the Los Angeles Mozart Orchestra’s Chamber Musicians and has also participated in the Bach Camerata of Santa Barbara, the Henry J. Bruman Summer Chamber Music series and the Summer Music series at the Getty. She is active in recording for film, freelances and is also in demand as a teacher. Her training in England was at the Royal College of Music where she studied with Thea King. Recordings include Viklarbo’s recent CD release Songs and Romances and the Mozart and Strauss Serenades with the California Philharmonic.
SAM FISCHER, violin: has performed as a soloist throughout the United States, Europe, and Japan. A graduate of the University of Southern California and the Juilliard School, Mr. Fischer’s principal teachers include Robert Lipsett, Dorothy DeLay, and Masao Kawasaki. He has appeared as soloist with several orchestras in Los Angeles, as well as with the Aspen Young Artists Orchestra and the Charleston Symphony. He has performed with the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, and the Pacific Symphony. He has played on major motion picture sound tracks for many of Hollywood’s top composers, including Jerry Goldsmith, James Horner, Alan Silvestri, and Hans Zimmer. He gives frequent chamber music performances as a member of the California String Quartet and has also performed at the Yellowbarn Chamber Music Festival and the Austin Chamber Music Festival. An avid teacher, Mr. Fischer is on the faculty of the Colburn School of Performing Arts.
JOHN WALZ cello: See bio under HS Chamberfest on page 43
YEHUDA GILAD, clarinet: Educated in Israel and at the University of Southern California School of Music. Associate Professor of Music, USC, and Master Teacher, R.D. Colburn School of Performing Arts. Recipient of many awards including the Israel-America Cultural Foundation Scholarship and the Robert Simon Award in Music. Conductor of the Santa Monica Symphony, 1982–88. As a clarinetist, he has performed with the Marlboro Music Festival, the Music Academy of the West, the San Francisco Chamber Music Festival and the Israel Philharmonic.
CHRISTOPH WYNEKEN, string coordinator: See bio under HS Chamberfest, page 43. DAVID YOUNG, double bass: BM, Eastman School of Music; M.M., D.M.A., University of Southern California. Studies with Oscar Zimmerman, Peter Mercurio, Dennis Trembly. Principal Double Bass, Los Angeles Opera, Long Beach Symphony; many other performing and recording activities. Faculty, University of California-Irvine, California State University-Long Beach. Creator and Founder, String Family Players. Music video producer for children; on-stage narration and conducting for children’s concert audiences.
High School Chamberfest LARRY LIVINGSTON, conductor Chamberfest Orchestra: is a distinguished conductor, educator, and administrator, and a highly respected motivational speaker. The founding Music Director of the Illinois Chamber Orchestra, Livingston has appeared with the Houston Symphony and in the Los Angeles Philharmonic Green Umbrella Series. He has conducted at the Festival de Musique in Evian, France and has led the Stockholm Wind Orchestra. He served as Music Director of the Pan Pacific Festival Orchestras in Sydney, appeared at the International Jazz Festival in Rome, and conducted electro-acoustic in concerts in Tokyo. In 2001, Mr. Livingston was a juror for the renowned Besancon International Conducting Competition in Besancon, France. Mr. Livingston frequently appears with professional, festival, collegiate, and all-state wind ensembles, bands and orchestras throughout the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. From 1983 to 2002, he was a conductor in the University of Michigan All-State Program at Interlochen, has been the Conductor of the Festival Orchestra at Idyllwild Arts since 1989, and is the Music Director of Music for All’s National Honors Orchestra. A well-known motivational speaker, Mr. Livingston is also an Ambassador for the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.
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CONNIE KUPKA, violin: after graduation from UCLA she won a scholarship to study chamber music with the Guarneri Quartet at the Yale Summer Festival in Norfolk, CT. The experience created a life long passion for chamber music (and orchestras), and inspired her, with future husband cellist David Speltz, to form their own ensemble, the Arriaga String Quartet, which won the grand prize in the prestigious Coleman competition, and was able to explore and tour with a broad range of offerings that is the magnificent quartet repertoire. Besides the Idyllwild Arts summer program, she has performed at the Oregon Bach and Colorado Music festivals, the Santa Fe and Grand Canyon chamber music festivals, the Ojai, Mostly Mozart and Sedona festivals, and in Los Angeles she regularly performs on the South Bay and Pacific Serenades Chamber Music series. DAVID JACKSON, trombone & brass chamber music coordinator: Professor of Trombone at the University of Michigan, is a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician who has performed with the Chicago Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, the Detroit Symphony, the Fort Worth Symphony, the New World Symphony, the Cabrillo Music Festival Orchestra and the Spoleto, Italy Festival Orchestra. He is an advocate of new music and has commissioned and performed the premieres of eight works for trombone. His chamber music experience includes performances with the Canadian Brass, the American Brass Quintet, Nexus Percussion Ensemble and the Galliard Brass Ensemble. His summers are spent teaching and performing at the Hot Springs Music Festival, the Interlochen Arts Camp All-State Division.
JANE LEVY, viola: Jane is a member of the Pasadena Symphony and has performed frequently with the L.A. Opera, L.A. Master Chorale, and Long Beach Symphony. She has played in the Oregon Bach Festival and the San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival for many years. Jane especially enjoys performing early music on period instruments and is a member of the Bach Collegium San Diego and the Corona del Mar Bach Festival Orchestra. PETER MIDDLETON, flute: Professor of flute; Northern Illinois University. He has performed at National Flute Association conventions, and done presentations for various professional organizations on repertory, tuning and temperament, and electronic extensions of the flute. He has published articles on flute and piccolo recordings, is a co-author and consultant for a book on electronic music published by Macmillan, served as an editorial advisor for the Flutist Quarterly, and is a founding member of the Pacific Woodwind Quintet. Middleton has a patent on an electronic tuning device. As a performer and producer he has made recordings for the Sony, CBS, Centaur, CRI, Focus, Crystal and Orion labels. Recently he has been working on the application of regression analysis to musical expression by studying harmonic, melodic and rhythmic microstructures in historical and live flute performances. KRISTY MORRELL, French horn: is a faculty member at the University of Southern California School of Music, and French Horn instructor at Los Angeles’ Colburn School of Performing Arts. She has been a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Opera, Pasadena Symphony, Pacific Symphony and New West Symphony. She is also a respected recording artist, performing on numerous motion pictures, television sound tracks and records. She has a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Southern California, where she also received her Master of Music. She received a Bachelor of Music and a Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music. In 1993, she was the First Place winner of the International Horn Society solo competition, and in 1997 she was the First Place winner of the solo competition at the International Women’s Brass Conference. Her principal teachers were Verne Reynolds, Vincent DeRosa and James Decker. EDITH ORLOFF, piano: acclaimed performances throughout the U.S. and in Europe as recitalist, chamber musician, and soloist with orchestra; concert coordinator of the Summer Chamber Music Program at Idyllwild Arts; faculty member since 1976. She is a founding member of the Pacific Trio, the resident ensemble for Idyllwild Arts, which tours and records in the U.S. and Europe. She has played with such notable ensembles as the Houston Symphony Chamber Players, Ensemble Con Brio of Bruchsal, Germany, and the Czech String Trio of Prague. To promote new music, she has helped to launch several series featuring works by contemporary composers. A recent CD recorded with her husband, clarinetist David Peck, highlights modern works for clarinet and piano. She is a regular guest with Festival Mozaic, having appeared with festivals in La Jolla, Ventura, Grand Tetons, and Andé, France. A Master’s Degree graduate of CalArts, she has taught privately and given masterclasses for over thirty years. JESSICA PEARLMAN, oboe: currently holds the position of principal oboe of Orange County’s Pacific Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Pearlman moved to Southern California after completing her MM degree at The Juilliard School as a student of Elaine Douvas, Nathan Hughes and Pedro Diaz. While in New York, she performed and toured with some of the city’s most esteemed ensembles, including the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the New York City Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera. An avid chamber musician, Ms. Pearlman has performed with Orli Shaham on the Pacific Symphony Orchestra’s prestigious Café Ludwig Chamber Music Series and tours regularly with her innovative New York-based chamber group “Shuffle Concert.” In addition to her performing experience, Pearlman is a dedicated and passionate teacher. She is currently an adjunct faculty member at Long Beach City College in addition to maintaining a large private teaching studio. KAREN PIERSON, bassoon: is Associate Professor of Music, Bassoon at The Ohio State University. She accepted this post in 2007 after a thirteen year tenure as Second Bassoon with the Houston Symphony Orchestra. With the HSO,she participated in recording several orchestral works and toured Europe, Japan and the United States. She was hired under the baton of Christoph Eschenbach. Karen was Assistant Professor of Music, Bassoon at The University of Texas at Austin from 1992 to 94 and served as the Principal Bassoonist for the Omaha Symphony after completing a Master’s Degree in Bassoon Performance with Norman Herzberg at USC. She began her bassoon studies with L. Hugh Cooper and received her BM in Bassoon Performance from the University of Michigan in 1986. JOSHUA ROACH, trumpet: BM in Trumpet with studies in Composition from University of Southern California, Graduate Certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television from USC. He is an active conductor, performer, music educator, administrator and composer in the Los Angeles area. Music director for the Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble. As an assistant/cover conductor, he has worked with the Pacific Symphony, Downey Symphony, Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra, and the USC Thornton Symphony and Concert Orchestra. He is also the orchestra manager for the USC Thornton Symphony and Chamber Orchestra. In 2008, he was the conductor for the Irvine Young Concert Artists Orchestras, leading them on a 21-day tour in South Korea and China. In 2010, he served as assistant conductor for the Landesjungenorchester of Baden-Württemberg in Germany. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in instrumental conducting at USC with Larry Livingston. He has also worked with Carl St.Clair, H. Robert Reynolds, Sharon Lavery, Jorge Mester, Mei-Ann Chen, Joseph Silverstein, Rossen Milanov, and Larry Rachleff.
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BILL SCHLITT, percussion: on the percussion faculty at Azusa Pacific University, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Concordia University-Irvine, University of Redlands, Vanguard University, and Idyllwild Arts Academy. Currently performs as timpanist and soloist with the Redlands Symphony Orchestra, and as an extra with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. He has performed under such conductors as Pierre Boulez, Robert Shaw, Christoph Eschenbach, and Esa-Pekka Salonen and premiered a work by composer John Cage. Formerly principal percussionist with Music Theater of Southern California. He is an accomplished percussion educator, clinician, and author. Performance experience includes: recording artist on various motion picture and television films, numerous audio recordings, and freelance percussionist in various ensembles throughout Southern California. STAN SHARP, cello: was accepted to study at the Julliard School of Music in New York. Instead, he elected to study for four years under John Ehrlich. Later, he auditioned for and was invited by renowned cellist, Lynn Harrell to study at USC, where he was awarded the Harvey-Erickson full graduate scholarship. He has studied with Ron Leonard, Zara Nelsova, and Raya Garbousova. Mr. Sharp was invited as guest lecturer, teacher, and performer at several universities including the Beijing Conservatory of Music, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Creighton University, University of Nebraska, Washington State Universit, Omaha Conservatory of Music and Azusa Pacific University. He has been a full time faculty member of the Colburn School of Performing Arts for the past ten years. Stan Sharp is the winner of numerous cello competitions, including the National Cello Congress, National American String Teachers Association, National Music Teachers Association and the National Midwestern Symphony Soloist Guild and has been invited to solo with many orchestras and recitals throughout the United States. Mr. Sharp has played with many orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, New West Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony and Opera Pacific. AMANDA WALKER, clarinet: see bio under HS Wind Ens., pg. 42. JOHN WALZ, cello: A celebrated soloist and chamber music artist, known for his dazzling virtuosity and elegant musicianship. A student of famed French cellist, Pierre Fournier, he has appeared as soloist with more than150 symphony orchestras on four continents. His performances of twenty-five different concertos include both standard showcases and rarities like Martinu’s Concerto #1 and William Schuman’s Song of Orfeus. In 1979, he, along with pianist Edith Orloff, founded the Pacific Trio. Now performing with violinist Roger Wilkie, this renowned ensemble has played more than 900 concerts throughout North America and Europe. In addition to his solo and chamber music duties, he is currently the principal cellist with the Los Angeles Opera, a position he previously held for 20 years with the Long Beach Symphony. His ever expanding discography includes recordings of the concertos by Dvorak, Haydn, Shostakovich, Bloch, Martinu, Vivaldi, and trios by Brahms, Dvorak, Smetana, and the newly released Pacific Trio CD featuring Beethoven’s Triple Concerto and Archduke Trio. ROGER WILKIE, violin: Concertmaster of the Long Beach Symphony, he has also held that position with the Los Angeles Music Center Opera, and the Round Top Festival Orchestra of Texas. He has appeared as soloist with many Orchestras, including the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, Long Beach Symphony, Carmel Bach Festival Orchestra and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. He has given solo recitals for the San Luis Obisbo Mozart Festival, Los Angeles County Museum of Art/KUSC-FM broadcasts, Swiss National Radio, and National Public Radio’s Performance Today. His chamber performances have included the Santa Fe, La Jolla, and Mainly Mozart Music Festivals, and the Camerata Pacifica of which he is the Principle violinist. As a founding member of the Angeles String Quartet (1987–1993) he toured throughout North America including New York’s 92nd Street “Y” and recorded an interactive CD/video disc for Voyager Company.. CHRISTOPH WYNEKEN, violin/viola: studied at the conservatories in Berlin, Detmold and Austin, Texas (USA). His work as the concertmaster of the Berlin Radio-Orchestra was followed by further experience with the Berlin Philharmonic and the position of principal concertmaster of the NDR Radio-Orchestra in Hanover, Germany. His performing career includes recordings for radio broadcast, solo concerts and concert tours in Germany and abroad with the Berlin String Trio, the Waldstein Piano Trio and the Orfeo-Chamber Soloists. Wyneken has been the artistic director since it’s founding over 30 years ago of the State Youth Orchestra of Baden-Württemberg. Since 1991, Christoph Wyneken has been an instructor for chamber music at the conservatory in Freiburg and is now also a guest professor at the Musachino conservatory in Tokyo, Japan.
High School Festival Choir JOSEPH MODICA, conductor: Director of Pastoral Music at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Hollywood, CA where he conducts three choirs and oversees an active music program. He has served on the faculties of the University of South Carolina and Chapman University, where he taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting and choral methods, and conducted both select and non-auditioned choirs. He has held adjunct teaching positions at Biola University and Chapman University. Dr. Modica earned a Bachelor of Music degree in conducting from Chapman University, a Master of Music degree from California State University Long Beach, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Music from the University of Southern California. He has studied conducting with William Hall, William
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Dehning, Larry Livingston, Jonathan Talberg, Lynn Bielefelt and Magen Solomon. He has participated in masterclasses with Vance George and Rodney Eichenberger, in addition to a summer workshop in Varna, Bulgaria. Dr. Modica has studied voice with Louis Lebherz, Patrick Goeser, Margaret Dehning, Marvellee Cariaga, and Peter Lightfoot. Having a passion for teaching and inspiring young artists, Dr. Modica taught high school choir for ten years. He is formerly the Director of Choral Activities at Mater Dei High School, and he taught for five years at Redlands East Valley High School. His choirs consistently received superior ratings at festivals and competitions and have been heard at two CMEA State Conferences. Dr. Modica is active in many professional organizations such as ACDA, MENC, and SCVA, and enjoys serving as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the United States. Dr. Modica is the Conductor of the Festival Choir at the Idyllwild Summer Arts Camp where he recently conducted Bach’s Magnificat, Bernstein’s Chichester Pslams, Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, and Dona Nobis Pacem by Vaughan Williams at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. He has also taught at the Summer Fine Arts Camp at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, where his duties included conducting the concert choir, middle school choir, jazz choir, private voice lessons, and conducting the musical. Demonstrating his versatility as a conductor, Dr. Modica is also vocal arranger and conductor of Your Generation in Concert, a multi-media production featuring a seven member rock band, orchestra, and chorus. Recently, Dr. Modica prepared choruses for Video Games Live in Anaheim, CA and has contracted and prepared choruses across the country for the National Tour of Star Wars – In Concert. In 2002 Dr. Modica prepared the chorus for the American Ballet Theatre production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which was aired on PBS, and released on DVD as part of the Great Performances series. Choirs under Dr. Modica’s direction have toured in Italy, Australia, Hawaii, New York, Washington D.C., Washington and Oregon, Florida, and the Bahamas. His choirs have sung High Mass at Basilica San Marco in Venice and Basilica San Pietro in Rome, and have been fortunate enough to sing for Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.
HEATHER BISHOP, Choral Vocal Faculty. THOMAS CUFFARI, Pianist. BRIAN DEHN, Choral Vocal Faculty. LISA EDWARDS, Pianist. RODGER GUERRERO, Choral Vocal Faculty. DESIRÉE LAVERTU, Choral Vocal Faculty. OLGA PEREZ FLORES, Choral Vocal Faculty. LORI MARIE RIOS, Assistant Conductor.
Harp Workshop ALLISON ALLPORT, harp: received her DMA degree in harp performance with minor fields in music education, instrumental conducting and orchestration from the USC Thornton School of Music. Her studies were funded by a full scholarship, and she was named the string department’s Outstanding Graduate of 2008. She was also the first place winner in the junior division of the American String Teacher’s Association National Solo Competition and performed a solo recital at the World Harp Congress in Prague. Allison’s orchestral performances include concerts with the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Pasadena Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, New World Symphony and a Carnegie Hall appearance with the American Youth Symphony. Allison has performed concertos with many orchestras including Colburn Chamber Orchestra, USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra, Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra and the Long Beach Bach Festival. She has performed at many celebrity functions including events for His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Merv Griffin. Allison has recorded for numerous films and can be heard on soundtracks such as The Spiderwick Chronicles, Cars, and National Treasure II: Book of Secrets. Allison also loves to share her knowledge of music with others. She maintains a private studio, and leads a church harp ensemble. Most recently, hers arranging and performing work can be heard on Muppets: The Green Allbum, where she is featured on Weezer’s remix of The Rainbow Connection.
Jazz Workshop JEFF TOWER, Chairman: BA in Music Education, University of Northern Iowa, MM in Trombone Performance, University of Redlands; Director of Bands at Hemet High School for thirtyone years; played professionally behind such artists as Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Ray Charles and many others; instrumental music accomplishments include Downbeat Magazine’s DeeBee Award for best student recordings in the fields of Big Band Jazz and Classical Instrumental; honorary doctorate degree in music from Pacific Western University for musicality and educational accomplishments at the high school level in Southern California. DAVID BEATTY, trombone: has been a freelance studio trombone player in Los Angeles since 1978. His performance credits include music for motion pictures, television, commercials, and CDs. He can be heard on many albums. Big band credits range from the Bill Watrous Refuge West Big Band to the Glenn Miller Orchestra to his current position as first trombonist with the Ralph Carmichael Big Band. He has also performed in a number of symphony orchestras in Southern California and has played for many theatrical productions. A composer, arranger, and music copyist, he is also
in demand as an adjudicator and clinician for jazz clinics and festivals in Southern California. His ensemble experience includes directing Trombone Choir, Brass Choir, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Big Band. He is currently teaching in the commercial music area and directing the APU Jazz Ensemble.
PAUL CARMAN, saxophone: is a veteran of the Frank Zappa Band of the late 1980’s with Zappa and recorded on the aforementioned CD plus Make a Jazz Noise Here, Broadway the Hardway, and several other Zappa compilations. Other artists Paul has played and recorded with include Kei Akagi, Vinny Golia, Bruce Fowler, Larry Koonse, Chad Wackerman, Kim Richmond, Brad Dutz, as well as Dick Dale and the Del Tones. An accomplished composer he has released 4 critically acclaimed CD’s under his name and has composed and recorded music for several independent films. He has taught at USC, UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Saddleback Collage, and several high schools around the country. He is the developer of the acclaimed jazz teaching tool CD Metronome used in virtually every jazz school in the world. Paul also maintains a private teaching studio and is currently professor of jazz studies and saxophone teacher at Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild. BOBBY DOMINGUEZ, percussion; studied drum set and Latin percussion with Joe Porcaro, Billy Moore, Chuck Flores and Todd Gregory. He has given numerous orchestral and jazz performances in Southern California performing with Brandon Fields, Russell Ferrante, John Patitucci, Don Mock, Riverside and San Bernardino Civic Light Opera Productions, Bill Watrous, Les Brown, Bobby Shew, Redlands Bowl Symphony, Inland Empire Symphony, Les Hooper, Jack Blades, and Rocco Presti. Dominguez appeared as the drummer in the 1988 CBS television series of Dirty Dancing, produced by Christopher Morgan and Mireiller Soria. He is currently on faculty at the University of La Verne, University of California at Riverside, Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, and the National Guitar Summer Workshop. He has provided instruction for twenty-two years at Lier’s Music Co., San Bernardino, California. He has served as a clinician at Hemet High School, and San Bernardino Valley, Crafton Hills, Chaffey, and Riverside Community Colleges. LEE GAUSE, trombone: Served thirty years as trombonist and leader of the United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble in Washington, D.C. He has performed extensively at the White House and has toured throughout the US, Europe and South America. He has appeared at prestigious jazz festivals such as Newport, Detroit, Montreaux and national conventions including IAJE and The Midwest. Gause has performed with many of the giants in the jazz entertainment business from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Natalie Cole and Henry Mancini to Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Mintzer, Christian McBride and Louie Bellson. Besides recordings with the Commodores he has appeared on projects with Bill Potts, Frank Mantooth, George Roumanis, Ashley Alexander and numerous recordings with the Washington Winds. He is an active musician and private teacher in the Washington area. MATT HARRIS, piano: BA, University of Miami, masters degree from Eastman School of Music; based in Los Angeles; keyboardist, composer/arranger; previously toured with Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich; both leaders performed and recorded his charts, many of which are featured in the Kendor jazz catalog. Recording debut as a leader on Voss Records; most recently accepted an appointment as Director of Jazz Studies at California State University, Northridge. MARSHALL HAWKINS, bass: toured the United States with the Miles Davis Quintet, played two years with Roberta Flack and traveled with Shirley Horn. In 1971 he organized the Marshall Hawkins Quintet in Washington D.C., and the joined with Ritchie Cole and Eddie Jefferson. He moved to California in 1978 and traveled with Ritchie Cole to Japan and Europe. In 1986 he established the Jazz studies program at the Idyllwild Arts Academy and in 1994 was Co-founder and Music Director of Jazz in the Pines Festival in Idyllwild. In 2002 he organized Seahawk Modern Jazz Orchestra. He has performed with the National Symphony as guest soloist on a composition written for Jazz bass and Woodwind Quintet, with Mt. San Jacinto Community College Orchestra, Idyllwild Master Chorale, the Idyllwild Arts Chamber and Festival Orchestras. JEFF HELLMER, piano: declared “the real virtuoso” of Great American Jazz Piano Competition after one of his two recent appearances as a finalist in the nation’s most prestigious jazz piano competition; musical collaborations include Eddie Daniels, Harvey Pittel and the Lettermen; faculty member, University of Texas, Austin; maintains an active performing schedule at jazz venues in Austin as well as performing and teaching throughout the United States and abroad; compositions are available through UNC Press and Walrus Music. TOM HYNES, guitar: BM, University of Southern California, MA, California State University, Los Angeles; currently on faculty of Fullerton College, Citrus College and Cal State, Los Angeles; professional credits include Bob Hope, Danny Ganz, Bobby Vinton, Pia Zadora, Les Hooper, Louie Bellson, Lanny Morgan, Les Brown, the Mills Brothers, and The Fifth Dimension; guest artist, clinician and adjudicator for numerous festivals in California and Arizona; directed the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association High School Honor Jazz Ensemble. JEFF JARVIS, trumpet; Director of Jazz Studies at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at CSU, Long Beach. Music Director Emeritus of the Central New York Jazz Orchestra and is a former VicePresident of the International Association For Jazz Education. His studio work encompasses over 100 albums for Lou Rawls, Melba
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Moore, The O’Jays, and many more. He has performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Louie Bellson, Benny Golson, Jon Hendricks, Henry Mancini, Slide Hampton, and Doc Severinsen. Jeff is frequently commissioned to compose for schools, military and professional musical groups, along with serving as a contributing editor for The Instrumentalist, and other music trade journals. A Yamaha trumpet artist, Jeff has been featured with the USAF Airmen of Note, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Jazz Orchestra, US Army Jazz Ambassadors, Riverside Jazz Orchestra, Oslo Big Band (Norway), US Army Blues, Frank Mantooth Jazz Orchestra, Denver Symphony Orchestra, USAF Shades of Blue, and more.
MATT JOHNSON, drums: considered one of Southern California’s most versatile drummers, the Los Angeles Times proclaimed Matt Johnson “a hurricane on sticks!” Best known for his jazz stylings, he is equally versed in all forms of pop drumming and has performed with a range of entertainers from singers Julie Andrews and Andy Williams to Surf-rock pioneers Jan and Dean to big band legends Billy May and Les Brown. Modern Drummer Magazine said Johnson possesses “captivating technique and creativity.” Along with his busy performance schedule, since 1993, he has worked to inspire the next generation of young drummers as part of the music faculty’s of Fullerton College and the Idyllwild Arts Summer Jazz Workshop. A recent entry on ratemyprofessors.com said, “discipline and control dominate his playing and teaching... personality and charisma bring students back again and again.” ROB LOCKART, saxophone: BM in music theory with a performers certificate and MM from Eastman School in Jazz Studies, as well as attending the Banff School with Dave Holland, Kenny Wheeler, and David Liebman. He has played with the Woody Herman Orchestra, Tom Harrell Big Band, Doc Severinsen Big Band, Joe LaBarbera Quintet, Kurt Elling, in addition to performances with Dave Liebman, Mel Lewis, Hank Jones, Clark Terry, and as a soloist with the Houston Symphony Orchestra. His teachers include Dave Liebman, Al Regni, Micheal Nascimben, Joe Allard, Ramon Ricker, and Mardele Marcellus. As a jazz artist he is a featured sideman with Steve Houghton, Bob Sheppard, Bill Cunliffe, Matt Harris, and Mitch Watkins for Enja records. In TV and film Rob has worked on Star Trek, Jag, Party of Five, Fish Police and many films including the jazz score of Dillinger with Charlie Haden. He has taught for over 20 years in New York, New Orleans, Austin and Los Angeles. GENE NAKANISHI, trumpet: Las Vegas Jazz Clinician and Producer. CHARLIE RICHARD, saxophone; one of the founding members of the Orion Saxophone Quartet, is a frequent performer in the Los Angeles area. He has appeared with the Redlands Symphony, the Riverside Civic Light Opera, Dinah Shore, the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, the Mark Masters’ Jazz Composers Orchestra of Los Angeles and the Kevin Mayse Big Band. A graduate of the California State University, Los Angeles, where he received both Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts degrees, he has studied saxophone with Harvey Pittel, Anthony Desiderio and Vito Susca. His compositions are published by the UNC Jazz Press, and he has been the recipient of a “deebee” award from Downbeat magazine for Best Original Extended Composition. Charlie is currently Co-chair of the Music Department at Riverside Community College, where he also teaches studio saxophone and directs the Jazz Ensembles. BART SAMOLIS, bass: A successful session and touring artist, he has performed and recorded with various jazz and contemporary music acts. Playing fretted, fretless, upright and orchestral basses, he can be seen and heard world-wide, in all media as well as live performances. In the studio, his movie credits are many, including Dreamgirls, The Invasion, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Superman Returns, The Fantastic Four, and The X-Men. Bart has also recorded many TV themes and cues including MadMen, Battlestar Galactica, and The Practice. He has also been working with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Educational Program developing high school orchestras and jazz bands. His forte however , is constantly searching for a new approach to his instrument. This is clearly evident in his recordings and becomes even more dynamic in his live performances. FABIO SPINELLA, trumpet: has toured the US and the UK as a professional musician. He currently performs around Los Angeles with big bands, musicals, salsa bands, gospel groups, and horn sections. He has performed alongside some jazz legends and current top studio and gospel musicians which include: Louie Belson, Steve Houghton, Pancho Sanchez, Rick Baptist, Wayne Bergeron, and Bart Samolis. Fabio is the Director of Bands and the Department Chair for the Visual and Performing Arts at Workman High School. Fabio is an in demand judge for field tournaments and jazz festivals, and conducts clinics regularly around Southern California. He has been on faculty at Azusa Pacific and is currently on faculty at Citrus College. DAN ST. MARSEILLE, saxophone: recordings are heard internationally on jazz radio. Three of St. Marseille’s CD’s received four star ratings in the third edition of the All Music Guide To Jazz; The Experts Guide To The Best Jazz Recordings. In addition to local and national tours, Dan has performed in Europe, Canada, and many jazz clubs and festivals including a headline performance at the Coleman Hawkins Festival in Topeka, Kansas. His own composition Claxography, was chosen as the title of Claxton’s new book of photographs. Dan’s performance was released in Japan on Toshiba-EMI records on a compilation disc featuring Clifford Brown, Zoot Sims, Art Blakey and others. In May of 2001, Dan was the music director for an international event entitled Clickin’ With Clax at the Los Angeles County Museum Of Art. He is also an educator, having presented workshops at major colleges and universities and he maintains a regular teaching studio in Southern California.
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MATT ZEBLEY, saxophone: An accomplished woodwind player, began composing at Berklee College of Music where he studied arranging, composition and jazz performance. He graduated magna cum laude in 1993. While in Boston he studied with Joe Viola, Billy Pierce, Herb Pomeroy, Hal Crook, Bob Brookmeyer and a host of other great musical minds. He released his first solo CD in 1999 entitled Live at Moondog. In 2000, he joined a new group entitled Kingcake, a trio which features reeds, tuba and hand percussion. Matt joined another wonderfully rich ensemble in 2001 called GO:Organic Orchestra. Matt also performed a three year stint with the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Since 1993, Matt has developed his career in southern CA. Playing, recording and touring with such diverse and wonderful musicians has enabled deep and sincere artistic growth. Matt has created a private studio where he reaches the local communities with his own musical experiences and started Vibrant Productions, a business that administers every aspect of his growing career. Additional Faculty TBA.
Piano Performance DOUG ASHCRAFT has performed throughout the United States and Europe in venues that include Carnegie Recital Hall, Alice Tully Hall, London’s Wigmore Hall, and Jacqueline Du Pre Hall at Oxford University in England. He has won prizes in many competitions including the Young Keyboard Artists Association, Music Teacher’s National Association, and the American pianists Association. He completed his masters and doctoral degrees at the University of Southern California working with pianist John Perry. He has participated in the Aspen Music School and the Holland Music Sessions in Alkmaar, Netherlands. He has been a member of the Idyllwild Arts Academy faculty since 1995. Currently, he serves as Dean of the Arts at the Academy. NELMS MCKELVAIN received his Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and his Master of Music degree from the University of Texas at Austin where he studied with John Perry. He was an instructor of piano at East Carolina University and free-lanced as a performer, accompanist and teacher in New York. In the Los Angeles area, Nelms served on the faculty of the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music and was an assistant teacher to John Perry for ten years. He joined the faculty of the Academy in 1989, became Music department chair in 1990 and Dean of the Arts in 1992. He has performed solo and chamber concerts throughout the United States. ANDREW PARK has participated and performed in the Boston University Summer Festival, Tanglewood Music Festival, and Aspen Music Festival. He is a devoted performer of chamber music and has performed with musicians such as Hai Kyung Suh and his own group, the Park Trio. He was also invited to perform with OMC Orchestra and ICO Orchestra. He is a chairperson of MTNA Annual Evaluation and Sonata/Sonatina competition as well as a judge of SYMF and MTAC competitions. He has taught piano at the Idyllwild Arts Academy for three years, USC and LACC, and has lectured at USC Thornton School of Music. He completed his bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees at the University of Southern California with pianist John Perry. He currently teaches at Bethesda Christian University in Anaheim, California. As a conductor, Dr. Park is music director at the Oriental Mission Church and the Private Eye Youth Chamber Orchestra.
Song and Dance JOEL D. PRESSMAN, Director: With degrees in Voice and Conducting from the University of Southern California, Mr. Pressman has an extensive background in performing, directing and teaching musical theatre. A member of the Broadway cast of Lerner & Loewe’s Gigi, he has also performed with the Los Angeles and San Francisco Civic Light Opera companies, with Valley Opera, Opera a Ia Carte, as conductor/singer of the Disneyland Carolers, and as singer in such diverse situations as Barbra Streisand’s Higher Ground CD, the Ojai Festival and opera for children at the Hollywood Bowl. After 37 years teaching musical theatre and vocal music at Beverly Hills High School and 28 seasons producing musical theatre at Idyllwild Arts, Mr. Pressman is also in demand as soloist and clinician. His students have appeared in the Broadway or National companies of shows such as Light in the Piazza, Wicked, High School Musical, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Ragtime, Cabaret, Aida, City of Angels, Assassins, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Cats, A Chorus Line, and 42nd Street. Mr. Pressman is a proud alum of the Idyllwild Arts Summer Programs. MARINA BENEDICT, Professional dancer as series regular and guest star for television series on the WB, CBS, Fox, and TNN. Dance coach and choreographer for music videos, live performances, concerts, and commercials for entertainment companies such as MTV, BMG, and A & M Records, as well as for musicians including N’SYNC, Moby, and RunDMC. Training includes Cornish College of the Arts, Joffrey School of Ballet and The Royal Academy of Dance in London. RICHARD BERENT, accompanist: has an active career as pianist, musical director, and composer in the Los Angeles area. His original musicals have been produced at regional theaters throughout the United States. He is a staff accompanist at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where he helps train the next batch of Tony Award winners. LISA EDWARDS, accompanist: Following her undergraduate studies in piano performance at North Texas University, she earned her MM degree in the Keyboard Collaborative Arts program at the USC with honors. While at USC, she was awarded the Gwendolyn Koldofsky Scholarship. Currently, Ms. Edwards is
the pianist/music assistant for the Los Angeles Master Chorale, under the direction of Grant Gershon and performs regularly on stage at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Her concert credits include performances with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Santa Barbara Symphony. She can be heard on two Nonesuch recordings of Steve Reich’s music, You Are Variations and Daniel Variations. Previous faculty positions include California State University Long Beach, Glendale Community College and Pasadena Community College. In addition to being the pianist for Vox Femina Los Angeles, Ms. Edwards holds positions with San Marino Community Church, Stephen S. Wise Temple in Bel Air and Congregation Kol Ami in Hollywood. Lisa travels throughout the United States as a vocal/chamber music pianist.
LINDA MUGGERIDGE ZIMMERMAN, costumer, has been a faculty member for the Song and Dance program for over a decade. A resident of Southern California, she is also the costumer for Peninsula and Palos Verdes Schools, Glendale High School as well as Curtains Up! and POPS community theater companies. Linda has her own costume company and maintains an extensive inventory of costume items. Although she enjoys working as a costumer, her professional background in the performing arts includes stints with the Young Musicians Foundation, Performing Tree, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic (as Director of Education and Producer of Open House at the Hollywood Bowl). She served on the Governor’s panel to award the California State Awards for Arts Education and was a founding board member of Children’s Hospitals’ Mark Taper Arts Program. Linda is co-director of the non-profit organization Campus Concerts, which provides instrumental music performances to schools across Southern California. CEASARE ORLANDO, tap instructor: see bio on page 39. WENDY KNUDSEN PYLKO, vocal coach: MM in Vocal Arts, University of Southern California; BA in Liberal Arts, Evergreen State College. She has worked as a teacher/artist for Los Angeles Opera’s Community and Education Department as well as Southland Opera and the cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. She was director of Vocal Music at Flintridge Preparatory School for four years. She has performed with Aspen Opera Theater, Minnesota Opera Institute, Opera Theater and Orange County Opera. Additional studies at The Music Academy of the West and the University of Oslo. MELISSA TREINKMAN, vocal coach: A native of Chicago, mezzosoprano, she received her MM from DePaul University and her BM from Northwestern University. She has been teaching students of all ages for over eight years and many of her students have gone on to win college music scholarships. Melissa sang the role of Tisbe in La Cenerentola with the Sarasota Opera. Also in 2010, she was a Resident Artist with Utah Opera, where she performed the role of Mercédès in Carmen and Suor Infermiera in Suor Angelica. Another recent highlight was her performance of Melousine in the American premiere of Lehar’s operetta Cloclo with the Chicago Folks Operetta. In the 2011–2012 season, Melissa will appear in the chorus of Romeo et Juliette and Simon Boccanegra with the Los Angeles Opera. Currently a teacher at Green Brooms Music Academy, Beverly Hills High School, Palos Verdes High School, Idyllwild Music Camp, and Red Pelican Music. Additional Faculty TBA
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Acting for the Camera KARINA BECKER has been the technical instructor for Acting for the Camera since 2007. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and began her career in broadcasting and video production. In addition to editing, she currently works as a foley artist and sound designer in Los Angeles.
Sketch Comedy is Serious Business LEON MARTELL:MFA from the University of Iowa. He co-founded the Duck’s Breath Mystery Theater and with them has performed on stage across the country, in three series for National Public Radio, two specials for PBS, and a children’s series for Fox Television. Their comedy series Kollege TV is being launched on the web and as an I-book app. this spring. As an actor he has worked many times with Maria Irene Fornes, both in America and in Italy, and on film, with directors Alan Rudolph and Jane Anderson. As a director, his experience is eclectic, including “new opera” with Overtone Industries, String of Pearls in Concert at Carnegie Hall and Steve Wyrick-Magic to the Extreme for Sahara Casino in Las Vegas. In more conventional settings ,The Matrix Theater, The Met, Theater of NOTE, the 24th Street Theate, he has directed Brecht, Shakespeare, Durang, and numerous original works. He was Director of Performing Arts at New Height Prep in Northridge. As a member of the writing workshop led by Sam Shepard he wrote the award winning one act Hoss Drawin, then for thirteen years worked as a writer, actor, and director at the Padura Hills Festival in Los Angeles. Plays include the award winning Kindling, 1961 El Dorado, Mooncalf, Feed Them Digs, Hard Hat Area, STEEL-John Henry and the Shaker, and Bea(u)tuful in the Extreme. He has written several Orchestral Theater plays for the LA Philharmonic, performed at the Disney Concert Hall, the Summer Sounds series for the Hollywood Bowl, and The Magic of Brother Bear performed at Disney Land-California Adventure. He has been teaching acting and playwriting since 1982, notably for UCLA Extension, Loyola Marymount University, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and the Strasberg Institutes.
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LAUREL OLLSTEIN is an award winning, published playwright with a production record in major cities all over the country. She penned a one-woman play Laughter, Hope and a Sock in the Eye, nominated for Best One Person show by the LA Weekly. Most recently it was produced by the Theatre/Drama Committee of the National Arts Club, in New York. She was one of the original members of Tim Robbins’ theatre company The Actors’ Gang. She wrote the book to the musical OPA! nominated for 14 awards at the midtown theatre festival in NYC. Her critically acclaimed play Showing Our Age was produced in Los Angeles at Inside the Ford theatre. Other plays produced around the country include: Anatomy of A Brain Injury, Bias Cut, Insomniac, Pot Roast, Cheese, Blackwell’s Corner, Esther’s Moustache, The Dark Ages and Dorothy Parker Is In The Bath. Her screenplay Stress is currently under option. She received the Faith Broome Playwright In Residence for 2012 at the University of Oklahoma where they will be producing her new play They Promised Her the Moon. She holds an MFA from UCLA in playwriting and has held teaching positions at CalArts, UCLA, LMU, UC Redlands, UC San Bernardino and OTIS.
Summer Theatre Festival J. BARRETT COOPER, Director: Returning to Idyllwild for his fourth summer, where last year he directed A Midsummer Night’s Dream. He is the Producing Artistic Director of Savage Rose Classical Theatre Company, as well as the Curator of Historic Interpretations at The Frazier History Museum in Louisville, KY. Since last summer Mr. Cooper has directed The Changeling for Savage Rose and Volpone with Walden Theatre and appeared in Krapp’s Last Tape, The Importance of Being Earnest with Savage Rose and performed in the role of Van Helsing with Actors Theatre of Louisville. He was the Associate Director at Walden Theatre, a nationally known pre-university training program, where he still teaches and directs. He is a freelance director, fight director and actor. Some of the theatres he has worked with are: Actors Theatre of Louisville, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Pioneer Playhouse, Wayside Theatre, Kentucky Opera, Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, Dallas Shakespeare, Necessary Theatre and has worked Universities and training programs in Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana, and California and taught seminars in Shakespeare and Stage Combat at Hanover University, Wheaton College, Indiana University Southeast and The English Speaking Union. He received his MFA at the University of Alabama/Alabama Shakespeare Festival, MFA/PAT program and his BFA from Southern Methodist University. He has also worked with world renowned fight director John Waller of the Royal Armouries Leeds and the European Historic Combat Guild. ALEC VOLZ, Scene Analysis and Improvisation Instructor: in his eighth season with Walden Theatre in Louisville, KY where he teaches several different styles of improv, as well as acting and technical theatre courses. At Walden he has recently directed, The Two Noble Kinsmen, The Second Shepherd’s Play, Antigone, Holiday, Richard III, As It Is In Heaven, Troilus And Cressida, The Grapes Of Wrath and Language Of Angels. Alec attended the University of Kentucky before touring with a children’s theatre company he co-founded. He studied with the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York where he performed in several Off-Off Broadway productions. Alec is co-founder and member of The Louisville Improvisors, Louisville’s longest running theatrical improv company. With L.I., Alec has co-written and performed in over twenty revues and sketch comedy shows as well as monthly improv shows. He has performed at the Chicago Improv Festival, The St, Louis Fringe Festival, and for the past eight years hosted a local improv festival Improvapalooza performing with national improv groups such as The Groundlings and The Transformers from Los Angeles. Technical credits include set and prop design for most of Walden’s productions last and this year and production stage manager for The Chicago Improv Festival. He is a Talking Books narrator for The American Printing House For the Blind and is a commercial voice/over actor. Alec is co-author and director of psychobabblish a play about the trials and tribulations of a mentally ill man that has been performed all over the south and Sonny’s House Of Spies that had its world premier at Walden in March of 2008.
VISUAL ARTS
Art Exploration RACHEL WELCH: graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, receiving a degree in Art and Design with a concentration in Studio Arts. She spent a year at the Accademia Di Belle Arte in Florence, Italy, studying sculpture and drawing. After graduating, she has lived full time in Idyllwild, enjoying the unique arts community. She received the title of Artist of the Year for the Art Alliance of Idyllwild in 2009, with great pride. Her artwork has been shown throughout California as well as in Italy.
Ceramics Workshop GREG KENNEDY: BS, Biology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, National Science Foundation Award for botany and geology studies in the Spring Mountain Range of Clark County Nevada. After graduating with honors in 1972, Greg turned his attention toward ceramics. Since that time, he has been a studio potter and ceramics teacher. His focus and inspiration is mountain topography and is continually charmed by nature. Respectful of traditional pottery, he enjoys meeting with indigenous potters and learning from them during his global travels. This will be Greg’s 28th year of teaching for Idyllwild Arts. His home and studio are located in the coast range of Oregon, where he practices quiteness, authenticity, harmony, and sustainability.
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DAVID DELGADO is a mixed media Sculptor/Potter who has been working in ceramics for seven years, where his focus in clay has been on both the hand-built and wheel-thrown object. Having recently received his BFA in Sculpture from California College of the Arts, David lives and works in Oakland California where he has a sculpture/pottery studio for his mixed media practice. This will be David’s sixth year working for the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program.
Drawing and Painting JOHN BROSIO, chair: BFA 1991, University of California, Davis. Further studies at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena as well as the George Lucas Industrial Light and Magic facility in California. Brosio has exhibited his paintings nationally in both solo and group shows and a full resume can be seen at his site: www.johnbrosio.com. Most recently, Brosio exhibited a survey of his work at the National Academy of Sciences Museum in Washington, D.C. and presently teaches at the Laguna College of Art and Design in CA. JENNIFER KAUFMANN BAKALAR: BFA, 2009 SUNY Purchase College. Mrs. Kaufmann Bakalar has exhibited her work in painting, sculpture and performance in such venues as the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural Center in New York City, the Nueberger Museum of Art in Purchase, NY, and the International Dance Academy in Los Angeles, CA. Mrs Kaufmann Bakalar has spent extensive time abroad in Europe and Central America as well as worked for both independent artists and the commercial design company LIV Design. She continues to participate in community arts events and exhibitions on both the East and West coasts. MICHAEL HARNISH studied at the Laguna College of Art & Design located in Southern California. Here he was introduced to a classical education in art. After school he spent some time studying the painters displayed in Paris’ museums. Using oil painting techniques echoing these great masters, Michael captures people and places within his life. The current body of work has become a visual memoir of moments with in the artist’s life. SARAH LEHRER-GRAIWER: BA in Art History, Harvard University, MA in Art Criticism and Theory at the Art Center College of Design. Ms. Lehrer-Graiwer was awarded Magna cum laude in Art History and Architecture at Harvard University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She has also been granted numerous fellowships in her studies, including the Harvard College Research Program Fellowship, Patricia King Fellowship, and the Linker Grant from the Office of the Arts at Harvard University. Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer is an art critic, curator, and trained draughtswoman based in Los Angeles. She contributes regularly to publications such as Artforum, ArtReview, Artonpaper, ArtSlant, as well as writing for exhibition catalogs. In addition to working on a book on Lee Lorenzo, she is the founding editor of the new journal, Per Talk. RACHEL WELCH: see bio under Art Exploration, pg 45.
Fashion Design GIRARD DISLAIRE: A graduate of the Studio Berçot, Paris, France. Gerard has been part of the fashion industry for 29 years, in Paris, Brussels, New York and Los Angeles. In France, he designed for Chantal Thomass for 13 years, where he designed apparel, accessories and lingerie. There he created exclusive fabrics and prints with all major European mills, as well as styling and staging fashion shows in Paris and Tokyo during the heydays of the supermodels era. In Brussels and New York, he was responsible for the creation and marketing of denim fabrics through innovative weaving and dyeing techniques. Gerard developed washes at denim laundries in Italy and the US, and worked alongside design teams at major denim brands in Europe and United States, being part of their trend research, vintage shopping inspiration and creative process in general. For the following 10 years, Gerard worked as a vice president of design operations for Juicy Couture in Los Angeles. There he successively designed the men’s line, directed the fabric sourcing team, and led the creative teams responsible for the prints and graphics. He was also responsible for coordinating the design teams, establishing internal processes, facilitating the work flow and protecting the brand integrity. More recently, he has been curating vintage clothing for events such as A Current Affair in Los Angeles and The Manhattan Vintage Show in New York, going back to his roots of working with high-fashion designers.
Jewelry Workshop ASHLEY POTGETER: BA in Studio Art, specializing in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design from Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Her jewelry designs have been featured in several galleries across the country. Ms. Potgeter has been involved in art education for several years, emphasizing in both traditional and contemporary techniques. She currently works as a goldsmith and jewelry designer in Kailua, Hawaii.
Site-Specific Sculpture DAVID REID-MARR graduated from the Royal College of Art, London with a M.F.A. in painting and art history. He organized and participated in many site-specific installations in England and Wales before coming to the U.S. to study Zen Buddhism. This led to an interest in the relationship between religion and our perceptions, and to a series of large format drawings, found-object sculpture and performance work, which have been exhibited throughout the Western U.S. He is an adjunct professor in a Master’s program at Cal. State San Bernardino, and has an abiding interest in the theory and practice of alternative education.
WRITING Fiction Workshop BILL MOHR, Session I & II; MA and PhD, University of California, San Diego, is an Associate Professor of English at California State University, Long Beach. He has been on the summer arts faculty at Idyllwild Arts since 1995. His writing has been published in over six dozen magazines and a dozen anthologies, including Best of the Web 2008, Dzanc Books. As the editor and publisher of Momentum Press from 1974–1988, he was awarded four grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. His editorial work included two major anthologies of Los Angeles poets, The Streets Inside (1978) and Poetry Loves Poetry (1985). His book and audio recordings include Hidden Proofs (1982), Vehemence (1993), and Bittersweet Kaleidoscope (If Publications, 2006). In 2011, the University of Iowa Press published his literary history of Los Angeles poets, Hold-Outs: The Los Angeles Poetry Renaissance 1948–1992. LEHUA M. TAITANO, Session III: a native Chamoru from Yigo, Guahån (Guam), has spent her lifetime residing either in the mountains or by the sea. She is a graduate of The University of Montana’s M.F.A. Creative Writing Program and author of the Merriam-Frontier Award-winning chapbook appalachiapacific. Her first book, A Bell Made of Stones, is forthcoming from TinFish Press. Her poetry, essays, and Pushcart Prize-nominated fiction have appeared in Versal, dislocate, Nano Fiction, and Tinfish Journal, among others. She has work forthcoming from Witness, USO’s on Freeways: Anthology of Pacific Island Writers in/from the U.S., Micronesia Anthology: Indigenous Writers of Micronesia, and Transpacific Poetics.
Graphic Novel Workshop DAN ARCHER creates non-fictional, journalistic comics to offer a new perspective on human rights issues and give voice to stories that wouldn’t otherwise be heard. His journalistic pieces have been published by American Public Media, The Poynter Institute, Huffington Post, Alternet, The Guardian UK, Presente, Wired, Operamundi (Brazil), Expressbuzz (India) and Independent World Report. He was recently awarded a John S.Knight Fellowship for Professional Journalists at Stanford University, where he investigated ways of combining visual storytelling and digital technology to make news stories more compelling. He has also worked with several publishers, including Penguin, Atlantic Books, Random House and Abrams. He is currently working on a long-form piece about human trafficking in the United States. He received his MFA in cartooning from the Center for Cartoon Studies in Vermont and also co-teaches the graphic novel project through the Creative Writing Department at Stanford University.
Poetry Workshop ED SKOOG: (MFA, Creative Writing, University of Montana) is author of Mister Skylight, a collection of poems (Copper Canyon, 2009) and Rough Day (forthcoming from Copper Canyon), as well as many stories and poems in literary magazines such as The Paris Review, Poetry, Ploughshares, The New Republic, American Poetry Review, and Narrative. He also writes for the Los Angeles Review of Books. He has been a Robert Frost Fellow at the Bread Loaf Writers Conference and a Tennesee Williams Scholar at the Sewanee Writers Conference. His work has won awards from the William Faulkner Society and the Poetry Society of America. He was one of thirteen teachers nationwide nominated for a Distinguished Teacher in the Arts award from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts in 2005. He has been a writer-in-residence at the Richard Hugo House and George Washington University. He has taught poetry at Tulane, the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, and was chair of creative writing at Idyllwild Arts Academy. He lives in Seattle.
Photography: Black & White Photo Explorations ERIC METZLER: BFA from California State University, Northridge. He has worked with such internationally known photographers as Cole Weston, George Tice and Bruce Barnbaum. Eric’s work has won such competitions as the International Collegiate Photographic Contest and the Nikon-sponsored Maine International Photographic Contest. Eric’s work has been exhibited in galleries in San Diego, La Jolla and New York. Currently he has an image in the Single Image Contest 2009 for B&W Magazine coming out in December of 2008. Eric is a full-time faculty member at the Idyllwild Arts Academy.
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Idyllwild Campus ph: (951) 659-2171 ext. 2365 fax: (951) 659-4552 email: summer@idyllwildarts.org Summer Registrar, Idyllwild Arts P.O. Box 38, Idyllwild, CA 92549-0038 Los Angeles Office ph: 213-622-0355 • fax: 213-622-6185 email: idyllartla@aol.com
Location The campus is located at 5000’ elevation in the Strawberry Valley on the western slopes of the San Jacinto Mountains. The 205-acre campus is a naturally beautiful setting with clean air, alpine forests, mountains, meadows and Strawberry Creek. This tranquil site, remote from urban distractions, affords the student a unique learning environment. Transportation Idyllwild is 21/2 hours from Los Angeles and San Diego by car. A map explaining how to get to Idyllwild can be found on the inside back cover and will be included in your enrollment packet. For those students arriving from long distances, transportation is available from the Palm Springs and Ontario airports at $125 each way. It is required that students make prior arrangements with the school at least two weeks before arriving on campus regarding their arrival and departure dates and times. Mail Mail received via the United States Postal Service should be addressed: Student’s name and Art Center (Youth, Junior, Children’s Center) Idyllwild Arts Summer Program P.O. Box 1682 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Students receiving packages via United Parcel Service or Federal Express should use the following street address: Student’s name and Art Center (Youth, Junior, Children’s Center) Idyllwild Arts Summer Program 52500 Temecula Rd. Idyllwild, CA 92549 Activities The Campus has a 25 meter swimming pool open to registered students. Hiking, mountain climbing, field sports, nature walks, recitals, art demonstrations, lectures, gallery openings and films are all part of the activities program.
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, a nonprofit educational program of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational programs, admissions policies, employment practices or financial aid procedures. Facilities and Services The campus features large modern dormitories, residence halls, dining hall and a snack bar. Services include health services, bookstore and laundry facilities. Health Services: Health care services consist of
first aid rendered by resident nurses. The nearest hospital is located in Hemet, 25 miles away. Medical clinics, a pharmacy and fire department paramedics are located in Idyllwild. Referral to these services is made as needed. The nurses have telephone contact with an Idyllwild physician for consultation purposes. Special health problems of each participant need to be known by the nurse on duty in order that appropriate care can be rendered. Any medical expenses incurred by students enrolled in the Summer Program are the sole responsibility of the student. Studios: The art studios include numerous
indoor and outdoor facilities and a state of the art kiln complex. Performance Venues: Performance halls include the IAF Theatre, Stephens Recital Hall, Holmes Amphitheatre, JP Theatre among others. The Krone Library houses resource areas, com-
puter rooms, a museum and classrooms. There are dedicated dance studios, rehearsal halls, a film studio and practice rooms located thoughout the campus. Parks Exhibition Center/Eymann Sculpture Garden: The Parks Exhibition Center at Idyllwild
Arts presents major shows of resident faculty artists. Openings are held every Monday night at 8 p.m. during the eight weeks of the Summer Program. Excellent work is displayed for sale including first edition prints by Native American artists, pottery, painting, prints by other artists, and much more! Call (951) 659-2171 ext. 2251 for information. Bookstore: The campus bookstore offers limited
sundries, all class supplies, books from recommended reading lists and other outstanding literature. Idyllwild Arts sweatshirts and T-shirts are available as well as pencils, postcards, and miscellaneous supplies. Laundry: Laundry service is available on campus for residential students by use of the campus coin-operated laundromats. Washers cost $1.25 per load & dryers cost $1 per load.
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What to Bring Please refer to this Catalog for additional items required for specific courses. You may receive a letter requesting additional items for some classes. After registering, students receive a packet of information including a list of items to bring with them. The Children’s, Junior Artist’s and Youth Center list is reproduced here. Bedding and Towels Sheets for twin size bed or a sleeping bag Blankets Pillow and pillow case Towels and wash cloths Pool towel Personal Toiletries Toothbrush and toothpaste Soap and shampoo Deodorant Cosmetics Insect repellent Sunscreen Clothing Sleeping attire, robe and slippers Shorts, light shirts, tee shirts Lightweight long pants Lightweight jacket, sweater or sweatshirt Swimsuit Tennis shoes, boots or other sturdy shoes Socks Undergarments Miscellaneous Flashlight Laundry bag, detergent, quarters for washer and dryer Coat hangers Small electric fan (Highly recommended) Spending money (Optional, for snack bar and bookstore.) Cell phone (Youth Center students only) Calling Cards Wi-Fi is available on campus. Please mark all items clearly.
IMPORTANT POLICIES Standards of Behavior Please read carefully: Fostering respect for individuals, for the arts, and for education is the foundation upon which expectations of student behavior are based. Because most students are responsible and focused in their artistic pursuits, the Summer Program does not emphasize rules at the expense of learning and creativity. At check-in, students are asked to sign a Student Contract outlining basic rules of behavior. A few policies pertaining to safe and cooperative communal living, and adherence to State and Federal laws are enforced rigorously.
Check Cashing Policy/Cashiers Office A safeguarded cash deposit system is available on campus for teenagers and children. They should bring cash only for spending money; upon arrival, students may deposit money in the bank from which they may withdraw small amounts daily. Only small bills should be deposited since we are unable to make change from large bills or checks.
1) Smoking is prohibited for all Youth, Junior Artists and Children’s Center students. Students found smoking or in possession of cigarettes or other tobacco products will be expelled with no refund of fees.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration and Check-In Registration begins at 1 p.m. at Bowman Arts Center on Sundays. Students whose classes begin on Mondays should arrive between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on the Sunday before classes begin for final class registration, check-in and housing assignment.
2) Minor students—under the age of 21—found in possession of alcohol, and any student found in possession of illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia will be expelled with no refund of fees. 3) Vandalism against and theft of property and possessions of the school or other students will not be tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion with no refund of fees. 4) Acts of violence, real or threatened; harassment or intimidation of any member of the school community will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion with no refund of fees. 5) Youth, Junior Artists and Children’s Center students may not leave the campus without written parental permission and the consent of the Dean of Students. Students found off campus are subject to expulsion with no refund of fees or other disciplinary measures. 6) Appropriate behavior and dress are expected at all times. 7) Pets are not allowed on campus. There are no exceptions to this rule. 8) Students are expected to attend every class meeting or rehearsal. If a student is unable or unwilling to participate fully in the program, he/ she may be asked to leave the program with no refund of fees.
The campus cashier will cash personal and travelers checks up to $20. The Idyllwild branch of BBVA Compass Bank will cash traveler’s checks, cashier’s checks, and money orders.
The first meal for boarding students is Sunday evening. There are no provisions for those arriving before or after specified registration hours. Orientation for all students is at 7 p.m., Sunday. Registration and Fee Payment Applications must be accompanied by the completed registration form, the $25 application fee, and a non-refundable $500 deposit for each course chosen to ensure class placement. The $500 deposit is applied toward tuition. Please see Scholarship Application Procedure on page 48 for registration information regarding scholarship applicants. You may also register by phone using your VISA or MasterCard: 951-659-2171 x2365 The balance of all tuition, room and board fees will be due in full at least 30 days before class begins. A late registration fee of $50 will be added to all accounts which are past due. Please make every effort to register as early as possible so you will receive your registration packet in time to complete and return any necessary forms. For late registrants, class placement cannot be guaranteed until payment in full is received by Idyllwild Arts. If you are applying for a scholarship, it is essential to register early. (Please see Scholarship Application Procedure for details.) Enrollment is automatically confirmed upon full payment of fees. Your cancelled check is your receipt. VISA and MasterCard are also accepted. Upon receipt of the registration form and fee, a packet of registration materials will be forwarded to you.
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REFUNDS The Summer Program’s planning, hiring, purchasing and related expenses are directly determined by the number of enrollments received in the early spring. Therefore, no refunds are made for early withdrawals, student cancellations or no-shows (regardless of accident, illness, or change of plans) except as follows. 1) All fees, minus the $25 application fee are completely refundable up to 90 days before a class is scheduled to begin. 2) If a student withdraws more than 30 days prior to a scheduled class, all minus the $25 application fee and $500 deposit will be refunded upon written request. No refunds of any kind will be made less than 30 days before a class is scheduled to begin. 3) If Idyllwild Arts cancels a class, all fees are refundable in full. 4) If your attendance at Idyllwild Arts is dependent upon receiving financial aid, and we are unable to grant your request, all fees minus the $25 application fee will be refunded. Idyllwild Arts is not able to apply non-refundable payments to a future summer program. There are no exceptions to this policy
2) Not available to students choosing the School/ Teacher Discount.
SCHOLARSHIPS The mission of the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program includes a commitment to provide financial aid, where needed, for talented young artists from diverse backgrounds. Because we are a private non-profit educational institution, scholarships are awarded from funds donated specifically for that purpose. All awards are based on the following criteria:
3) Not available to weekend registrants.
1) Financial need of the student
4) Students are also eligible to apply for scholarships.
2) Talent of the student in a specific arts area
Family Discount Two or more members of the same immediate family qualify for a reduction of $50 per person per week. 1) Family members are not required to attend at the same time.
School/Teacher Discount Three or more students from the same school or private teacher qualify for a reduction of $50 per person per week. 1) Students are not required to attend at the same time. 2) Not available to students choosing the Family Discount. 3) Not available to weekend registrants.
Native American. Students 9–18 years of age and
4) Students are also eligible to apply for scholarships. Bring a Friend Receive credit of $50 per new student—one who has not attended the Summer Program previously—you bring to the Summer Program, up to half the total cost of your stay at Idyllwild Arts.
2) A new student can be claimed by only one returning student. 3) Does not apply to immediate family members of returning students. (see Family Discount) 4) Both new and returning students are eligible to apply for scholarships. Four-Week Music Discount Students who are accepted and enroll in two consecutive programs, e.g., Symphony Orchestra/Chamberfest or Wind Ensemble/Chamberfest are eligible to receive a 25% discount for the full cost of tuition, meals and housing. In effect, students pay for three weeks and receive the fourth week free. Honor groups participants may apply the Honor Group scholarship of $1000 to each program.
Early Payment Discount 10% off the total cost of a program if payment in full is received by March 15, 2012. 5% off the total cost of a program if payment in full is received by April 15, 2012. 1) Any changes or additions to enrollment made after the Early Payment deadline are subject to the full price. 2) Students choosing the Early Payment option are not eligible for scholarships.
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Although the majority of donated funds may be used to help any qualifying student, some funds are restricted to the following groups: Gifted and Talented. Students 8–18 years of age who are identified as Gifted/Talented or who are enrolled in a Gifted/Talented program are eligible to apply for these endowed funds.
1) Students who attended during the summers 1985–2011 are eligible.
DISCOUNTS AND CREDITS Idyllwild Arts offers students the following options to reduce the cost of attending the Summer Program. They are applied to the total cost of a program: tuition, housing, meals, lab fees, and transportation.
3) Need of the program to strengthen a particular ensemble or production
GENERAL INFORMATION
of Native American ancestry may apply for these funds donated by an anonymous foundation. Female High School Students from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Very limited funding
available. Music: Regional/State/National Honor Groups.
Students who participate in regional, state and national honor groups qualify for an automatic $1000 scholarship. Additional financial aid based on financial need is available. Size of Award In general, the maximum award that may be granted is half the cost of tuition, room and board for one Children’s Center, Junior Artist or Youth two-week course. In rare circumstances, a larger award may be granted to students with exceptional financial need. Idyllwild Arts does not offer financial aid for adult programs. Scholarship Application Procedure 1) Apply for admission to the Summer Program by completing the enclosed registration form and sending it with the $25 application fee and $225 deposit for each course to: Idyllwild Arts Summer Registrar P.O. Box 38 Idyllwild, CA 92549 2) Check the “Scholarship” box on the registration form. Scholarship information will be mailed to you, 3) Complete and return the required information as quickly as possible. Beginning in March, awards are made on a first come, first served basis. Applications will not be considered until all required information has been received by the school. Notification of awards is made by mail or telephone. Please note: If your attendance at the Summer Program is dependent upon receiving a scholarship and we are unable to grant your request, your $225 deposit will be refunded. 951-659 - 2 1 7 1 x2 3 6 5
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STUDENT INFORMATION Student Name
2012 SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM QUESTIONS? Contact our Registrar: (951) 659-2171 x 2365 fax (951) 659-4552 summer@idyllwildarts.org
Please type or print in ink all information. One form per student. (Photocopy additional forms if needed)
Last _______________________________________________________ First ______________________________________
SUMMER OFFICE USE
Mailing Address
Street and Number____________________________________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________________________ State _________________ Zip _________________ Rec’d_________________
Student E-mail Address _________________________________________________________________________________
Phone
Day
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Evening
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Date of Birth___________________________ Age______________Sex_____________ Grade Level (fall ‘12)________________________________________ Sch. App. Sent_____________ School Attended in 2011–12__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mat’ls List Sent____________ For Musicians, list your instrument___________________________________voice____________________________________________________________ Mat’ls List Sent____________
BILLING INFORMATION Parents’ or Guardian’s Name(s) Mailing Address
Last_________________________________________________________ First_________________________________________________
Street & Number___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________________________________ State__________________ Zip______________________________
Parent or Guardian E-mail Address ____________________________________________________________________
Phone
Day
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CLASSES DESIRED $500 Deposit required for each class Youth, Jr. Artists’ and Children’s Center
Course Title__________________________________________Course Code___________________ Dates____________________
Resident
Day
Cost_________________
Course Title__________________________________________Course Code___________________ Dates____________________
Resident
Day
Cost_________________
Course Title__________________________________________Course Code___________________ Dates____________________
Resident
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Sub-Total:_______________
TRANSPORTATION (See page 46 for information)
A form will be sent to confirm your reservation. Transportation is available from Ontario International Airport and Palm Springs Airport ($125 each way).
Transportation Needed:
One way
Both ways
Amount:_______________ Non-refundable Application Fee:
$25
Please do not apply any discounts to the total. Discounts will be reflected in your bill. TOTAL:_______________
I have enclosed the non-refundable $25 application fee & the non-refundable $500 deposit for each course ($25 penalty for returned checks/refused credit charges)
METHOD OF PAYMENT
I have enclosed a check. Check #_________________________
VISA
MasterCard
Am. Ex.
Discover
Please charge my credit card. Amount to be charged $______________________ Card #___________________________________________ Expiration Date_____________
Name as it appears on card_________________________________________________Signature______________________________________________________
PLEASE COMPLETE THE BACK OF THIS FORM AND MAIL WITH YOUR DEPOSIT TO: Registrar, Summer Program • Idyllwild Arts • P.O. Box 38 • Idyllwild, CA 92549-0038 summe r @ id y llwild art s . o r g
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PLEASE COMPLETE THE REMAINDER OF THE FORM IN ORDER FOR YOUR REGISTRATION TO BE PROCESSED
Student Name
Last _______________________________________________________ First ______________________________________
In signing this application, I acknowledge that I have read the policies of Idyllwild Arts as noted in the catalog including the sections relating to payment of fees and refunds, and agree to abide by them. Youth, Junior Artist’s and Children’s Center students who fail to abide by established policies may be expelled from Idyllwild Arts with no refund of fees paid. I understand that I am solely responsible for all medical expenses incurred by me while enrolled in the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program. Consent is hereby given for the applicant, while a student at Idyllwild Arts, to participate in radio and television programs without compensation and for photographs taken at Idyllwild Arts to be used in campus-approved publicity. ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________
Signature of Student
Signature of Parent/Guardian if student under 18 years of age
Date
Please list the names and addresses of friends you have who would like to receive a Summer Program Catalog.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I would like to receive information about the Idyllwild Arts Academy. (See page 52 of this catalog for a brief description of the Academy.)
SCHOLARSHIP I am applying for a scholarship. Please send me a Scholarship Application.
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS Please complete the following to be assured the correct discount is credited to you. (See page 48 for information.)
Early Payment of Fees: (Fees must be received in full in order for discount to apply)
Family Discount: Other Family Members Attending
March 15–10% discount
April 15–5% discount
____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________ Name Program Dates ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________ Name Program Dates
School/Teacher Discount: School/Teacher Name_____________________________________________________________________ List other Students Attending
____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________ Name Program Dates ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________ Name Program Dates
Bring a Friend:
a) Name(s) of student(s) I have referred to the Summer Program. Please be sure that any students you have referred to Idyllwild Arts list you in part (b) of their application. Credit cannot be applied to your account until Idyllwild Arts has received your friend’s application with you listed in part (b). ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________ Name Program Dates ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________ Name Program Dates
b) Name of student who referred me to the Summer Program—one name only. Must be completed to insure credit to referring student.
____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________ Name Program Dates
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2012 TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM
(Required of all scholarship applicants)
QUESTIONS?
P r o g ra m
Contact our Registrar: (951) 659-2171 x 2365 fax (951) 659-4552 summer@idyllwildarts.org
I am applying for a scholarship. I am applying for admission to the Symphony Orchestra or Chamberfest. I am applying for the Song and Dance Workshop. I am applying for the Summer Theatre Festival.
TO THE STUDENT At least one recommendation form must be submitted from a teacher in the program area for which you are applying. Complete the following information before sending the form to the teacher who will write your recommendation. Emphasize that the recommendation must be mailed to Idyllwild Arts as soon as possible. For orchestra applicants, the recommendation should be completed by your private instructor or the conductor of an orchestra of which you are a regular member. Student Name
Last _______________________________________________________ First _________________________________ Phone __________________________
Mailing Address
Street and Number______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________________________________ State _______________________ Zip _______________________
Name of Idyllwild Arts program(s) applying for ______________________________________________________________________
Dates__________________________________________
Dates__________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ For Summer Theatre Festival and Song & Dance students only
Please list the name, role and year of any play(s) in which you have appeared._______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please describe any musical or dramatic training you have had, e.g. private lessons, choir, etc._________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please describe any dance training you have had._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please list your height___________________________ Please attach a recent black and white headshot of yourself to this form.
TO THE TEACHER This student’s application will not be processed unless ALL required forms, including this recommendation form, are on file. It would be to the student’s benefit to complete and return this form promptly. Without the teacher recommendation form, the student’s application will not be considered. Teacher Name
Last _______________________________________________________ First _________________________________ Phone __________________________
Mailing Address
Street and Number______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________________________________ State _______________________ Zip _______________________
Institutional Affiliation (if applicable)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
We ask that you respond candidly to all questions.
How many years have you known this student?_____________ In what capacity?_________________________________________________________________________________________ How many years of instruction with this student?_______________________________________________________ Why do you feel this student is worthy of consideration?_________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
BELOW AVERAGE ABOVE SUPERIOR
Interest in chosen area Ability in chosen area Character Cooperation Leadership Emotional maturity Personal initiative
Teacher’s Signature_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date__________________________________________
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL TO: Registrar, Summer Program • Idyllwild Arts • P.O. Box 38 • Idyllwild, CA 92549-0038 summe r @ id y llwild art s . o r g
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Your life in the arts begins with ... IdyllwildARTS ACADEMY
Idyllwild Arts Academy is America’s finest boarding high for the arts. The Academy offers pre-professional training in Creative Writing, Dance, Filmmaking, Interdisciplinary Arts, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts along with rigorous college preparatory academics.
For additional information: admission@idyllwildarts.org or 951-659-2171 ext. 2223 • Visit us at: www.idyllwildarts.org
IDYLLWILD ARTS FOUNDATION The IAF is a non-profit corporation, founded (in 1946 as a summer center in the arts) on the premise that the arts provide a common language and that participation in the arts can not only enrich lives but can change lives. The Foundation operates two programs: the Summer Program – in its 63rd year of providing classes in the arts for all ages and abilities, and the Academy – an independent boarding high school established in 1986 for students talented in the arts. Summer Program • Eight-week season • 1600 students ages 5 to adult • Over 100 intensive hands-on workshops in creative writing, dance, music, theatre, visual arts, Native American arts • Family Camp • Adult Theme Weeks: Hot Clay, Metals Week, Native American Arts Festival • Professional artist-teachers • 30% of participants attending a Summer Program workshop received financial aid in 2011– totaling nearly $650,000
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Academy • Co-educational, 295 students (42% international), grades 9–12 and postgraduate • Pre-professional training in creative writing, dance, filmmaking, interdisciplinary arts, music, theatre and visual arts • Admission by audition/portfolio evaluation • Comprehensive college preparator y academic curriculum • Academy graduates are sought by the finest colleges, conservatories and universities in the country • Over 55% of students receive some amount of financial aid – totaling nearly $5,400,000
Idyllwild Arts welcomes your support Our Summer and Academy programs (and financial aid awards for eligible students) are made possible with the help of gifts from friends like you. To make a gift, or for further information regarding gifts, contact: Idyllwild Arts Foundation Advancement Office P.O. Box 38 Idyllwild, CA 92549-0038 951-659-2171 ext. 2330 advancement@idyllwildarts.org www.idyllwildarts.org 951-659 - 2 1 7 1 x2 3 6 5
LOCATION MAP From Riverside Area thru Hemet: Route 60 Riverside, towards Beaumont. Right on Route 79, 8.3 mi. to traffic light. Left onto Ramona Express Way, travel 8 mi. to Florida Ave. Left at traffic light onto Route 74. Fifteen mi. up the mountain to Hwy.243 at Mtn. Center. Left onto Route 243, 4 mi. to Idyllwild. Left on Tollgate Rd., one mile to campus.
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63. Cedar Classroom
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56. Krone House (Academy Admission, Alumni, Marketing)
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65. Troy Music Classrooms
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66. Troy Restrooms
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40. Lewitzky Dance Studio
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23. Old Dining Hall
8. Holmes Amphitheatre
53. MacNeal Hall
32. Mellor Studio
42. Zimmerman Log Lodge
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One, Two & Three-week workshops for Youth & Children plus Family Camp MasterCard, VISA, Discover, & American Express accepted (Adult Course Catalog published separately-see information on page one for details) Visit our website: w w w . i d y l l w i l d a r t s . o r g