Distance Learning | Higher Education 17-18 Season Highlights

Manhattan School of Music

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DISTANCE LEARNING EVENTS 2017–18 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

MSM Distance Learning @msm_dl

About MSM Distance Learning In 1996, under the pioneering influence of Maestro Pinchas Zukerman and President Marta Istomin, Manhattan School of Music instituted a groundbreaking distance learning program—the first of its kind at a major conservatory—devoted to exploring the use of state-of-the-art videoconference technology for music education and performance. MSM has since become a proud leader in the field, recognizing the vast potential for the creative use of broadband videoconferencing and its related instructional technologies in the arts as a whole. Led by Christianne Orto, Dean of Distance Learning and Recording Arts, the program provides access to artistic and academic resources that enhance students’ education in musical performance while heightening the global community’s awareness of and participation in the musical arts.

The program has become a leading provider of distance learning content for higher education, K–12 schools, and community organizations, including master classes and coachings, clinics, lessons, audition preparation, professional development, and academic seminars.

Teaching and learning partnerships have been established with students, educators, and distinguished artists in 46 states and 31 countries, including Australia, China, and Europe, reaching an average of 7,500 students each year.

MSM presented its first webcast in 2003, featuring Pinchas Zukerman conducting a student chamber orchestra in Elgar’s String Serenade. In 2004, the School inaugurated live web streaming of student concerts from the William R. and Irene D. Miller Recital Hall, which continues today through the Program’s

Contact Christianne Orto, Dean of Distance Learning and Recording Arts corto@msmnyc.edu Mike Dee, Distance Learning Administrative Associate mdee@msmnyc.edu

streaming pages: dl.msmnyc.edu/live and Facebook Live: facebook.com/msmnyc. In 2007, MSM hosted Manhattan Connects: An Internet2 Conference for New York’s Cultural Institutions in collaboration with Internet2, Columbia University, and Nysernet, which celebrated the potential of advanced broadband networking for the arts.

In the first live video stream of a classical music event to an iPhone/iPod touch application, the Distance Learning Program partnered with InstantEncore in 2010 to present a master class with renowned baritone Thomas Hampson. In 2011, MSM created an online digital library to give viewers access to the Program’s extensive video archive of over 5000 hours of past classes and events. In 2012, the Virtual Music Studio pilot program was launched to reach home-based learners via desktop videoconferencing for music. And in 2013, the Program created a special distance learning collaboration with schools throughout Nebraska, in which students received credit for weekly applied music instruction from Manhattan School of Music. In 2013– 14, over 800 music lessons to Nebraska were delivered.

In addition to Polycom HD with Music Mode™, the Program has expanded its digital platforms to also include HD interactive solutions such as LOLA and Ultragrid, enabling near-real-time interaction between musicians at remote locations. 2016 saw the integration of a new learning management system and now the advent of online electives for MSM students is currently under development for the 2017-18 academic year.

MSM Distance Learning is pleased to announce an endowed fund, The Melos Fund for Distance Learning Innovation at Manhattan School of Music, established to support, cultivate and expand leading-edge music distance learning initiatives and programs at the School.

For further information, please visit msmnyc.edu/distance-learning or follow us on Facebook (@msmdistancelearning) and Twitter (@msm_dl).

Bert Hill, Distance Learning Program Coordinator bhill@msmnyc.edu Bruce Bertrand, Distance Learning Systems Engineer bbertrand@msmnyc.edu 2

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MSM Distance Learning uses High Definition Videoconferencing to facilitate near-real-time interaction between musicians at remote locations What is HD Videoconferencing?

HD Videoconferencing is an electronic technology that allows for live, interactive audio-visual communication between two of more places separated by distance.

How we connect We connect via Polycom HD with Music Mode™ over Internet2, a dedicated research and education high-speed network. This year, we will also be connecting via LOLA and Ultragrid, two low-latency, near-real-time videoconferencing solutions.

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Table of Contents MASTER CLASSES 5 AMSTERDAM CONSERVATORY - NETHERLANDS

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BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE - UNITED KINGDOM

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THE COLBURN SCHOOL - LOS ANGELES, CA

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THE GENEVA UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC - SWITZERLAND

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LONDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - UNITED KINGDOM

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ROYAL DANISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC - DENMARK

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SIBELIUS ACADEMY OF MUSIC - FINLAND

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UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS, VIENNA - AUSTRIA

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COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS

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SIBELIUS ACADEMY OF MUSIC - FINLAND

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CENTER FOR MUSIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS

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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE - CANADA

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SIBELIUS ACADEMY OF MUSIC - FINLAND

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BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE - UNITED KINGDOM

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WEBCASTS 9 DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS SERIES

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DIGITAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM 10

OUR PARTNERS:

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MASTER CLASSES MSM Distance Learning showcases collaborative master classes, programs, and coachings featuring distinguished MSM faculty members and their artistic counterparts from around the world teaching and inspiring today’s rising musical stars.

The master classes below are listed by our collaborating partner institution and take place in the Mischa Elman Distance Learning Studio unless otherwise noted.

Distance Learning master classes are available for concert attendance credit; please refer to the concert attendance list on the MSM student website for further details.

CLASSICAL Nobuko Imai, Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Viola Samuel Rhodes, Manhattan School of Music, Viola Linda Chesis, Manhattan School of Music, Flute Mareike Schneemann, Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Flute

The William R. and Irene D. Miller Recital Hall

JAZZ Ilja Reijngoud, Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Jazz Trombone Rob van Bavel, Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Jazz Piano Theo Bleckmann, Manhattan School of Music, Jazz Voice Dave Taylor, Manhattan School of Music, Jazz Trombone

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VIOLA MOCK AUDITIONS

*George Manahan, Conductor and Karen Dreyfus, Viola, Manhattan School of Music

*Christopher Yates, Viola and Adam Romer, Viola, Birmingham Conservatoire

BRASS MOCK AUDITIONS

*George Manahan, Conductor and David Finlayson, Trombone, Manhattan School of Music

*Paul Coletti, The Colburn School, Viola *Sheryl Staples, Manhattan School of Music, Violin *Kyle Turner, Manhattan School of Music, Tuba *Norm Pearson, The Colburn School, Tuba *JoAnn Turnovsky, The Colburn School, Harp *Susan Jolles, Manhattan School of Music, Harp

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* denotes an Orchestral Performance Program master class

*Anthony Howe, Trombone, David Vines, Trombone, and Graham Sibley, Tuba, Birmingham Conservatoire

The Takacs Quartet, Geneva University of Music, Chamber Music David Jolley, Manhattan School of Music, Horn

*Gareth Davies, London Symphony Orchestra, Flute

Tim Frederiksen, Royal Danish Academy of Music, Chamber Music David Geber, Manhattan School of Music, Chamber Music Nikolaj Viltoft, Royal Danish Academy of Music, Trumpet Ethan Bensdorf, Manhattan School of Music, Trumpet Ruth Golden, Manhattan School of Music, Voice Eva Hess Thaysen, Royal Danish Academy of Music, Voice

* denotes an Orchestral Performance Program master class

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Erja Joukamo-Ampuja, Sibelius Academy of Music, Horn Michelle Baker, Manhattan School of Music, Horn Niklas Pokki, Sibelius Academy of Music, Piano Daniel Epstein, Manhattan School of Music, Piano

Anthony McGill, Manhattan School of Music, Clarinet Stepan Turnovsky, University of Music and Performing Arts - Vienna, Bassoon William Short, Manhattan School of Music, Bassoon *Rainer KĂźchl, University of Music and Performing Arts - Vienna, Concertmaster

11th Anniversary Thomas Hampson Voice Master Class & Videoconference in collaboration with the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 2 PM | The William R. and Irene D. Miller Recital Hall Watch the renowned American baritone and MSM Distinguished Visiting Artist coaching audition-selected voice students on masterpieces of American vocal literature.

This master class and live webcast is generously supported by the Melos Fund for Distance Learning Innovation at Manhattan School of Music.

The Distance Learning Program proudly supports Ultragrid HD Technology for these classes.

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* denotes an Orchestral Performance Program master class

COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS Timo Kiiskinen, Organ Date and Time TBC | The Mischa Elman Distance Learning Center Join us for a presentation on the unique history and sound of the organ, including a short performance by Professor Timo Kiiskinen, in collaboration with the Sibelius Academy of Music and MSM’s Organ Department.

CENTER FOR MUSIC ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENTS Orchestral Life: Mock Audition and Panel Discussion with members of the NAC Orchestra TBC Fall 2017 | The William R. and Irene D. Miller Recital Hall Join us for a live interactive videoconference mock audition and panel discussion with members of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, in collaboration with the Center for Music Entrepreneurship, Distance Learning, and Orchestral Performance Programs and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Entrepreneurial Projects Exchange with the Birmingham Conservatoire TBC Spring 2018 | The Mischa Elman Distance Learning Center Students from MSM’s Center for Music Entrepreneurship’s Advanced Practicum class share entrepreneurial project ideal live with Birmingham Conservatoire Students, in collaboration with the Center for Music Entrepreneurship, Distance Learning Program, and the Birmingham Conservatoire in Birmingham, UK.

Arts Leadership and Entrepreneurship Thursday, March 21, 2018, 12 PM | The William R. and Irene D. Miller Recital Hall MSM Center for Entrepreneurship student and Sibelius Academy Arts Management students participate in a live interactive videoconference discussion about entrepreneurial projects, in collaboration with in collaboration with the Center for Music Entrepreneurship, Distance Learning Program, and the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland.

WEBCASTS 13th Annual International Students’ Concert Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 7:30 PM | The William R. and Irene D. Miller Recital Hall Observe a concert showcasing the many talents of MSM’s international students, presented by the International Student Services and MSM Distance Learning program.

Tune into upcoming webcast events at DL.MSMNYC.EDU/LIVE and Facebook Live at: FACEBOOK.COM/MSMNYC To view recordings of past webcast events, visit DL.MSMNYC.EDU/ARCHIVE 9

DISTINGUISHED ARTIST SERIES Pinchas Zukerman Performance Program MSM students enrolled in the Performance Program receive regular videoconference lessons from Pinchas Zukerman and are given access to our online digital library of recorded lessons.

Thomas Hampson Telementoring Program Selected MSM voice students receive telementoring videoconference sessions with noted American baritone Thomas Hampson.

Glenn Dicterow Orchestral Performance Program Glenn Dicterow, chair of MSM’s Graduate Program in Orchestral Performance and former concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, connects with MSM students for a series of videoconference lessons, from the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music.

DIGITAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM Through independent study, selected students will learn how to design, create and deliver a music-themed videoconference program for K-12 classrooms around the United States. Students receive training and honoraria to develop these music programs plus the opportunity to present them on an ongoing basis to classrooms around the globe.

Current Digital Scholar program offerings include:

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