DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas College of Music is registering musicians for their summer workshops – and you don't have to be a college student to attend. This year, there will be a variety of jazz, instrumental and voice classes for musicians ages 14 and up.
For the first time, double bassists and harpists are invited to attend the UNT Summer String Institute's two sessions, which were only available to violinists, violists and cellists in past years. Musicians who attend session one of the workshop June 17-24 can look forward to a residency with the Baumer String Quartet – acknowledged as one of the finest young quartets in the country – which includes Dallas Symphony Orchestra co-concertmaster and UNT faculty member Nathan Olson. Participants in both series can benefit from private lessons, clinics, masterclasses and concerts presented by UNT string faculty, principal players of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and esteemed guest artists.
The ClarEssentials Jr. High and Middle School Clarinet Workshop returns for a second year to provide an intensive, educational and fun learning experience for students in grades seven and eight. This year's workshops will be offered in Frisco and Keller.
"We understand that parents may not be able to drive their child a great distance to get them to a camp, and that's why we are offering camps for Junior High and Middle School students in two locations," Kimberly Cole Luevano, associate professor of clarinet said. "Ideally, parents can choose the location that is most convenient. This helps us reach and serve more students."
Jazz studies will again provide a wide range of classes, performances and comprehensive studies for jazz vocalists and instrumentalists. This year, a vocal jazz educator seminar has been added that precedes the UNT Vocal Jazz Summer Workshop.
"The jazz workshops are an immersion experience," said John Murphy, chair of the Division of Jazz Studies. "For most of a week, every moment is devoted to playing, studying, and listening to jazz. Students of jazz bass, jazz voice, and jazz small group playing will end the week with more fluency in the jazz language."
All College of Music summer workshops and camps are listed below.
June
June 6-8: Keller ClarEssentials Jr. High/Middle School Clarinet Workshop
Instructor(s): Daryl Coad, Deborah Fabian, Kimberly Cole Luevano, John Scott, Kristen Thompson, Connor O'Meara
Deadline: June 1, with early registration discount by May 15
This is an intensive, educational and fun workshop at Keller's Timberview Middle School designed for advanced middle school clarinetists. Daily events include group warm-ups, sessions on fundamental skills, masterclasses, chamber music coaching and evening recitals. The workshop concludes with a finale recital presented by chamber music groups. For information, visit http://clarinet.music.unt.edu/claressentials-jh.
June 6-10: 16th Annual Lynn Seaton Jazz Double Bass Workshop
Instructor(s): Lynn Seaton
Deadline: First-come, first-served
For dedicated jazz bass players working on upright technique, developing walking bass lines, small group performance, theory and history. The Seaton Workshop is open to advanced high school, college, serious amateur, and professional bassists. This intimate workshop is limited to 15 upright bass players. For information, visit http://jazz.unt.edu/?q=node/123.
June 6-10: 29th Annual Bradetich Double Bass Masterclass
Instructor(s): Jeff Bradetich and Jack Unzicker
Deadline: May 2 (late registration offered with a fee)
This masterclass is for advanced high school and college level students. The week of highly concentrated classical study for aspiring bassists will include technical training, solo classes, orchestra studies, videotaping, bass ensembles, classes with Jack Unzicker and much more. For information, visit http://strings.music.unt.edu/bradetich-master-class.
June 6-10: Flute! Fundamentals for Teachers
Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy
Deadline: May 1
This workshop is for performers and teachers interested in developing teaching and performing skills. Participants can observe master teaching and interact with students of all levels in daily sessions. Basics of embouchure, breathing, tone production, musical phrasing, articulation, vibrato, and technique are addressed in the workshop. For information, visit http://www.mkclardy.com/fundamentals-for-teachers.html.
June 8-10: 16th Annual Beginners and Intermediate Bass Camp
Instructor(s): Gudrun Raschen, Jessica Valls, Carlos Gaviria
Deadline: May 2 (late registration offered with a fee)
Beginning and intermediate players of the double bass will join the North Texas Bass Camp for three days of fun, participation and instruction. Playing, practicing and performing will abound, and students will enjoy the week-ending game of "Double Bass Jeopardy." Participants will have the opportunity to work with outstanding teachers in a fun and supportive environment. For information, visit http://strings.music.unt.edu/beginners-and-intermediate-bass-camp.
June 13-15: Frisco ClarEssentials Jr. High/Middle School Clarinet Workshop
Instructor(s): Daryl Coad, Deborah Fabian, Kimberly Cole Luevano, John Scott, Kristen Thompson, Connor O'Meara
Deadline: June 1, with early registration discount by May 15
This is an intensive, educational and fun workshop at Frisco's Cobb Middle School designed for advanced middle school clarinetists. Daily events include group warm-ups, sessions on fundamental skills, masterclasses, chamber music coaching and evening recitals. The workshop concludes with a finale recital presented by chamber music groups. For information, visit http://clarinet.music.unt.edu/claressentials-jh.
June 13-16: Marching Percussion Camp
Instructor(s): Paul Rennick
Deadline: June 3
The UNT Marching Percussion Camp trains high school percussionists in the tradition of the world-renowned Green Brigade Drumline. The workshop includes 10 hours a day of instruction and performance experience in a skill level-based ensemble. To register, visit http://percussion.music.unt.edu/summer.
June 13-17: Flute! Practicum for Performers
Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy
Deadline: May 1
Flute! Practicum for Performers 2016 is a masterclass for performers interested in developing performance skills and repertoire. Participants will perform in daily sessions with a focus on standard repertoire and orchestral excerpts. Concepts of breathing, embouchure, tone production, musical phrasing, articulation, vibrato and technique are addressed in the masterclass. For information about registration, visit http://www.mkclardy.com.
June 13-17: String Orchestra Day Camp (Grades 2-10)
Instructor(s): Elizabeth Chappell
Deadline: June 8
More than 125 students rehearse in elementary and middle school orchestras under the direction of guest conductors. Students, who must have at least six months of string playing experience at the time of the camp, also receive instruction in music theory and music history classes. Orchestras offered: Pre-String Orchestra (Grades 3-4); Elementary Orchestra (Grades 5-6); 7th Grade Orchestra; 8th Grade Orchestra; 9th Grade Orchestra. For information, visit https://musiced.music.unt.edu/orchestra-summer-day-camp.
June 13-17: UNT Keyboard Percussion Symposium
Instructor(s): Christopher Deane, Brian Zator, Pius Cheung, She-e Wu, Sandi Rennick, Ed Smith, Drew Lang
Deadline: May 23
Activities for high school, college and professional level keyboard percussionists include private and group lessons with world class instructors, masterclasses, clinics, student and faculty performances, and technique labs focused on all aspects of keyboard percussion performance including grip methods (Traditional, Stevens, Burton and Six-Mallet grip) and extended performance technique. High school participants will play in keyboard percussion ensembles directed by symposium faculty. For information, visit http://percussion.music.unt.edu/extras.
June 17-18: Vocal Jazz Educator Seminar
Instructor(s): Jennifer Barnes, Curtis Gaesser
Deadline: May 15
For the first time, the 2016 UNT Vocal Jazz Summer Workshop will be preceded by a Vocal Jazz Educator Seminar on June 17-18 (Friday and Saturday). Two days will be packed full of content relevant to high school and college-level teachers who either are already working with students on vocal jazz or are thinking about starting to explore vocal jazz with their students. Topics will include working with rhythm sections, choosing repertoires, sound reinforcement, specific rehearsal techniques unique to vocal jazz, audition methods, and warm-ups and exercises to improve musicianship. For more information, visit http://jazz.unt.edu/vocaljazzedseminar.
June 17-18: Vocal Pedagogy Workshop
Instructor(s): Stephen F. Austin
Deadline: June 1 (Late registration with a fee)
This year's workshop focuses on preparing singers for the next step by addressing training to get students past college screening auditions, how to properly eliminate excessive breathiness, how to teach the male high voice and extend the range, and how to get young sopranos and mezzos to sing successfully above the staff. For information, visit https://music.unt.edu/voice/vocal-pedagogy-workshop.
June 17-19: Flute! Repertoire and Performance Masterclass
Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy
Deadline: June 1
This workshop for advanced performers develops repertoire and performance skills by building practice methods. Daily performances are included, with feedback for improvement in the overall artistic impression, technical consistence, projection and communication. Basics of embouchure, breathing, tone production, musical phrasing, articulation, vibrato, and technique are addressed in the masterclass. For information, visit http://www.mkclardy.com.
June 17-24: UNT Summer String Institute Session I
Instructor(s): Julia Bushkova, Philip Lewis, Felix Olschofka, Anyango Yarbo-Davenport, Susan Dubois, Daphne Gerling, Liesl-Ann de Villiers, Eugene Osadchy, Nikola Ruzevic, Elizabeth Morrow, Jesús Castro-Balbi, Gudrun Raschen, Jaymee Haefner, Baumer String Quartet, Clay Couturiaux; Masterclasses only: Ann Marie Hudson Brink, Alex Kerr, Gary Levinson
Deadline: May 7
Instructors provide an exclusive lesson setting that is tailored to individual attention for each student. Compared to other summer camps, this institute offers a truly unique experience: with three private lessons in six days participants will benefit from an intense and nurturing learning environment. In addition to private lessons, chamber music and orchestra experience will provide a platform for students to communicate with each other through music as the universal language. Pre-college and collegiate sessions are being offered to all ages. These include masterclasses, clinics, faculty/student recitals, wellness and stress reduction sessions, and region and all-state audition preparation. The Baumer String Quartet will be in residence for session one. For more information, visit http://ssi.music.unt.edu.
June 19-24: Vocal Jazz Workshop
Instructor(s): Jennifer Barnes, Rosana Eckert, Greg Jasperse, Justin Binek
Deadline: First-come, first-served
Participants are involved in every aspect of vocal jazz, from solo and ensemble performance to improvisation, pedagogy and jazz theory. Educators may attend a daily class devoted to vocal jazz directing, programming and rhythm section. Ensembles rehearse daily, preparing for the Friday evening public concert. Music educators will have a session each day with Jennifer Barnes that will focus on topics including repertoire, performance aesthetics, rhythm section and sound reinforcement equipment. For information, visit http://jazz.unt.edu/vocaljazzworkshop.
June 22-25: ClarEssentials High School Clarinet Workshop
Instructor(s): Daryl Coad, Deborah Fabian, Kimberly Cole Luevano, John Scott, Meaghan Kawaller
Deadline: June 1 (late registration offered with a fee)
This is an intensive, educational and fun workshop designed for advanced high school clarinetists. Daily events include group warm-ups, sessions on fundamental skills, masterclasses, chamber music coaching and evening recitals. Featured guest artist Meaghan Kawaller, Clarinetist Staff Sergeant for "The President's Own" United States Marine Band and UNT alumna, will present a recital and clinic. The workshop concludes with a finale recital presented by chamber music groups. For information, visit http://clarinet.music.unt.edu/claressentials-hs.
June 23-26:Drum Major and Student Leadership Camp
Instructor(s): Nicholas Williams, Jeremy Spicer, Manuel Maldonado
Deadline: First-come, first-served
Current or future drum majors and student leaders will receive specialized individual instruction, as well as training in leadership, conducting, and innovative marching and teaching techniques. For information, visit http://www.studentsleading.org/training/drummajor.php.
June 24-26: Flute! High School Camp
Instructor(s): Mary Karen Clardy
Deadline: July 1
This is a class for pre-college flutists, and these sessions emphasize musical performance and preparation. Daily classes include warmup exercises, tone/technique development, vibrato, and articulation studies, and provide opportunities for interaction of performer and listener. The camp concludes with a concert by members of the class. For information, visit http://www.mkclardy.com.
June 24-July 1: UNT Summer String Institute Session II
Instructor(s): Julia Bushkova, Philip Lewis, Felix Olschofka, Anyango Yarbo-Davenport, Susan Dubois, Daphne Gerling, Liesl-Ann de Villiers, Eugene Osadchy, Nikola Ruzevic, Elizabeth Morrow, Jesús Castro-Balbi, Gudrun Raschen, Jaymee Haefner, Clay Couturiaux; Masterclasses only: Ann Marie Hudson Brink, Alex Kerr, Gary Levinson
Deadline: May 7
Instructors provide an exclusive lesson setting that is tailored to individual attention for each student. Compared to other summer camps, this institute offers a truly unique experience: with three private lessons in six days participants will benefit from an intense and nurturing learning environment. In addition to private lessons, chamber music and orchestra experience will provide a platform for students to communicate with each other through music as the universal language. Pre-college and collegiate sessions are being offered to all ages. These include masterclasses, clinics, faculty/student recitals, wellness and stress reduction sessions, and region and all-state audition preparation. For information, visit http://ssi.music.unt.edu.
July
July 6-9: All State Choir Camp
Instructor(s): Alan McClung, director; Richard Sparks, guest conductor
Deadline: June 19
The camp, offered to students in grades 9-12, includes various rehearsals over four days culminating with a recording session/concert on Saturday afternoon. There will also be a dance, recreation night and talent show. For information, visit http://choircamp.music.unt.edu/ascc.
July 10-15: Jazz Combo Workshop
Instructor(s): Mike Steinel
Deadline: First-come, first-served
The Jazz Combo Workshop is open to musicians of all levels (ages 14 and over) and provides comprehensive studies in jazz combo playing and improvisation. For information, visit http://jazz.unt.edu/combo-workshop.
July 13-16: UNT Middle School/Jr. High Honor Choir Camp
Instructor(s): Alan McClung, director; Connie Horton, guest clinician
Deadline: July 8
The camp includes sessions that cover topics such as voice, pitch and rhythm development, as well as rehearsals and an afternoon concert on Saturday. There will also be a game night, talent show and dance. For information, visit http://choircamp.music.unt.edu/mscc.
July 19-23: Mariachi Summer Camp
Instructor(s): Donna Emmanuel
Deadline: June 21
Camp participants will rehearse and learn about mariachi music. The camp culminates with a concert the final afternoon. Special guest instructor, Sr. Jóse Hernàndez, founder of Mariachi Sol de Mexico, will also teach students. For information, visit https://music.unt.edu/sites/default/files/mariachi_registrationform.pdf.
July 22-30: Keyboard Wellness Seminar
Instructor(s): Sheila Paige
Deadline: First-come, first-served
What sets this seminar apart and makes it unique from other conferences and festivals is the inclusion of many supportive and synergistic disciplines. Sessions given by Sheila Paige on the Taubman Approach and her other innovative strategies are complemented with the Alexander Technique, Developmental Fitness and HeartMath Technology. For information, visit http://www.sheilapaige.com.
August
Aug. 6: Summer Harp Masterclass
Instructor(s): Jaymee Haefner, Sajid Surve
Deadline: July 15
The UNT Summer Harp Masterclass is a one-day harp immersion event which takes place at UNT's Paul Voertman Concert Hall in the College of Music. The day includes masterclasses by Dr. Jaymee Haefner, and a performance wellness clinic by Dr. Sajid Surve. The event is appropriate for all ages and all levels of harpists – beginners through advanced players. For information, visit https://connect.music.unt.edu/harp-masterclass.
For more information on all summer workshops, visit http://music.unt.edu/community/workshops-camps-and-masterclasses. For a complete list of UNT College of Music events, including faculty and student recitals, visit the College of Music online calendar and connect with the College of Music on Facebook and on Twitter at @UNTCoM.
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The College of Music is one of the largest and most respected comprehensive music schools in the world. Approximately 1,500 music students attend the college each year, participating in nearly 70 widely varied ensembles while engaged in specialized studies in performance, composition, conducting, jazz studies, music education, music history, music theory or ethnomusicology. Music students, alumni and faculty have made appearances on the world's finest stages, have produced numerous recordings with many receiving Grammy awards and nominations, and have written influential texts in a variety of areas in music scholarship. Distinguished University alumni can be found around the globe in top music ensembles, opera companies, universities, and schools.