Ovations Summer Strings Academy
June 24 - June 29, 2012 (full day)
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Ovations Chamber Strings Academy at Mason offers an exciting Orchestra Summer Camp opportunity for our regions string students (rising 7th graders through 12th grade). Program directors Glenn Dewey and Erin Eberly invite you to take part in this challenging and enriching summer music experience. Participants will work closely with GMU String faculty, award winning NoVa String educators and professional musicians on challenging string literature in small chamber ensembles. Participants will also perform in one of two string orchestras under the baton of Dr. Dennis Layendecker or Dr. Peter Wilson with exciting performances by all of the ensembles at the end of the week. Placement seating auditions will take place on Sunday, June 24th to determine orchestra and chamber group assignment.
2012 Program Highlights:
- Exploration and performance of the highest quality literature for small Chamber Music Ensembles as well as large String Orchestra with significant attention to individual participants in chamber music rehearsals and sectionals
- Chamber groups and large ensembles assigned by ability level
- Interaction with highly qualified string faculty both from the School of Music at Mason and members of the outstanding musical community of Washington DC - program faculty will be assisted by graduate students in the Mason School of Music
- Positive, exciting and meaningful rehearsal/performance experiences
- Special Guest Performance TBA
- Opportunity to play a solo in the Solo Recital / Masterclass on Thursday
- Chamber group AND large group concert performances by the participants, open to family members and the general public
"Gold" Orchestra: |
"Green" Orchestra: Students participating in this group will perform grade 5-6 level music in both their large string orchestra and chamber music groups. Students will receive regular coaching from Ovations Faculty. All members of Division 2 will perform in the final concert, both in their chamber ensemble and string orchestra. The primary goal of Division 2 is to provide more advanced players opportunities to work together with faculty coaches to delve more deeply into advanced concepts of performance and to expand their musical experiences and horizons. |
2012 Tuition:
- $395 Click Herefor tuition and fee details and to register
What you will gain from this program:
- Invaluable rehearsal time with and performance tips from professional string players/ instructors
- A new sense of confidence and self-respect as you learn and play alongside peers and friends in a professionally themed environment
- The opportunity to raise the bar of your string playing and overall performance technique
Faculty/Instructors
Daily Schedule
How to Get Here
DOWNLOAD PLACEMENT AUDITION MUSIC - coming soon!
PROGRAM COORDINATORS:
Erin Eberly, egeberly@fcps.edu
Glenn Dewey, gdewey1@gmu.edu
Why choose MASON?
Join one of our outstanding summer programs and become a part of our acclaimed Mason arts community. Whether you are a teacher, student or child, you will find professionally staffed programs that enrich and inspire- all within the respected Mason setting. Our excellent faculty, world class guest artists, and brand new facilities make Mason the place to be this summer!
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