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Summer Music Institute for Piano and Strings
The University of Texas at San Antonio
July 21-26, 2008
Important information for parents and campers here!!!
SUMMER MUSIC INSTITUTE FOR PIANO AND STRINGS
The Summer Music Institute (SMI) at the University of Texas at San Antonio is a week-long intensive program for talented young musicians ages 13-18 to receive private lessons, chamber music coaching, master classes, and classroom instruction from distinguished music faculty from across Texas. This unique program offers students the opportunity for chamber music performance regardless of their experience level. Repertoire is carefully chosen with each student’s ability level in mind and will be mailed to participating students prior to the camp. SMI students will also be featured in both solo and chamber music recitals at the end of the week.
AUDITION INFORMATIONPiano
Applicants may audition live or by tape/CD. Auditions should include two pieces from the standard keyboard literature representing contrasting musical styles if auditioning for piano. Tapes/CD’s should be of high quality and clearly marked with the student’s name and repertoire. Enrollment may be limited. All campers selected to participate in SMI should bring 1) one work-in-progress and 2) one performance-ready piece to study during the camp.
Strings
Applicants may audition live or by tape/CD. Auditions should include two pieces from the standard keyboard literature representing contrasting musical styles if auditioning for piano OR one solo work, etude or audition excerpt (such as Region or All-State) if auditioning for strings. Tapes/CD’s should be of high quality and clearly marked with the student’s name and repertoire. Enrollment may be limited. All campers selected to participate in SMI should bring 1) one work-in-progress and 2) one performance-ready piece to study during the camp.
SMI PIANO CURRICULUMPrivate Instruction - Chamber Music Coaching – Piano Literature
Master Classes – Keyboard Harmony – Special Programs
SMI STRINGS CURRICULUMPrivate Instruction - Chamber Music Coaching - Music Theory
Music Technology - Master Classes - Ensembles
TUITION AND HOUSINGHousing is available through the UTSA dormitories. Check-in for dorm campers will be Sunday, July 20 at 5:00 pm. Tuition includes lessons and courses for the week. Tuition with housing includes all of the above plus dormitory fees, breakfast and dinner. Lunch is not included in the cost of tuition, but is available on campus. CD’s will also be made available for purchase at the final recitals.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIOThe University of Texas at San Antonio is the city’s only public university and serves over 27,000 students. The 600-acre 1604 campus borders the Texas Hill Country and is just a twenty minute drive to downtown San Antonio. The UTSA Music Department offers undergraduate degrees in performance, music education, music marketing, composition, as well as a new Bachelor of Arts in Music. Students accepted into the Summer Music Institute will have the opportunity to experience life as a music major at UTSA as they work with our faculty one-on-one, in chamber group settings, and in the classroom. To gain the full college experience, we also encourage SMI students to stay overnight in the UTSA dorms.
APPLICATION PROCESSThe postmark deadline to submit an application is May 25, 2008. A complete application packet will include the following:
Completed application form
High-quality audition tape/CD
$100 tuition deposit*
*tuition deposit will be refunded if student is not accepted to SMI
CONTACT INFORMATIONDr. Kasandra Keeling (piano)
kasandra.keeling@utsa.eduMs. Jennifer Clark (strings)
jennifer.cahillclark@utsa.eduUTSA Music Office 210-458-4354
Printable Application - Piano Division (pdf)
Printable Application - Strings Division (pdf)
Postmark Deadline: May 25, 2008
Please return completed application, tape, and $100.00 deposit* to:
Summer Music Institute
Department of Music
University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249-0645note: please indicate on your envelope the division for which you are applying
*Credit Card payments can be only made during business hours at the UTSA Music Office and will incur an additional fee. Please call 210-458-4354. Tuition deposit will be returned if student is not accepted to SMI.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Department of Music
One UTSA Circle, San Antonio, Texas 78249
210.458.4354
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