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RIGHT CLICK HERE FOR THE PRE-COLLEGE APPLICATION (.pdf file)

this is 2090 application, 2010 application available in Jan, 2010

 

 

Pre-College CURRICULUM

Five-day residential or commuter program

June 27-July 1, 2010

 

 

 

Who should apply?

Serious, advanced violists; enthusiastic, intermediate violists;

violinists interested in learning viola.

(age 14 through 2010 HS graduation).

 

 

 

How to apply

Send in the attached application by May 15, 2010. Placement audition required for new participants only. Record five minutes of current repertoire or request live audition.

 

Curriculum

Aronoff Viola Seminars

Aronoff approach to the craft of playing through the study of technical methods and excerpts from chamber music and solo repertoire. Detailed exploration of issues such as tone, shifting, vibrato, finger strength, flexibility, etc...

Viola Chamber Music

All groups coached; perform July 1st.

Orchestral Literature

Instruction and mock auditions.

Master Classes

Perform a finished piece or learn by observing.

Special Topics

New each year; non-playing classes that provide a break from the instrument.

Final Concert, Thursday, July 1st

Formal conclusion of Festival; all groups perform.

 

Optional

Friendly Competition

Prepare a work of 3-5 min. for possible solo 7/2

Private Lesson

Request a lesson with available viola faculty.

Informal Recitals

Performance opportunities throughout the week.

 

 

YOUNG VIOLISTS DAY-STUDY CURRICULUM

Three-day commuter program for violists under age 14

Mon, Tues, Wed—June 28-June 30, 2010

Classes meet at Bastyr University

from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

 

Who should apply?

Violists under age 14 with at least one year playing experience

 

 

How to apply

Send in the attached application by May 15, 2010. Audition required. Record five minutes of current repertoire or request live audition.

 

 

Curriculum

Aronoff Viola Seminars

Aronoff approach to the craft of playing. Detailed exploration of issues such as tone, shifting, vibrato, finger strength, flexibility, etc... in a master class format.

Viola Choir

Coaching for special performance on July 1st

Scale and Etude Class

Group instruction in these important basics.

Special Topic

Especially designed for our young violists.

Young Violists’ Concert, Wednesday, June 30th, 4:00 p.m.

Selected solos and the viola choir highlight the talents of our young violists. Open to

parents, families and all Festival personnel.

 

Parents’ Information

Parents are welcome to sit in on all classes in this program. All young violists will receive a family pass to attend the Aronoff Chamber Music Concerts, June 27-June 30, 7:30 p.m. at no charge. Parents and students may purchase dinner at Bastyr University by prior reservation to facilitate staying for the evening concerts.

Call for more information. (253) 474-6922.

 

 

 

“Coming to MAVI has given me the opportunity to see many different skill levels of music. It has encouraged me to practice and to advance in my abilities as a musician.”

(Pre-College musician)

 

“What sets MAVI apart from other music camps is that MAVI focuses on developing individual skills through daily master classes, seminars, and opportunities to perform in front of one's colleagues.”

(Pre-College musician)

 

“MAVI is an exciting and motivating summer music camp. Every student of mine comes back playing better, and has a more mature outlook and better sense of purpose.” (String teacher)

 

 


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