Summer Interlude Brochure - The Brearley School

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STUDENT’S MUSICAL INFORMATION
Student’s instrument:
Years studying instrument:
Years of private study:
Name of teacher:
Teacher’s e-mail and telephone number:
Please list several pieces you have recently studied.
Please describe your chamber music, orchestral, jazz
or other ensemble experience.
Please list your ensemble preference
(chamber music, jazz ensemble, small ensemble).
Summer Interlude
Teaching Staff
Matt Aiken, Director
Percussion
Howard Hall
Violin
Justin Smith
Violin
Olivia Martinez
Viola
Amelia Hollander
Viola
Carolyn Jeselsohn
Cello
Joe Fitzgerald
Bass
Reva Youngstein
Flute
Diana Petrella
Winds
Jeff Venho
Brass
Clio Venho
Chorus Director
S
ummer Interlude
at
A TWO-WEEK
MUSIC PROGRAM
FOR SINGERS AND
INSTRUMENTALISTS
founded by
THE RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOL
JUNE 17–28, 2013
Phillip Cheah
Accompanist
610 East 83rd Street
New York, New York 10028
(212) 570-8500

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HISTORY
Summer Interlude is a unique music experience for students of all
levels of accomplishment. The program offers students an opportunity
to share in the joys of music making and celebrates their participation.Started
in the early 1990s by Frances Dial, a devoted faculty
member of the Rudolf Steiner School, the Summer Interlude program
today is distinguished by its collaboration between the faculties of
the Rudolf Steiner and Brearley Schools. Students from throughout
the city participate in the Summer Interlude program.
PROGRAMS
Instrumental
8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The morning instrumental program offers a unique and comprehensive
curriculum of chamber music, jazz ensemble and orchestra for young
musicians presently in grades 3–12. Young pianists who can read
scores and have completed two years of private study are welcome.
Choral
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
The afternoon choral program invites all who enjoy singing to participate
in a choral presentation of a musical. Students may participate in either or
both aspects of the program.
COURSES
Rhythmic Wake-Up Call
All instrumental students will gather daily in age-determined groups
to explore foundations of elementary music theory and rhythm.
Jazz Ensemble
The jazz ensemble will rehearse in two consecutive periods each day
to allow some students to elect one period of jazz ensemble and one
period of chamber music. The jazz ensemble is designed to accommodate
musicians of all abilities and performs as a cohesive unit at
the final concert. We begin our study of improvisation through the
blues and standards of the jazz repertoire.
Chamber Music
Each student will participate in two ensemble periods a day. A student
may elect to be in jazz ensemble for one or two periods. Chamber
music and small ensemble may be chosen for one period each.
Students will be placed in one or two different ensembles according
to ability level and age. Placement auditions are required for all new
instrumental students to match group participants. Each ensemble
will have daily coaching with a faculty member and will prepare
two works for the duration of the program. Students will develop
the following skills in coaching sessions: ensemble etiquette, practicing
and rehearsal techniques, listening skills, good group communication,
resolving musical disagreements, musical phrasing and
expression, overcoming technical challenges, and preparing for a
performance. Music will be mailed in advance of the program start
date and should be prepared in advance.
We believe that every one of these skills is applicable to all facets of
a child’s education. Thus the program is excellent training and enrichment
for any academic curriculum, and indeed for the development
of the individual as a whole.
Orchestra
All chamber music and jazz ensemble students participate in
orchestra. This is an opportunity for the instrumentalists to come
together in a larger ensemble setting. In addition to reinforcing
skills taught in the chamber groups, the orchestra session will teach
students how to play and listen as part of a section and will teach
them about the importance of balance and group sound.
Simplified parts will be given to beginning students, who will be
assigned to sectionals in the first few days, as needed. Repertoire
in the past has included a variety of periods and styles.
Musical Theater Workshop
Students work on excerpts from a musical. Past musicals include South
Pacific, The Sound of Music, The Music Man, Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat, Anything Goes, Grease and Oliver. There will
be the opportunity to audition for solos, duets and small group numbers.
FINAL PERFORMANCE: JUNE 28
On the final day we present a performance representative of each
aspect of the program. It will begin at 2:30 p.m. and end at approximately
5:30 p.m. Please plan to be present for this concert.
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:30–9:00 Rhythmic Wake-Up Call
9:00–9:40 Chamber Music/Jazz/Small Ensemble
9:45–10:25 Chamber Music/Jazz/Small Ensemble
10:30–10:45 SNACK
10:50–11:55 Orchestra
12:00–1:00 LUNCH BREAK
1:00–3:00 Choral Program
TUITION
Full program Instrumental & Choral $875
Instrumental 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. $630
Choral 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. $420
Ten counselor positions are open to high school students.
Please contact Mr. Aiken for information: maiken@brearley.org.
Supervised breaks will be provided. Students are asked to bring their
own lunch and snacks from home. No peanut products are allowed at the
Brearley School, as we have girls with severe allergies. Please keep this in
mind when providing lunch and snacks for your child.
REGISTRATION FORM
Placement Audition Availability
There will be dates in May for placement auditions for new
instrumentalists. All students and counselors must participate in
the placement auditions. Please contact Mr. Aiken for dates.
Tuition/Program Selection
o Full program Instrumental & Choral $875
o Instrumental 8:30–12:00 $630
o Choral 1:00–3:00 $420
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: postmarked by April 1, 2013
Please send your $100 registration deposit, payable to THE
BREARLEY SCHOOL. Please write SUMMER INTERLUDE
on check memo line. Balance due by June 17, 2013.
Detach and mail this registration form with your deposit to
The Brearley School
Summer Interlude
Attn: Music Department/Mr. Aiken
610 East 83rd Street
New York, NY 10028
Student Information
Student’s name
Age Grade in 2012–2013
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Parent/Guardian
Daytime phone
Address:
E-mail:
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