Pokorny Low Brass Seminar 2011

[LizM]

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to take a moment to share about a great upcoming opportunity! Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have.

The University of Redlands School of Music is pleased to announce the 2011 Pokorny Low Brass Seminar June 7-12, 2011. This year’s faculty includes Gene Pokorny, tuba (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Randall Hawes, bass trombone (Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Michael Mulcahy, trombone (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) and Dr. Andrew Glendening, (Redlands School of Music/Redlands Symphony Orchestra).

This is an intense workshop for low brass players to really engage a wide range of musical, stylistic, technical and professional issues in-depth with unprecedented access to some of the most respected low brass players.

In past years the performers have included professional symphony musicians, free-lancers, college teachers, graduate and undergraduate music majors, advanced high school students and dedicated amateurs. These broad perspectives have created wonderfully rich discussions that inspired and energized all of the participants.

The curriculum consists of:

Faculty solo and ensemble recitals
Daily Group warm-up classes
Daily Individual Masterclasses
Daily Joint Clinics
Daily Orchestral section work

All student performers will play daily in masterclasses, an orchestral section, participate in a mock audition, and have the opportunity to perform a solo or chamber work on the final concert.

Only a limited number of performers will be accepted by audition or professional recommendation. Auditors may join in the group warm-up sessions, but will not perform in the masterclasses, clinics or concerts.

To apply as a performer, complete the application and submit a one-page resume and a recording of 2 contrasting solo passages and 5 standard orchestral excerpts by March 1, 2011. To apply by professional reference contact Dr. Andrew Glendening directly at Andrew_Glendening@redlands.edu" target="_blank" target="_blank. Performers will be notified by March 15, 2011. Tuition for performers is $650.

To audit the Seminar, complete the application and return with the appropriate fee. Auditors may choose to attend daily for $75 per day or for the entire workshop for $250.

On campus housing is available at reasonable rates.

More information and application forms are available at http://www.redlands.edu/academics/schoo ... minar.aspx" target="_blank" target="_blank

[mclowbone]

It's getting to the "What will I do this summer" time of year, so I want to bump this topic and give a brief recommendation based on my experiences from last summer.

In a word, if you are a serious tubist or trombonist (at any level), go!
Mr. Pokorny, Mr. Hawes, Mr. Mulcahy, and Dr. Glendening were absolute artists in their playing AND their teaching, and were (are) great human beings, to boot. My fellow students were at all levels (from the Winnipeg Symphony to an 8 year old beginner, and an even spread of talented young college students and professionals) and were eager to learn. As is often the case, I learned as much from being around my colleagues as I did from the artists. All of the participants play in masterclass for each faculty member as a soloist and as a member of a low brass section, so there is plenty of time "under the gun," but also adequate time for individual practice so that you can start to absorb and apply what you are learning for the next round. There was a lot of section playing going on after hours, as well.
The accommodations were also comfortable and cheap. Students can stay in campus housing (four bedroom apartments with a kitchen) about a five minute walk from the hall for about $30/night, if memory serves.

[smyoung]

Just curious, has anyone been contacted about whether or not they've been selected as a performer? Maybe I'm just anxious...

Or maybe they meant to say April 15 like last year's notification date?

[j1007hc]

I haven't gotten any response either.

The thing is though, the date of March 15th was listed on the site and on the PDF application. I don't know if it was a typo or not.

Good luck, and don't sweat it!

[LizM]

March 15th is the correct date. I was told that the notifications have been sent out.

As an additional update, the seminar now has a facebook page. I will be updating it as more information becomes available.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pokorn ... 2337305666" target="_blank

[LizM]

Seminar Schedule

All of the Concerts will be free and open to the public.

If you are on facebook become a fan to find more frequent updates. http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/page ... 2337305666" target="_blank

Auditor space is still available. http://www.redlands.edu/academics/schoo ... minar.aspx" target="_blank"

Tuesday 6/12


9:00AM Introduction/Overview

10:00AM Group Warm-up

11:00AM Talk I (Mulcahy)

12:00PM Lunch

1:30PM Masterclass I

3:30PM Break

4:00PM Hawes Recital

7:30PM Pokorny Recital


Wednesday 6/13


8:30AM Warm-up

9:00AM Talk II (Hawes)

10:00AM Masterclass II

12:00PM Lunch

1:30PM Masterclass III

3:30PM Break

4:00PM Tenor Recital

7:30PM Low Brass Ensemble Rehearsal (Closed)


Thursday 6/14


8:30AM Warm-up

9:00AM Talk III (Glendening)

10:00AM Masterclass IV

12:00PM Lunch

1:30PM Masterclass V

3:30PM Break

4:00PM Large Ensemble Reading

7:30PM Low Brass Ensemble Concert


Friday 6/15


8:30AM Warm-up

9:00AM Talk IV (Higgins)

10:00AM Masterclass VI

12:00PM Lunch

1:30PM Masterclass VII

3:30PM Break

4:00PM Excerpt Fest

7:30PM Astronomy Night


Saturday 6/16


8:30AM Warm-up

9:00 AM Talk V (Pokorny)

10:00 AM Masterclass VIII

12:00PM Lunch

1:30PM Mock Audition

3:30PM Break

4:00PM Tim Higgins Recital

7:30PM Student Recital


Sunday 6/17


8:30AM Warm-up

9:00AM Recital Feedback, Evals, and Wrap-up


Note: Each Masterclass session is 3 separate classes (tuba, bass and tenor)

Performers will be assigned specific times in the various masterclasses.

Performers can form section and bring excerpts into the masterclasses.

Rehearsals with piano will be scheduled in the breaks and the evenings.