DUXBURY MUSIC FESTIVAL
PREPARATORY PROGRAM
(DMF Prep) SUMMER 2010
JULY 12-16*
*There will be an extra coaching with selected DMF faculty on July 21 for Senior Division chamber groups
For String Players and Pianists Ages 10-18
Ellison Center for the Arts
64 St. George Street Duxbury, MA
Stephen Deitz, Program Director
Duxbury Music Festival Prep Program (DMF Prep) is an intensive chamber music program designed to provide string players and pianists who demonstrate an intermediate to advanced level of musicianship and technical proficiency the opportunity to explore classical chamber ensemble and orchestral repertoire under the guidance of South Shore Conservatory faculty. Students will be assigned chamber repertoire that not only complements their current level of ability but encourages them to take their playing to the next level. Ensembles will be formed to ensure that each member will be able to play to his/her full potential. Each string player will also participate in either the Junior or the Senior String Orchestra. Members of the Senior Division will receive an additional hour of coaching with a member of the Duxbury Music Festival faculty on July 21.
One pianist will be chosen to play the first movement (Allegro aperto) of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 8 in C Major, K.246 with the orchestra(s). All other pianists may choose to play in the orchestra, (if they pass a string proficiency,) or play piano repertoire for multi-hand piano or multi pianos.
All students receive daily chamber music coaching, practice sessions supervised by DMF Prep faculty and musicianship class.
Private lessons with DMF Prep faculty (offered at an additional cost of $30 for a 30-minute lesson or $45 for a 45-minute lesson) will be given on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (July 13-July 16).
| 30-minute lesson: $30 | 45-minute lesson: $45 |
Students are encouraged to attend the full program, however, an “orchestra only” option is available.
SENIOR ORCHESTRA DIVISION, for advanced string and piano students
Conductor: Jim Vinci
July 12 - 16, Monday - Friday, 9 am – 4 pm
July 21, time to be arranged with DMF faculty coach
| Senior Division (Chamber ensemble and Orchestra) Tuition: $450 | Senior Division (Orchestra only): $200 |
Daily Schedule
9:00-9:45: Musicianship/Sectionals
9:45-10:00: break
10:00-12:00: Senior Orchestra
12:00-12:45: Lunch (BYOL)
12:45-2:15: Chamber Coaching
2:15-2:30: break
2:30-4:00: Supervised Practice
JUNIOR ORCHESTRA DIVISION, for intermediate string and piano students
Conductor: Jim Vinci
July 12 –16, Monday - Friday, 9 am – 3 pm
| Junior Division (Chamber ensemble and Orchestra) Tuition: $300 | Junior Division (Orchestra only): $175 |
Daily Schedule
9:00-10:15: Chamber Coaching
10:15-10:30: break
10:30-12:00: Supervised Practice
12:00-12:45: Lunch (BYOL)
12:45-2:15: Junior Orchestra
2:15-2:30: break
2:30-3:00: Musicianship/Sectionals
Both Junior and Senior Divisions will perform on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 5 pm.
The performance includes both orchestras and each chamber ensemble.
Auditions
Auditions for placement and repertoire assignment are required of those students who are not currently BaYS members. BaYS students will be evaluated for DMF Prep at their regular BaYS audition. String players who are not planning to audition for BaYS, as well as all pianists, should contact Program Director Stephen Deitz at s.deitz@sscmusic.org to schedule an audition time. Auditions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Times will be confirmed by email.
String players should prepare two short works for either string solo or string and piano. Pianists should prepare two short works of contrasting styles. One of the prepared works for piano should be performed from memory.
Duxbury Campus
May 15: 9 am – 1 pm May 24: 4 – 8 pm May 26: 4 – 8 pm
Hingham Campus
June 1: 4:30 – 8:30 pm
| Audition Fee: $15 |
For more information, please email s.deitz@sscmusic.org (for fastest response) or
call (781) 749-7565 ext.45.
Procedure Overview
Students wishing to participate in DMF Prep must:
1) audition (String students);
2) download the Application Form, print it, complete it, and either:
a) mail it to SSC's Hingham campus OR b) scan it and email it to s.deitz@sscmusic.org;
3) pay the appropriate tuition either through PAYPAL, using the appropriate buttons above, or by mailing payment to SSC's Hingham campus (each student's tuition must be paid in-full by Monday, June 14, 2010). If mailing the application and/or payment to SSC's Hingham campus, the address is: South Shore Conservatory 1 Conservatory Drive Hingham, MA 02043 Attn: DMF Prep Program Sharon Bohan
Students accepted into the program may pick up their orchestral parts and ensemble scores at either the Hingham or the Duxbury campus. Students who auditioned in Duxbury will pick up scores/parts in Duxbury. Students auditioning in Hingham will pick up scores/parts in Hingham. Students will be notified by email of acceptance into the program. The acceptance email will advise of the pick-up date(s) for parts and scores.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available. Financial aid forms must be filed no later than June 11, 2010. Download Financial Aid form