UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance

SUMMER WORKSHOPS

ENERGIZE

DATE:

June 21 - 26, 2009

INSTRUCTOR:

Michael Haithcock, Rodney Dorsey, et al.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

This is a teaching workshop for instrumental music educators/conductors of all levels

(K-12 through University) with sessions on:

Conducting

Marching Band

Rehearsal Techniques

Jazz Ensemble

Repertoire

Curriculum in beginning, middle, & high school band pedagogy

The Advanced Track offers a select group of six conductors the opportunity to conduct a highly skilled chamber winds ensemble for forty minutes each day. The repertoire is selected from the finest available music for the medium and conductors are expected to interact with the ensemble in a professional rather than educational manner. This unique format incorporates movement principles with advanced conducting techniques and score study. Each participant is provided specific methodologies for personal development through feedback from the musicians, Jerry Schwiebert (movement expert), and Michael Haithcock (Director of Bands).

Selection for the Advanced Track is based on video taped audition.

Deadline for submission is May 1, 2009.

The Wind Pedagogy Track designed for the educator interested in improving their conducting and teaching skills. Morning sessions are taught by Michigan faculty in the areas of rehearsal techniques (jazz and concert band), score study, movement and expression, music education, and arranging. Participants will have two opportunities to conduct the Symposium Wind Band during afternoon conducting sessions.

Our goal during the week is to show you how to implement all conducting and teaching principals. The first twenty applicants are accepted; no video is required.

ADMISSIONS:

The Energize Workshop may be taken for graduate credit (NCFD), Continuing Education Units (CEU), or for personal enrichment without college credit.

GRADUATE CREDIT:

The workshop may be taken for graduate credit. Apply to the School as a "Non-Candidate for Degree" (NCFD) student: http://www.music.umich.edu/prospective_students/admissions/grad/music/app_proc/app_proc.htm
If accepted, you will pay for the credit(s) at the appropriate tuition rate (in-state or out-of-state).

Questions? Contact the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Admissions Office at 734-764-0593 or email at smtd.admissions@umich.edu.

Application deadline - June 1, 2009

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS:

This workshop is approved by the Michigan Department of Education for SB-CEU.

Total Number of CEU: 3.0

SCHEDULE:

2009 Schedule: ENERGIZE Schedule 2009

FEES:

Non-refundable Application Fee - $25 (not included in the workshop fee)

Workshop Fee: $ 450

SB - CEU Fee: $ 25 (optional)

APPLICATION:

Advanced Conducting Track is available to a limited number of participants. To apply, submit a resume and video tape/DVD (no more than 15 mins, rehearsal and/or performance) of your conducting, with the application below.

Application deadline - May 1, 2009

Personal enrichment and CEU participants complete the application below.

Application deadline - June 15, 2009

Online application

Or print and mail: 2009 ENERGIZE Application

Mail all materials to:

Summer Programs Office

School of Music, Theatre & Dance
2005 Baits Drive Rm. 220

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor MI 48109

CONTACT:

For more information about Summer Workshops, please contact Regina Ferguson, Program Coordinator.

Email: rcferg@umich.edu

Phone: (734) 764-5429

Fax: (734) 647-6916