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Michigan String Workshop
DATE: June 21 - June 23, 2012
TIME: Thursday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
INSTRUCTORS
 Michael Hopkins, Associate Professor of String Education, University of Michigan
Author of the String Pedagogy Notebook, the most comprehensive online resource for string pedagogy
Composer/arranger of over 30 published works for orchestra
Conductor and clinician at festivals and workshops throughout the United States
 Bob Phillips, Director of String Publications for Alfred Music Publishing and President-elect of ASTA
Nationally recognized expert in the use of large group pedagogy and alternative styles
Author of over 50 books for use in the string classroom
Composer of over 75 works published for orchestra
 Judy Palac, Associate Professor of String Education, Michigan State University
Specialist in string education and performing arts medicine
Director of Suzuki Programs at Michigan State University
2003 Michigan String Teacher of the Year
 Valerie Palmieri, Adrian College
Thirty-eight years of experience teaching in Walled Lake and Bloomfield Hills Schools
Has helped build some of finest public school string programs in the U.S.
In-depth experience in the area of teacher preparation and program development
 Diana Gannett, Professor of Double Bass, University of Michigan
Internationally recognized performer and pedagogue
Has performed with Guarneri, Emerson, Laurentian, and Stanford Quartets, Borodin Trio, American Chamber Players
Has taught at Yale University, Hartt School, Oberlin College, University of Iowa, University of South Florida
Her students have won many solo competitions and positions in professional orchestras and teaching institutions
DESCRIPTION
Small classes designed to improve your teaching skills and pump up your program, with lots of personal interaction with our expert faculty:
- Beginning and intermediate pedagogy classes for all strings
- Orchestra rehearsal techniques for all levels
- Improvisation, alternative styles
- Recruitment, retention and program development
- Using music technology
- Musician's health and wellness routines
- Instrument and bow selection
- Conducting lab
- String orchestra reading session
and more!
This workshop is an intensive 3-day experience where participants are immersed in classes designed to enhance their teaching in all areas of string education. Classes feature diverse topics such as elementary, middle school and high school rehearsal techniques and repertoire selection; secondary instrument classes for violin, viola, cello and double bass; alternative styles and improvisation techniques; recruitment, retention and program development; incorporating composing activities in the orchestra rehearsal, applications of music technology in the orchestra curriculum; musician's health and wellness routines; Suzuki principles in the string class; and instrument and bow selection. In the evenings participants will come together for a string orchestra reading session and conducting lab, where participants can bring their favorite string orchestra piece to conduct and receive constructive feedback.
Schedule
Tentative 2012 Schedule
WORKSHOP APPLICATION
Fees: Non-refundable Application Fee - $30 (not included in the workshop fee)
Workshop Fee - $375
Application deadline - June 1, 2012
Online Application
SB-CEUs
The Michigan Department of Education states the following: "State Board‐Continuing Education Units
(SB‐CEUs) are State Board approved in‐service, workshop, training, or conference credits that are used
for the renewal of selected certificates issued by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE)."
The Michigan String Workshop may be taken for 2.5 SB-CEUs. There is an additional $15 fee. Applicants must select this option on their application.
WORKSHOP APPLICATION for GRADUATE CREDIT
The workshop may be taken for two graduate credits. 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, 2012
For more information about Summer Workshops:
Email: smtd.adultprograms@umich.edu
Phone: (866) 936-2660
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