MPULSE SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTES  

 

Clarinet Institute  

July 1-14, 20122011

Session Fee: $1,750

Application Deadline: Still accepting applications

U-M Faculty Director:  Professor Chad Burrow

with Professor William King

 

Class Offerings

  • Private lessons
  • Master classes
  • Etude and solo repertoire
  • Chamber music
  • Introduction to orchestral excerpts
  • Individual warm-ups
  • College audition preparation
  • Theory/musicianship classes

"I learned more than I thought was possible about my instrument and discovered more than I could have imagined about myself.  Thank you for a truly inspiring and motivating experience."

(Emily, Clarinet 2011, CO)

Application Information

  

The application materials, including the application, application fee, recorded audition, and teacher recommendation (optional), are required for all applicants and should be received by February 15, 2012.  All application materials, including the optional teacher recommendation, must be uploaded electronically.  You will be given upload instructions once you have successfully completed the online application.

Applications may be submitted after February 15, however, priority will be given to all applications received by the application deadline. 

Notifications for all applicants will be placed in the mail Friday, March 30, 2012.  No decisions will be given by phone.

 

Audition Requirements

RECORDED AUDITION - UPLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

Submit a 3-5 minute long recorded audition of one or more pieces, with or without accompaniment (for example, a piece performed at Solo and Ensemble Festival, an etude, or an excerpt from something being played at school).  The selection(s) should demonstrate both technical and lyrical skills.  You will be provided with an upload link following your online application submission.

RECOMMENDATION (Optional)

You may have one of your current music teachers (school teacher or private teacher) assess your work in a letter of recommendation. In addition to your musical abilities, the letter may discuss your personal characteristics such as initiative, dependability, and your commitment to increasing your musical skills.  The letter should be uploaded with your audition recording.  Electronic submissions will be not be accepted.

 

Online Application

 

The General Information link includes many important items.  Please click here if you have not yet read this information.

 

"This was a life changing experience that made me realize how genuinely I love music and the clarinet. I wouldn't trade it for anything."  (Hannah, Clarinet 2011, MI)

 

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