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Clarinet Institute

June 30 - July 13, 2013

Session Fee: $1,750

Application Deadline: Still accepting applications

U-M Faculty Director: Professor Chad Burrow
with Professor William King

 

Description

This session will focus on developing strong fundamentals, improving tone production, and enhancing technical skills. Class offerings include:

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

 

Application

The application consists of three parts. (Applications are not complete until the application fee has been received.)

  • Online Application
  • Application Fee
  • Audition Upload

 

Audition

Performance (Upload)

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 (Upload)

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. To invite a recommender, submit your recommender's email address, when prompted, on the audition upload link. Once you submit your audition (by selecting Final Submit), the recommender will receive a notification and link to use for sending your confidential recommendation. E-mailed submissions will not be accepted.

 

Admissions
  • All application/audition materials are due by February 15, 2013.
  • Late applications may be submitted, however priority will be given to all applications received by the application deadline.
  • Notifications for all applicants will be e-mailed on March 29, 2013.
  • No decisions will be given by phone.

 

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"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)
MPulse 2012 Chamber Clarinet

“The clarinet institute exceeded my expectations. The instructors pushed me, and I grew more than I ever thought I would.”

(Amy, Clarinet 2012, MI)

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