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MPulse Summer Performing Arts Institutes
Flute Institute
June 30 - July 13, 2013
Session Fee: $1,750
Application Deadline: Still accepting applications
U-M Faculty Director: Professor Amy Porter
Description
Designed for the serious high school flutist, instruction will include daily structured warm-ups; one private lesson per week; daily master classes; tone, technique, intonation, and vibrato; body awareness; performance anxiety; productive practice techniques; chamber music coaching; college preparation; and individual practice time. Class offerings include:
- One private lesson each week
- Daily master classes
- Chamber music
- Flute choir
- Daily structured warm-ups
- Ear training
- Individual practice time
- 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)
Upload a 3-5 minute long recording 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.
Recommendation (Upload)
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.
Repertoire List (Upload)
Upload a complete repertoire list of pieces studied, including etudes/exercises, solo music (accompanied pieces and concertos), and chamber works.
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
The General Information page includes many important items.
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