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Flute Institute
July 1-14, 2012
Session Fee: $1,750
Application Deadline: February 15, 2012
U-M Faculty Director: Professor Amy Porter
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
"The instruction I received, especially during tone class, really improved my sound in these two weeks. I came home eager to keep practicing what I'd learned, knowing that my sound was so much more mature! Thank you so much, Professor Porter!" (Lydia, Flute 2011, MI)
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. Instructions for uploading materials will be provided once an online application has successfully been completed.
Applications may be submitted after February 15, however, priority will be given to all applications received by the application deadline.
Notifications to all applicants will be mailed Friday, March 30, 2012. No decisions will be given by phone.
"Everyone at MPulse was there for a common goal- to transform excellence to greatness and get what they need as young artists in order to improve." (Maryrose, Flute 2010, NC)
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.
REPERTOIRE LIST
Include with your audition recording a complete repertoire list of pieces studied, including etudes/exercises, solo music (accompanied pieces and concertos), and chamber works. Returning flute students must also include this list.
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.
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"MPulse provided me with a great idea of what my future in college could be like, and also with a fun two-week experience to remember forever. If I hadn't learned at MPulse what I did about playing the flute, I would be much less prepared for my future as a music major."
(Ayla, Flute 2011, NC)
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