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Oboe Institute
July 1-14, 2012
Session Fee: $1,750
Priority Application Deadline: February 15, 2012
U-M Faculty Director: Professor Nancy Ambrose King
CLASS OFFERINGS
- Individual addressing technical and musical skills
- Reed making
- Performance skills (with individual and group lessons)
- Practice techniques, etudes, and repertoire
- Master classes
- Chamber music
- Individual practice time
- Preparation for college auditions
- Theory/musicianship classes
"MPulse was the highlight of my whole summer." (Ben, Oboe 2011, PA)
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.
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.
"My second year at MPulse was just as amazing as the first! It is a great experience to be able to work with the professors all day and have so much fun. The friends I've made will surely last for a long time. I am sure that the experiences I've had and the friends I've made will last a lifetime"
(Sagar, Oboe 2011,MI)
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