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Trombone Institute
July 1-14, 2012
Session Fee: $1,750
Application Deadline: Still accepting applications
U-M Faculty Director: Professor David Jackson
CLASS OFFERINGS
This informative, college preparatory program is open to high school tenor and bass trombonists. Individual lessons, group lessons, and master classes will focus on the following:
- A minimum of one private lesson each week
- Daily master classes
- Basic technique and musicianship
- Development of good practice habits
- College audition preparation
- Performance anxiety
- Solo and ensemble preparation
- Solo and Trombone Choir performances
- Individual practice time
- Theory/musicianship classes
"
The MPulse program gave me a good idea of what it would be like to study music at the
University of Michigan."
(Hailey, Trombone 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.
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.
"
MPulse really helped me to look inside of myself as a musician and make good decisions about how to continue becoming the best musician I can be." (Grace, Trombone 2010, MI)
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