Brass Ensemble

August 12-17, 2008

This is a chance to advance your Brass Instrument skills under the tutelage of expert teachers. The Ensemble is open to all ages.  Your days will be full with lessons, master classes, ensemble coaching, technique classes and practice.  The seminar culminates in student and faculty concerts.

Each participant will receive two individual lessons in masterclass settings along with chamber ensemble groups, technique classes and concerts. 

Rocky Ridge provides the ideal setting for studying music.  It's an environment of extreme natural beauty, a cool mountain climate, and the opportunity to escape the distractions of everyday living. You'll have a chance to walk in the woods, even take a challenging hike if you want.

Faculty

Dan Kuehn, trumpet
Matthew Scheffelman, french horn
Bron Wright, trombone, tuba

Brass Ensemble Schedule (subject to change)

First Day
Arrival and Registration - 3-5 p.m.
Settle into cabins and practice
Evening Lecture /discussion/Orientation

Next 3 Days
Individual masterclasses in the morning
Chamber ensembles in the afternoon
Evening Lecture/discussion

Concert Day
Individual masterclasses in the morning
Practice in the afternoon
Student concert in the evening

Final Day
free time to hike or practice - 9-11:30 a.m.
brunch - 11:30 a.m.
pack and check out of cabin
Music in the Mountains Faculty concert – 3 p.m.

Costs:

Cost is $750 for a shared cabin, tuition, MIM concert ticket, and meals.   An extra non-student may share the cabin for $200  (meals and MIM concert ticket included).