Courses and Workshops - 2012
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►Instrumental Music
►Voice
►Drama
►Dance
►Adult Enrichment or College Credit Courses
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
June 4- 23, 2012
Katherine Moller, Instructor
The NewBEMF CONSORT provides an opportunity for instrumentalists of all ages who can read music to play in a chamber music ensemble. Under the direction of Early Music specialist, Katherine Moller, ensemble musicians will learn the art of playing music composed in 16th and 17th centuries...
INTERNATIONAL PIANO ACADEMY AND FESTIVAL
July 1-13, 2012
Chih-Long Hu, Artistic Director
Cathal Breslin, Faculty
Arthur Greene, Faculty
Chu-Fang Huang, Faculty
Set in the beautiful coastal town, St. Andrews International Academy and Festival is devoted to creating an exciting musical environment by bringing in world-class musicians to perform and share their expertise. It offers in-depth and personalized musical experiences and educational opportunities for aspiring young artists as well as general music lovers...
PRIVATE LESSONS
Guitar, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass
New for 2012: Cello Lessons
PIANO MASTERCLASS
August (date tba)
Dr. Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey, Instructor
Renowned composer, pianist and teacher, Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey, analyzes the performance of each student and suggests various methods of improvement in touch, style, articulation, expression, etc...
VOICE
July 19-23, 2012 | Students ages 18-22
Mabel Doak, Vocal Coach
Anne Larlee, Vocal Coach
Brent Krysa, Opera as Theatre
Wendy Nielsen, Vocal Coach
Malcolm Balk, Alexander Technique
Liz Upchurch, Vocal Coach
A unique, intensive 5 day workshop for vocalists ages 18-22. Outstanding faculty guide students in improving and enhancing their singing and performance techniques through individual lessons, coachings and Master Classes. On the last day of the VTW, students will audit the opening session of the Opera Workshop Program and will participate in Master Classes presented by Opera Workshop faculty...
OPERA WORKSHOP
July 23 - 29, 2012
Wendy Nielsen, Vocal Coach
Tom Diamond, Stage Director
Liz Upchurch, Vocal Coach
Malcolm Balk, Alexander Technique
Rebecca Hass, Life Skills
Anne Larlee, Vocal Coach
Over the course of the past 17 years under the guidance of artistic director Wendy Nielsen, this workshop has gained a national reputation as the place for singers to come for an intense, artistic growth experience. Our workshop bridges the gap between voice student and young professional...
NEW BRUNSWICK EARLY MUSIC COMMUNITY CHOIR
June 3 – 23, 2012 | Ages 14 and up
Matthew Leese, Conductor
Join Millikin University students and faculty in performing Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610...
DRAMA
July 16-August 11, 2012
Dorrie Brown, Patricia Leger, Instructors
Ron Kelly-Spurles, Playwright/Advanced Drama
For beginner, intermediate or advanced students of all ages (from age 6 through adult).
WHALE OF A TALE DINNER THEATRE
July 30-August 11, 2012
Ron Kelly-Spurles, Instructor
DANCE
July 16 - 20, 2012
Details TBA
CREATIVE MOVEMENT AND DANCE
August 13 – 17, 2012
Megan English, Instructor
Have you ever just wanted to dance your own way? Now's your chance! In this workshop, we will learn to turn "everyday movement"' into dance. We'll explore the elements of dance such as rhythm, tempo, shape, direction and space to find out what inspires us to dance...
ARGENTINE TANGO WORKSHOP
August 11 or August 12, 2012
Anne Guthrie, Instructor
No experience/partner required
ADULT ENRICHMENT OR COLLEGE CREDIT
June 4-23, 2012
Matthew Leese, Instructor
Daniel Carberg, Instructor
Dr. Laurie Glencross, Instructor
Gerry Cloud, Instructor
Study with Millikin University faculty - for college credit, or for adult enrichment. Courses include: Baroque Opera History, Vocal Pedagogy, Canadian Experience, Music Theory and Chamber Music Ensembles...