Intensive Brass Workshop
NYU Intensive Classical Brass WorkshopJune 22-28, 2008
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Sean Reed, 35 West Fourth Street, Suite 777
212 998 5828, E-mail: ssr7@nyu.edu
Summer Institute for Brass Quintet & Brass Chamber Music for High School Students, College Students and Young Professionals who play trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba.
Participants can expect an intensive week of instruction at NYU, in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village, interacting with NYU's world-class brass faculty.
- Benefit from master classes, private instruction, workshops and concerts.
- Interact with a diversity of world-renowned NYU faculty artists.
- Study in New York City, the music capital of the world.
Instrumentalists or pre-formed brass ensembles, proficient at an advanced level, are encouraged to apply.
Trumpet Faculty
David Krauss – Principal - Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Tom Hoyt – New York City Opera, Principal – Broadway show: Wicked
Laurie Frink – Classical/Jazz, Broadway, recording artist - radio/television/film
Trombone Faculty
Thomas Hutchinson – Principal – New York City Opera
Sean Reed – Director of Brass Studies – New York University
Horn Faculty
Joe Anderer – Principal – Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Ann Ellsworth – Manhattan Brass
Tuba Faculty
Marcus Rojas – Classical/Contemporary/Improvisational, recording artist - radio/television/film.
June 22-28, 2008
Contact Dr. Sean Reed at the number/email address listed above. Summer 2008 program
Housing/Meals
Participants will stay in the Hayden Hall dormitory, on Washington Square Park, ideally located at the heart of NYU's main classrooms and facilities. Bedrooms have a bed, desk, dresser and closet/armoire for each student. Rooms are air-conditioned, but they do not have telephone or Internet access. There is 24-hour security and trained Resident Assistants (RA) assigned to each floor. Participants will receive a package of bed linens with a small towel when they arrive. Participants will be assigned to live with one or two other participants from the program.
A meal plan is not included. Participants will receive more information about housing after they have been accepted to the program.
Cost
The cost for the program is $700. Meal plan and housing are not included in the program fee. The fee for housing is approximately $270 for doubles.
How to Apply
Participants must be 16 years or older to be considered. Please send General application and Instrumental supplement to:
Sean Reed, Director
Program in Brass Studies
Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
35 West Fourth Street, Suite 777
New York, NY 10012
The following materials should be included:
*General Application
*Instrumental Supplement
*Please send a DVD with two contrasting solo pieces, or of your pre-formed brass chamber ensemble. Audition Requirement: No live auditions. A DVD must accompany the application. Please perform two works, from the standard solo repertoire for your instrument, in
contrasting styles. A pre-formed ensemble may also submit a DVD. CDs will not be accepted.
New deadline: May 1, 2008; applications are currently still being accepted. Housing may not be available for later applicants. Please check with Dr. Sean Reed if you are interested in housing.
***PLEASE NOTE: Participants under the age of 18 will be required to attend activities on practically every evening during the program. Activities may include trips to the theatre, concerts and visits to important sites throughout New York City.***
Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions - 35 W. 4th Street, Suite 777 - New York, NY 10012 - (212) 998-5424
NYU Steinhardt - Music and Performing Arts Professions - 35 W. 4th Street, Suite 777, New York, NY 10012