Summer Music Festival
Sponsored by Francis R. Doran Insurance Agency, Inc.
South Shore Conservatory’s Summer Music Festival exposes musicians to a variety of musical art forms, and provides a comprehensive music education not found anywhere else in New England. South Shore Conservatory’s Summer Music Festival (SMF) 2008 provides woodwind, brass and percussion students outstanding educational experience through study and performance of the finest wind and chamber ensemble literature. With the unique opportunity to participate in all three ensemble components of SMF, and through musicianship workshops, students enhance their listening skills, technical abilities, and overall musical sensitivities, in addition to being exposed to improvisation, composition and creative movement.
Summer Music Festival also provides collegiate music students the opportunity to perform, instruct, and be mentored by master teachers. SMF also provides music educators the opportunity to have meaningful interactions with the SMF faculty and/or guest artists.
This year, Summer Music Festival has invited nationally-recognized composer Mark Harvey to work with SMF students at all levels.
Working with hours modified to accommodate musicians at all levels and ages, the festival’s nationally respected team of musician/educators strive to expand the musical knowledge of each young student, and help each student reach their highest level of performing excellence. The ideal 7 to 1 student/teacher ratio makes this possible.
The Conservatory’s state-of the art rehearsal and performance space, the Jane Carr Amphitheater, creates a professional atmosphere in which students can build musical confidence, knowing that the sound they hear during rehearsals will be the same sound they hear during a performance.
What can I expect from Summer Music Festival?
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Festival Wind Ensemble
Dr. Frederick Harris Jr., Conductor
July 7 – July 18
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuition: $400
Festival Wind Ensemble allows the outstanding high school and college musician to experience advanced wind ensemble literature. The program’s early hours leave afternoons free for students who may have other responsibilities during the summer months. This performance-oriented program combines highly talented students and substantial wind literature, with one of the country's leading wind conductors. Participants in this program are chosen by auditioning with an All-State/District level piece.
Summer Wind Ensemble
Sally Cole Tucker, Conductor
July 7 – July 18
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Tuition: $500
Responding to the challenging demands of today’s busy music student, Summer Wind Ensemble (SWE) offers a two-week concentrated program, focusing on the development of the individual musician. Playing in the large ensemble helps build each student’s self-assurance, so that each one can confidently use their learned skills to perform in SWE’s smaller chamber groups and jazz ensembles. SWE students will enjoy the benefits of working closely with experienced coaches, expand their musical understanding, and interact with talented musicians from other communities.
Summer Music Festival Jazz Ensemble
Stephen C. Massey, Conductor
July 7 – July 18
As part of the Summer Music Festival curriculum, SMF Jazz Ensemble teaches jazz theory and improvisation techniques, explores various styles of literature available for the traditional jazz combo and large ensemble, and allows participants to experience music of contemporary composers and arrangers. SWE and FWE students are invited to audition for this ensemble. FWE and ASB students accepted into the program would be expected stay until 2:30 pm and would pay an additional $100 to participate.
NOTE: Ensemble program placement is determined by audition. When scheduling an audition, please indicate jazz interest as well.
All-Star Band
John McLellan, Conductor
Janet Underhill, Chamber Music Coordinator
July 7 – July 18
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tuition: $400
All-Star Band gives young students an inspirational musical experience like no other they've encountered. An ideal 7 to 1 student/teacher ratio sets the stage for young performers to excel musically, grow as creative individuals, and realize a level of accomplishment they never thought possible. All-Star Band participants experience all the fun musical elements offered through Summer Music Festival.
Programs for Music Educators
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Placement Auditions
All students must audition for proper placement and seating prior to the beginning of Summer Music Festival by performing an appropriate level piece recommended by his/her teacher. It is recommended that students audition with a District level piece for both the wind ensemble and jazz ensemble.
Call 781-749-7565, ext. 21 for an audition time. Alternate audition times are available upon request. Please inquire with your band director to find out if auditions will be held at your school. Auditions are scheduled from 1 – 4 pm on the following 2008 dates.
Hingham Campus: January 5 (returning students), March 1, May 3, June 7 (9 am – 1 pm) Duxbury Campus: February 9, April 12
Registration Information
A non-refundable $100 deposit is due upon acceptance into Summer Music Festival programs. The balance is due by June 30, 2008. Financial aid is available for students showing financial need. Financial aid forms must be filed no later than June 16, 2008. Please check the appropriate box on the brochure application to receive a financial aid form or download.
Summer Music Festival Coaches
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