Junior Student Seminars (JSS) are designed for young musicians ages 10 to 15 who want to advance their musical skills in an intense, creative, and nurturing environment. The JSS curriculum includes two private lessons per week on a primary instrument and one optional lesson per week on a secondary instrument for an additional fee. We have recently added voice and guitar to our offerings, and they are quickly becoming two of our most popular secondary choices.
In addition, students have the opportunity to develop their musicianship through composition, chamber music, studio classes, wind ensemble, orchestra, choir and performance classes. Advanced students are encouraged to participate in the concerto competition held during the first week of camp, for an opportunity to perform with orchestra during the final concert.
Come join us in 2010 to improve your musical skills, perform with other young musicians from all over the country, and enjoy outdoor summer fun in the beautiful Rocky Mountains!
| Typical Daily Schedule | |
|---|---|
| 7:30 | Breakfast |
| 8:00 | Theory I / Practice / Lessons |
| 9:00 | Chamber Music |
| 10:00 | Theory II / Practice / Lessons |
| 11:00 | Wind Ensemble / Practice/Lessons |
| 12:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 | Orchestra Rehearsal / Piano Class / |
| Voice Class | |
| 3:00 | Recreation |
| 4:30 | Chamber Music |
| 5:30 | Dinner |
| 6:15 | Practice/Lessons |
| 7:30 | Performance Class |
| 8:30 | Choir |
| 9:30 | Curfew |
Admission Requirements
A recorded audition is strongly encouraged though not required for JSS. Please email or snail mail a short solo or one movement from a larger work plus a major scale demonstrating the applicant's instrument or vocal range. Include your name, instrument, title of piece, composer, and movement name if applicable.
Live Auditions
We are continuing to hold regional live auditions for JSS. The following cities are scheduled:
Buffalo, NY
Boulder, CO
Colorado Springs, CO
Bloomington, IN
Houston, TX
Atlanta, GA
Minneapolis, MN
Tucson, AZ
New York City, NY
Cleveland, OH
Albuquerque, NM
San Francisco, CA
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