Rocky Ridge Music Center

 

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Rocky Ridge and
the Denver Airport


Young Artist Seminar
Ages 15-24

June 29 to August 1, 2010

YAS ViolinYoung Artist Seminar (YAS) students receive two 45-minute private lessons per week on their primary instrument and an optional 30-minute lesson per week on their secondary instrument for an additional fee. Their studies also include chamber music, orchestra, studio/performance class, recitals, theory, composition, guest lectures and masterclasses. Students are encouraged to participate in the concerto competition for an opportunity to perform with the orchestra. All students share community service assignments to build relationships and help with the daily running of the camp.

Typical Daily Schedule
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Theory 1 / Practice / Lessons
9:30 Chamber Music A / Practice / Lessons
10:30 Chamber Music B / Practice / Lessons
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Theory II / Monte Verde String
  Quartet Open Rehearsal
2:00 Chamber Music C/Practice/Lessons
3:30 Performance Class
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Orchestra Rehearsal/Piano, Voice
  or Guitar Studio Classes
10:30 Curfew


Audition Guidelines

Auditions are part of the complete application for YAS.  All auditions should be in a digital format and emailed to rrmc@rockyridge.org.  It may be possible to do a live audition.  Click here for a schedule of live auditions.

Your audition should consist of two contrasting pieces or movements that best represent the applicant's level and accomplishment. Please include the applicant name, instrument, title of piece, composer, and movement (if applicable) with the audition file.