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SESSION II REPERTOIRE

Repertoire for study & performance for orchestras & chamber orchestras will be selected from the following works among others:

Music of Germany and Austria

 

Check back soon for more details

           

Chamber works will be selected from the following composers:

Brahms

Wagner

Strauss

Bach
Beethoven
Haydn
Mendelssohn
Mozart
Schubert
 

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2012 Evergreen Music Festival
 Festival Director: Paul-Elliott Cobbs, D.M.A.
EMF Session I: July 16-21, 2012
University Place Presbyterian Church

EMF Session II: July 22-28, 2012
Central Washington University

A COMPLETE SUMMER MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTALISTS AGES 8-21

 

EMF features a day camp for younger musicians and a live-in festival for older musicians.  COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR SESSION II WHEN SIMULTANEOUSLY ENROLLED AT TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 


In order to secure Early Bird Tuition Rates an application plus the non-refundable deposit before May 1, 2012.  Deposits will be applied to tuition.
 

 Click here for an EMF application:


Dr. Anna Jensen, Festival Manager
Write:     EMF, 901 Broadway Plaza, Suite 500
Tacoma, WA 98402-4415
(253) 627-2792
emf@tysamusic.org

SESSION I


String students entering grades 3-8 in the upcoming academic school year with a minimum of one (1) year experience.
 

Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion students entering grades 6-8 with a minimum of one (1) year experience.
 


Younger musicians meet at University Place Presbyterian Church (8101 27th Street West, University Place, 98466) for daily classes and rehearsals. The program is designed for young string, woodwind, brass and percussion players. 


 It initiates, enhances & furthers abilities & appreciation of orchestral music.

Studies include music elements and history, technique building exercises, section rehearsals, lecture/recital demonstrations, performance opportunities and concerts. 
 


 

Session I Daily Schedule (Typical)

8:15 Student Check-in

8:30 Wake-up/Warm-Up

9:00 Orchestra/Band Rehearsal

10:00 Music Theory Classes

11:00 Sectionals led by coaches

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Orchestra/Band Rehearsal

2:00 Faculty Demonstrations/Lecture/Concert

3:00 Music Exploratory

3:30 Student Pick up

SESSION I FINAL CONCERT

Saturday at 10:15 am

University Place Presbyterian Church Gym.
 

SESSION II

Musicians entering grade 9 and above (through age 21) in the upcoming academic school year are invited to apply.  Audition tapes may be required depending on the instrument.  Audition materials will be provided upon receipt of your application.

 

 

The live-in festival attracts the talented, motivated and
pre-professional young musician for a comprehensive program of summer music study and performance. 

 

 

Musical studies include chamber music, orchestra rehearsals, camp choir, masterclasses, orchestral techniques, visiting and live-in artists, section coaching, form analysis, music elements and history classes, daily concerts, faculty and student recitals.

 

FACILITIES 
The Central Washington University campus features outstanding instructional and recreational facilities as well as modern residence and dining accommodations.
 
It is located in sunny Ellensburg, Washington, in the gorgeous new music building.  This state of the art facility is an inspirational setting for creativity.   

 

 

Session II Daily Schedule

 

7:00    Rise and Shine!

7:30    Breakfast

8:30    Orchestra Rehearsal/Sectionals

11:30  Choir

12:00  Lunch

1:00    Music Theory Classes

2:15    Chamber Music

3:30    Individual Practice Time

4:00    Free Time

5:00    Dinner

6:15    Orchestra Rehearsal/Sectionals

8:00    Faculty or Student Recitals

9:15    Lecture with Dr. Cobbs

10:30  Meet with counselors for nightly attendance

11:00  Lights out!

 

* Daily schedules with vary slightly from day to day.

SESSION II FINAL CONCERT

Saturday at 1:30 pm

Central Washington University Music Building

For More Information Contact:

Tacoma Youth Symphony Association
901 Broadway Plaza, Suite 500
Tel: 253-627-2792
FAX: 253-627-1682
Internet: info@tysamusic.org

Tacoma Youth Symphony Association ● 901 Broadway Plaza, Suite 500
Tacoma, WA 98402-4415
Telephone: 253.627.2792 ● Fax: 253.627.1682 ● info@tysamusic.org

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Session I Tuition:
Early Bird Tuition
Rate $320
(Deposit $75)
Regular Tuition
Rate $360

Session II Tuition:
Early Bird Tuition
Rate $640
(Deposit $125)
Regular Tuition
Rate $680
(After July 1, 2012
Tuition is $730)