Here are some summer camps which I am really interested in attending BUT I spent all my money on China last year. So if you feel sponsoring a poor international graduate student or have possibilities for a job, please leave a comment. The next thing I'm learning to do is fix a car. Jill of all trades, master of several!
Barbara Lister-Sink, Author of "Freeing the Caged Bird"
Intensive Workshop, June 22-27, 2009. Salem College, NC.
This would be good for anyone who is open to exploring bio-mechanics and ergonomic piano playing techniques. Barbara is a bundle of energy and has a great personality. I appreciate her down-to-earth approach and her teacher's heart. After a quick session with Barbara, I noticed one thing about my playing and she noticed plenty. I changed my sitting posture slightly and have reduced neck/shoulder tension. I am a little more coordinated but I have a long way to go. Her brief workshop at UA reminded me of my years in Kansas when my teachers were focused on injury prevention and better technique for me. Now that I don't have any injuries or maladies, I would love to fully explore my potential at the piano without recital requirements hanging over me.
Malcolm Bilson, David Breitman and Andrew Willis
"Knowing the Score", Summer Fortepiano Workshop August 9-15, 2009. Cornell University.
Another one of my favorite topics is historical performance.
I have not had the chance to explore this too much in the past couple years, because I've been buried in my dissertation research. I have been "Bilsonized" (an example of the American process of verbification) as I have followed some of his work, conference presentations and such. I have met these three wonderful people in person so I would highly recommend this workshop. If all I get to do is see the range of fortepianos they are going to have, I'll be satisfied. I don't think I want to play or perform but just be in the presence of great scholars & performers. I am reminded again of my college years when I had to do research into performance practice and review different recordings, different score editions and produce a written journal on my findings. (Did I become lazier in my DMA?). So if you don't know the difference between fortepianos and the modern piano, and want to find out about notation practices, be there. No excuses!
Showing posts with label Summer camp. Show all posts
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Survived Camp Allegro
I survived Camp Allegro for the third time. I think now that I've finally figured some things out, I don't think I'll be teaching there anytime soon. This year's activities included: scavenger hunts, treasure hunts, visiting other barns, step-tag, musical versions of red light green light and Simon says. Liked that this year, the staff & volunteers were introduced at the beginning of the camp. I sure did not hear "who's my teacher?" as much.
Of my own camp experiences, I did come to realize at this camp that we don't have a camp theme song. I remembered to put in the suggestion before I left. I feel that since Camp Allegro has been in existence for the past 4 years, it's time to start a tradition that would unify the experience for all campers and staff. I will see what they come up with.
Of my own camp experiences, I did come to realize at this camp that we don't have a camp theme song. I remembered to put in the suggestion before I left. I feel that since Camp Allegro has been in existence for the past 4 years, it's time to start a tradition that would unify the experience for all campers and staff. I will see what they come up with.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Camp Allegro
Camp Allegro at Prairie Pines, Wichita KS June 20-24
Things I learned at camp:
1. You always need to have more activities than you think! I remember my music ed professor saying that all the time.
2. Kids always love games and stories.. no matter what age.
3. Any variant of tag works great.
4. They will always say they hate theory but then tell their parents it was their favorite class.
5. It is somewhat possible to teach beginning piano to 7-yr-olds and 14-yr-olds in the same class. (Basic Piano Course.. Martha Hilley & Lynn Freeman Olson)
6. It is good to laugh or scream sometimes. :) I've not played games in a long time!
7. It is easier to say goodbye at camp to people I know I won't see for a long time. It's hard to cry when you're taking care of a whole bunch of kids.
8. The combination of sunscreen and bugspray can smell pleasant.
9. It is better to break a tree branch than to keep running into it.. except when the kids don't succeed in breaking it off!
10. If a challenge was involved, kids would memorize Italian terms and even pronouce them correctly.
11. Pencils, stickers and candy always make good bribes ..other people call it rewards.
Things I learned at camp:
1. You always need to have more activities than you think! I remember my music ed professor saying that all the time.
2. Kids always love games and stories.. no matter what age.
3. Any variant of tag works great.
4. They will always say they hate theory but then tell their parents it was their favorite class.
5. It is somewhat possible to teach beginning piano to 7-yr-olds and 14-yr-olds in the same class. (Basic Piano Course.. Martha Hilley & Lynn Freeman Olson)
6. It is good to laugh or scream sometimes. :) I've not played games in a long time!
7. It is easier to say goodbye at camp to people I know I won't see for a long time. It's hard to cry when you're taking care of a whole bunch of kids.
8. The combination of sunscreen and bugspray can smell pleasant.
9. It is better to break a tree branch than to keep running into it.. except when the kids don't succeed in breaking it off!
10. If a challenge was involved, kids would memorize Italian terms and even pronouce them correctly.
11. Pencils, stickers and candy always make good bribes ..other people call it rewards.
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