Early Music Workshop
MYA's Early Music Workshop is a one evening Residential experience. The workshop begins at noon on Saturday, July 12 and concludes with a concert on Sunday afternoon, July 13.
Program
Midwest Young Artists' nationally recognized Summer Music Festival has an outstanding faculty, nurturing staff and is held in a beautiful and comfortable setting. The Summer Music Festival offers students an unparalleled music experience in a fun and supportive environment. Our goal is to help each student grow musically and individually. Dedicated faculty, who love to teach, will inspire students to explore new ideas, discover new talents, and learn skills that will stay with them forever.
Location
Our residential programs are held on the lovely campus of Carthage College located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Students stay in dormitories with one roommate, with easy accessibility to rehearsals, performances and the cafeteria. In addition, Carthage College has excellent athletic facilities along with a state of the art swimming pool. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, there are scenic bicycle and jogging paths that extend into the heart of downtown Kenosha. This serene setting provides the perfect environment for inspiring young musicians.
Carthage Location and Directions
Carthage Campus Map
Early Music Workshop Schedule
The Early Music Workshop is open to students ages 12 through 18. Students will take part in selected ensembles grouped by age and ability (pre-formed ensembles may participate as well). The Early Music Workshop is open to students studying violin, gamba and theorbo/lute.
| Saturday, July 12, 2008 | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Arrival |
| 1:30 p.m. | Coachings |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. | Ars Antigua Concert (ArsAntiguaPresents.com) |
| Sunday, July 13, 2008 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Coachings |
| 10:30 a.m. | Large ensemble rehearsal |
| 12:00 p.m | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Coachings |
| 3:00 pm. | Final concert |
Faculty
William Bauer,
Baroque Violo/Viola d’Amore
William Bauer teaches studio violin & viola at Webster University in St. Louis . He is the Artistic Director of the St. Louis Baroque Festival and Academy. He has been a soloist at the Iraklion International Festival (Crete), and the Lisbon and Vancouver Early Music Festivals. His discography includes recordings for the well-known labels such as Deutsche Grammophone, Polydor, Naxos , First Edition, Nannerl and Studio 115. His recording of Caccini’s La Liberazione was named one of the “top ten best recordings of 1994: by the BBC Music Magazine.
Jerry Fuller,
Double Bass/Violone, Early Music Workshop Director
Jerry Fuller began studying the double bass at age 16 and was invited to join the Lyric Opera of Chicago orchestra three years later. Within two years he was promoted to first desk of the double bass section in addition to performing with the Santa Fe Opera. Mr. Fuller has also served as solo double bass of The Musikkollegium Winterthur Switzerland. While in Europe, Mr. Fuller became interested in historically-informed performance practice and has achieved international recognition for his work with period instruments. A Chicago Artists Abroad grant recipient, Mr. Fuller's performances in London, Rome, Geneva and Edinburgh have been broadcast worldwide. In addition, Mr. Fuller has performed at the Ravinia and the Aspen Music Festivals and both the Boston and Berkeley Early Music Festivals.
Ravenna Helson, Baroque Cello/Gamba
Ravenna Helson is a graduate of the Juilliard School (BM) and Yale University (MM) where she received the Ellen Battell Stoeckle Award for excellence in Chamber Music. She has been a member of the Milwaukee Symphony, Skylight Opera Orchestra, New York City Opera National Company, Brooklyn Philharmonic, Detroit Symphony, Michigan Opera Theater, and the New Jersey Symphony. Currently, she is principal cello of the Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra. As a baroque cellist she has performed with Santa Fe Pro Musica, Saint Louis Baroque, at the International Baroque Institute at Longy (Boston), the Bloomington Early Music Festival, Green Lake Festival, and the Baroque Performance Institute (Oberlin). In Chicago she performs with The Comic Intermezzo and Chicago Camerata. She has been a faculty member of the Wisconsin Conservatory, Alverno College, Carroll College, UWM, and now teaches for the Progressions Program of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony.
Jeff Noonan, Lute/Theorbo
Jeff Noonan teaches upper-level music literature and history courses, including courses in American music and world musics. In addition to directing the Classical Guitar area at Southeast Missouri, Dr. Noonan performs Renaissance and Baroque music on lute, theorbo, and baroque guitar. He performs regularly with Early Music St. Louis, the Kingsbury Ensemble, and Collegium Vocale St. Louis. In 2004, Professor Noonan toured Portugal and Spain with Musica Missouri, performing Renaissance lute works and premiering a piece for solo guitar and chorus in castles, palaces, and cathedrals. In early 2005, he co-founded Musicke’s Cordes, an early music string band focusing on 17th century Italian ensemble music.
Tuition and Application
Students wishing to attend the Early Music Workshop must complete the Secure Online Application and submit the $75 non-refundable application fee. This application fee will be applied toward summer workshop tuition for students who enroll.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until all spots are filled.
Tuition Fee
Residential: $150 (includes 3 meals and accommodations)
