Winds & Brass Workshop
For Residential and Nonresidential Students. An exceptional comprehensive music camp for serious winds & brass students in 7th - 12th grades.
“The experience of playing great works of music with special people at the Winds & Brass Workshop will always stay with me.” – summer participant
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.
About the Festival
- A First-rate Faculty
Work with outstanding, nationally known professional performers and musicians who love to teach and want to work with you this summer! - An Emphasis on Chamber Music
MYA knows chamber music. MYA has won Chamber Music America's Heidi Castleman Award for Excellence in Chamber Music Teaching and has more medal winners in the Junior Division of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition than any other pre-college program in the country! - A Comprehensive Music Experience
While our summer program has a strong focus on chamber music, students may also participate in our Evening Orchestra. In addition we offer courses in music theory, conducting, as well as a sonata class. - A Nurturing and Supportive Environment
Our faculty members residential campers, we have caring and supportive staff on hand 24 hours a day.
Location
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
Winds and Brass Workshop Daily Schedule
The Chamber Music Workshop for Winds and Brass is designed to introduce students to the techniques needed for a professional playing career. The focus will be wind playing techniques such as breathing, articulation, nerve control, and tone production through the comprehensive study of major repertoire. Students will also participate in weekly performances and inspirational master classes with world class artists. Tuition includes a weekly private lesson and the opportunity to study music theory.
Each weekday begins with a group warm-up for brass students followed by chamber music rehearsals and coachings for both woodwind and brass students. After lunch all students attend wind techniques class or master classes. Individual group rehearsals, theory classes, lessons, and other opportunities are offered in the late afternoon. Besides the great experience of intensive musical study, the Chamber Music Workshop for Winds and Brass aids students in developing their musicianship and interpretive and communicative skills.
2008 Master Class Artists (artists subject to change) include: Barbara Butler, Dale Clevenger, and John Bruce Yeh.
Daily Schedule
| 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. | Morning meeting |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Brass Ensemble & Individual group practice |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Coachings & Chamber music rehearsals |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Wind elective/Master classes |
| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Theory class |
| 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Individual group practice & Lessons |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:30 - 11:00 p.m. | Night activities, recitals, talent nights |
Faculty & Master Class Artists
Naomi Bensdorf Frisch, Oboe: faculty, Trinity College, North Shore School for the Arts, DePaul University, and Midwest Young Artists.
Barbara Butler, Trumpet: Professor of Trumpet, Northwestern University; member Chicago Chamber Musicians.
Dale Clevenger, Horn: Principal Horn, Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Bruce Daugherty, Trumpet: faculty, New Trier High School and Midwest Young Artists.
Tatyana Stepanova, Piano: faculty, Midwest Young Artists; free-lance pianist and accompanist.
John Bruce Yeh, Clarinet: Assistant Principal, Chicago Symphony Orchestra; faculty, Chicago College for the Performing Arts.
Comprehensive Faculty bios »
Student Eligibility
Chamber Music Workshop for Winds and Brass will accept serious wind and brass players to fill two (2) woodwind quintets and two (2) brass quintets. Chamber Music Workshop for Winds and Brass is for students who have completed 6th grade by summer 2008.
Tuition and Application
Students wishing to attend the Chamber Music Workshop for Winds & Brass must complete the Secure Online Application and submit the $75 application fee. This application fee will be applied toward summer workshop tuition for students who enroll. As described in the online application, a recording, clearly labeled with your name and “ 2008 Winds & Brass Workshop,” must be mailed under separate cover. Financial assistance is available.
Application Deadline
All materials should be mailed in as soon as possible. Students will be notified of their acceptance when all materials have been submitted and we have determined that there is an ensemble placement. There are still openings.
Secure Online Application »
Financial Aid Form »
The financial aid form must be submitted at the same time as the camp application.
Upon receiving notification of your acceptance, you must remit a $250 deposit. Deposits are non refundable except in cases of medical necessity. This deposit will be applied toward your invoice, which must be paid in full by June 1, 2008 .
Tuition
Residential: $2,000
Nonresidential with Lunch and Dinner: $1,725
