Summer Music Workshops
Thirteenth Annual Workshop
August 2-6, 2010
Please visit the applications page to download an application form or contact the SVSS Music Education Office at education@svsummersymphony.org or 208-578-5464 to request a form via email or regular mail.
Program History
The Sun Valley Summer Symphony (SVSS) annually hosts the Sun Valley Summer Music Workshops during the first week of its season for elementary, middle and high school students. Originally conceived as a program for Blaine County music students twelve years ago, the Workshops have grown from 35 students in its first year to an enrollment of over 185 students in 2009. Classes are taught by Sun Valley Summer Symphony and musicians and regional music instructors.
Thirteenth Annual Summer Music Workshop
2010 Workshops will be held at the Community School in Sun Valley. Classes begin Monday, August 2 and continue through Friday, August 6.
Typical Daily Schedule
A complete schedule is mailed with your workshop information on notification of your acceptance. Friday's schedule will vary due to concert rehearsals.
| Intermediate & Advanced Orchestras (Philharmonia and Sun Valley Youth Orchestra) |
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|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Chamber Ensembles (Select students. Tape, CD or DVD recording required for selection. String, woodwind, brass and piano students are eligible.) |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Orchestra rehearsal or technique class. |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | BREAK |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Orchestra rehearsal or technique class. |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | BREAK |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Sectionals or orchestra rehearsal. |
| 12:30 - 12:55 | LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Sectionals or orchestra rehearsal. |
| Prelude Strings (Beginning Strings) | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Large Group Orchestra |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | BREAK |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Small Group Ensembles |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | BREAK |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Large Group Music Games/Orchestra. |
| Woodwind, Brass, Percussion | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Master Class |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | BREAK |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Ensembles |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | BREAK |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Music Enrichment |
| 12:30 - 12:55 | LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Orchestra Reheasal (Select Sudents Only) |
| Voice | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Choral Rehearsal |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | BREAK |
| 10:15 - 11:15 | Split Rehearsals or Sectionals |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | BREAK |
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Choral Rehearsal |
| Piano | |
|---|---|
| 10:15- 11:15 | Piano Technique or Master Class |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | BREAK |
| 11:30- 12:30 | Piano Ensembles |
| 12:30 - 1:00 | LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 2:00 | Piano Games or Music Theory |
Performances
Select students will perform Friday on either an afternoon recital at 3:00 PM or an evening recital at 6:30 PM. Both recitals will be held at the new Sun Valley Pavilion. (some departments may elect to hold individual departmental recitals earlier in the day, more information regarding all performances and class schedules will be mailed with acceptance letters)
We hope that you will consider applying for an opportunity to participate in a rewarding musical experience!
Fees
The fee for the entire Summer Music Workshop experience is $90 which includes a non-refundable $75 Registration fee and a $15 Polo Shirt fee. There are no tuition fees for the workshop classes. Each year we offer scholarships to a limited number of students. Please contact the office for scholarship information.
This year we are purchasing new Polo Shirts with the new Summer Music Workshops logo to wear for the concerts on Friday (the fee is included in the registration fee of $90). Concert attire consists of: Black pants or skirt of tasteful length (no mini-skirts), SMW polo shirt and black shoes.
The Registration Fee covers the entire week of classes and rehearsals and is payable upon notification of acceptance into the Workshops (late May). Meals are not included, but daily snacks are provided during breaks by generous local donors. Students who are involved in an afternoon rehearsal will be advised to bring a bag lunch.
While we do not normally provide housing for SMW students, a very limited number of home stay housing situations may be available for qualified students. Please contact the office. For information regarding housing in the area please contact the SV/Ketchum Chamber of Commerce or visit their website.
