Summer Graduate Study for Music Educators

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Graduate studies in the summer focus on the master's degree in music education. This degree, which is required for New York State permanent/professional certification, can be completed in three or four summers and is designed to offer participants the same dynamic and extensive opportunities and curriculum as the residential program. Highlights of the program include

A limited number of summer assistantships is available.

Students who wish to apply for the summer master's program in music education should consult the School of Music or the Division of Graduate Studies. Contact information is listed below.

All workshops meet Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Two credits or noncredit

African Drumming and Dance

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Led by Baruch Whitehead, explore the exciting rhythm of West Africa and work with Ghanaian drum masters, Agbah Prosper and Eddie Green. Participants will learn how to bring this exciting music to the classroom. Pedagogical materials for elementary to high school will be introduced. Participants will investigate specific musical types and styles of African music, and also learn vocal and instrumental playing techniques on authentic African musical instruments, and study social functions and dance movements in ritual, ceremonial, religious, and recreational contexts.

Body Plus Spirit Equals Heartfelt Singing

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Work with renowned Irish soprano Nóirín Ní Riain, who has been described as "one of Ireland's living treasures," and professor of voice Carol McAmis to learn to sing from your own heartfelt space. Pedagogical approaches include vocal technique, playful and creative practicing, and using the Feldenkrais Method of movement training with singers. During the workshop, participants will learn music from the Celtic tradition, the 12th-century music of Hildegarde von Bingen, Gregorian chant, the Indian tradition, and women's music from all over the world, as well as music of the Western classical tradition. Master classes during the week provide opportunities for solo and group singing.

Choral Music Experience

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Featuring guest composer Jim Papoulis, Choral Music Experience is taught by nationally recognized choral conductor and clinician Janet Galván, along with Jennifer Haywood. This workshop will explore ways to incorporate national standards into the choral setting while enhancing the quality of the performance experience and the sound quality of the ensemble. Papoulis is known for work that connects classical and world sounds with contemporary rhythms, voices, and computer technology. The repertoire will be varied, featuring distinctive works for all levels (easy to difficult) from several styles and periods for treble voices, mixed choirs, and young men's choruses. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to participate in a conducting master class working with a chorus of young people ranging in age from 11 to 18 (including young men's voices).

Northeast Wind Symposium

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Led by Stephen Peterson, director of bands at Ithaca College, and H. Robert Reynolds, wind ensemble conductor at the University of Southern California and former director of bands at the University of Michigan, this workshop features a number of well-known conductors and music educators in several different settings, including open discussion, lecture, and a conducting workshop. Each of the five days will include the opportunity to conduct a live ensemble on a variety of well-known wind works. There will be discussion of rehearsal technique, repertoire at several different levels, and current trends, including implementation of national standards. The workshop will also offer many opportunities for meaningful discussion about all aspects of being a wind conductor/teacher.

Saxophone Performance and Pedagogy

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Internationally recognized classical saxophonist Steven Mauk (Ithaca College) will be joined by world-renowned jazz saxophonist Chris Vadala (University of Maryland) for this intensive week of saxophone study. This workshop will concentrate on all the essential elements of saxophone performance and teaching. Enrollment is open to college students (credit or noncredit basis) and advanced high school saxophonists (noncredit only), as well as other interested amateurs. Guest artist Vadala will focus on such topics as woodwind doubling, jazz improvisation, career management, and versatility. Both Mauk and Vadala will perform a recital and present master classes in their respective areas of classical or jazz music. The participants will form a large saxophone ensemble that will perform at the workshop's closing concert.

Graduate Music Worshops

Registration for Graduate Music Summer Workshops

To register for a graduate music summer workshop students should use the registration form contained in this catalog and submit it to the summer sessions office at least two weeks before the workshop begins. Students cannot register online for these workshops using Degree Navigator. Workshops are open to both graduate degree students and nondegree students and may be taken for two graduate credits or noncredit.