The School of Music provides a variety of special events and workshops in addition to our concert series.

FALL 2008 EVENTS

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL STRING INSTITUTE 2008

October 30-November 1, 2008 (Thursday-Saturday)

The String Institute provides young string players with an opportunity to participate in a range of exciting musical experiences under the guidance of Stetson University faculty artists Anthony Hose (conductor), Routa Kroumovitch (violin), Jesus Alfonzo (viola), David Bjella (cello), and John Wieland (bass).   String Institute events include: • chamber orchestra and smaller ensembles • master classes with Stetson faculty • University Symphony Orchestra rehearsal • Chamber Orchestra concert For more information, download the String Institute brochure here, view the schedule, or contact Anthony Hose, Associate Professor of Music at Stetson University. To REGISTER ONLINE, click here.

SPRING 2009 EVENTS

STETSON MEN'S CHORAL FESTIVAL 2009 January 30, 2009 (Friday) High School male singers are invited to join the 2009 Men's Choral Festival clinician Dr. Andrew Larson for a musical event designed to affirm the participation of young men in the vocal arts.  This year's vocal "athletes" will interact with dozens of other male singers from all over Florida during rehearsals and social times.  Come feel the power and excitement generated by the 2009 Men's Festival Chorus.   For more information, click here.

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SUMMER 2008 EVENTS (2009 EVENTS TO BE POSTED SOON):

FLORIDA FLUTE WORKSHOP (June 10-14)

DOUBLE REED WORKSHOP (June 16-21)	CLARINET CLINIC (June 23-28)	BRASS CAMP (July 7-12)	SAXOPHONE WORKSHOP (July 14-19)

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL FLORIDA FLUTE WORKSHOP

June 10-14, 2008 (Tuesday-Saturday)

The Florida Flute Workshop is open to students in grades 7-12 and focuses on building performance and musicianship skills.  Students will learn through a combination of technique classes, master classes, flute choirs, small ensembles and private lessons and classes in rhythm, theory and music history.  Outstanding guest artists from around the state will perform in an evening recital and present clinics.  The culmination of the workshop will be the students final concert for family and friends.

For additional information, download the Florida Flute Workshop brochure here, or contact Susan McQuinn, at Stetson University.

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TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL DOUBLE REED WORKSHOP 2008

June 16-21, 2008 (Monday-Saturday)

The Stetson University Double Reed Workshop is an intense week-long event focusing on the fundamental principles of double reed performance, including an emphasis on specialized classes in reed-making techniques. The workshop encompasses chamber music for double reed ensembles, master classes, and performances classes. All participants play in the double reed band and chamber ensembles, and are eligible to audition to perform a solo on the Student Recital.

For additional information, download the Double Reed Workshop brochure here, or contact Dr. Ann Adams (oboe) or Dr. Ashley Heintzen (bassoon).

To REGISTER ONLINE, click HERE.

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SECOND ANNUAL CLARINET CLINIC 2008

June 23-28, 2008 (Monday-Saturday)

The 2nd Annual Stetson University Clarinet Clinic will be offered this summer on the beautiful campus of Stetson University. The weeklong event is open to clarinetists entering 7th grade through 12th grade and will focus on the fundamental principles of clarinet performance. The clinic will encompass experiences performing in a large ensemble and a chamber ensemble, participating in master classes and performance classes, as well as enjoying faculty and student recitals. All participants will play in a clarinet choir and a chamber ensemble and are eligible to audition to perform a solo on the Student Honors Recital.

For additional information, download the Clarinet Clinic brochure here, or contact Dr. Lynn Musco, Professor of Music at Stetson University.

To REGISTER ONLINE, click HERE.

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BRASS CAMP 2008

July 7-12, 2008 (Monday-Saturday)

The Stetson University Brass Camp will be offered this summer on the Stetson University campus. The weeklong workshop will focus on the fundamentals of brass performance and practice.  Students will gain experience playing in large and small brass ensembles in both mixed and matching instrumental combinations.  Students will also participate in daily warm-up sessions, master classes and individual performance classes.  Nightly recitals will feature performances by Stetson Brass Camps faculty and staff as well as selected workshop participants and chamber groups.  The final workshop concert will feature all students in large ensemble performances.

For additional information, download the Brass Camp brochure here, or contact David Schmidt, Associate Professor of Music at Stetson University.

To REGISTER ONLINE, click HERE.

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SAXOPHONE WORKSHOP 2008

July 14-19, 2008 (Monday-Saturday)

The Stetson University Saxophone Workshop is an intense week-long event focusing on fundamental principles of saxophone performance, including an emphasis on specialized classes in playing techniques, Jazz, chamber, and FBA All-State audition music.  The workshop includes chamber music for saxophone ensembles, master classes and performance classes.  All participants play in a saxophone band, a chamber ensemble receive a private lesson from one of the faculty, and are eligible to audition to perform a solo on the final concert.  

For additional information, download the Saxophone workshop brochure here, or contact Jeremy Williamson, workshop coordinator.

To REGISTER ONLINE, click HERE.