VCM SUMMER GUITAR ACADEMY
Victoria Conservatory of Music Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2010
Please visit the official website for applications and brochures and more:
www.vcm.bc.ca (see Summer Academies -> Guitar)
The Summer Guitar Academy is the perfect place to submerse yourself in the world of classical guitar with other like-minded students in a week of music exploration and study that you won’t forget! For all ages, from novice to advanced players.
Victoria has cultivated a very active classical guitar community – come learn from inspiring faculty with extensive experience in all facets of classical guitar.
Faculty
- Bradford Werner (Artistic Director, A.V.C.M.)
- Alexander Dunn (B.Mus., M.Mus., Ph.D.)
- Douglas Hensley (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
- Adrian Verdejo (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
- Michael Dias (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
- Stephen Lochbaum (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
- Janet Grohovac (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
| Prgrams |
Summer Guitar Academy – $395
3 hours of group lessons; 6 hours of guitar orchestra; 4 hours of masterclass; 4 hours of performance workshops/lectures; performance in Student Concerts and Competition; admission to all Guitar Academy Concerts.
Private Lesson Package – $106
Students enrolled in the Summer Guitar Academy can add 2 one-hour private lessons with a faculty member. Take advantage of this opportunity to get one-on-one instruction with our inspiring SGA faculty!
Schedule
| Monday – Friday, July 5 – 9 | |
| 9:15am – 9:30am | Tune-up & Greetings |
| 9:30am – 10:30pm | Competition and Small Group Lessons |
| 10:45am – 12:00pm | Guitar Orchestra |
| 12:45pm – 1:45pm | Masterclass |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Workshops and Lectures |
| Monday, July 5 | |
| 7:30pm | Faculty Concert |
| Tuesday, July 6 | |
| 12:45pm – 1:45pm | Stephen Lochbaum |
| Wednesday, July 7 | |
| 7:30pm | Janet Grohovac |
| Friday, July 9 | |
| 2:00pm | Guitar Academy Student Recital |
| 7:30pm | Guitar Academy Student Showcase & Orchestra Concert |
Audition Required
A short casual interview is required with the Artistic Director to ascertain musical level. Out-of-town participants are permitted to be interviewed by phone or email. All levels and ages are encouraged to audition.
Academy Competition
Academy participants are encouraged to compete and experience the Academy Competition, but participation is not mandatory. Prizes: $700, $400, $200, and more! Required piece: any Classical/Romantic Era etude (such as Sor, Guiliani, Mertz, etc.).
| Concerts |
| Faculty Showcase: Guitar Academy Faculty and the Victoria Guitar Trio Monday, July 5, 2010, 7:30pm Wood Hall Victoria Conservatory of Music $15 adults, $10 students Stephen Lochbaum Janet Grohovac Guitar Academy Student Recital Guitar Academy Student Showcase & Orchestra Concert |
| Application Information |
Application Deadline: June 4, 2010
Classes fill up quickly, so apply early. Registrants after this date may be accepted on a space-available basis, but will not be guaranteed full services.
To apply for the Summer GuitarAcademy, please complete and send in the Application Form or apply in person at the VCM.
Financial Assistance
Bursary Deadline: May 15, 2010
Some bursary assistance will be available. Applicants must comply with all deadlines and requirements. Late applicants will not be considered for financial assistance.
To apply for a bursary, please fill in the Bursary Application Form* and return it to:
Katie Pinilla
Student Accounts/Financial Aid Coordinator
Victoria Conservatory of Music
900 Johnson Street
Victoria, BC V8V 3N4
Or by fax to 250-386-6602
Accommodation
Out-of-town students are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements. Reasonable rates are offered at the University of Victoria residences. Phone: 250-721-8395 or email: housing@uvic.bc.ca.
Program Information
Bradford Werner, Artistic Director
250-592-9278
General Information
Emily Nagelbach
Manager, VCM Summer Academies
250-386-5311 ext.231
* Due to the fact that the summer bursaries are funded by a corporate sponsor, we require financial information to award a bursary.
The Official website is up and running:
www.vcm.bc.ca/summerguitar/index.html
We are delighted to invite you to the Victoria Conservatory of Music for the Summer Guitar Academy and Competition 2009, taking place in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Classical and acoustic guitarists will study, perform, and aspire with artists Adrian Verdejo, Michael Dias, Alexander Dunn, Douglas Hensley, and Bradford Werner. Concerts, classes, competitions, and exciting activities round out what will be an energizing week in one of Canada’s most exciting guitar centres.
Faculty
Bradford Werner (Artistic Director, A.V.C.M.)
Adrian Verdejo (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
Michael Dias (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
Douglas Hensley (B.Mus., M.Mus.)
Alexander Dunn (B.Mus., M.Mus., Ph.D.)
Activities
Warm-up and Technique Sessions
Yoga Classes
Guitar Orchestra
Masterclasses
Private Lessons
Performance Workshops and Lectures
Faculty Recitals
Student Recitals
Competition
Concerts
Summer Guitar Academy Faculty Concert
Monday, July 6, 2009, 7:30pm
Robin and Winifred Wood Hall
Victoria Conservatory of Music
$15 adults, $10 students
Victoria Guitar Trio
Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 7:30pm
Alix Goolden Performance Hall
Victoria Conservatory of Music
$15 adults, $10 students
Academy Student Recital
Friday, July 10, 2009, 7:30pm
Metro Studio
Victoria Conservatory of Music
Admission by Donation
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