Recorder Programs Flyer 2015

Amherst Early Music Festival 2015
at Connecticut College,
New London CT
Programs for Recorders
July 5-12 and 12-19, 2015
Baroque Academy
July 5-12, 2015
An auditioned program for the pre-professional and professional
musician focusing on high-level interpretation of Baroque music. It is
open to recorder players as well as violin, cello, viol, flute, oboe,
bassoon, harpsichord, and voice. Students work with well-known Baroque performers from the US and Europe.
The bonds forged among students in this program can form the basis for lasting musical collaborations in future
professional life. Directed by Saskia Coolen.
Recorder Boot Camp
July 5-12, 2015
An auditioned program for serious and accomplished adult players who wish
to make significant technical progress during the week. Limited to 8 students,
participants work intensively with our stellar faculty to hone skills and gain
musical expertise. Master class, ensemble playing, focus on technique.
Directed by Heloise Degrugillier, with Frances Blaker, Gwyn Roberts, and
Reine-Marie Verhagen and others.
Recorder Seminar
July 12-19, 2015
An auditioned program aimed at high-school and college-aged players who want to work in a group of like-minded
peers to improve their playing, learn new skills and generally have a lot of fun making music. This program is also a
springboard for the Virtuoso Recorder program. Directed by Gwyn Roberts, with Saskia Coolen, Nina Stern, and
Reine-Marie Verhagen and others.
Virtuoso Recorder
July 12-19, 2015
An auditioned program for recorder players at the conservatory level,
as well as for those just starting a career. Small classes give close
contact between student and faculty and provide the opportunity for
rapid and intensive learning. This is the ideal program for recorder
players on their way to a career in music. Directed by Gwyn Roberts,
with Saskia Coolen, Nina Stern, Reine-Marie Verhagen and others.
amherstearlymusic.org
Amherst Early Music Festival 2015
at Connecticut College, New London CT
Programs for Recorders
Amherst Early Music
PO Box 229
Arlington Ma 02476
Central Program
July 5-12 and 12-19, 2015
Amherst Early Music Festival 2015
Recorder Programs
July 5-12 and 12-19, 2015
Amherst Early Music offers the largest recorder program in the U.S. with opportunities for everyone
from low intermediate to advanced players, no audition required. Choose your own classes and create
your own program. n recorder consorts n topic classes n recorder master class with ReineMarie Verhagen n Medieval ensembles n Baroque orchestra with Gwyn Roberts n recorder
technique n early notation n Recorders without Borders with Glen Velez and Nina Stern (week
two) n All-Workshop Collegium, week one, directed by Grant Herreid: Music from Mantua, Italy, by
Gastoldi, Monteverdi, Rossi and Wert. Week two, directed by Ross Brownlee: Messa a 4 voci by
Monteverdi. n Concerts, lectures, drop-in sessions, Music and Instrument Exhibition, and more!
info@amherstearlyusic.org