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Solo & Ensemble Master Class 9:45 – 11:15 PM David Johnson: Improvisation & Composition 11:30 – 12:10 PM BoorBaar 12:20 – 1:00 PM Lunch 1:15 – 2:00 PM ‘Welcome Back’ Drum Circle & Free Improvisation 2:00 – 2:30 PM “New Music for Percussion” 2:45 – 3:45 PM Ross Karre: Video & Percussion Performance 4:00 – 4:45 PM Social Hour (refreshments served) 5:00 – 6:00 PM Dinner Break 6:00 – 8:00 PM Third Coast Percussion Quartet 8:00 PM It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the 2007 Percussion Symposium on Saturday, December 15th, 2007. This unique day-long event aims to bring together percussion aficionados, students of all ages, and many of the finest percussionists in Southern California. Throughout the day, interactive masterclasses, world premiers of solo and ensemble music, panel discussions, and debut performances will take place, concluding with an evening concert by the critically-acclaimed Third Coast Percussion Quartet (www.thirdcoastpercussion.com), in the Conservatory’s beautiful Salmon Recital Hall. Although structured to appeal to a dynamic range of percussionists and enthusiasts, the Symposium’s underlying principles are: - to expand our knowledge, conception, and appreciation of percussive arts, and particularly to feature those artists who live and work in Southern California; Symposium Overview The day will begin with a two-hour solo & ensemble masterclass, where selected participants will perform and receive coaching by the four members of the Third Coast Percussion Quartet (details below). Following, a series of performances will take place in quick succession, featuring the following artists: - David Johnson, director of percussion, California Institute of the Arts - BoorBaar Percussion Trio - “New Works for Percussion” David Skidmore - Ritual Music Masterclass Information The Symposium features a percussion solo & small ensemble masterclass, where selected participants will have the opportunity to perform and receive coaching by the four members of the Third Coast Percussion Quartet (www.thirdcoastpercussion.com). This is an excellent opportunity to receive free, outstanding, and timely performance coaching, as students will be heading into solo & ensemble season, potential college auditions, and solo recitals. Your performance/coaching will be recorded with professional video and audio, and made available to the student at no charge. All percussionists (regardless of level or instrument) are encouraged to participate. Please see the included nomination form for participation details, or email terry@chapman.edu for more information. Following a review of all nomination forms, a complete informational packet, including notification of acceptance, and housing options for those who will need to travel will be emailed directly to the student. The Percussion Symposium is underwritten by Chapman University, ensuring that there is no cost for masterclass students, should an overnight stay in Orange become necessary. Please keep in mind that the Symposium will take place within a few weeks. To guarantee that your students will have adequate time to prepare, the following timeline has been established: November 30th Deadline for submission of Nomination Form We look forward to welcoming you and your students to the Conservatory of Music,
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