Group Lessons

Along with the special summer camp enrichment programs, The Music Academy offers private and group lessons throughout the Summer Semester.

Summer Camps 2007

Jazz and Rock Camp

June 25 - 29 or August 6 - 10

Open to Intermediate students in Guitar, Drums, Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet and to Intermediate to Advanced Students in Piano, Bass and Voice

Private Lessons offered in Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet

Schedule:

• 9 - 10 am; 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Private Lessons
• 10 - 11:30 AM Combo Class
• Wednesday 6 - 8 pm Guest Artist
• Friday only 10 am - noon Open Jam/Performance
• Chords/Chord Progressions
• Keeping the Beat with Various Styles
• Reading Staff and Tab
• Rock, Jazz, and Blues Song Forms
• Improvising
• Learning to Play as a Group

Tuition

• Combo Class Only $90
• Combo Class and Daily 30 - Minute Lessons $175

Faculty

Arthur Goldstein (Piano)holds an MFA in composition from PSU has studied at Eastman School of Music and Berklee College of Music and teaches jazz history and music appreciation at PSU, is active as a solo recitalist, accompanist, and leader of his own jazz quartet

MacKinlay Himes (Guitar)holds a Bachelor of Art in Music from Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute, has completed graduate studies at Berklee College of Music, and has completed Masters of Music in Composition at PSU; he performs regularly throughout the region and teaches a variety of guitar styles

Richard Wylie (Guitar)studied at Eastman School of Music, receiving a Bachelors degree in Classical Guitar from Ithaca College. Having performed extensively for the past 25 years in New York, Los Angles, and Washington, DC, Mr. Wylie has taught a variety of guitar styles, including classical, at The Music Academy for the past ten years

Wendy Levin (Voice, Piano)holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Cleveland Institute and Voice Therapy Certification from Boston University. Ms. Levin has experience in Choral Conducting at Carnegie Hall and is also Organist at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lewistown, PA

Lisa Riddering (Double Bass)holds a Bachelor of Music in Double Bass from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana and is pursuing a Masters in Music (2008) in Double Bass Performance; she is a member of the Penn State Baroque Ensemble

Brandy Davis (Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet)holds a Bachelors in Music Education from PSU School of Music and performs with Altoona and Nittany Valley Symphony Orchestras and with Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra

Tom Connolly (Drums, Percussion)holds a Bachelors degree from Penn State University, has studied with prominent drummers and percussionists and has performed in Connecticut, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and State College.

K - 6th Music Enrichment Camp

For Young Musicians July 2 - 6

Music History- Learn about various instruments, composers, and genres of music throughout different time periods; each session will focus on a different historical time period, and everyone will participate in games and activities that involve listening, identifying, and matching

Rhythm through Dance- Listen and learn about characteristic rhythms in a variety of styles of music and perform rhythms through motion (clapping, tapping, and stomping). Rhythm will also be taught through both free-form and choreographed dancing. Each session will focus on music from a different world region.

Art- Students will explore music through general, participatory art projects

Vocalization and Movement- Learn basic vocalization (singing) techniques and to incorporate movement for a better understanding of musical concepts, rhythm, and dramatic content of music

PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE IN: PIANO, VOICE, WINDS, GUITAR, AND BRASS

Students may enroll in full or half session (morning or afternoon), plus individual lessons; students participating in Chamber Music are encouraged to enroll in private lessons Chamber Music Students will be placed in one or more Chamber Music classes according to age and skill level

Schedule

• 8:30 - 10 AM Private Lessons
• 10 - 11 AM Chamber Music/Piano Ensemble
• 11 - Noon Group Strings/Accompaniment Class
• Noon - 1 PM Lunch
• 1 - 2 and 2 - 3 Enrichment Classes
• 3 - 7 Private Lessons

Tuition

• Full Day/Lessons $250
• Full Day w/out Lessons $195
• Half Day/ Lessons $175
• Half Day w/out Lessons $95

Faculty

Irene Bernstein (Piano) holds a Bachelor of Music, Kharkov, Ukraine and Masters of Music in Theory and Musicology, Saint Petersburg Conservatory, Russia. During a career than spans 35 years of teaching, Ms. Bernstein has developed her own system of training from young beginners through advanced intermediate piano students

Wendy Levin (Musical Theater, Choir)holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Cleveland Institute and Voice Therapy Certification from Boston University. Ms. Levin has experience in Choral Conducting at Carnegie Hall and is also Organist at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lewistown, PA

Carol Pharo (Piano) holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music History from PSU, a Masters of Music in Early Music Performance from New England Conservatory, diplomas in Voice, Piano Accompaniment, and Historical Dance from Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and c Certificate in Hammerklavier from Royal Conservatory in The Hague

Brandy Davis (Woodwinds/Brass/Music History/Rhythm)holds a Bachelors in Music Education from PSU School of Music and performs with Altoona and Nittany Valley Symphony Orchestras and with Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra

Sabra Statham (Violin,Viola) will receive the Ph.D. in Historical Musicology from CUNY Graduate Center Fall 2007; she holds Masters degrees in Music Theory and History and Violin Performance

Evelyn Bookhammer (Art) studied cello with Irwin Borodkin at Mansfield University, and Leonard Feldman and Kim Cook at Penn State University. Ms. Bookhammer has performed in Mansfield, Elmira, New York, and Altoona Symphony Orchestras.

6th - 12th Grade Summer Camp July 16 - 20, 2007
Summer Day Camp at The Music Academy

Open to all instrumentalists, vocalists, and dancers

Special Offerings in (but NOT Limited to) Baroque Music and Dance

The Baroque Keyboard-Exploring aspects of the Baroque keyboard as both solo and accompaniment instrument; Continuo and solo class and opportunities to explore the keyboard as an ensemble instrument and to discuss improvisation

Baroque DanceIntro to Gavotte, Minuet, and basic Baroque dance forms. Learn to dance and to understand the context and historical background of the dances

Understanding Baroque Music- Explore historical and technical aspects of Baroque style. Explore concepts of “voice” and music rhetoric and how is applied to performance; demonstrations on both keyboard and string instruments

Baroque Voice- Explore performance aspects of Baroque vocal music by listening to recordings and discussing aesthetic and technical ideals of the day. Form, style, and improvisation may be addressed; amply opportunities to perform.

Aspects of Virtuosity in the Baroque Concerto- Open workshop will discuss the historical and aesthetic context of the concerto. Students should have one movement of a Baroque Concerto prepared and memorized.

Private Lessons offered in Keyboard, Violin, Viola, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Voice, Guitar, Saxophone, and Trumpet
Ensembles open to all instruments

Schedule

• MORNING: Chamber Rehearsal, Private Lessons, Practice
• AFTERNOON: Enrichment Classes

Tuition

• Camp with daily lessons - $275
• Camp without lesson - $195
• Dance fee (short schedule) - $100

Faculty

Carol Pharo (Voice, Keyboard, Dance) holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music History from PSU, a Masters of Music in Early Music Performance from New England Conservatory and diplomas in Voice, Piano Accompaniment, and Historical Dance

Lisa Riddering (Double Bass) holds a Bachelor of Music in Double Bass from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana and is pursuing a Masters in Music (2008) in Double Bass Performance; she is a member of the Penn State Baroque Ensemble

Diane Gold Toulson (Flute) is a graduate of Eastman School of Music and Columbia University; her performing career includes membership in York, Nittany Valley, and Altoona Symphony Orchestras, and Huntingdon Trio and Easterly Chamber Players; she has performed extensively throughout Europe and the US

Brandy Davis (Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet) holds a Bachelors in Music Education from PSU School of Music and performs with Altoona and Nittany Valley Symphony Orchestras and with Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra

Sabra Statham (Violin, Viola) will receive the Ph.D. in Historical Musicology from CUNY Graduate Center Fall 2007; she holds Masters degrees in Music Theory and History and Violin Performance

MacKinlay Himes (Guitar) holds a Bachelor of Art in Music from Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute, has completed graduate studies at Berklee College of Music, and has completed Masters of Music in Composition at PSU; he performs regularly throughout the region and teaches a variety of guitar styles.