Posted by PatrickSheridan.Com on February 19, 2002 at 19:35:43:
Just a reminder of the impending deadline for application tapes/CD's/etc.
March 15th is the deadline for postmarked applications for this summer's Seminar with Sam and Pat.
Email patricksheridan(AT)earthlink.net with questions.
"Access All Areas" Seminar
with Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian
About the Seminar
The "Access All Areas" Seminar is a 6 day intensive event hosted by Boosey & Hawkes and The Arizona Academy for the Performing Arts and directed by Patrick Sheridan. The seminar will take place in Phoenix, Arizona. Eight of the finest tuba and euphonium players, chosen from around the world by taped audition, will participate in daily group practice sessions, masterclasses and special topic lectures. The goal is to elevate the technical and musical mastery of the tuba and euphonium to the highest level.
The seminar will also provide an inside look at a touring soloist's career and a proven methodology for instrumental improvement. Ample discussion opportunities related to all issues addressed at the seminar are also scheduled at meals and planned social sessions. The seminar also aims to provide a connection to a network of talented young performers who will serve as the participants' colleagues over the course of their careers.
Dates
First session - (fly in on June 2nd - out on June 9th) June 3rd - 8th
Second session - (fly in on June 9th - out on June 16th) June 10 - 15th
Enrollment
All prospective participants must send a short tape or CD-R representative of their playing by March 15th, 2002. Applicants must also send a brief resume including their address, phone, email, etc. for review. The content of the audio portion of the application is left to the discretion of the applicant and need not exceed 10 - 15 minutes. It may include solos, orchestral or band excerpts, and etudes. Accompaniment is not required.
All applicants will be notified by mail or phone on or before April 1st, 2002. At that time, a $100 non-refundable deposit must be sent by April 15th, 2002 in order to secure a place in the seminar. This deposit will be credited to the tuition total.
Travel and Accommodation
All travel and hotel expenses are the responsibility of the participant. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is the recommended airport for arrival. Most major airlines provide excellent connections to Phoenix. A recommended list of value priced hotels will be provided to participants upon their acceptance into the seminar.
Participants will be met at the airport and transported to their selected accommodation. Arrival is required on or before the Sunday prior to the Monday seminar start date.
All transportation between accommodations and the seminar site will be provided. Most of the seminar will take place at either Patrick Sheridan's home studio or Arizona State University.
Meals
Most of the meals will be the responsibility of the participant. However, part of the tuition covers several group events which will include food and beverage!
Leisure Activity
Although the seminar schedule is quite busy, there will be some time for leisure. Participants are encouraged to bring a swimsuit. Arizona is hot in the summer and swimming at the seminar site will provide a great relaxant for our chops and souls!!!
Sample Daily Schedule
7am - 8 am Breakfast
8am - 12pm Group Warm-Up and Chop Training regimen
12pm - 1pm Lunch
1pm - 5pm Masterclass led by Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian
5pm - 7pm Dinner and Leisure Break
7pm - 8:30pm Special Topics lead by Sam Pilafian
8:30pm - late Q&A disguised as Leisure Activity
Detail: The morning session will be lead by Patrick Sheridan. This holistic approach of virtuosity in music will be a group practice session. It is an extensive routine that incorporates aspects of tone production, lip flexibility, finger dexterity, articulation studies for clarity and velocity, range building and breathing virtuosity. The group dynamic will add the necessary elements of intonation, ensemble and time to the process. The session will run for 4 hours (with periodic breaks) and will teach participants a methodology for long term improvement in all aspects of instrumental performance.
The afternoon masterclasses will be lead by both Patrick Sheridan and Sam Pilafian. Each participant will be afforded the opportunity to perform every day to receive one-on-one attention to instrumental and musicianship issues. Literature can be solos, excerpts or etudes. A pianist will be available to assist on accompanied selections.
The evening sessions will be lead by Sam Pilafian. Topics will include career development, improvisation, scale workouts, and groove class.
Leisure time will be self directed. However, group activities will be planned (optional) and will afford time for further discussion of all topics.
This will be an intense experience! However, every effort will be made to make the experience an enjoyable one!!