Preformed Ensembles (Preformed combos are encouraged to apply) Please submit all auditions as Youtube video links or mp3 files. In some cases a live audition may be possible.
Transportation:
Travel to Sidney, Maine and to the Snow Pond campus can be achieved in several ways: Auto, Air, or Bus. If traveling by air, connections can be made through Boston, (MA), Portland or Augusta. Easy connections via Cape Air or Concord Coach to the Augusta Transportation Center can also be arranged. A representative from SPMF will be available to take participants to to the Snow Pond campus. Snow Pond is located in the Belgrade Lakes region and on the shore of Messalonskee Lake, and between the cities of Augusta and Waterville.
Arrival Day: |
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3:00–5:00pm | Registration |
5:30pm | Dinner |
Evening | Orientation and Evening Gathering |
Daily Schedule: |
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8:00am | Breakfast |
9:30–12:00pm | Studio Classes/Flexible Time, Individual Practice Classes (Listening, Practice Development, Repertoire) Individual lessons (2/3 2 hour lessons during the week will address each student’s improv, short/long range goals & how to implement) |
12:30–1:30pm | Lunch |
2:30–4pm | Conducted Small Ensemble Rehearsals Flexible Time, Individual Practice Recreation |
4:30–5:30pm | Small Ensemble Rehearsal |
5:45pm | Dinner |
Evening | Evening Master Classes – Listening Sessions Lectures-Extra-musical influences, Implementing New Practice Methods Recitals – Faculty performances Individual Practice Off-Campus Activities Other Group-initiated Activities, Social Activities |
Departure Day: |
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8:00–10:00am | Breakfast and Departure |