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From the students:

“I have more confidence in my voice because I feel valued as a musician here."  - Vocal arts student

“The camp helped me grow as a musician by giving me the chance to spend a week concentrating on my instrument and play challenging music.” - Super sax student

From the parents:

"After just one short week, hearing the improvement in my daughter's musical ability and confidence was rewarding enough, but it was also great to meet the new friends she made who really share her interests." - Parent of  string camp student

From the professionals:

One of the "best" summer programs for aspiring musicians – Center for Talented Youth at John Hopkins University

"It never ceases to amaze me the level of improvement these student musicians make in just one week!"  - William Mathis, Director of Performance Studies at BGSU's College of Musical Arts

June 16-21, 2013

Are you a pianist looking to further your skills? Do you like to surround yourself with other pianists and learn helpful tips to improve your musicianship? Join us for the SMI Piano Camp!

The SMI Piano Camp offers students the opportunity to study music in a stimulating environment under the tutelage of our distinguished piano faculty. This intensive program includes private and group lessons, master classes, ensembles, practice sessions, theory study and solo recital performances. Recitals and presentations by faculty and guests complete the activities. In addition, there are daily opportunities for social fun and recreation.

Preparation:
The piano camp is designed for students from ages 13-18. Conditional acceptance of students 12 years of age may be requested via the camp director. Students should prepare at least one solo piece for the first day of camp.

Guest Artist for 2013: Alan Chow Associate Professor of Piano at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University.
Acclaimed for his “elegant poetry and virtuosic fire," Alan Chow has won First Prize in the Concert Artists Guild International Competition, the UCLA International Piano Competition, and the Palm Beach Invitational International Piano Competition. Winner of the Silver Medal and Audience Favorite Prize at the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition, he was also a prizewinner in the William Kapell International Piano Competition.

Scholarships:
Several scholarships are available to help defray the cost of the camp. Please check the “Scholarships” tab on the main Summer Music Institute page to access this information.

The Dorothy M. Price scholarship requires an application form.

If you wish to be considered for a Director’s Scholarship, please submit an audio or video recording of two contrasting pieces by June 1, 2013. Materials may be sent to the address below
Solungga Liu
1059 Moore Musical Arts Center
BGSU, Bowling Green, OH 43403

Master Classes:
Daily master classes will be presented. If you are interested in performing in a master class, please send an audio or video recording of two contrasting pieces to the address below by June 1, 2013.
Solungga Liu
1059 Moore Musical Arts Center
BGSU, Bowling Green, OH 43403

Concerts:
Duet Concert:
Upon arrival, each camper will be assigned a duet partner to study a four-hand piece. Students will collaborate for three days. This collaboration will culminate in a duet concert presented on Wednesday, June 19 at 8:00 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall.

Final Concerts:
Two final concerts will be presented. These concerts are free and open to the public.
1. Thursday evening, June 20 at 8:00 p.m.
2. Friday morning, June 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Recreation Times:
A daily recreation time is scheduled for campers to enjoy the facilities at the BGSU Recreation Center, located right next to the music building.

Questions? Contact Solungga Fang-Tzu Liu by email at sfliu@bgsu.edu

Meet the faculty:

• Solungga Fang-Tzu Liu, director
• Laura Melton
• Robert Satterlee
• I-Chen Yeh
• Pamela Ashmore
• Zhihua Tang
• Clint Fox
• Peter Oehrtman

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June 16-21, 2013

Do you have a passion for singing? Are you interested in developing your vocal skills? The SMI Vocal Arts Camp at BGSU is for you!

The purpose of the camp is simple: to help each student develop while nurturing your passion for singing. You will receive private lessons, attend vocal seminars, participate in master classes and attend recitals by faculty and staff. Because singing involves so many diverse skills, students will also explore other tools such as diction, vocal interpretation, audition techniques, stage deportment and basic musicianship skills. Each student will be provided with a firm foundation for healthy singing.

Preparation: High school students entering grades 10 through 12 with a strong interest and experience singing

Questions? Contact Christopher Scholl by email at cscholl@bgsu.edu

Meet the faculty

• Christopher Scholl, director, tenor
• Kevin Bylsma, piano
• Jane Schoonmaker Rodgers, soprano
• Ellen Scholl, mezzo-soprano

June 16-21, 2013

Are you a string student looking for a challenging atmosphere where you can improve on your skills? Join us this summer for the SMI String Camp at BGSU! As a violin, viola, cello or bass player, you will receive individual guidance from members of the talented string faculty at BGSU. Each student is assigned to a small chamber ensemble whether a duo, trio, quartet or even larger. A typical day could include small ensembles, an individual lesson, seminars, guest artists and student/ faculty performances. Students will have the opportunity to perform in the final Chamber Music Gala concert.

HONORS STRING QUARTET: Advanced students are encouraged to apply for the Honors String Quartet, a select group of two violins, one viola and one cello, who will receive specialized coaching with our faculty, a full scholarship, including room and board to the String Camp. Students wishing to apply for the Honors String Quartet must register and pay in full for the camp and submit a CD of a solo performance by May 15, 2013 to Professor Matthew Daline, College of Musical Arts, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. If selected, the student will receive a full refund of their fees.

Preparation: Students should have at least one year of middle school and/or high school string instruction. Students should prepare an etude and/or solo for placement in ensembles on the first day of camp.

Questions? Contact Matthew Daline by email at mcbridm@bgsu.edu

• Matthew Daline, director, viola
• Penny Thompson Kruse, violin
• Vasile Beluska, violin
• Alan Smith, cello

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June 16-21, 2013

Join us this summer for Double Reed Camp!

Students will spend five fun-filled days learning how to make reeds, participating in bassoon and oboe ensembles, honing skills in playing techniques, and playing in master classes. Reed-making sessions will take you from the beginning stages of reed construction to putting the final touches on your existing reeds. Beginning reed makers will acquire the skills to become independent reed makers and students with reed making experience will become experts. Our talented BGSU double reed professors will guide you through the process. Ensemble parts will be handed out at camp and the week will culminate in a performance for parents on the final day.

Preparation: Tuition includes a materials fee for the cane and other supplies that will be provided for all students in the workshop. Tools and supplies will be available for student use, but please email the directors for information about tools you could purchase or arrange to borrow before camp. Students should bring their instruments as well as solos or etudes they are working on as there will be master classes and individual lessons.

Questions? Susan Nelson by email at nelsosj@bgsu.edu

Meet the faculty:

•  Susan Nelson, bassoon
•  Nermis Mieses, Oboe

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June 23-28, 2013

Are you a high school flutist interested in a challenging atmosphere where you can improve your skills? Join us this summer for the SMI Flute Camp! You will receive guidance from Conor Nelson, Assistant Professor of Flute at BGSU; Elise Roy, a phenomenal contemporary music specialist, and other special guests. A typical day could include private lessons, seminars, master classes, flute choirs, guest artists or student/faculty performances. Classes will cover topics such as breathing sound, articulation, and technique. Each student will have the oppurtunity to perform on the final concert.

Preparation: Students should prepare an etude and/or solo for placement on the first day of camp.

Honors Recital: Interested in being part of the Honors Recital? Students are encouraged to audition to perform a solo piece of their choosing for the final recital. Students selected for his honor must apply ahead of time by submitting a link to a recording on YouTube (audio only is acceptable) to conorn@bgsu.edu by May 15, 2013. Please indicate the composer and title of the work. Recording need not to include piano accompaniment.

Questions? Contact Conor Nelson by email at conorn@bgsu.edu

Meet the faculty

• Conor Nelson, director
• Elise Roy, flute

June 23-28, 2013

Are you a high school brass student interested in a challenging atmosphere where you can improve on your skills? Join us this summer for the SMI Brass Camp where you will receive individual guidance from members of the brass faculty at BGSU. A typical day could include brass ensembles, private lessons, seminars, guest artists or student/ faculty performances. Each student will have the opportunity to perform on the final concert.

Preparation: Students should prepare an etude and/or solo for placement in ensembles on the first day of camp.

Interested in being part of the Honors Recital? Students are encouraged to audition to perform a solo piece of their choosing for the final recital. Students selected for this honor must apply ahead of time by submitting a tape or CD recording of the piece they wish to perform with accompaniment by May 29, 2013 to Dr. William Mathis, College of Musical Arts, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403. An accompanist will be provided.

Questions? Contact William Mathis by email at wmathis@bgsu.edu

Meet the Faculty

• William Mathis, director, trombone
• Charles Saenz, trumpet
• Andrew Pelletier, horn
• David Saltzmann, tuba

June 23-28, 2013

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when your favorite recording artist goes into the studio to record their next album? Do you want to learn about microphones, mixing consoles, and digital recording? Experience it first hand by attending BGSU's Recording Studio Camp! Campers, ages 15 to 18, will get plenty of hands on experience by recording a number of songs using campers as the musicians. You will get the studio experience from "both sides of the glass."

Preparation: No prior technical knowledge is necessary, so don't let that stop you from registering.

Note: Register early! Camp is limited to 15 participants.

Questions? Contact Mark Bunce by email at mbunce@bgsu.edu

• Mark Bunce
• Chris Aftoora

June 23-28, 2013

Do you love the saxophone? Are you looking to be challenged to learn new skills and work with other saxophonists? Join us for the SMI Super Sax Camp!

The Super Sax camp offers a challenging atmosphere for aspiring high school saxophonists interested in both classical and jazz saxophone. Musicians of all backgrounds and abilities will receive professional guidance including private lessons, master classes, student and faculty recitals and a special emphasis on jazz and classical chamber ensembles.

Guest artists and clinicians:
John Sampen, Professor of Saxophone at BGSU
David Bixler, Professor of Jazz Saxophone at BGSU

Questions: Contact Jeffrey Heisler via email at heislej@gmail.com

• Jeffrey Heisler, director
• Jim Fusik, instructor
• Noa Even, instructor

June 27 - July 3, 2013

Do you have a passion for musical theatre? Do you want to improve your performance skills, get ready to audition for the next school musical, or build your confidence?

The SMI Musical Theatre Camp is a unique opportunity for talented high school vocalists entering grades 10 through 12, that will help you strengthen your performing skills through movement classes, vocal warm-ups, improvisation, scene work, master classes and more. Housed in the Wolfe Center for the Arts, a brand new state-of-the-art theatre complex, students will work with BGSU faculty and guest instructors for the week, then perform a final concert in one of our new theatres.

At this year’s camp we are delighted to have guest artist Jody Madaras from the first national tour of The Drowsy Chaperone.

Madaras also co-conceived the new 1940’s musical revue All Hands on Deck, a nostalgic, patriotic tribute featuring 42 of America’s favorite songs. Musical theatre campers will not only receive two tickets to the July 3rd performance at Kobacker Hall but also have the opportunity to audition for a guest spot in the show!

Guest Artist:  Jody Madaras, actor, director & choreographer

Preparation: A cassette or CD recording with two contrasting musical theatre selections must accompany your application.

Questions: Contact Michael Ellison at (419) 372-0472 or by email at ellison@bgsu.edu

Meet the faculty:

• Michael Ellison, director
• Jared Dorotiak