SUMMER PIANO CLINIC
July 20-25, 2009 • Chase Fine Arts Center • Logan, Utah
Utah State University
Junior high and high school pre-college students have the opportunity to take classes and lessons from USU faculty, staff, and guest clinicians. All activities from morning to evening are supervised in a relaxed atmosphere of education and fun. Evening activities will include social events and concerts. All participants will receive free admission to the Cool Classics recital series. Outstanding classroom and performance students will be recognized and awarded scholarships to attend Utah State University.
DAILY SCHEDULE
The following classes will be taught each day, Tuesday through Friday:
Piano Literature
Music Theory
Keyboard Skills and Technique
Piano Ensemble
Masterclass
Private lessons are also available for an additional fee.
A final concert will be given by the students on Saturday.
July 20, Monday
Students should plan to arrive between 3-4 p.m. Registration will take place in the Chase Fine Arts Center. Students will stay in the new, air-conditioned dormitories on campus with staff supervision. Further information will be sent to all students after applications are received. Cache Valley residents may attend as day students but must provide their own transportation to and from the Fine Arts Center.
COOL CLASSICS EVENING RECITAL SERIES
Featuring prize-winning students of Gary Amano
July 22 COLLEGE VIRTUOSOS
Competition winning pianists from USU performing favorites from all periods.
July 23 RISING YOUNG STARS
Pre-college students dazzle audiences with mature technique and musicianship.
July 25 COOMBS AND LEE FAMILY PIANISTS
Award winning pianists from 2 outstanding families perform in concert.
MUSIC CLINIC FACULTY
Gary Amano is head of the piano program and has been assistant head of the music department at Utah State University for 25 years. His students have won top awards in 60 national and international competitions. He is founder of the USU Youth Conservatory, a preparatory program for 300 pre-college piano students.
Luke Hancock, Clinic Director, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Brandon Lee, Logan, UT
Emily Bailey, Salt Lake City, UT
Stephanie Engle, Salt Lake City, UT
Jonathan Coombs, New York City, NY
Hilary Vaclavik, New York City, NY