Curiculum and Events
- Morning master classes: masterclasses taught by artist faculty members
- Afternoon private Lessons: Each student receives one lesson from each member of the artist faculty. The academy boasts a 1:4 faculty-student ratio.
- Henri Selmer Paris/Conn-Selmer showcase: Students will have an opportunity to test instruments in the Selmer Paris professional clarinet line.
- Acoustic/repair Information session and adjustment provided by Selmer Paris Head Woodwind Technician Sebastien Fontaine and Conn-Selmer Product Development Technician Karen Stephane.
- Evening recitals/activities: Evenings will feature recitals by Academy Artist Faculty and Academy students.
Sample Schedule from 2022
Tue. May 24th:
3:00pm – 5:00pm Participants arrival, Registration at Butterfield Hall
5:30pm – 7:00pm Introductions, Welcome Dinner for students and faculty at Brody Center
8:00pm – Selmer Paris History and Instrument Presentation (Room 241)
Wed. May 25th:
8:00am- Henri Selmer Paris Factory Virtual Visit
9:00am – 11:30am Master class (Mariam, Guy)
11:30am – 1:00pm free time, lunch, and rehearsals with piano
1:00pm-2:00 Open Discussion- How to keep on track?
2:00pm – 4:00pm Daily Lessons
4:00pm – 6:00pm rehearsals with piano
6:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner, free time, and rehearsals with piano
8:00pm – 9:00pm Faculty Recital I (Mariam/Jon)
Thur. May 26th:
8:30am – 11:30pm Master class (Maureen, Francois)
11:30pm – 1:00pm free time, lunch, and rehearsals with piano
1:00pm-2:00pm Open Discussion- Navigating an everchanging music world
2:00pm – 4:00pm Daily Lessons
4:00pm – 6:00pm rehearsals with piano
6:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner, free time, and rehearsals with piano
8:00pm – 9:00pm Faculty Recital II (Francois/Maureen)
Fri. May 27th:
9:00am-11:00pm Daily Lessons
11:00am – 1:00pm free time, lunch, and rehearsals with piano
1:00pm-2:00pm Open Discussion- Reeds and Equipment
2:00pm-4:00pm Rehearsals with piano
4:00pm – 6:00pm Henri Selmer Summer Academy Competition
6:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner, free time, and rehearsals with piano
8pm Faculty Recital III (Tasha/Guy)
Sat. May 28th:
9:00am– 11:40am Group Lessons
11:40am – 1:00pm lunch
1:00pm – 3:00pm Group Lessons
3:00pm- 4:30pm rehearsals with piano
4:30pm-5:30pm- “So you want to start a clarinet studio?” Do’s and Don’ts – Tasha
6:00pm – 8:00pm Dinner, free time, and rehearsals with piano
8:00pm Student Recital I
Sun. May 29th:
9:00am – 10:00am Master class (Tasha)
10:00am– 11:30am Master class (Jonathan)
11:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch, rehearsals with piano
1:30pm – 3:30pm Daily Lessons
4:00pm-5:30pm Student Recital II
6:00pm Closing reception, farewell