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University of Miami, Frost School
of Music at Salzburg College
July 12th - August 14th, 2008
This will be the 22nd Summer Academy of the University of
Miami School of Music at Salzburg College.
Who
should attend?
 If you are an undergraduate or graduate music student majoring
in voice or piano accompanying, this unique program is for
you. Young professionals, teachers, and interested amateurs
who wish to audit this program, and outstanding high school
seniors, are also encouraged to apply.
Because each student will receive private instruction
and enrollment is limited, early registration is strongly
advised.
Academic Credit
Undergraduates will earn seven university credits. Graduate
students will earn two credits for voice or piano/accompanying
and three credits for German, a total of five graduate credits.
Credits will be awarded as follows:
You may choose to study Voice and German or Piano/ Accompanying
and German for a total of seven (five) university credits.
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Special Features
of the Program
- Your classes and private lessons will
be held under the auspices of Salzburg College. Your performances
will be held at various special venues in the city of Salzburg,
including Schloss Leopoldskron, where scenes form the Sound
of Music were filmed.
- You will participate in master classes
with distinguished guest artists, as well as with musicians
from the prestigious Salzburg Festivals.
- You will attend several Salzburg Festival
events, including opera, orchestral concerts, Lieder, and
piano recitals.
- You can choose from two housing options
to best suit your own needs and goals:
- You may select to live with a family
in the city of Salzburg. Breakfast and dinner will be
provided by your family, and you will have lunch in
weekdays at Salzburg College.
- You may select to stay in a dormitory.
Breakfast will be provided at the dorm and you will
have lunch on weekdays at Salzburg College. Evening
and weekend meals will be at your own expense.
- You will attend numerous special events
and visit historical places in Salzburg, including:
- Salzburg Festival concerts and operas
- Additional musical events in Salzburg
- A day trip to the Salzkammergut region
of lakes and mountains
- Hellbrunn Palace and water games
- Voice students and accompanists will
have access to a comprehensive collection of standard German
Lieder.
- All students will have access to individual
practice facilities each day and evening, including weekends.
- You may participate in student recitals,
which are open to the public.
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How to apply
Each applicant should submit the following on or before April 1:
- A completed application form
- A cassette recording to include the following:
- Singers: A minimum of three contrasting art songs
in two or more languages, and one or more opera or oratorio
aria.
- Pianists: A minimum of three selections in contrasting
styles of at least 15 minutes duration. One selection
may be an accompaniment with voice and/or string/keyboard
repertoire.
- A brief statement of recommendation from your present
or most recent teacher.
Contact
Please write to Dr. Esther Jane Hardenbergh, Salzburg Program Director, University of Miami School of Music, P.O. Box 248165, Coral Gables, Florida 33124, or call 305-284-4886.
E-mail address: ehardenbergh@miami.edu |
