Conservatory of Music

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Conservatory of Music
Boesel Musical Arts Building
(440) 826-2369

Actor, singer & voice artist Raul Esparza coaches a Baldwin Wallace music theater student.

Master Classes

Master classes are an integral part of the education of every student at the BW Conservatory of Music. Each year the Conservatory hosts dozens of guest artists including professional musicians, conductors, agents, music directors, arts managers, educators and music therapists to interact with our students. Master classes allow BW students to learn from professionals in the field and to build their network of contacts in the career field of their choosing. Classes are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

2012-13 Master Classes

All Majors

Wednesday, October 24, 2:05-2:55 p.m.

BMAC 6
Dr. Andrea McAlister, Professor of Piano Pedagogy
Oberlin Conservatory of Music

"Technology and the Teaching of Music"
Technology is changing the way we work, play and communicate, but should it also change the way we teach music?  Find out how technology is impacting neural development, memory and education, and learn ways of incorporating new educational technologies into the current curriculum to create a more inspiring and engaging classroom. Sponsored by ASTA    

Sunday, September 30, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Fynette Kulas Music Hall
William Blair, Legislative Council, Ohio Citizens for the Arts, "The Arts and the 2012 Election"
Sponsored by OCMEA

 

Conducting

Saturday, January 19, 2:40-4:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium
College Orchestra Directors Association (CODA) National Conducting Master Class
Dwight Oltman, conductor
, Oklahoma State University Orchestra.  Participants are winners of the CODA 2012 master class competition.


Strings

Monday, September 10, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Chamber Hall
The Kruse Duo
Recital at 3:05 p.m., Gamble Auditorium
Wednesday, September 19, 2:05-2:55 p.m.
BMAC 6
Dr. Joanne Erwin, Professor of Music Education
Oberlin Conservatory of Music

String Methods:  "New Directions for Strings"

Sponsored by ASTA    

Sunday, October 21, 2012
Ohio Viola Society Presents:
Cathy Basrak, Assistant Principal Viola, Boston Symphony
3:30 p.m. recital; 4:00 p.m. master class
with individual master classes at 1:00 p.m. by Lisa Boyko, Jeffrey Irvine, Mark Jackobs, Stan Konopka, Laura Kuennen-Poper, Lynne Ramsey, James Rhodes, Laura Shuster, Peter Slowik, Christina Spackey, Lembi Veskimets, Juliet White-Smith, Lisa Whitfield, Yu Jin and Louise Zeitlin.
 
Monday, October 22, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 12, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 22, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Friday, April 5, 2013, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Chamber Hall
Takako Masame, Violin, The Cleveland Orchestra
part of The Cleveland Orchestra Partnership
Saturday, October 27, 3:15-5:15 p.m.
Kadel Family Vocal Music Hall
Saturday, November 10, 2:15-4:15 p.m.
K-308
Richard Weiss, Assistant Principal Cello, The Cleveland Orchestra
part of The Cleveland Orchestra Partnership
Monday, October 29, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Monday, November 26, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
BMAC 211
Lembi Veskimets, Viola, The Cleveland Orchestra
part of The Cleveland Orchestra Partnership
Wednesday, November 14, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Chamber Hall
Duo Transatlantique, guitar
Recital on November 14 at 8:00 p.m., Chamber Hall
Wednesday, November 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
BMAC 06, Fynette Kulas Music Hall
Deborah Barrett Price, Viola Faculty, Dennison University
Founder and Artistic Director, Chamber Music Connection, Inc.

Saturday, February 2, 11:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Kulas 115
Marilyn McDonald, Professor of Violin, Oberlin College
Sponsored by ASTA

Friday, February 15, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Kulas 322
Caroline Emery, Faculty, Royal College of Music
Saturday, February 23, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 6, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Kulas 115
Martha Baldwin, cellist, The Cleveland Orchestra
part of The Cleveland Orchestra partnership
Friday, March 1, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Chamber Hall
Dr. Michael Kudirka, Instructor of Guitar, Interlochen Arts Academy

Recital on March 2 at 8:00 p.m., Fynette Kulas Hall
Duo Amantis (Tara Schwab, flute and Michael Kudirka, guitar)

Wednesday, March 20, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Kulas 318
Stephen Aron, Professor of Classical Guitar, Oberlin College
        
Thursday, April 11, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Chamber Hall
Petrit Ceku, Gold Medal Winner of the 2012 Parkening International Guitar Competition
Sunday, May 5, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Kadel Family Vocal Music Hall
Gail Sharp, Violin, Columbus Symphony


Winds

Wednesday, November 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Kulas 322
Mary Kay Robinson, Principal Flute, Cleveland Pops Orchestra        
Sunday, January 20, 3:00-6:30 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium
Sarah Frisof, Assistant Professor of Flute, University of Texas-Arlington
 
Saturday, March 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Kulas 308
Tara Schwab, Flute

 

Brass


Wednesday, September 26, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium
James Ackley '91, Associate Professor and Artist of Trumpet,
University of South Carolina's School of Music

Wednesday, September 26, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium
Robert Tucci, tuba, designer of the acclaimed Parentucci line of tubas
Saturday, October 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Gamble Auditorium
Dr. Mary Ann Craig, 2012 BW Conservatory Alumni Achievement Award Recipient

Professor Emerita and Former Director of Bands
John J. Cali School of Music, Montclair State University, NJ
Past President, International Tuba-Euphonium Association    

Thursday, February 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Chamber Hall
Steven Campbell, Principal Tuba, Minnasota Orchestra

 

Keyboard

Tuesday, October 2, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Gamble Auditorium
Spencer Myer, piano

Friday, March 1, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Fynette Kulas Music Hall
Donna Lee, Associate Professor of Piano, Kent State University

Tuesday, April 2, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditiorium
Dr. Angelin Change, Professor of Piano/Coordinator of Keyboard Studies, Cleveland State University

Saturday, April 20, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium
Balint Karosi, organ
Bach Festival Artist

 
Composition

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 9-11
Sven-David Sandstrom, composer
Oct 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m. - coaching with Motet Choir, Kadel Hall
           7:30-9:00 p.m. - guest presentation, K-304
Oct 10, 2:00-3:00 p.m. - guest presentation, K-227
Oct 11, 9:00-10:00 a.m. - guest presentation of Steven Paulus music, K-227

Sunday, February 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Chamber Hall
Jeanie LoVetri, singer/educator
master class for composers about vocal writing


Music Education

Saturday, October 6, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tressel Field/Center for Innovation and Growth
Carl Newyear, Marching Band Specialist, "Marching Band Boot Camp"
Saturday, November 17, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Center for Innovation and Growth
Jamie Kasper, Associate Director, Arts Education Collaborative, "Lessons in Symphony!  A Curriculum Frameworks Workshop"



Voice

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, January 22-24,
4:15-5:30 p.m.
Fynette Kulas Music Hall
Joe Miller, Director of Choral Activities, Westminster Choir College, Ryder University

BW Motet Choir coaching

Saturday, February 16, 2:00 p.m.
Chamber Hall
Mark Morash, Music Director of the Merola Opera Program at the San Francisco Opera    
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 5 & 6, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Kadel Family Vocal Music Hall
Nova Thomas, Associate Professor of Voice, Westminster Choir College; Professor of Voice, New School for Drama, NYC



Music Theatre

All Music Theatre workshops are in audition/performance technique and professional ethic in the Broadway Music Theatre and Theatre world.

Saturday, September 15, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Kadel Family Vocal Music Hall
Michael Cassara, Michael Cassara Casting, NYC
Casting Director
Saturday, September 29, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Kadel Family Vocal Music Hall
Lisa Price, The Price Group, NYC
Talent Agent
Saturday, October 27, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Kadel Family Vocal Music Hall
Sheldon Harnick, composer
Sunday, November 11, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Kadel Family Vocal Music Hall
David Cash, Nicolosi & Company, NYC
Talent Agent
Saturday, November 17, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Chamber Hall
Ben Sands, Stone Manners Salners
Talent Agent
Saturday, February 9, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium
Ron LaRosa, Disney Global Entertainment
Eric Woodall, Tara Rubin Casting

Casting Directors
Saturday, February 16, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium
Don Birge, Stewart Talent, NYC
Talent Agent
Saturday, March 2, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium
Richard Fisher, Abrams Artists, NYC
Saturday, March 23, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Kadel Family Vocal Music Hall
Justin Huff, Telsey and Company Casting, NYC
Casting Director

 
Arts Management

Thursday, October 25, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Colony Room
Larry Bole, Marketing Director, Concord Music Group, Telarc & Heads Up record labels        

Thursday, December 6, 12 noon
Colony Room
Cory Isler '12, Coordinator of Leadership Development,
   Business Volunteers Unlimited
Nathan Carr '12, Development and Events Director,
   The Kitchen's Bounty
Jacob Sinatra '12, Program Associate
   Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
Thursday, March 28, 12 noon
Colony Room
Charlotta Enflo, Executive Director, Dobama Theatre
Thursday, April 11, 12 noon
Joan Katz Napoli, Director of Education and Community Programs, The Cleveland Orchestra

 

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