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August 2011
August 15 - September 9
Audition sign-up period. Call the Prep Office at 617-585-1130 to schedule an audition.
Seating auditions must be scheduled online.
September 2011
Tuesday, Sep. 6 –Saturday, Sep. 17
In-Person Registration Period. Registration is held during our regular office hours. Please call 617-585-1314 of you would like to make an appointment. SB 120 is the Prep School Registration Office in the 241 St. Botolph Street Building.
Saturday, Septemer 10
Audition/Placement Day: Ensemble auditions, teacher and music theory placement interviews 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration help will be available from 9:00 - 3:00.
Sunday, September 11
Continuing seating and general auditions.
Friday, September 16
Jr. and Sr. MYWE begin
Saturday, Septemer 17
First Day, Fall Semester
First day of classes, lessons, and large ensembles
Yom Kippur: students observing Yom Kippur will be excused from all Prep activities September 18-19.
Saturday, September 24
First Day, Chamber Music and Jazz Ensembles
Workshops: String
October 2011
Saturday, October 1
Workshops: Piano
Recitals: String
Lunchtime Voice Talk: Welcome Back & Intro to Porgy and Bess 12-1
Voice Masterclass: Jameson James - Intro to Alexander Technique I, 1-3 pm
Saturday, October 8
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano
Early Vocal Training Masterclass: Jameson James Intro to Alexander Technique II
Yom Kippur: Students observing the holiday will be excused from classes.
Saturday, October 15
Workshops: Piano
Recitals: String
Concerto Competition Applications Due
Saturday, October 22
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano
Saturday, October 29
Workshops: Piano, Brass/Woodwind
Recitals: String
Early Vocal Training Masterclass: Vanessa Schukis - Intro to Dramatic Interpretation & Stagecraft 1-3 pm
November 2011
Saturday, November 5
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano, Brass/Woodwind
Early Vocal Training Masterclass: Aline Benoit (Longy) - Acheiving your personal best: A Mind/Body Approach 1-3 pm
Tuesday, November 8
YS Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, November 12
Workshops: Piano, Brass/Woodwinds
Recitals: String
Voice Lunchtime Talk: TBD 12-1
Sunday, November 13
Concerto Competition Preliminaries
Monday, November 14
Youth Symphony Concert 8:00 pm
Saturday, November 19
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano, Brass/Woodwinds
Chamber Music Masterclass: Kris Tong, Mai Motobuchi, Yee Sun Kim Kitchen of the Borromeo String Quartet, 12-1:30
Sunday, November 20
Concerto Competition Finals
Monday, November 21–Sunday, November 27
Thanksgiving Vacation: No regularly scheduled lessons, classes, or rehearsals.
December 2011
Saturday, December 3
Workshops: Piano
Recitals: String
Voice Lunchtime Talk: Recital Presentation & Preparation
Saturday, December 10
Workshop/Recital: String
Recitals: Piano 12-1 pm, Voice 6-8 pm
Masterclass: Nick Kitchen, Electricity and Music – Bach, Beethoven, computers, and recording, 12-1:30
Sunday, December 11
Jr. Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert
Friday, December 16
Youth Jazz Orchestra Concert
Saturday, Dec 17
Winter Festival Concert: Children’s Choruses, String Training Orchestras, Preparatory String Orchestra, String Repertory Orchestra, Junior Repertory Orchestra
Piano Seminar Festival
(No regularly scheduled lessons or classes)
December 17–January 3
Holiday Break: No regularly scheduled lessons, classes, or rehearsals
Administrative Offices Closed 12/22-1/2
Sunday, December 18
Sr. MYWE Concert
Tuesday, December 20
Youth Repertory Orchestra and String Chamber Orchestra concert
Wednesday, December 21
Youth Brass Ensemble and Trombone Choir concert
Saturday, December 31
Youth Jazz Orchestra and Children's Chorus Concert - First Night
January 2012
January 3
In-Person Spring Registration begins (Regular office hours: Tuesday-Saturday, St. Botolph Building, Room 120)
Saturday, January 7
Classes, Lessons, and Ensembles Resume
Workshops: Piano
Saturday, January 14
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano, Jazz Ensembles
Thursday, January 19
Youth Philharmonic dress rehearsal
Friday, January 20
Youth Philarmonic Concert
Saturday, January 21
Last Saturday of Fall Semester
Progress Reports due from Studio and Music Theory Teachers
Workshops: Chamber Music, Piano Duo
Recitals: Jazz Ensembles
Sunday, January 22
Chamber Music Festival
Friday, January 27
Last Day, Fall Semester
Saturday, January 28
First Day, Spring Semester
Workshops: Piano, Brass/Woodwind
Recitals: String
No Chamber Music Coachings
Contemporary Music Festival (Chamber Music, Piano, Composers Workshops)
Sunday, January 29
Contemporary Music Festival (Chamber Music, Piano, Composers Workshops)
Youth Symphony performs in Debussy concert
Monday, January 30
Youth Chorale Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, January 31
Youth Chorale Winter Concert
February 2012
Saturday, February 4
Chamber Music Coachings Resume
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano, Brass/Woodwind
Sunday, February 5
Baroque Ensembles Concert
Saturday, February 11
Workshops: Piano
Recitals: String
Voice Lunchtime Talk: Careers in the Vocal Arts
Sunday, February 12
Trombone/TubaFest: Norman Bolter and Kenneth Amis
Saturday, February 18
Winter Vacation Day: No regularly scheduled lessons, classes, or rehearsals
YPO Rehearsal
Saturday, February 25
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano
Early Vocal Training Class: Michelle Alexander (BU) - Intro to Vocal Coaching
Brass Master Series: Richard Kelley - Becoming an Eclectic Musician
March 2012
Saturday, March 3
First date for scheduling required students recitals (Certificate Program)
Workshops: Piano, Woodwind/Brass
Recitals: String
Saturday, March 10
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano
Voice Lunchtime Talk: The Boston Singer's Resource
Brass Master Series: Joseph Foley - How to Practive to Improve Your Brass Technique
Sunday, March 11
TrumpetFest: Richard Kelley and Joseph Foley
Sunday, March 11–Saturday, March 17
Spring Break: No regularly scheduled lessons, classes, or rehearsals
March 18
Fren HornFest:Eli Epstein
Saturday, March 24
First date for scheduling Studio and NON-required recitals
Workshops: Piano, Brass/Woodwind
Recital: String
Faculty Recital applications due to Preparatory School Director
Saturday, March 31
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano, Brass/Woodwind
April 2012
Saturday, April 7
Workshops: Piano, Brass/Woodwind
Recital: String
Saturday, April 14
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano, Brass/Woodwind
Early Vocal Training Class: Maureen Brennan (Boston Conservatory) - Musical Theater: Audition
Saturday, April 21
Workshops: Piano
Recitals: String
Voice Lunchtime Talk: Evaluations, Certificates & Summer Study Opportunities
Brass Master Series: Kenneth Amis - Blowing a Phrase
Saturday, April 28
Workshops: String
Recitals: Piano
Evaluation Schedule posted
Brass Master Series: Norman Bolter - Dont Mind, But It Matters
May 2012
May 1– May 20
Large Ensemble Auditions for 2010–2011 Placement
Saturday, May 5
Recitals: String 12-1 pm, Voice 6-8 pm
Brass Master Series: Eli Epstein - How to Develop More Endurance: It's Not What You May Think
Evaluation day for Jazz Students
Saturday, May 12
Preparatory School Evaluation Day (except jazz): Regular classes and large ensemble rehearsals in
effect.
No regularly scheduled studio lessons or chamber ensembles
Recitals: Jazz Ensembles
Tuesday, May 15
Dress Rehearsal, YPO & Boston Ballet School
Wednesday, May 16
Youth Jazz Orchestra Concert
Youth Philharmonic Orchestra collaboration with Boston Ballet School: Next Generation (performance at the Opera House)
Youth Chorale Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, May 17
Youth Chorale Spring Concert
Saturday, May 19
Last Day, Spring Semester
* Please note: Small and large ensembles will continue through the early June performances
Workshops: Piano Duo
Recitals: Jazz Ensembles
Monday, May 21
Sr. Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble Concert
Monday, May 21–Saturday, May 26
Make-up Period for Private Lessons
Monday, May 21–Sunday, June 10
Preparatory Student Recitals
Tuesday, May 22
Spring Concert: Youth Brass Ensemble, Trombone Choir, Percussion Ensemble
Wednesday, May 23
Youth Symphony Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, May 24
Youth Symphony Concert
Saturday, May 26
Workshops: Chamber Music
Chamber Music Coachings, no lessons or rehearsals
Sunday, May 27
Chamber Music Festival
Tuesday, May 29
Chamber Music Showcase
Wednesday, May 30
YPO Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, May 31
Youth Repertory Orchestra and String Chamber Orchestra Concert
June 2012
Friday, June 1
Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Concert
Saturday, June 2
Graduation/Awards and Certificates Ceremony and Festival Concert: Children’s Choruses, String Training Orchestras, Preparatory String
Orchestra, String Repertory Orchestra, Junior Repertory Orchestra; 2:00 pm, Jordan Hall
Sunday, June 3
Baroque Ensembles Concert: 10:30 am, Williams Hall
Sunday, June 10
Last Day of Preparatory School Recitals
2011-08-08
DIZZY GILLESPIE