2012 Festivals and Summer Programs
The Academy's festivals and summer programs provide unique performing arts enrichment experiences and in-depth training for musicians and dancers of all ages and experience levels. Programs are available for children, high school students, aspiring professionals, and established career performing artists.
During our summer 2011 sessions, we welcomed participants from 24 states and 6 countries!
SUMMER 2012
Duff Timpani Masterclass (June 11-15, 2012 is a world-renowned comprehensive professional development workshop in the Cloyd Duff School of timpani playing.
Summer Composition Workshop (June 16-22, 2012) for ages 14 and up is an intensive weeklong musical experience that helps young composers hone their craft and find their creative voices.
Musica Aestas Concert Series (June 16-22, 2012) Nightly concerts represent the best of the Conservatory's summer programs.
Wind Band Teaching Symposium (June 17-22, 2012) is an intensive professional development workshop with UMKC Conservatory Director of Bands Steven Davis and distinguished guest clinicians.
Summer Conservatory for Singers (June 17-22, 2012) provides a comprehensive musical experience for students ages 14-18 who are interested in developing skills in the art of singing.
UMKC Jazz Camp (June 24-28, 2012) is for young jazz instrumentalists and vocalists ages 12 and up. Participants work with UMKC Conservatory's top-notch jazz faculty and with well-known guest artists.
Music and Dance Day Camps (June- July, 2012) for ages 6-12 let young musicians and dancers of all experience levels explore the performing arts in fun weeklong workshops. This year's day camps include Dance, Keyboard, Strings, Musical Theatre, and "Bang on a Can, Be a Recording Artist, Perform Live!"
Glenda Brown Choreography Project (July 2012) offers choreographers and dancers a phenomenal opportunity to explore and develop both technique and artistry.
Professional Development Workshops for UMKC credit include reading sessions offered by J.W. Pepper, new classes such as Music Technology for Teachers, and unique performing arts experiences such as the Bach Aria Soloists' BachReach Open.
Intensive Theory Preparation Course gives college-bound musicians a head start in the field of music theory.
WINTER 2013
Midwest Honor Band Festival and Symposium
SPRING 2013
Academy Spring Festival is an opportunity for young musicians to be adjudicated by professional musicians and master teachers from the UMKC Conservatory faculty.
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