It is no secret that the evolution of COVID 19 has completely upset life as we know it. While we still grieve the loss of the 2020 Sewanee Summer Music Festival as planned, we are excited to offer various online options for students to continue their studies with SSMF faculty this summer. Nothing can replace a summer on the mountain, but we hope these programs will allow you to continue your studies, engage with our faculty, and connect with students from across the country and around the world!
Each area is different, with some faculty more able to offer an online program than others. Please look to see what is available in your program area, as well as general masterclasses and seminars applicable to all instruments.
Each area is different, with some faculty more able to offer an online program than others. Please look to see what is available in your program area, as well as general masterclasses and seminars applicable to all instruments.
In a nutshell …
Monday-Tuesday: Individual Lessons (1 hour)
Each student will receive five online individual lessons during the four weeks.
Each student will receive five online individual lessons during the four weeks.
Wednesday: Group Sessions (1 ½ hour)
Each student will participate in four composition seminars. These meetings will consist of a Zoom group meeting and will be dedicated to a specific composer or work. Some of these sessions will be lead (live) by guest composers, conductors, and performers.
Each student will participate in four composition seminars. These meetings will consist of a Zoom group meeting and will be dedicated to a specific composer or work. Some of these sessions will be lead (live) by guest composers, conductors, and performers.
Thursday Group Orchestration Class (1 ½ hours)
Each student will participate in four orchestration sessions. The study materials will be provided.
Each student will participate in four orchestration sessions. The study materials will be provided.
Friday Electronic Music Seminar (1 ½ hours)
Each student will participate in five sessions dedicated to electronic music. In these sessions, we will discuss aspects of recording and mixing, digital transformation and sound processing, and more. The fifth session of the seminar will be a concert showcase of everyone’s works.
Each student will participate in five sessions dedicated to electronic music. In these sessions, we will discuss aspects of recording and mixing, digital transformation and sound processing, and more. The fifth session of the seminar will be a concert showcase of everyone’s works.