WCM Catalog 06-07_WEB.qxd - Washington Conservatory of Music

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Kathy Judd
Executive and Artistic Director
B OA R D O F T R U ST E E S
Steven Spurlock, Chair
Seth Arenstein, Vice Chair
Annie Laurie, Secretary/Treasurer
Sonia Rothschild, Member Emeritus
A. Scott Wood, Faculty Representative
Kathy Judd
Haskell Small
Shaun Tirrell
A DV I S O R Y B OA R D
Jim Allison
Brian Ganz
Robert Aubrey Davis
Douglas H. Wheeler
Main Office and Bethesda Site:
One Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, MD 20816
Phone: 301-320-2770
Fax: 301-320-2794
Washington DC site:
Tenley Circle
3920 Alton Pl., NW
Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-237-8206
Email: [email protected]
www.washingtonconservatory.org
Chris Desrocher: catalog design
The Washington Conservatory of Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is
accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts
Schools (ACCPAS), is an accredited institutional member of the National Association
of Schools of Music (NASM), and is a member of the National Guild of Community
Schools of the Arts.
Welcome to the Washington Conservatory.
Anytime is the right time to learn or return to music. It is our pleasure
to help guide you on your musical journey. Our exceptional faculty
and staff are dedicated to providing personalized, professional
guidance to allow students of all ages to experience the joy of music
and to achieve their highest potential.
Kathy Judd
Artistic and Executive Director
Our Vision
The Washington Conservatory of Music believes that musicmaking can be a model for peaceful cooperation in the world.
Its international faculty develops every person's innate musical
gifts by challenging experienced students and uplifting new
musicians of all ages. The Conservatory reflects and enriches
the cosmopolitan city of Washington with concerts, individual
study, and ensemble playing.
The Board of Trustees, Washington Conservatory
Table of Contents
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Tuition Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Payment Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Class Cancellation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Withdrawal/Refunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Attendance Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Makeup Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Policy of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Policy of Nondiscrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Academic Calendar 2006-2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
School Closings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Locations/Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Student Planner 2006-2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Student Outreach Concerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Individual Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tuition and Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Privileges with Individual Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ensembles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Jazz Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music Theory/Ear Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Early Childhood Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Professional Concert Series and Master Classes . . . . . . . . .18
Professional Concert Artist Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Guest Artist Master Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Professional Musician Referrals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Adults at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Adult Student Soirees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Faculty Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
WCM 2006-2007 Lesson Calendar . . . . . . . . inside back cover
www.washingtonconservatory.org
G eneral Information
R E G I ST R AT I O N
Students may register using the registration form in the back
of this catalog or one printed from the website:
www.washingtonconservatory.org/general/registration.htm
By Mail :
Washington Conservatory of Music
One Westmoreland Circle
Bethesda, Maryland 20816
By Fax :
301-320-2794
In Person : Bethesda:
Westmoreland Circle Office hours:
10 am-6 pm, Monday-Friday
Washington, DC:
Tenley Circle Office hours: by appointment
By Phone : 301-320-2770 or 202-237-8206
• WCM encourages new students to phone first for answers to
questions, teacher recommendations and advice on appropriate
lesson length. Knowledgeable staff are happy to help you.
• Full or split-semester payment (see page 4) plus yearly $30
(or $50 family) registration fee (if tuition is more than $150) is due
with completed registration form before the first class or lesson.
• After receipt of payment and registration form, each student will
be contacted to confirm individual lesson and ensemble times.
• Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are offered weekdays and
all day Saturday, depending on the teacher's schedule.
Tuition and Fees
Class/Ensemble tuition:
Tuition is listed with each class/ensemble description. Please
see appropriate page. Tuition for ensembles formed midyear
will be prorated.
Private lesson tuition:
Tuition rates are included with individual lesson information.
Please see page 9. Tuition for lessons begun midyear will be
prorated.
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GENERAL
INFO
Tuition Policies:
• Tuition for one full semester, 17 weeks, is due in advance.
• Private lesson tuition will be pro-rated for students who
begin their studies after a semester has begun.
• Annual nonrefundable registration fee: $30 per person or
$50 per family of two or more students (for all lessons,
classes and ensembles with tuition of more than $150).
• Split-semester payment plan: $20 per semester per student
(see page 4).
• Delinquent account service charge: $50 For late payments
for second semester tuition (due January 23, 2007) or late
split payments (due November 1, 2006 for first semester
and April 2, 2007 for second semester)
• Returned check service charge: $35
• End-of-year juries fee: $15; vocal students, $20
(see page 11).
Scholarships
WCM offers a limited number of scholarships for students of limited
financial means who exhibit talent and commitment. New applicants
must audition and submit an application with a copy of their most recent
federal tax return or equivalent. Returning scholarship students may be
asked to re-audition and/or submit current financial information. Loss of
scholarships may occur at any time in cases of excessive absences, lack
of progress, participation, commitment, or any inappropriate behavior by
students or parents. Timely receipt of completed application does not
guarantee a scholarship.
The Michael Patterson Memorial Scholarship
The Michael Patterson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to outstanding
young students of significant financial need (up to age 18) for the purpose of studying piano or voice. The scholarship is in memory of Dr.
Patterson (1954-2006), faculty member of the Washington Conservatory of
Music and co-founder of the Congressional Chorus. An esteemed
chamber musician and solo pianist, he was a multi-talented performer,
teacher, vocal coach and conductor. This scholarship is made possible by
tax-deductible donations. Checks may be made payable to "Michael
Patterson Scholarship Fund" and mailed to the Washington Conservatory
of Music, One Westmoreland Circle, Bethesda, MD 20816.
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INFO
PAYM E N T P O L I C I E S
Fall Semester
Tuition payment is due before students may be scheduled for lessons or
classes. For split-payment plan, please see below.
Split-Semester Payment Plan
Late Payment
Under this plan, students pay half
of the tuition before lessons begin
and the balance by November 1,
2006 (for fall semester), and by April
2, 2007 (for spring semester). There
is a $20 fee per semester per
student for this option, payable,
together with the registration fee,
with the first split payment. A credit
card number must be provided to
secure the unpaid portion and will
be used if payment by check is not
received by the due date. If a
student paying under the split
payment plan withdraws after the
first three weeks of the semester,
the entire semester payment
remains due in full. The splitsemester payment plan does not
apply to classes/ensembles.
Students with repeated late
payment of tuition may be denied
placement with a teacher the
following semester or academic
year. Delinquent account service
charge for late payments for
second semester tuition or late
split payments is $50.00.
Class Cancellation
If any group class has insufficient
enrollment, WCM reserves the right
to cancel the class and will refund
all tuition and fees. If a teacher
misses a group class, the class
will be made up. If a student
misses a group class, the student
will not receive a makeup for the
missed class.
Withdrawal/Refunds
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GENERAL
INFO
Tuition will be refunded on a
pro-rated basis only if a student
notifies the teacher and the WCM
office during the first three weeks
of the semester. No refunds are
issued after the third week of
classes or after the student's third
individual lesson in the academic
year. A student continuing from
the fall into the spring semester
will not receive a refund if he/she
withdraws during the first three
lessons of the spring semester. A
student registering for summer
lessons will not receive a refund
in the event the student withdraws. The registration fee is
non-refundable.
Spring Semester Payment
Student is responsible for payment
of spring semester tuition unless
withdrawal notification is given by
phone, letter, or email to the WCM
office (in addition to the private
teacher) prior to January 15. Spring
semester payment must be
received by January 23, 2007.
Failure to pay spring payment by
the due date can result in student's
losing his/her place in the teacher's
spring schedule.
Additional Lessons
Between Semesters
Current students not requiring
makeup lessons for fall semester
may register for additional lessons
between fall and spring semesters.
Summer Lessons
During the summer, new students
must enroll for a minimum of four
individual lessons. All lessons must
be prepaid. Consecutive weeks are
recommended but not required.
Not all teachers are available
throughout the summer. Summer
lessons missed because of
student absence are not made up.
A student registering for summer
lessons will not receive a refund in
the event the student withdraws.
Tuition for any special classes or
camp is due in advance and is
nonrefundable.
POLICIES
Attendance Policy
Policy of Conduct
• The continuity of regular weekly
attendance enables students to
benefit most fully from lessons with
the outstanding WCM faculty
members.
• The Washington Conservatory of
Music expects behavior that is
conducive to a nurturing musical
environment where teaching and
learning can best flourish. WCM is a
drug-free, alcohol-free and smoke-free
environment.
• The student is asked to notify the
office of any absence out of
courtesy to the teacher. This, however,
does not exempt the student from
payment as contracted.
• Students who are late for their
instruction cannot be guaranteed
their full lesson time.
Makeup Policy
Individual Lessons:
• All teacher absences due to
professional obligations, teacher
illness, or emergencies, will be made
up by arrangement between teacher
and student.
• One private lesson missed by a
student per semester may be made
up if the absence is reported to the
office 24 hours before the scheduled
lesson. This privilege applies only to
students enrolled during the first six
weeks of the semester.
• If inclement weather causes the
Conservatory to close, all missed
lessons and classes will be
rescheduled.
• The Conservatory lesson calendar
includes scheduled makeup days
for each teaching day of the week.
Makeup lessons may also be given
on a different day than the student's
regular lesson day, if the teacher is
available. (For makeup dates, see
inside back cover.)
• A makeup lesson time once agreed
upon cannot be rescheduled. A
missed makeup lesson cannot be
made up.
Ensembles, Group Classes, or Seminars
In the case of group classes or
ensembles, if the teacher misses a
session, that session will be made up. If
a student misses a session, the student
will not receive a makeup for the missed
class or ensemble.
• WCM reserves the right to dismiss any
student because of extreme lack of
interest or progress, frequent absences,
frequent tardiness, upon special
recommendation by the teacher, any
inappropriate behavior by parents or
students or failure to abide by school
policies, including delinquency in
payment of fees due.
Policy of Nondiscrimination
The Washington Conservatory is an equal
opportunity employer and educator.
Academic Calendar 2006-2007
The Washington Conservatory of Music's
school year consists of two 17-week
semesters, with makeup days scheduled
during each semester. (See calendar,
inside back cover.) Students may sign up
for additional lessons between
semesters. Summer lessons are
arranged on a per-teacher basis.
WCM is closed for the following holidays and recesses:
Thanksgiving recess:
November 23-November 26
Winter recess: December 25-January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: January 15
(optional makeups)
Memorial Day: May 28
School Closings Due to Weather
Since most lessons and classes begin
later in the day than public and private
schools, WCM does not necessarily
follow school closings.
For announcements of closings on days
of inclement weather, students may call
301-320-2770 or 202-237-8206 after 11
am on weekdays or by 8 am on Saturday.
Lessons or classes missed because of
WCM closings will be rescheduled
during makeup days or by special
arrangement with the teacher.
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INFO
LO C AT I O N
AND
DIRECTIONS
The Washington Conservatory of Music teaches lessons and classes at
two convenient locations: in Bethesda on Westmoreland Circle and in
Washington, DC on Tenley Circle (addresses below).
Bethesda, MD
Westmoreland Circle site:
One Westmoreland Circle 20816
• The main office of the Conservatory is
located at One Westmoreland Circle
in the Westmoreland Congregational
United Church of Christ, Bethesda,
Maryland 20816. Individual lessons,
classes and ensembles are offered
at this location. Phone: 301-320-2770.
• Westmoreland Circle is located where
Western Avenue ends at
Massachusetts Avenue, on the
Maryland-District of Columbia border.
• The Conservatory entrance is at the
end of the church driveway on
Massachusetts Ave.
Washington, DC
Tenley Circle site:
3920 Alton Pl. NW 20016
• The Conservatory's DC site is located
at 3920 Alton Pl. NW in the Wisconsin
Avenue Baptist Church, Washington,
DC 20016. A satellite office is located
in this facility, phone: 202-237-8206.
Individual lessons, classes and
ensembles are offered at this location.
• Tenley Circle is located where
Nebraska Avenue intersects
Wisconsin Avenue.
• The Conservatory entrance is at
ground level to the right of the main
church entrance on Alton Place.
• On-street parking is available
bordering the church grounds. A
15-minute student drop-off zone is
on Alton Pl. directly in front of the
Conservatory entrance.
Driving to Bethesda site:
From Virginia: from 495N, exit at River
Road to Washington; right on
Goldsboro; left on Massachusetts Ave.
for two miles to Westmoreland Circle.
From Baltimore: take 95S to 495W; exit
at River Road to Washington; right on
Goldsboro; left on Massachusetts Ave.
for two miles to Westmoreland Circle.
Metro:
Red Line to Friendship Heights metro
stop. RideOn Montgomery County
Transit buses regularly run from the
metro stop to Westmoreland Circle.
Bus:
Regularly scheduled cross-city buses —
H2, H4 (originating in Fort Lincoln). Stop
at Westmoreland Circle.
Driving to DC site:
From Virginia: From 495N, exit at
River Road to Washington; right off of
Wisconsin Ave. at Tenley Circle to
Nebraska Ave. East; right onto
Alton Place.
From Baltimore: take 95 South to 495W;
exit at Wisconsin Ave. to Washington;
right off of Wisconsin Ave.at Tenley
Circle to Nebraska Ave. East; right onto
Alton Place.
Metro:
Red Line to Tenleytown/AU metro stop.
Walk approximately 1 block south on
Wisconsin Ave (on east side of street.) to
Nebraska Ave. You can see the church
across the street on your left. Turn left at
Nebraska Ave., cross Fort Drive, at the
traffic light cross a spur of Nebraska
Ave. to the front of the church.
Bus:
Many regularly scheduled Metro buses
traverse Wisconsin Avenue.
Accessibility
We regret that the Washington Conservatory is not completely accessible to the disabled.
We are glad, however, to help make special arrangements for disabled students.
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INFO
STUDENT PLANNER 2006-2007
September
5
1st 17-week semester begins
22,23 Makeup teaching days
(Rosh Hashanah)
February
19
Regular teaching day
(Presidents Day)
October
2
Makeup teaching day
(Yom Kippur)
9
Regular teaching day
(Columbus Day)
31
Regular teaching day
(Halloween)
April
2-7
Makeup teaching days
May
26
28
Makeup teaching day
Closed (Memorial Day)
November
7
Regular teaching day
(Election Day)
21, 22 Makeup teaching day
23-26 Thanksgiving recess
December
23
Makeup teaching day
24-31 Winter recess
January
1
Last day of winter recess
2
1st Semester resumes
15
Closed; optional makeup
teaching day
(Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
16-18 Makeup teaching days
23-26 Makeup teaching days
29
Last day of lessons/classes
for first semester
30
2nd 17-week
semester begins
• Adult students and guitar students
may also perform at regular
student recitals.
• For faculty and guest artist
concerts, please call 301-320-2770.
• Additional recitals may be added
as necessary; all recitals and
concerts are subject to change.
March
June
5-8
11
12-18
14-16
19
Makeup teaching days
Last day of lessons/classes
for 2nd semester
Makeup teaching days
Jury days
Summer session begins
Student Recitals
Sundays at 2 pm
Bethesda site
October 22
November 19
December 10
January 28
February 25
March 18
April 15
May 6
May 13
May 20
June 3
June 10
(Honors Recital)
June 17
Student Guitar recitals
Sundays at 4 pm
December 10
May 6
Adult Student Recitals
Sundays at 4 pm
January 28
June 3
Student payment dates
November 1 Second split payment due for 1st semester
January 23 2nd semester payments due
April 2 Second split payment due for 2nd semester
Washington Conservatory of Music Orchestra Concerts:
Dec. 3, Mar. 11, Jun 10th at 3:00
WCM orchestra concerts are held in Hearst Hall, National Cathedral School.
Student Outreach Concerts
Students are encouraged to serve their community by performing at area
retirement homes, community gatherings, and in other public venues.
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INFO
I ndividual Lessons
The Washington Conservatory of Music is dedicated to fostering musical
excellence by providing a nurturing environment in which students of all
ages and levels may benefit from the expertise of outstanding
multinational faculty members. Individual instruction is the cornerstone of
all music training at WCM.
Students of all levels are accepted for individual lessons without an audition.
The age at which a student may begin private instrumental instruction
depends upon the instrument and the individual student. Please call the
office (301-320-2770 or 202-237-8206) for guidance.
Individual instruction is
offered in the following:
piano
jazz piano
voice
violin
Scottish fiddle
viola
cello
baroque cello
bass
harp
acoustic guitar
electric guitar
electric bass
drums
flute
piccolo
clarinet
oboe
saxophone
bassoon
“I can
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ething inher ent in
every
human being
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— Yehudi Menuhin
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INDIVIDUAL
LESSONS
trumpet
French horn
trombone
euphonium
ear training
theory
composition
improvisation
conducting
find their way
“Music and rhythm
ces of the soul”
into the secret pla
— Leonard Bernstein
Private lesson tuition per
17-week semester:
30-minute lesson: $714
45-minute lesson: $1,003
60-minute lesson: $1,275
• Students must supply their own instruments. Piano students are expected
to have access to an acoustic piano. WCM is happy to refer students to
local music stores for instrument purchase or rental.
• Parents may observe lessons with the consent of the teacher.
• For Attendance and Makeup policies please see page 5.
• WCM reserves the right to transfer a student to another teacher, upon
recommendation of the student's current teacher, or, if no other teacher is
available, to discontinue study.
To experience the greatest benefit from weekly individual music lessons,
students of all ages are enthusiastically encouraged to immediately establish
a regular daily practice routine, in accord with the individual guidance of the
student's WCM teacher.
(For privileges with individual lessons, see page 10.)
Policies
• Thirty-minute lessons are suggested for younger students. Lessons of 45
minutes and 60 minutes are suggested for all other students.
• Each semester includes 17 weekly lessons. Individual instruction, however,
may begin at any time during the year provided space is available in the
teacher's schedule.
• Private lesson tuition will be pro-rated for students who begin their studies
after a semester has begun.
• Annual nonrefundable registration fee: $30 per student; $50 per family of
two or more students (for all lessons and classes with tuition of more than $150).
• Split-semester payment plan: $20 per student, per semester.
• Delinquent account service charge: $50 (for late payments for second
semester or late split payments).
• Returned check service charge: $35.
• End-of-year juries fee: $15; vocal students, $20 (see page 11).
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INDIVIDUAL
LESSONS
I ndividual Lessons
(continued)
PRIVILEGES
Student Recitals
Free Admission to Concerts
Any student, with his or her
teacher's approval, may perform in
regularly scheduled recitals on
Sundays throughout the year (see
student planner, page 7). Adult
students may perform in regular
student recitals, adult-only recitals
and in soirees held in private
homes. Guitar students may
perform in guitar-only recitals and
regular student recitals. Faculty
members may also schedule
studio class recitals.
WCM students are admitted free to
outstanding concerts at the
Conservatory by faculty members
and guest artists.
Studio Classes
Each semester, an individual
teacher may arrange for his/her
students to meet together to
explore in depth some aspect of
the instrument and/or to perform
for each other in an informal
learning environment.
Depending on the student's needs,
studio classes can be used as
preparation for or in lieu of regular
student recitals. Studio classes are
free to students registered for individual lessons; however, a minimal
accompanist fee may be applied.
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INDIVIDUAL
LESSONS
Free Accompanists!
WCM will provide a staff
accompanist for students
performing in WCM recitals and
up to 30 minutes of rehearsal for
each soloist or ensemble prior to
recitals. Rehearsals with the staff
accompanist are arranged
between the student and the
accompanist. Additional rehearsal
time is paid directly to the
accompanist. Students who
choose a non-Conservatory
accompanist are responsible for
the entire payment.
Discounted Rates for Theory and
Sight-Singing Classes
Student Evaluations By
Private Instructors
Since the study of music theory
and sight-singing is an essential
supplement to the study of
instruments and voice, students
who take individual lessons at
WCM receive a discount on these
classes. See page 16. This discount
does not apply to private lessons
in theory or sight-singing.
After the end of the spring
semester, students will receive
from their teachers written reports
of their musical progress.
Performance Juries
At the end of the spring semester,
all students have an opportunity to
perform before faculty panels and
receive written evaluations and
study-audio tapes of their
performance. Jury fee is $15. An
accompanist is provided at the jury
for vocal students, for whom the
jury fee is $20. Any rehearsal time
is arranged directly with the
accompanist and paid for by the
student.
Honors Recital
Each year teachers are invited to
nominate their most outstanding
students (grade school through high
school) to audition for the
Conservatory's culminating student
recital: the Honors Recital. Students
audition before a panel of judges.
Those selected by the judges to
perform receive certificates of
achievement at the recital. It is the
responsibility of students who
audition to provide their own
accompanist for the audition. For
the recital, students are provided an
accompanist, in accordance with
standard WCM recital procedures.
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INDIVIDUAL
LESSONS
I nVos tcraul mEennsteaml balneds
Making music in small ensembles is a perfect supplement
to individual lessons. Within the unique setting of a small
vocal, chamber music or percussion ensemble, students
develop performance and listening skills, hone abilities of
concentration and musical interaction, and experience the
joy of learning and performing musical literature composed
for this rewarding genre.
Ensembles are formed for students of all ages and levels.
Students are placed in ensembles of three or more
members according to schedules and levels of proficiency.
Ensembles are scheduled throughout the week and on
Saturdays. Each session is one hour. Private study at WCM is
not required. Since members of ensembles are part of a
music-making team, participants are expected to attend all
rehearsals so that everyone can have the best possible
musical learning experience.
$315 — one hour per week — 15 weeks
Class fee may be pro-rated depending on starting date.
Registration fee applies to non-WCM students.
mak ing music together, people surpass
“While
le frontiers — as music i s the only language
invisib
reac hes from heart to heart without
which
or aggression.”
words
— Yacoub ‘Bruno’ Camara of Fatala
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ENSEMBLES
ENSEMBLES
AND
SEMINARS
Ensembles may be formed to accommodate various combinations of
instruments and ages and levels of students. Possible ensembles include string,
voice, wind and brass ensembles, flute choirs, mixed instrumental ensembles,
ensembles with piano, and percussion ensembles.
Vocal Technique Workshop
with Nancy Almquist
Saturday, October 7
10 am-12 pm
For vocal students, choir members, or
anyone interested in learning to sing.
Workshop will include enlivening
discussion, demonstration, and group
participation. Performing participants
will sing a memorized song and
receive instruction in the class setting.
(Limited to eight performing students.)
Vocal Chamber Ensemble
Ages 17 to adults
Basic sight-reading and pitch
skills required
Wednesdays 7:30 PM
Instructor: Nancy Almquist
Performing participants: $55
Class participants: $40
Especially for Adults
Adult Chamber Music
Weekend
Washington Conservatory
Orchestra
November 10,11,12
Open to amateur adult
musicians of all levels. Learn and
perform traditional and unusual
orchestral literature with
like-minded avid adult
musicians in a friendly
professional atmosphere.
Coaching in chamber music
skills for amateur adult
musicians, for individuals and
pre-formed ensembles. Meet
and make music with other
chamber music enthusiasts in
an intensive weekend under the
gentle direction of professional
musicians. Friday evening
through Sunday afternoon.
Weekend culminates in an
informal performance by
students. Coaching by WCM
faculty members.
$210 (includes Saturday lunch)
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 8 pm
Hearst Hall at the National
Cathedral School.
Pay-as-you-can: in lieu of tuition,
participants are encouraged to
make tax-deductible
contributions to the Washington
Conservatory at the start of
each semester.
A. Scott Wood, conductor
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ENSEMBLES
J aE znzs eSmt ubdl ei es s a n d
JAZZ ENSEMBLES
Jazz ensembles are formed for students of similar ages and
levels — middle school, high school and adult. Students are
placed in ensembles of four or more members according to
schedules and levels of proficiency. Ensembles are scheduled
throughout the week. Each session is one hour. Private study at
WCM is not required. Class fee may be pro-rated depending on
starting date. Permission of instructor required.
Since members of ensembles are part of a music-making team,
participants are expected to attend all rehearsals so that
everyone can have the best possible musical learning experience.
$315 — one hour per week — 15 weeks
Beginning Jazz Group
(middle and high school)
Both performance and class
work to learn the rudiments of
jazz improvisation. Permission of
instructor required.
Advanced Jazz Ensemble
Performance-oriented
ensemble for middle school
and high school. Permission of
instructor required.
Adult Ensembles
Performance-oriented ensemble for adults. Permission of
instructor required.
Instructor: Joshua Bayer
Electric Ensembles Plus
Jazz and rock ensembles for
electric guitarists, horns and
rhythm section. Performanceoriented ensembles. Ages
12-18. One year playing
experience and concurrent
private instrument study
required. Permission of
instructor required.
Instructor: Fred Wilchek
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JAZZ
STUDIES
Drumset Ensemble
Emphasis on soloing, accompaniment, interpretation of
written parts for rock and jazz.
Basic drumset technique, sightreading ability necessary.
Drumsets provided for class.
Year-end performance.
Permission of instructor and
drumset for home practice
required. Maximum six students.
Percussion Ensemble
A performance class for young
beginners. Music of Jazz, Latin,
and modern composers using
primarily non-pitched
instruments. Permission of
instructor required.
Instructor: Howard Kadison
For registration fees, see page 3.
JAZZ STUDIES
Jazz One on One
for Pianists and Instrumentalists
Private instructor to learn
fundamentals of improvisation and
jazz theory or refine already
developed skills. Requires basic
knowledge of instrument, scales
and meter. Any instrument, all
ages. For individual lesson rates,
see page 9.
Instructors: Joshua Bayer, Chris Grasso
Armstrong to Zappa:
A Jazz Seminar
A 6-week sonic cruise through the history of jazz featuring recordings of great
jazz musicians. If you've ever wanted to be hip to the scene, this is the class for
you. It breaks down the music for the beginner and tears the veil off this
mysterious art form.
$120, 7-8 pm, Tuesdays
March 13-April 17
Instructor: Chris Desrocher
The Washington Conservatory
Traditional Jazz Ensemble
The Washington Conservatory Traditional Jazz Ensemble was created to
provide a multi-level outreach program of concerts, classes and special events
in schools, the community and at the Washington Conservatory of Music and
to bring the music to senior citizens, especially those of limited resources.
A grant from The Potomac River Jazz Club (PRJC) and a matching grant from
a WCM patron resulted in a wonderful new partnership with the PRJC and
the launch of the Washington Conservatory Traditional Jazz Ensemble.
Members of the ensemble are the top traditional jazz players and jazz
historians in the greater Washington DC area.
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JAZZ
STUDIES
M uE as ir c TrTahienoi nr yg a n d
Because learning and performing any instrument, including voice, is enriched by
the study of music theory, WCM offers music theory/ear training classes using
the multi-level curriculum of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
(ABRSM). For more than a hundred years, this London-based examination
program has set an international standard for the study of music theory.
Additionally, WCM offers instruction derived from a standard American
educational approach to music theory, as well as theory and solfege classes for
young children based on a highly successful Russian pedagogical method.
Theory instructors:
Herman Meyer, Fred Wilchek, Joshua Bayer, Chad Leader, Lora Baronian
Composition instructors:
Haskell Small, Joshua Bayer
Music Theory Classes
Children, Teens, Adults
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
Beginning with students age 8, WCM
will assign class placement based on
student's age and an assessment of
the student's ability. Class times will be
arranged according to teacher
schedule and, to the extent possible,
schedules of interested students. The
curriculum advances through level five
of the ABRSM syllabus. WCM theory
classes include ear training, dictation,
sight-singing, interval and chord
recognition, and keyboard harmony. All
classes have a five student minimum.
45 minute classes—16 weeks
WCM students enrolled in individual
lessons: $256
Non-WCM students: $296
Instructor: Fred Wilchek
Ear Training Classes
From beginning students who wish to
learn to read music and develop
aural skills to advanced musicians
who wish to refine their sight-singing
ability while learning basic music
analysis skills.
One hour classes—16 weeks
WCM students enrolled in individual
lessons: $256
Non-WCM students: $296
Times by arrangement with instructor.
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THEORY/
EAR TRAINING
All About Music for Kids
For children ages 5, 6, 7 and 8.
A proven fun method for young
children to learn basics of music
theory and ear training including
note-reading and solfege (do-re-mi).
Recommended as either a
supplement or as a prelude to
beginning study on any instrument.
Minimum 5 students.
This class material is also offered as a
private or semi-private lesson (see
page 9 for rates.)
One hour classes—16 weeks
WCM students enrolled in individual
lessons: $256
Non-WCM students: $296
Instructor: Lora Baronian
Private Instruction in
Theory or Ear Training
The study of theory or sight-singing is
also offered as individual lessons. Two
or three students may share the
lesson and split the private lesson
tuition. Students studying one-on-one
with the instructor pay the full private
lesson tuition. See page 9 for
individual lesson tuition.
Private Instruction in Composition
Advanced music theory students may
receive private instruction in various
compositional techniques. Permission
of instructor required. See page 9 for
individual lesson tuition.
For registration fees, see page 3.
• All classes: 5 student minimum.
• Additional cost for ABRSM exams and materials.
E arly Childhood Music
Music for Twos
Age 2
A year-long participation class for
children and their caregivers to nurture
the enjoyment of music. Music is
explored as a medium to sing to,
dance to, march to and bang to! A
child may repeat this class because
the music changes with the seasons
of the year.
Section A: Thursdays,
10:00-10:40 am
Instructor: Maribeth Gowen
Section B: Saturdays,
10:45-11:25 am
Instructor: Chris Desrocher
2 semesters
$312—16 weeks
Music for Threes
Age 3
Students will explore the elements of
music—rhythm, melody and pitch—
through folk, jazz and classical music,
crafts and movement.
Section A: Thursdays,
1:15-1:55 pm
Instructor: Maribeth Gowen
Section B: Saturdays,
11:30-12:10 pm
Instructor: Chris Desrocher
2 semesters
$312—16 weeks
Music for Fours
Age 4
Students discover elements of music
and explore families of musical
instruments through hands-on
experience and live demonstrations.
Notebooks of their collected
experiences are kept for the year.
Section A: Thursdays,
2:00-2:40 pm
Instructor: Maribeth Gowen
Section B: Saturdays,
12:15-12:55 pm
Instructor: Chris Desrocher
2 semesters
$312—16 weeks
Music for Fives
Age 5
A year-long class. Continued
exploration of musical instruments,
beginning note-reading and rhythmic
skills, part-playing of various rhythm
instruments and glockenspiel (second
semester), singing, and body
movement relating to music.
Curriculum designed to build interest
and set the stage for later individual
instrument study.
Thursdays, 3:30-4:10 pm
Instructor: Chris Desrocher
2 semesters
$298—16 weeks
Journey to Musicland
Age 6-7
Children will travel the musical
world. From American jazz
standards to Italian opera arias,
from German classical composers to
the South American Latin beat,
students will take fun jaunts to
exciting musical destinations.
Saturdays,
10:00-10:40 am
Co-Instructors:
Maribeth Gowen and Chris Desrocher
$312—16 weeks
All Early Childhood Music classes at Tenley Circle site
For music theory for children, see page 16.
Supplies purchased separately.
For registration fees, see page 3.
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EARLY
CHILDHOOD
P Cr oofne cs es irot nSael r i e s a n d
Master Classes
Professional Concert Artist Series
To broaden the listening opportunities of the community and to enhance
the learning process of our students, WCM presents concerts by worldrenowned guest artists and WCM faculty members throughout the year.
For a complete concert schedule please call 301-320-2770 or visit our
website: www.washingtonconservatory.org
Guest Artist Master Classes
Throughout the year, special master classes and seminars will be
given by Conservatory guest artist faculty members including the following:
Shanghai String Quartet
Violinist, Elisabeth Adkins and Pianist, Edward Newman
Pianist, Joseph Schwartz
Composer, Jeffrey Mumford
Pianist, Alexander Paley
Members of the Garth Newel Piano Quartet
Professional Musician Referrals
The Washington Conservatory of Music is pleased to refer you to
artist-faculty members who are available for concerts and events. Fees
and schedules are arranged between the performer and the presenter.
Select faculty CDs may be purchased in the WCM offices.
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CONCERTS/
MASTER
CLASSES
A dults at a Glance
WCM offers individual instruction and select classes for adults from
beginning levels to advanced. For full class descriptions, please refer to
the following designated pages:
Individual Lessons
All instruments and voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8
Professional Concert Series and Master Classes
Professional Concert Artist Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
Guest Artist Master Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
Ensembles and Seminars
Washington Conservatory Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Chamber Music Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Ensembles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12
Vocal Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Jazz
Jazz Ensembles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
Jazz One on One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Armstrong to Zappa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Music Theory/Ear Training
Music Theory Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Ear Training Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Private Instruction in Theory or Ear Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Events
Professional Concert Artist Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
Adult Student Recitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10
Adult Student Soirees
On various evenings throughout the year, Conservatory adult students
may perform for each other in the informal setting of private homes.
the spirit lies,
“Music that gentlier on
n tired eyes.”
Than tired eyelids upo
— Alfred Lord Tennyson
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ADULTS
F aculty Biographies
It is my pleasure to introduce you to the outstanding faculty
of the Washington Conservatory of Music.
Kathy Judd, Executive and Artistic Director
Kathy Judd, Executive and Artistic Director (violin): M.M.A., Yale University,
B.M., New England Conservatory of Music, Wichita State University. Former
member, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Idyllwild Trio, Mariposa Piano Trio,
concertmaster, Boulder (CO) Bach Festival, Las Vegas Symphony. Lead
commercial musician, Las Vegas. Orchestral, chamber music, festival
performances throughout the U.S., Europe and Taiwan. Faculty, University of
Nevada, Las Vegas, Idyllwild (CA) School of Music and the Arts. Instructor,
Elizabethtown College. National and State grants panelist. Executive and
Artistic Director, Music at Gretna (PA) chamber music and jazz concert series.
PIANO
Michael Adcock (piano): D.M.A., M.M., Artist Diploma, Peabody Conservatory;
B.M., Oberlin Conservatory; studies with Leon Fleisher, Ellen Mack, Julian
Martin, Joseph Schwartz; adjunct faculty, Peabody Conservatory; faculty,
Musicorda Summer Festival; associate faculty, Sarasota Music Festival. Winner,
Lili Boulanger Memorial Prize, first prize, Kosciuszko Chopin Competition,
Washington International Piano Competition prize winner, finalist, Concert
Artists Guild Competition; soloist with Baltimore and Richmond Symphonies,
recitals at Carnegie Recital Hall, La Gesse Festival, France, Phillips Collection,
Embassy Series; chamber music at Kennedy Center, Corcoran Gallery.
Performances with Denyce Graves, St. Petersburg String Quartet, Ani Kavafian,
Jamie Buswell.
Lora Baronian (piano, music theory): Master of Pedagogy, Master of Philology,
Kalinin State University, Russia; B.M. Moussorgsky College of Music, St.
Petersburg; piano, music theory, music history instructor, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Founder and Music Director, Gostinitza Leningrad, vocal and instrumental
performance group; teacher, St. Petersburg School of Music, teacher, Jazz
School of Music, St. Petersburg.
Jeong-Yoon Choi (piano): (on sabbatical 2006) D.M.A. University of Maryland,
Advanced studies, Cleveland Institute of Music, M.M. New England
Conservatory of Music, B.M., Busan National University. Winner New England
Conservatory Honors Competition, University of Maryland Concerto
Competition, Homer Ulrich Competition. Concerts in the U.S., Canada, Russia
and Korea including Arts Club of Washington, National Theatre. Performed in
summer festivals including Ecole Normal de Musique de Paris, St. Petersburg
Conservatory, International School for Musical Arts in Canada. Class piano
teacher, University of Maryland.
Bradford Gowen (piano): M.M., B.M., Eastman School of Music. First Prize
winner, 1978 Kennedy Center/Rockefeller Foundation International Competition
for Excellence in the Performance of American Music. Soloist with National
Symphony with conductors Aaron Copland, Mstislav Rostropovich, Maxim
Shostakovich. Performances at Library of Congress with the Kronos Quartet
and Guarneri String Quartet. Adjudicator, William Kapell International Piano
Competition, Gina Bachauer, Sydney competitions. Faculty, University of
Maryland School of Music. Duo performances with Maribeth Gowen.
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MEET THE
FACULTY
Maribeth Gowen (piano, early childhood music): M.M., University of
Alabama; B.M., B.M.E., Emporia State University; studied with Nelita True,
Manahem Pressler, Guarneri Quartet members. National Winner, 1980 MTNA
Collegiate Artist Competition, 1990 Baltimore Chamber Music Award.
Performances at Kennedy Center, the Barns at Wolf Trap, Constitution Hall,
Phillips Collection, National Gallery, Baltimore Symphony, National Chamber
Orchestra, Lake Placid Summer Chamber Festival, Piccolo Spoleto Festival,
Chicago Symphony Hall, Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Kredi Arts Festival at
Topkapi Palace, Istanbul; appearances in Yucatan, live radio recital in
Rotterdam, Holland, soloist on public television's "Debut" series. Duo piano
performances with husband, Bradford Gowen.
Chris Grasso (jazz piano): B.M. University of Michigan (classical piano),
studies at Peabody Conservatory. Law degree, University of California-Berkeley.
Prizewinner National Chopin Competition, winner, University of Michigan
concerto competition, soloist, Syracuse Symphony. Performances at major
Washington DC jazz venues including One Step Down, Blues Alley, Twins
Jazz, Bohemian Caverns, the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe, and the Kennedy Center.
Performed with vocalist Sharon Clark at the Cape May Jazz Festival and
appears annually at the East Coast Jazz Festival.
Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez (piano): D.M.A. candidate, M.M., University of
Texas; B.M. (magna cum laude), Shenandoah Conservatory of Music; studies,
Escuela Superior de Musica Sagrada, Guadalajara, Mexico. Winner, Virginia
Music Teachers Association Collegiate Artists Music Competition. Solo and
chamber music performances in Mexico and U.S., including Terrace Theatre,
Kennedy Center, Aspen Music Festival. Instructor, class piano, and coordinator,
Piano Project, University of Texas; faculty, Orpheus Academy of Music, Austin
Chamber Music Center.
Anastassia Ivanova (piano): D.M.A., University of Maryland, M.M., B.M. (with
Distinction), Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory; post-graduate studies,
Trinity College of Music, London, UK. First prize, International Piano
Competition Petar Konjovic, Belgrade and Homer Ulrich Award, U of MD.
Performances at Caramoor NY, also in Yugoslavia, Germany, UK, Switzerland,
Grand Hall of Moscow State Conservatory, Pushkin State Museum of Art,
Teatro Nacional, San Jose, Costa Rica, Alti Hall, Kyoto, Japan; Clarice Smith
Performing Arts Center.
Dionne Laufman (piano): B.A., Sarah Lawrence; further studies at Peabody
Conservatory; pupil of Leon Fleisher (1966-'73) and pupil of Konrad Wolff and
Frank Glazer. Chamber music studies with members of the Fine Arts Quartet,
New York Woodwind Quintet, and pianist Frank Glazer. Winner, 1975 Concert
Artists Guild Competition. Performed throughout U.S., Europe, Canada. East coast
concert venues have included Carnegie Recital Hall, Kennedy Center, Phillips
Collection, Wolf Trap, Dumbarton Concert Series, Corcoran Gallery, 13 embassies
(first Americans ever to perform in the Russian Embassy and Russian Compound,
1992). Former pianist and co-director of Summer Serenades Chamber Music
Festival, Strathmore Hall. Repertory member of the Washington Music Ensemble
since 1987; participating member of Embassy Series since 1995. Radio and TV
broadcasts in U.S. and over Voice of America. Co-founder, Washington
Conservatory, with Liova Kaplan, Miron Yampolsky and Diana Young.
Sana Lebedev (piano): Graduated with honors from Baku State Conservatory
in the former Soviet Union. Teaches at the Peabody Preparatory School
(Baltimore) and accompanies at Towson State University and Goucher College.
Performs extensively in Washington-Baltimore area with members of the Mt.
Vernon, Baltimore and Alexandria Orchestras.
Ruth Rose (piano): BM, MM, Peabody Conservatory, studies with Walter
Hautzig. Former faculty, Utrecht Conservatory, American University. Braille music
transcriber, Amsterdam Library for the Blind. In the Netherlands, radio
recordings and appearances in the main venues such as the Amsterdam
Concertgebouw and De Ijsbreker. Founding member, Onafhankelijk
contemporary music series, Amsterdam. Recital, concerto and chamber music
performances throughout South America, Europe and the USA include San
Diego Repertory Theater, Merkin Hall, Corcoran Gallery, Anderson House.
Collaborations with Contemporary Music Forum, In Series. CD "Spanish and
Latin American Piano Music" released by Americus Records.
Haskell Small, Chair, Piano Dept. (piano and composition): San Francisco
Conservatory and B.F.A. Carnegie-Mellon University. Piano studies with Leon
Fleisher, William Masselos, Harry Franklin and Jeanne Behrend, composition
studies with Roland Leich and Vincent Persichetti. Award winner, Johann
Sebastian Bach International Competition. Featured in PBS special, "A Celebration
of the Piano." Recorded numerous CDs. Concerts in London, Paris, Berlin, Italy,
Vienna, South America, Japan, China, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Spoleto
Festival. Commissions by Phillips Collection, including Renoir's Feast celebrating
2006 return of Renoir's painting, “Luncheon of the Boating Party. Other
commissions from Washington Ballet, Three Rivers Piano Competition,
Georgetown Symphony, Paul Hill Chorale. Winner, Marin Ballet Dance Score
Competition. Composer-in-Residence, Mt. Vernon Orchestra, 2002-03.
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MEET THE
FACULTY
THEORY
AND
COMPOSITION
Lora Baronian (theory): See piano biographies, page 20.
Joshua Bayer (theory and composition): See guitar biographies, page 24.
Chad Leader (theory): See guitar biographies, page 24.
Herman Meyer (theory): See guitar biographies, page 24.
Haskell Small (composition): See piano biographies, page 21.
Fred Wilchek (theory): See guitar biographies, page 24.
STRINGS
Florence Altenburger (violin): D.M.A., Catholic University; M.M., Indiana
University, Fulbright scholarship; advanced study diploma, Banff Centre,
Canada; M.M., Conservatoire National Supérieur de Lyon, France; B.M.,
Conservatoire National de Région de Boulogne, France. Performed, recorded
throughout Europe as a chamber musician and as a member of the London
Symphony Orchestra and the string sextet "Sextet de l'Artois", Salzburg Soloists,
and European Union Chamber Orchestra. Performed with Kennedy Center
Opera Orchestra, National Gallery Orchestra, Grand Teton Music Festival
Orchestra, Baltimore Opera and Musica Aperta Washington.
Elke Baker (Scottish fiddling): B.A. (cum laude), Biochemistry, Harvard
University. U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion. Performed in 34 states and
five countries on three continents. Featured performer on the soundtrack of the
television film "The Boyhood of John Muir." Recent CDs include "Over the
Border" and "Terpsichore: Scottish Dance Music" with Liz Donaldson.
Deborah Milan Brudvig (cello): M.M., University of Maryland; B.M., Boston
University; studies at University of Michigan. Principal cellist, Washington
Concert Opera. Chamber performances at the Corcoran, Phillips Collection,
Smithsonian and Terrace Theater. Premiers of contemporary music in
Washington, DC and New York. Frequent performances with orchestras at the
Kennedy Center, National Cathedral, Wolf Trap and Arena Stage.
Douglas Dubé (violin): D.M.A., M.M., B.M., Catholic University. Studies with
Guarneri String Quartet, Baroque Performance Institute, Oberlin Conservatory,
Conductor's Institute, University of South Carolina. Concertmaster, Baltimore
Opera Orchestra, Washington Concert Opera. Member, Washington Chamber
Symphony, Washington Opera Orchestra, National Gallery Orchestra, Wolf Trap
Orchestra. Substitute, National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony. Solo
recitals, Corcoran Gallery, Catholic University.
Zina Gendel (violin): M.M., B.M., Gnessin Institute, Moscow, Instructor,
Gnessin's Musical School and College and St. Petersburg School of Art.
Member, Vilnius Philharmonic Orchestra, St. Petersburg Opera and Ballet
Theater Orchestra, Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra of Modern and Ancient
Music. Past concertmaster, Arlington Symphony, member, Mt. Vernon Chamber
Orchestra. Guest artist, Jewish Community Center Orchestra.
Kathy Judd (violin): see Executive and Artistic Director, page 20.
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MEET THE
FACULTY
C. Ann Loud (violin, viola): Studies with Japp Schröder, Stanley Ritchie; B.M.,
Converse College. Principal violist, Washington Bach Consort, Wolf Trap Opera
Orchestra; Founder/Director, Meherrin Chamber Orchestra and Youth
Orchestra; Artist-in-Residence, Chowan College; Director, Baroque orchestra,
College of William and Mary; Lecturer, teacher, performer of 17th and 18th
century music at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Performed with Virginia
Symphony, Chatham Baroque, Portland Baroque Orchestra, solo and chamber
music performances in Japan, Germany, Holland, France.
George Ohlson (viola, violin): B.A., Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri).
Member, National Gallery Orchestra, Washington Chamber Symphony and
American Chamber Orchestra. Member, Belmont String Quartet.
Lecture/demonstrations at Washington-area schools. Violist at Grand Teton
Music Festival.
Drew Owen (cello): M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music; B.M., College
Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati. Instructor, Howard, Tulane Universities.
Former member, New Orleans Symphony, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
Performs with Washington Opera, Baltimore and National Symphonies and as
principal cello, Baltimore Opera.
Mayumi Pawel (violin): M.M.; B.M., Ueno-Gakuen College, Tokyo; studied with
Toshiya Eto; M.M., University of Wyoming; studies at Eastman School of Music
with Sylvia Rosenberg. Former faculty member, Ueno-Gakuen College. Solo
and chamber concerts in Japan and U.S. Performance for Royal Family at
Emperor's Palace and Japanese Embassy, Washington. Former member,
Cezanne Trio. Member, National Philharmonic and Washington Ballet Orchestra.
Jennifer Ries (viola, violin): M.M. (chamber music) San Francisco Conservatory;
B.M, Oberlin Conservatory; Graduate Studies, University of Southern California;
Visiting Professor of Viola, University of Minnesota; faculty and coach at programs including National Symphony Summer Orchestra Institute, National
Philharmonic Summer String Institute, Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra,
American Youth Philharmonic; member, Kansas City Symphony; principal viola,
New World Symphony, member of numerous ensembles including Kansas
City String Quartet, New Ear Contemporary Ensemble; regular substitute member with orchestras including National Symphony, Baltimore Symphony,
Washington National Opera and Minnesota Orchestra.
Nancy Jo Snider, Chair, String Dept. (cello, baroque cello): M.S. (summa cum
laude) B.M., Catholic University. Studies at Le Conservatoire Européen de
Musique de Paris. Member, Baltimore Opera Orchestra. Recipient, American
University's 2005 Outstanding Teacher of the Year in an Adjunct Appointment
Award; Musician-in-Residence, 'cello/chamber music, Music Program Director,
American University. Performances in chamber and period instrument
ensembles including Modern Musick, The Violins of Lafayette/Opera Lafayette.
Participant, Baroque performance Institute at Oberlin Conservatory.
Yoonee Van Den Eynde (harp): Diploma (harp, highest distinction), Royal
Conservatory of Music, Brussels; Performance Diploma, University of Indiana;
Rissler Prize, Belgium; first prize in solo and chamber music at the
International Competition (Union of Female Musical Artists), Paris; prizewinner,
Foundation Cziffra a Senlis, Paris. Represented Belgium at the Fourth World
Harp Congress in Paris. Performances in France, Switzerland, Denmark, US.
Member, Washington Korean Symphony Orchestra.
Benjamin R. Wensel (cello): Bachelor of Music from Cleveland Institute of
Music, Master of Music from Eastman School of Music. Assistant to Professor
Alan Harris. Former member ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, Syracuse
Symphony. Previously Artist Faculty at the Hochstein School of Music. Founding
member Tarab Cello Ensemble (www.tarabcello.com). Residencies at
Princeton, University of South Florida, and Stetson University. Performances
throughout the US and France. Member of the US Army Orchestra, Strolling
Strings, and String Quartet. Performances at White House, State Department,
Pentagon and with many Washington and Baltimore area ensembles.
Recordings with Harmonia Mundi, Summit, and Bridge Records.
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GUITAR
AND
BASS
Joshua Bayer (theory, bass, electric guitar, improvisation, jazz ensembles):
D.M.A., composition, University of Maryland; M.M., composition, B.M. (cum
laude), theory, composition, Cleveland State University. Performances at
Kennedy Center, Detroit Opera House, Harlem Renaissance Festival, World Jazz
Festival, One Step Down, New York Museum of Modern Art, Phillips Collection.
Performed with Neal Creque, Dick Lurie, Ron Holloway, Marty Nau, Walter Bell
Latin Jazz Unit, Federal Jazz Commission, Chris Vadala. Grants from NEA,
Prince George Arts Council. Recordings on Jazzheads and Interlace labels.
John Butler (classical, jazz, pop and Suzuki guitar): B.M. (magna cum laude),
guitar performance, Howard University. Faculty member of Charles County
Community College and Prince Georges Community College. Performed at
the Kennedy Center, Austrian Embassy and Smithsonian Institute. Orchestra
guitarist for musicals such as "Annie" and "Jesus Christ Superstar."
Chad Leader (classical, jazz, rock, pop guitar): Performance Certificate,
Berklee College of Music; B.M., Virginia Commonwealth University; Master's
studies, University of North Texas. Guitarist, United States Army Band
"Pershing's Own"; faculty, The National Guitar Workshop, New Orleans and
Connecticut; Berklee College of Music Harmony Department tutor/assistant;
guitarist for various jazz big bands, rock bands and jazz ensembles in
Virginia, Texas and Boston; guitarist for USO tour to Kuwait, Iraq and
Afghanistan with country musicians Darryl Worley and Mark Wills.
Herman Meyer (classical, jazz and pop guitar; theory): B.M. (Guitar
Performance), B.A. (English Literature UMBC 1974), Peabody Conservatory
(1980). Has performed and taught in the Baltimore-Washington area for more
than 30 years as both a soloist and as a member of various ensembles. His
students have been awarded many prizes and distinctions in exams and
competitions. Lectures in music history.
Steve Novosel (Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass): Performed and recorded with
Andrew White, Roland Kirk, Stanley Cowell, David “Fathead” Newman and
Eddie Harris. Performed with other jazz greats including Cedar Walton, McCoy
Tyner, Hank Jones, Milt Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, Sonny Rollins,
Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Harry “Sweets” Edison, James Moody, Archie Shepp
and Blue Mitchell. Accompanied many singers including Billy Eckstine, Joe
Williams, Donny Hathaway, Anita O’Day, Roberta Flack, Betty Carter. Performed
on Verve recording releases of singer Shirley Horn. Tours with Red Norvo, Tal
Farlow, Al Grey and David “Fathead” Newman. Over 60 recordings. Faculty,
University of the District of Columbia.
Berta Rojas (classical guitar): M.M., (with honors) Peabody Conservatory, B.M.,
Escuela Universitaria de Musica, Uruguay. Solo and duo guitar concert
performances in UK, Salzburg, Vienna, Bonn, Rome, New York, Budapest,
Paris, Brussels, Taipei, Seoul, Washington, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago
de Chile, Caracas, Bogota, Montevideo and Buenos Aires including concerts
at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York, South Bank Centre in
London, and the International First Ladies Summit in Paraguay. Solo recording
selected by Gramophone UK to the "Guide to the Best Recording you can
buy" for Latin American Music.
Fred Wilchek (classical, jazz, rock and electric guitar; electric ensembles;
theory): M.M., Peabody Conservatory; B.M., American University. Studies in
music education and trumpet at Ohio State University. Former head of guitar
department at Virginia Commonwealth University. Former instructor, Anne
Arundel Community College, the Community College of Baltimore, Bowie
State College and at the Silver Spring Nursery School.
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VOICE
Nancy Almquist (voice): M.M., (voice), Indiana University; B.M., North Park
University. Studies with Tom Reilly, Maurice Allison, Todd Duncan, Norman
Gulbrandsen, Norma Newton. Soloist with Washington Cathedral Choral
Society, Hesperus, Folger Consort, Maryland Choral Society, Prince George's
Choral Society, New Century Singers. Roles with Annapolis Opera, Opera
Americana, The Other Opera Co., Interact Theatre Co., Washington Savoyards.
Recitalist at venues including Harmony Hall, National Archives, Hammond
Harwood House, St. John's College. Artist faculty at Northern Virginia
Community College, St. Mary's College. Director of Music, Good Shepherd
United Methodist Church.
Aurelius Gori (voice): D.M.A., M.M., B.M., University of Maryland. Fulbright
scholar, at Hochschule für Musik in Munich; award to study at Britten-Pears
School for Advanced Musical Studies, UK; special training, American Institute
of Musical Studies, Graz, Austria. Semifinalist, International Belvedere
Competition, Vienna; finalist, National Opera Association Competition, Los
Angeles. Soloist with National Symphony Orchestra, Fairfax, Amherst (New
York) Symphonies, North York Symphony, Toronto. Concert, operatic, choral
society performances. Faculty, Frederick Community College, Northern Virginia
Community College, Washington Bible College.
Grace Gori (voice): M.M. University of Maryland, B.M. Indiana University, guest
student, Hochschule für Musik, Munich. Apprentice artist, Sarasota Opera,
Natchez Opera Festival, Des Moines Metro Opera. Semi-Finalist, Center for
Contemporary Opera Competition, Oratorio Society of New York Competition;
finalist, Annapolis Opera Vocal Competition. Appearances, North York (Ontario)
Symphony, Amherst (New York) Symphony, Washington Metropolitan
Philharmonic. Operatic, concert performances including soloist, Cathedral
Choral Society, New Dominion Chorale, Washington Bach Consort, Maryland
Handel Festival, soloist, Master Chorale of Washington at Kennedy Center;
soloist, Kennedy Center "Sing-Along Messiah."
WOODWINDS
Benjamin Greanya (bassoon): M.M., New England Conservatory of Music,
B.M., University of Michigan. Performances with Wolf Trap Opera Orchestra,
Washington Musica Viva, National Repertory Orchestra, Civic Orchestra of
Chicago, Washington Concert Opera, Concert Artists of Baltimore, Choral Arts
Society, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Kennedy Center Opera Orchestra.
Participant at music festivals including Tanglewood Music Center, Kent
Blossom Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival.
Cheryl Hill (clarinet): M.M., State University of New York (Stony Brook); B.M.,
New England Conservatory of Music. Taught in Concord (Mass.) public
schools, Rye Country Day School in New York and Moravian College in
Pennsylvania. Past member of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra New
England and the Quartet of Montage. Participated in Marlboro Music Festival.
Member of National Chamber Orchestra and the Baltimore Opera Orchestra.
David Lonkevich (flute): B.M., Manhattan School of Music. Studied with Julius
Baker, Jeanne Baxtresser, Michael Parloff, and Ransom Wilson. Teaches at
George Washington University. Guest principal flute, Baltimore Symphony
Orchestra; principal flute, National Theater Orchestra, Wolf Trap Opera.
Performs regularly with the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra. Recitals
at Austrian Embassy, French Embassy as part of the "Embassy Series," and
Anderson House Museum.
Virginia Nanzetta (flute): M.M., University of Illinois; B.M., Converse College
School of Music. Studied with Charles DeLaney, Samuel Baron, Maurice
Sharpe, workshops With Robert Dick, Carol Wincenc, Trevor Wye. Taught at
University of Illinois, Stockton State College, St. Mary's College, Tidewater Music
Festival, Illini Summer Youth Music. Member, Kapelle Woodwind Trio, Nanzetta
Trio, Granby Trio. Nominated, first round Grammy Awards for two recordings
with American Camerata for New Music. Collaborated with composers
Haskell Small, Alec Wilder, John Stephens, Russell Woollen.
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Marty Nau (saxophone): Former lead alto sax, Navy Commodores. Member,
Capitol Quartet. Performed with Tommy Dorsey and Dorsey Brothers
orchestras, "Blues Alley Big Band," Bill Potts Big Band, Guy Lombardo, National
Symphony, Richmond Symphony, Baltimore Symphony with musicians Dizzy
Gillespie, Eddie Daniels, Stanley Turrentine, Joe Williams, Rosemary Clooney,
Ray Charles, Nancy Wilson, Maureen McGovern. Lead alto, Great American
Music Ensemble. Selmer jazz clinician.
Meg Owens (oboe): D.M.A candidate, City University of New York; M.M.
Manhattan School of Music; B.M., University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
Studies with Ronald Roseman, Joseph Robinson, and James Prodan. Teaches
at George Mason University, American University, Episcopal High School.
Performances with Washington Bach Consort, Choral Arts Society, Washington
Chorus, National Cathedral Chorus, Alexandria Symphony. Co-founder of
Vol-au-vent, specializing in modern chamber music performance
(www.volauvent.org). Period instrument (baroque and classical oboes)
performances with Washington Bach Consort, Opera Lafayette, Modern
Musick, Tafelmusik, Apollo's Fire, Wolf Trap Opera Orchestra, Magnolia
Baroque Festival, National Cathedral Baroque Orchestra.
Richard Spece (clarinet): D.M., Indiana University; M.M., University of
Washington; B.M., Portland State University; studies at Hochschule für Musik,
Detmold, Germany. Taught at universities in Oregon, Washington, Indiana,
Texas. Performances on modern and period clarinet with ensembles in US
and Europe including Westwood Wind Quintet, Philharmonia Baroque
Orchestra, Portland Baroque Orchestra. Chamber music performances
including Mozart Society of California, New York Summer Festival of Sacred
Music, Temporada de Conciertos Primavera, Chihuahua, Mexico. Assistant
Director, Washington Conservatory of Music.
BRASS
AND
PERCUSSION
Gunnar Bruning (trumpet): M.M., (trumpet performance), University of
Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music; B.M., University of WisconsinStevens Point. Member, United States Navy Band, member, University of
Cincinnati, College-Conservatory Faculty Brass Quintet, performed with Fairfax
Symphony Orchestra, Dayton Philharmonic, Moscow Radio Symphony
Orchestra, Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra; Principal Trumpet, Rome
Festival Orchestra; Winner, Alice Peet Faust concerto competition (1999);
Finalist, National Trumpet Competition (1997).
Robert John Couto (trumpet): M.M., (trumpet performance), The Juilliard
School; B.M., Trumpet Performance, Hartt School of Music; Assistant Solo
Cornet, United States Navy Band; member, United States Navy Band Brass
Quintet; member, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Fairfax Symphony Brass
Quintet; former member, George Washington University Faculty Brass Quintet.
Performances with Hartford (CT), New Haven (CT), Franz Shubert (NY),
Harrisburg (PA), Annapolis (MD) and Maryland Symphony Orchestras and
Berkshire (MA) Opera Company.
Howard Kadison (percussion, drumset): performed with artists including
Carmen McRae, Barbra Streisand, Shirley Bassey, Al Hirt, Pete Fountain,
Mitchell-Ruff Trio. Recorded with Barbra Streisand, Laura Nyro and others.
Clinician, jazz workshops with Jamey Aebersold. Performances in every state
in the U.S., in jazz festivals in Singapore, Hong Kong, Norway and for State
Department tour in South America.
Marcel Maican (trombone, jazz ensemble): Ph.D., M.M., (trombone), M.M.,
(conducting), Ciprian Porumbescu College of Music, Bucharest. First prize,
National Competition for Brass and Wind Instruments. Principal trombonist,
National Symphony of Romania. Performed in Europe, Kuwait and Asia as a
conductor and soloist with "The Romantics." String Orchestra. Conductor and
Director of Jazz, St. Anselm's Abbey School. Chairman of Composition for
Washington Music Teachers Association.
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Christopher Sala (trumpet): M.M., (trumpet performance), Florida State
University; B.M., Eastman School of Music, (trumpet performance and music
education); member, United States Navy Band, former member, Epic Brass
Quintet, Florida State University faculty brass quintet, 1st place winner, 1996
International Trumpet Guild Solo Competition, prizewinner, 1997 National
Trumpet Competition, semi-finalist , Vassily Brandt Trumpet Competition in
Saratov, Russia. Performances with Boston Modern Orchestra Project, National
Lyric Opera, Annapolis, Vermont, Springfield (MA), Portland (ME), Columbus (GA)
and Tallahassee Symphonies.
A. Scott Wood, Chair, Woodwind/Brass Dept. (conducting, orchestra): M.M.,
B.S., University of Illinois. Music Director, Montgomery Symphony Orchestra,
National Cathedral School Orchestra, Washington Savoyards. Assistant
Conductor, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. Guest Conductor, Amadeus Chamber
Orchestra, Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, Eldbrooke Opera, Signature Theatre,
Trujillo Symphony (Peru). Conducted American University Orchestra,
Washington Symphonic Brass, American Youth Philharmonic, and numerous
youth orchestras. Finalist, International Trumpet Guild Solo Competition,
London. Trumpeter, Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra, Washington Opera,
Washington Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, National Chamber Orchestra, Brass
Mosaic at Carnegie Hall.
EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC
Christopher Desrocher (early childhood music, jazz history): M.M., (jazz studies), Berklee College of Music; B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University. Performances
with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pueblo Symphony Orchestra,
Colorado Springs Symphony Orchestra. Taught at Suburban Music School and
Temple Music Prep in Philadelphia. Children's performances at Weinberg
Theater, Frederick, MD and in the DC Metro area. Past member of groups
Dionne Knibb and The Agitators, Popgun7, Eastern Standard Time, Time
Machine, Volaré, The Liberation. Member, Redskins Marching Band. Faculty,
French International School.
Maribeth Gowen (early childhood music, piano): See piano biographies, page 20.
JAZZ
Joshua Bayer (bass, electric guitar, improvisation, jazz ensembles): See guitar and bass
biographies, page 24.
John Butler (jazz guitar): See guitar and bass biographies, page 24.
Christopher Desrocher (jazz history): See early childhood music biographies, page 27.
Chris Grasso (jazz piano): See piano biographies, page 21.
Howard Kadison (percussion, drumset): See brass and percussion biographies, page 26.
Chad Leader (jazz guitar): See guitar biographies, page 24.
Marcel Maican (jazz ensemble): See brass and percussion biographies, page 26.
Marty Nau (saxophone): See woodwinds biographies, page 26.
Steve Novosel (acoustic bass, electric bass): See guitar and bass biographies, page 24.
Fred Wilchek (jazz guitar): See guitar and bass biographies, page 24.
ADMINISTRATION
Kathy Judd (Executive and Artistic Director): See page 20.
Lucia Leith (Student Services Director): B.A., English (Highest Honors), Principia College;
piano studies, Cleveland Institute of Music, Financial Officer, non-profit organization,
staff correspondent, Christian Science Monitor, founding board member, D.C./Maryland
citizens association.
Richard Spece (Assistant Director): See page 26.
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