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2006-2007 Studio Calendar
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Calendar Color Key
Red = Holidays and dates when no lessons or classes will be offered.
Monday holidays observed by schools and banks (i.e. Labor Day, Columbus Day, etc.) may or may not be observed on a student by student and holiday by holiday basis.
Purple = Deadlines for turning in forms and applications or signing-up for competitions, programs, harp camps, or festivals.
Green = Concerts, harp events, or Studio Class. Students should attend these concerts featuring harpists (sometimes your teacher is performing), and everyone in the studio is welcome and encouraged to attend our monthly Studio Class.
Blue or Yellow = Hyperlink to another website, or another place on this page for more information.
Below the calendar you will find more information about specific events and competitions.
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August 2006 August 1, 2006: The TMEA All State Orchestra excerpts are now posted and available in PDF format. August 5, 2006: Deadline to turn in 2006-2007 Lesson Schedule Request Forms August Holiday: August 20-26, 2006 ~ no lessons or classes Sunday August 27, 2006: First official day of Fall lessons and classes
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September 2006 Sunday, September 10, 2006 at 3pm: Austin Chapter of the AHS Fall meeting and short concert at Karmen Suter's home. You do not have to be a member to attend and harp students and parents are welcome - fell free to bring a snack and meet other local harpists of all ages. Please ask me for directions. Click here for a pdf file 2006-07 membership form. September 15-17, 2006: The Gulf Coast Harpers Sixth Annual Harp Retreat in Fayetteville, TX. The retreat features a competition, classes with Evelyn Castiglioni, harp ensemble, a jam session, and concerts. Registration $50 before September 1, 2006 or $60 after September 1, 2006. For more information contact Debby Carlson at 713-466-3540 or email Debby. September 23, 2006: Deadline to register for High School All-Region Orchestra Auditions. You must be registered for this by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT register for you. September 23, 2006: Deadline to register for Middle School All-Region Orchestra Auditions. You must be registered for this by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT register for you.
Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 3pm:
September Studio Class. The studio ensemble will
rehearse and all students auditioning for all-region orchestras should
plan to participate in a mock audition.
Harp ensemble music is available from me and repertoire will be
cumulative, meaning each month we will rehearse new music as well as
pieces previously assigned.
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October 2006 October 1, 2006: Deadline to submit Summer and Fall Harp news for the American Harp Society Regional Newsletter. October 7, 2006 at West Ridge Middle School: High School All-Region Orchestra Auditions Region 18 (time TBA). You must be registered for this by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT register for you. October 7, 2006 at West Ridge Middle School: Middle school All-Region Orchestra Auditions Region 18 (time TBA). You must be registered for this by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT register for you.
Sunday, October 15, 2006 at 3pm:
October Studio Class. The
studio ensemble will begin rehearsing holiday ensemble music and any
students taping for all-state orchestra will perform. Friday, October 27, 2006 at 2pm: TMEA All-State Orchestra Audition cuts posted on TMEA website. www.tmea.org Saturday, October 28, 2006 at Westlake HS (time TBA): TMEA All-State Orchestra Audition Taping.
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November 2006 November 6, 2006: TMEA All-State Orchestra Audition Results posted on TMEA website. www.tmea.org November 3, 2006: Deadline to submit application and recording for the 21st Annual Pearl Amster Youth Concerto Competition (open to instrumental students 18 years of age and younger who live with 100 miles of Austin). Rules and Applications available online at www.austincivicorchestra.org or please email Pat Surguy dsurguy@austin.rr.com for more information.
Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 3pm: November Studio Class. The
studio ensemble will continue rehearsing holiday ensemble music. Thanksgiving Holiday: November 22-26, 2006 ~ no lessons or classes
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December 2006
Sunday, December 3, 2006 at 3pm at my studio: Holiday
Harp Ensemble dress rehearsal for the studio recital. All students
wishing to perform with the Holiday Harp Ensemble must attend. Students who choose to perform only the flute & harp ensemble pieces are exempt from the dress rehearsal, but must arrive on December 9th by no later than 1pm. STUDIO RECITAL Saturday December 9, 2006 at 2pm: Featuring harp students from the studio of Kela Walton and select flute students from the studio of Karmen Suter, the Holiday Combined Studio Recital & Party will be held at the Towne Square Community Center in Steiner Ranch (12550 Country Trails Lane, Austin, TX 78732). Students participating in either the Holiday Harp Ensemble or the Flute and Harp Ensemble need to arrive no later than 1pm. Winter Break: December 18, 2006 – January 6, 2007 ~ no lessons or classes (Exception: I will offer lessons during the first week of January to students preparing for competitions, auditions, UIL, or other performances.) Thursday December 21, 2007: Deadline for High School students to enter the Region 18 UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition. You must be entered for this contest by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in this competition.
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January 2007 Winter Break: December 18, 2006 – January 6, 2007 ~ no lessons or classes (Exception: I will offer lessons during the first week of January to students preparing for competitions, auditions, UIL, or other performances.) Sunday, January 7, 2007: First official day of Spring lessons and classes Sunday, January 14, 2007: The 21st Annual Pearl Amster Youth Concerto Competition live auditions at the University of Texas at Austin (open to instrumental students 18 years of age and younger who live with 100 miles of Austin). Rules and Applications available online at www.austincivicorchestra.org or please email Pat Surguy dsurguy@austin.rr.com for more information. Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 2pm: Austin Chapter of the AHS meeting and short student concert at Rebecca Todaro's home. You do not have to be a member to attend and harp students and parents are welcome - fell free to bring a snack and meet other local harpists of all ages. Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Lanier High School: HS Region 18 UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition
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February 2007
Sunday, February 4, 2007 at 3pm:
February Studio Class. February 14-17, 2007: TMEA Clinic and Convention in San Antonio (All-State Orchestra rehearsals and concerts) Sunday, February 18, 2007 at 3pm: Studio Harp Ensemble Rehearsal MASTER CLASS Tuesday February 20, 2007 at 5pm: David Ice Presents "Dealing with Stage Fright" at the UT Recital Studio. Admission is Free. CONCERT Tuesday February 20, 2007 at 7:30pm: David Ice Presents "Hooray for Harpywood" at the UT Recital Studio. Admission is Free.
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March 2007 Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 3pm: March Studio Class. The studio ensemble will continue rehearsing spring ensemble music. Spring Break: Thursday March 8 - Sunday March 18, 2007 ~ no lessons or classes (the official AISD spring break is March 12-16). March 15, 2007: Deadline to apply online for the Young Artist's Harp Seminar in Ruben Gap, GA directed by Susan Bennett Brady and Kimberly Rowe. This Festival is for harp students ages 12-26 who want to focus entirely on the harp without distraction. For more information go to http://www.harpseminar.com Sunday, March 25, 2007 at 3pm: Studio Harp Ensemble Rehearsal
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April 2007 April 1, 2007: Deadline for students (who qualify) to enter the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Competition. You must be entered for this contest by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in this competition. Easter Holiday: April 6-8, 2006 ~ no lessons or classes Friday April 6, 2007: Deadline for students to apply for the Austin Chapter of the AHS Music Education Auditions and evaluations. Beginning and Intermediate Harp Students of any age are encouraged to participate. Please download an Auditions and Evaluations Application here. CONCERT Friday, April 13, 2007: The Austin Chapter of the AHS presents a Youth Harp Ensemble Concert at Westlake HS. All middle school and high school harp students are eligible to apply to join the Youth Harp Ensemble. April 15, 2007: Deadline for Students to enter the American Harp Society 17th National Competition (2007) at the College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois. All forms and recordings must be received by this date. See below or visit: http://www.harpsociety.org/awards/nat_competition.html for more information. Sunday, April 15, 2007 at 3pm: Studio Harp Ensemble Rehearsal 10am - 1pm Saturday, April 21, 2007 at Anderson High School: First session of the Austin Chapter of the AHS Music Education Auditions and evaluations. Beginning and Intermediate Harp Students of any age are encouraged to participate. Please download an Auditions and Evaluations Application here. Sunday, April 29, 2007 at 3pm: Studio Harp Ensemble Dress Rehearsal for May 5th Gig. All students wishing to perform on May 5, 2007 must attend this rehearsal.
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May 2007 May 1, 2007: 2007-2008 All State Orchestra audition etudes posted at http://www.tmea.org/065_Orchestra/audmaterial_r.html Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 11:30am: Early Mother's Day Tea at Crestview Baptist Church, performance by the studio harp ensemble. 10am-1pm Saturday, May 12, 2007 at Anderson High School: Second session of the Austin Chapter of the AHS Music Education Auditions and evaluations. Beginning and Intermediate Harp Students of any age are encouraged to participate. Please download an Auditions and Evaluations Application here. Saturday, May 12, 2007: Auditions for the Austin Chamber Music Summer Workshop (July 5-21) at Ascension Lutheran Church. Other auditions may take place at UT and the McCallum Fine Arts Academy (dates TBA). For more information go to http://www.austinchambermusic.org Sunday, May20, 2007 at 1-3pm: Austin Chapter of the AHS Spring Officer Elections and Swap Meeting at Delaine Fedson's home. You do not have to be a member to attend and harp students and parents are welcome - fell free to bring a snack and meet other local harpists of all ages. Please ask me for directions. Saturday, May 26 & Monday, May 28, 2007 at UT Austin, Texas State University, and Connally HS: Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest. STUDIO RECITAL Saturday May 26, 2007 (tentatively)
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June 2007 2pm-4pm Sunday June 3, 2007: Harp Maintenance & Care Workshop. Please choose one date and email me to register. Topics will include string replacement (demonstration and practice), harp cleaning, harp moving, getting your harp ready for a regulation, and Questions & Answers. The workshop is free if you sign up in advance and will be held at my studio. The Week of June 17, 2007: American Harp Society 17th National Competition (2007) at the College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois. See below or visit: http://www.harpsociety.org/awards/nat_competition.html for more information. June 17-23, 2007: Houston Baptist University's Summer Harp Festival 2007 in Houston, TX with Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa, director; Therese Honey, instructor; and Richard DeRosa, instructor. In intense but non-competative week of harp study for harp students in grades 6th-12th. Classes include: Ensemble, History of the Harp, Harp Around the World, Famous Harpists, Careers and "Gigs", Maintenance, and Theory and Rhythm. The students will perform a concert on Saturday June 23, 2007. For more information go to http://www.houstonharp.com and click on HBU Festival. I have applications and brochures available. June 28-30, 2007: Harp Journeys at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Houston, TX. Designed for adults who enjoy playing lever and/or pedal harp. A Three-day journey exploring the world of harp with ensemble playing and workshops studying a variety of musical styles crossing times and lands. Presenters include John Gearhart, Therese Honey, Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa, and Louise Trotter. For more information go to http://www.houstonharp.com and click on Harp Journeys. June 30 - July 14, 2007: Young Artist's Harp Seminar in Ruben Gap, GA directed by Susan Bennett Brady and Kimberly Rowe. This Festival is for harp students ages 12-26 who want to focus entirely on the harp without distraction. For more information go to http://www.harpseminar.com or I have brochures available.
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July 2007 July 4 - 15, 2007: The 2007 USA International Harp Competition in Bloomington Indiana. This competition is held once every three years and is open to all harpists ages 16-32 as of July 1, 2007. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2007. Application forms and rules available at http://www.indiana.edu/~harpcomp/ July 5 - 21, 2007: Austin Chamber Music Summer Workshop at the Brentwood Christian Academy. Open to young musicians ages 6 - adult (harp instructor Elaine Barber). Auditions will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church on Saturday May 12, 2007. Limited scholarships available, for more information go to http://www.austinchambermusic.org July 19-22, 2007: The Somerset Folk Harp Festival in Somerset, New Jersey. The festival is designed to meet the needs of adult folk harp players of all levels of ability. The festival will have an exhibit hall with hundreds of harps for sale; and the schedule includes workshops and concerts by Stephanie Curcio, Nancy Hurrell, Alfredo Ortiz, Ray Pool, Kim Robertson, Tina Tourin, and more. $50 discount on registration if paid in full before May 15, 2007, fees are not refundable after June 1, 2007. For more information visit www.harpsomerset.com
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Middle School All-Region Orchestra Auditions (Region 18) - You must be entered for these auditions by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in these auditions. More information can be found at http://www.region18orch.org/ Printable PDF files of the 2006-07 middle school audition music can be found at http://www.region18orch.org/audition_music.htm
High School All-Region Orchestra Auditions (Region 18 includes Austin, Bastrop, Pflugerville, & Eanes ISDs ) (Region 26 includes Round Rock, Lake Travis, Lago Vista, & Leander ISDs) - The region etudes are listed below and are the same as the All-State etudes, please pay careful attention to edition information and tempo markings. You must be entered for these auditions by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in these auditions. More information can be found at http://www.region18orch.org/
All-State Orchestra Auditions - Information about the music for the
2006-2007 All-State Orchestra
auditions can be found below or by
clicking here. To qualify to audition for All-State, high school harp
students must have won a spot in the all region orchestra. PDF files of
the orchestral excerpts can be downloaded from the TMEA site
www.tmea.org, but the etudes
must be purchased on your own - please pay careful attention to edition
information and tempo markings. All interested High School students should
contact me immediately, and may also obtain etude and excerpt information
directly from me.
You must be entered for
these auditions by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter
you in these auditions.
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21st Annual Pearl Amster Youth Concerto Competition - Open to all instrumental students 18 years of age or younger who live within a 100 mile radius of the Capital in Austin. Winners receive an opportunity to perform with the Austin Civic Orchestra and Scholarship assistance. Deadline to submit applications and auditions tapes: November 3, 2006. Live Auditions at The University of Texas at Austin on January 14, 2007. Rules and Applications available online at www.austincivicorchestra.org or please email Pat Surguy dsurguy@austin.rr.com for more information. Sponsored by the Austin Civic Orchestra.
Music Education Auditions and Evaluations (hosted by the Austin Chapter of the American Harp Society
More Information TBA
UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition for Region 18
Deadline for Entry: December 21, 2006 (or before winter break). You must choose your piece or pieces from the UIL Prescribed Music List (see me or your band/orchestra director for a copy of the list or you may search here http://www.uil.utexas.edu/music/pml.html ). You must be entered for this contest by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in this competition. For more information about Texas UIL music events http://www.uil.utexas.edu/music/
Texas State Solo & Ensemble competition (TSSEC)
Deadline for Entry: April 1, 2007. Contest Dates: ??? To qualify you must have participated in the Region 18 or Region 26 High School Solo & Ensemble competition, and received a First Division rating on a memorized piece from the PML Category/Grade One list. You must be entered for this contest by your school’s orchestra or band director - I can NOT enter you in this competition.
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American Harp Society 17th National Competition (2007) Held at the College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois during the 7th AHS Summer Institute (week of June 17th, 2007), the competition is open to harpists up to the age of 30 who are national members of the American Harp Society and who are United States citizens or who are citizens of the Americas. All entry forms and tapes/CDs must be received by April 15, 2007. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS Visit: http://www.harpsociety.org/awards/nat_competition.html for more information
GUIDELINES FOR MAKING AND SUBMITTING RECORDINGS Download an ENTRY FORM in PDF format. For
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The 2007 USA International Harp Competition Bloomington Indiana July 4 - 15, 2007 This competition is held once every three years and is open to all harpists ages 16-32 as of July 1, 2007. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2007. Application forms and rules available at http://www.indiana.edu/~harpcomp/ 2007 Competition repertoireAll works are to be performed from memory, except the new commissioned work in Stage 3. Stage 11. J.S. Bach, trans. Renié: Pièce en sol 2. E. Parish Alvars: Introduction and Variations on Themes from Bellini’s Opera “Norma” 3. J. de la Presle: Le jardin mouillé Stage 21. Choose one: (any
published version or the Urtext edition) 2. E. Krenek: Sonata for Harp, Op. 150 3. Choose one: Stage 3Free choice recital of 40 minutes to include the new commissioned work (TBA)
Stage 41. E. Walter Küne: Fantaisie sur un thème de l’opera Eugene Onegin (harp solo) 2. G. Pierné: Concertstück for Harp and Orchestra, Op. 39
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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lakes, MI. Blue Lake’s Harp Program provides a focused, well-rounded learning experience for intermediate and high school students. Students spend more than five hours in the harp studio every day, participating in private lessons, harp ensemble, intensive practice, and classes in topics such as music theory, harp history, and performance skills. Pedal and lever harps are provided by the camp. Enrollment is limited to eight students per session, accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Each session concludes with a student recital. for more information go to http://bluelake.org/ Houston Baptist University's Summer Harp Festival 2007 in Houston, TX June 17-23, 2007 with Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa, director; Therese Honey, instructor; and Richard DeRosa, instructor. In intense but non-competative week of harp study for harp students in grades 6th-12th. Classes include: Ensemble, History of the Harp, Harp Around the World, Famous Harpists, Careers and "Gigs", Maintenance, and Theory and Rhythm. The students will perform a concert on Saturday June 23, 2007. For more information go to http://www.houstonharp.com and click on HBU Festival. Information for the 2007 Festival will be posted by January 5, 2007. Harp Journeys: June 28-30, 2007 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Houston, TX. Designed for adults who enjoy playing lever and/or pedal harp. A Three-day journey exploring the world of harp with ensemble playing and workshops studying a variety of musical styles crossing times and lands. Presenters include John Gearhart, Therese Honey, Kimberly Snaufer DeRosa, and Louise Trotter. For more information go to http://www.houstonharp.com and click on Harp Journeys. Northwestern State University Summer Harp Camp in Natchitoches, LA with Shirley Jennings, director. This camp is for harp students who have completed grades 6-12 and are interested in harp ensemble and specialized instruction; students must bring a prepared solo. For more information please go to http://www.nsula.edu/demonband/musiccamps/ Longhorn Music Camp, High School Harp Solo and Ensemble Workshop in Austin, TX with Delaine Fedson, instructor. This camp is for harp students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2007. First time applicants must include a 10 minute audition tape. For more information go to http://www.longhornmusiccamp.org The Arizona Harp Experience in Tucson, AZ. Designed for students ages 13-26 who want to learn about all aspects of becoming a professional harpist; the course offers 5 days of concerts and workshops as well as optional private lessons with Dr. Carol McLaughlin. For more information please go to http://www.azharpexperience.com/index.php The Austin Chamber Music Center Summer Workshop July 5 -21, 2007. Open to harp students ages 6 - adult . Auditions will be held at Ascension Lutheran Church on Saturday May 12, 2007. Limited scholarships available, for more information go to http://www.austinchambermusic.org Young Artist's Harp Seminar in Ruben Gap, GA directed by Susan Bennett Brady and Kimberly Rowe June 30 - July 14, 2007. This Festival is for harp students ages 12-26 who want to focus entirely on the harp without distraction. For more information go to http://www.harpseminar.com The Somerset Folk Harp Festival in Somerset, New Jersey July 19-22, 2007. The festival is designed to meet the needs of adult folk harp players of all levels of ability. The festival will have an exhibit hall with hundreds of harps for sale; and the schedule includes workshops and concerts by Stephanie Curcio, Nancy Hurrell, Alfredo Ortiz, Ray Pool, Kim Robertson, Tina Tourin, and more. $50 discount on registration if paid in full before May 15, 2007, fees are not refundable after June 1, 2007. For more information visit www.harpsomerset.com The Midwest Harp Festival at Oral Roberts University, Tulsa Oklahoma. This one week festival is open to harpists of all ages and focuses on camaraderie and ensemble experiences, with other classes, coachings, solo opportunities, and workshops. For more information and applications go to http://www.midwestharpfestival.com
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