Events

Seminar with acclaimed composer and educator Roshanne Etezady, whose music has been performed by leading ensembles including eighth blackbird, the Albany Symphony, and the PRISM Saxophone Quartet. Drawing inspiration from contemporary classical music, popular culture, and a wide range of musical influences, Etezady will discuss composition, creativity, artistic identity, and developing a personal musical voice....

Flutist Lindsey Goodman presents “Flute Forward", a modern perspective on writing for flute, discussing notation, extended techniques, and practical tips. This useful guided tour of the 21st-century flutist’s tool kit includes repertoire examples and resources which will assist composers and flutists in collaborating on their next projects.

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Join acclaimed conductor Aram Demirjian for an inspiring seminar on artistic leadership, orchestral programming, and building a modern conducting career. Winner of the Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award and Music Director of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Demirjian is celebrated for his dynamic podium presence, imaginative programming, and passionate advocacy for contemporary and American music. Drawing...

Guest Lecture: Daniel Spreadbury, Product Marketing Manager from Steinberg's Dorico music notation program, will discuss recent developments and possibilities that come with this next-generation scoring application during a virtual demonstration.

Led by Steven Beck, this seminar explores how to adapt an efficient method for learning sometimes very difficult piano scores quickly, which can be accomplished via techniques of segmentation, "tempo testing," and well-developed sight-reading facility.

With over 100 million views across over 1,000 posts, MMF Horn Faculty member Scott Leger has created an online audience of over 150,000 followers. This class will cover the basics of recording audio and video, as well as guidance on using social media to enhance a career in classical music.  

Seminar with Grammy-nominated composer Jonathan Newman, whose vibrant and genre-blending music combines classical traditions with influences from jazz, pop, funk, folk, and rock. Known for works ranging from orchestral and chamber music to opera and multimedia collaborations, Newman has received performances by leading ensembles worldwide, including the Minnesota Orchestra and the BBC Proms. In this...

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