Valhalla Intensive Performer's Programs 2009

 Valhalla Fine Arts Main Page  VIP Programs  Housing  Contact Us


Click for links to registration forms

William Van der Sloot
Mr. van der Sloot's classes will be based on the development of advanced performance and listening techniques.

Ken Stromberg
Master class will be based on learning Paganini Caprice #19 by using the technical elements such as: double stops, 3&4 octave scales, 'pivot shifting' and some special bowing techniques such as 'flying staccato'

Lauren Eselson      (details and bio)
Ms. Eselson's requirements are: Minimum playing level of RCM gr. 6. You will be working on techniques specific to the flute and then applying them to your repertoire in a Masterclass setting.

Judith Fraser
Ms. Fraser's class requirements are: be able to play at a grade 8 scale & technique level (3 octave scales), bring Bach Unaccompanied book and 2 study books with you. Ensemble material will be supplied.

John Kadz
Mr. Kadz, our esteemed Artistic Director, will be offering an intensive cello master class during the VIP week for the first time.

Chamber Music Workshop
With Judith Fraser and Jeffrey Plotnick. You must provide a letter of recommendation from your string teacher as to your level of playing along with your registration form. Pre-formed groups are welcome but not necessary. There will be 2 Levels of Groups & suggested repertoire for Sr. Level groups may include - Brahms String Sextets and Quintets (dependant on enrollment). 		The Valhalla Intensive Performer's Programs, or VIP Programs, are a week of Master Classes and or Technique for serious students wishing more intensive study with a particular instructor. Our highly accomplished instructors provide a perfect environment for a student to focus on technique development, refinement of solo repertoire and or chamber music skills.

We offer classes in a half-day format in the disciplines of: Violin, Cello, Chamber Music and Flute. Acceptance to these programs is contingent on approval of the instructor(s) who is/are solely responsible for the program expectations and content. All classes are offered within the Lucerne School (LESS) in New Denver, BC and are within walking distance of main street, restaurants, shops, accommodations, beaches and hiking trails.

The VIP Program for Chamber Music involves coaching of pre-formed groups or of groups assembled specifically for the week and may include the opportunity of rehearsing and performing with faculty.

There will be a concert on the Friday to showcase the accomplishments of the week and provide the students with a wonderful performance opportunity.

Application deadline is July 15, 2008 for all VIP Programs. Class spaces are limited - register early to ensure your acceptance.

Please note that none of the VIP Programs provide supervision and entertainment during non-instructional hours and are therefore not appropriate for unaccompanied minors.

Please click on names/titles in the left column for registration forms.

You can contact us at:

VSSFAS - VIP Programs
PO Box 163
Silverton, BC V0G 2B0

Heather Huether, VIP Program Director
Ph# 250-358-2261 Fax# 250-358-7115
vipprogram@valhallafinearts.org


Valhalla Fine Arts Main Page  VSSM  VIP Program  ViSTA  VFS  Contact Valhalla Fine Arts
Housing  Events  Donors & Sponsors  Community Concert Series

Valhalla Fine Arts is a presentation of the Valhalla Summer School of Fine Arts Society