Valhalla Intensive Performer's Programs 2008

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

Ken Stromberg
Goal: to learn and perform Paganini Caprice #21
Main technical elements left hand
 1. double stops- especially 3rds and 6ths played in a cantabile style
 2. single note scales in 3 and 4 octaves ( including chromatics)
 3. playing comfortably in higher positions
Main technical elements right hand:
 1. springing up-bow staccato
 2. alternating legato/ staccato
 3. picchetato ( sounds like a woodpecker knocking!)
 4. cantabile legato double stop playing
 5. portato
Materials required: none

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.

Theresa Plotnick
Class requireements: bring 2 movements of Bach unaccompanied and 2 studies. Ensemble material will be supplied.

Chamber Music Workshop
Requirements:
- Letter of recommendation from teacher to accompany VIP registration form
- Pre-formed groups are welcome but not necessary
- Two Levels of groups accepted
- Suggested repertoire for Sr. Level groups may include Brahms String Sextets and/or Quintets (dependant on enrollment)
- The Chamber component consists of groups comprised of students of similar playing levels.
- Daily coaching sessions concluding with a Friday evening performance.

Fiddling Workshop with Brie Faulks
A multi-level class for string players with any level of fiddling experience. 		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 Fiddling. 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, depending on enrollment, of groups assembled specifically for the week and may include the opportunity of rehearsing and performing with faculty.

There will be a concert on Friday August 22 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


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