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MUSIC On-line Andante (everything classical) – www.andante.com Classical.com – www.classical.com Classical Archives – www.classicalarchives.com/midi.html Midi World – www.classicalmidiconnection.com/cmc/ Classical Midi – www.hummingbirds.net/midi/midi.html MusOpen - http://www.musopen.com/ MUSIC CAMPS ESYO encourages members to continue their music education during the summer. The following list contains a few of many, many summer music camps and is intended to give an idea of the range of programs available. Links to other programs can be found by entering "summer music camps" in the search engine on your computer. Inclusion in this list in no way constitutes an endorsement of particular programs. Alfred University Summer Institute for Double Reed Players – This exciting residential institute offers a special opportunity for high school oboe and bassoon students to work on improving their technique, musicianship, and reed-making skills. www.alfred.edu Boston University Tanglewood Institute – The Institute, located in Lenox, Massachusetts, is recognized internationally for its outstanding opportunities for young artists of high school age from around the world. Workshops, programs and seminars are led by members of the Boston University School of Music faculty and members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, whose summer home is at Tanglewood. Opportunities include: Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Vocal Program, Composition, Harp Seminar, Quartet and Piano Programs, etc. www.bu.edu/cfa/music/tanglewood Crane Youth Music Camp: Instrumental – The CYM staff includes Crane School of Music (SUNY Potsdam) faculty and guest artists/teachers. Opportunities include performances, music theory and aural skills as well as participation in sectionals, chamber music groups, the full orchestra or band, individual lessons, and coaching. www.potsdam.edu/CRANE/CYM/ College of Saint Rose Summer Jazz - The Saint Rose Summer Jazz Program provides musicians in grades 7 – 12 the opportunity to continue developing their musical skills throughout the summer and provides them with valuable performance opportunities. The program is comprised of two 18-piece bands—one band is for students going into grades 7 – 9 and one band is for students going into grades 10 – 12. Summer Youth Music - July 6 - 17, 2009 - at College of Saint Rose http://www.strose.edu/Future_Students/Adult_Continuing_Education/Youth_Music/summer_music.asp Students will participate and perform in the Wind Ensemble, Orchestra or Choir which will be taught by Saint Rose faculty. Electives will include music theory, music appreciation, conducting, acoustic guitar and music industry. There will also be opportunities for optional private lessons for additional fees Find out more, call 337-2867 or email musiccamp@strose.edu Eastern US Music Camp – This well-balanced program is held at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. Young people pursue musical studies through individual, class, and group instruction; they perform a wide range of instrumental and choral works in ensemble and concert. David Beck, Conductor of the Empire State Repertory Orchestra, is on the staff of this camp. www.easternusmusiccamp.com Eastman School of Music - various summer music programs available for both classical and jazz, middle- and high-schoolers. Visit www.esm.rochester.edu/summer Greenwood Music Camp – This summer camp for classical musicians in Northampton, MA has a 5-week "Senior Session" for ages 13-18 and a 2-week "Junior Session" for ages 10-13. The camp maintains a balance of string, woodwind, and piano players; all students participate in chamber music, orchestra, and chorus. www.greenwoodmusiccamp.org/ Hartwick College Summer Music Festival and Institute – This program in Oneonta, NY offers opportunities in band, choral music, orchestra, jazz, music theatre, piano, guitar, and chamber music for students. It presents students with the chance to study, perform, attend cultural productions, and meet new people in a beautiful college setting. www.summeroncampus.com Kinhaven Music School – Located in Weston, VT, this coed residential arts program was established in 1952. For ages 10 through 18, it focuses on chamber music. www.kinhaven.org Luzerne Music Center – This summer camp is located in the foothills of the Adirondacks in the town of Lake Luzerne, New York. Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, which is in summer residence near-by at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, participate as teachers and as performers in the music center's chamber music concert series. www.luzernemusic.org NY State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSA) School of Orchestral Studies – This 4-week program, located in Saratoga Springs, offers the opportunity to work side by side with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and to work as a member of a full symphonic orchestra, a string orchestra, a wind ensemble, and a number of other smaller ensembles. Many members of the Empire State Repertory and Youth Orchestras attend this progam. www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa/SOS/orchest.htm NY State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSA) - Summer Jazz Institute - a two week program for serious jazz students features concerts by its own faculty sextet and by visiting artists like Chucho Valdes, Ray Brown, Stefon Harris, Jackie McLean, Joe Lovano, Slide Hampton, Nicholas Payton, Jacky Terrasson, and Clary Terry. Students and the Institute's faculty give public concerts (standing room only) during the program. Purchase College - Summer Jazz Institute in July for high school students Signature Band and Choir Camp – This camp is held on the picturesque campus of Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY and is dedicated to helping campers develop independence, friendships, and musical talent. The mission of the Signature Band and Choir Camp is to create an affirming and non-competitive musical community. Its programs are tailored to suit specific age groups. www.signaturemusic.org INSTRUMENT REPAIR SHOPS/CATALOGUES/MAGAZINES CAPITAL REGION: Brass and Woodwind Shop, 227 Kingsley Rd., Burnt Hills, NY 12027 (518) 399-3396 Cellos2Go, 418 Altamont Ave., Schenectady, NY 12303 (518) 527-5789 wwwcellos2go.com Cole’s Woodwind – www.coleswoodwind.comGuitar Center - Albany, 145 Wolf Rd, Colonie, New York 12205, 518-446-1500 John Keal Music Company – www.johnkealmusic.com Herb George – www.yellowpages-ads.com/00483205 Francis Morris - Violin maker, restorer - (888)222-1334 or (413)441-1566 Northeast Music, 885 New Loudon Rd., Latham, NY 12110, (518) 783-1658 Parkway Music - www.parkwaymusic.com Schenectady VanCurler Music – www.svcmusic.com Segel Violins - 44 3rd Street, Troy, NY 12180 - 518.266.9732 www.violinsdirect.com The Violin Shop – www.nyviolinshop.com
BEYOND THE CAPITAL REGION: Complete Magazine listing – www.musictrader.com Double Bass Restorations (Robert McIntosh) Cambridge, NY – 518-677-3151 Giardinelli – www.giardinelli.com Hickey's Music Center - www.hickeys.com Johnson String – www.johnsonstring.com J.W. Pepper - www.jwpepper.com Shar – www.sharmusic.com Southwest Strings – www.swstrings.com Woodwind and Brasswind – www.wwbw.com CAPITAL REGION PERFORMING VENUES Massry Center for the Performing Arts at The College of Saint Rose – www.strose.edu The Egg – www.theegg.org Palace Theatre – www.palacealbany.com Proctors Theatre – www.proctors.org Saratoga Performing Arts Center – www.spac.org Skidmore College – www.skidmore.edu Times Union Center – www.timesunioncenter-albany.com Troy Savings Bank Music Hall – www.troymusichall.org Tanglewood – www.bso.org Union College Memorial Chapel – www.union.edu University at Albany, Performing Arts Center – www.albany.edu/pac RADIO STATIONS Vermont Public Radio: FM WBTN 94.3 and FM WRVT 88.7 – www.vpr.net WAMC FM 90.3 (Northeast Public Radio) – www.wamc.org WBKK Classical FM 97.7 – www.wbkk.com WMHT FM 89.1 & FM 88.7 – www.wmht.org GENERAL INFORMATION League of American Orchestras – www.americanorchestras.org LOCAL SYMPHONIES Albany Symphony – www.albanysymphony.com Glens Falls Symphony – www.glensfallssymphony.org Schenectady Symphony – www.schenectadysymphony.org MUSIC EDUCATION Capital Region Music Educators Conference – www.casdany.org New York State School Music Association – www.nyssma.org The National Association for Music Education – www.menc.org Music Education Online – www.childrensmusicworkshop.com Music Education Madness Site – www.musiceducationmadness.com Orff Schulwerk – www.aosa.org Classics for Kids – www.classicsforkids.com Many thanks to ESYO Alumnus Chris White ('03) for researching some of the information used on this page.
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