Free Recital, Workshop and Masterclass

Free Recital, Workshop and Masterclass 

On October 13 and 14th, Violist Shelia Browne will be presenting a recital and Karen Tuttle Coordination Workshop and Masterclass at the University of Virginia. Through the generous support and funding by the McIntire Department of Music at the University of Virginia we are able to host these events at no charge.

Who is Karen Tuttle and what is a coordination workshop?

Coordination is the word that Tuttle used to refer to her approach to the instrument. There are many aspects to this, including stance, balancing the instrument, physical releases, musical impulses, and emotional responses to the music. These concepts will be introduced to all of the participants, and all of the teachers will work with the participants to help them learn this approach.

This mini residency will include: 

Friday, October 13th at 8pm, Old Cabell Hall Auditorium, UVA

          Shelia Browne, viola and Julie Nishimura, piano

          Recital Program to include: Shatin, Piazolla, Schumann, and Bartok

Saturday Oct. 14th, Old Cabell Hall, Room B12, UVA.

          Workshop, Masterclass, Q & A

            10-12:30pm Coordination Workshop

            12:30-1:30 Lunch break

            1:30-3:30Masterclass

            3:30pm Q & A: 

The Magic of Collaborating on New Music with Sheila Browne and Judith Shatin.

Both days will be free and open to all. All instruments and levels are welcome. Everyone will have the opportunity to try these ideas on their own instrument.

Please see the attached flyer and I hope you will encourage your students to join you in attending one or all of the programs available!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ayn Balija at balija.ayn@gmail.com.

Best,

Ayn
 

Ayn Balija, DMA

Lecturer of Viola, University of Virginia

Principal Viola, Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra at the University of Virginia

balija.ayn@gmail.com

www.virginia.edu

New Youth Ensemble - Charlottesville Municipal Band

Municipal Band Youth Ensemble Spring Registration

The Charlottesville Municipal Band is sponsoring a new youth ensemble. The new band will practice after school hours, perfect for students at private schools, homeschool students, and other youth looking for an opportunity to play in a band.  The youth ensemble will cap off the year with a public concert.

What:               Intermediate Level Band
Director:           Steve Layman (Director of Municipal Band; retired Band Director at WAHS)
Who:                5th-9th grade students with at least 1 year experience on a band instrument
Where:             The Municipal Arts Center in Charlottesville (off 5th St. exit)
When:              Monday 4:30-6 PM. Spring 2017: Feb 6-May 8, 8-12 practice sessions* 
Cost:                $225/student; students (except percussion) must rent own instruments                      * 8-12 sessions depending on the number registered

If your child(ren) are interested, please contact the youth ensemble manager, Emily Luebke (emily@luebke.us) with their name, grade, instrument, and years played.

Opportunity - choir accompanist

ADVERTISEMENT for Pianist/Accompanist:

Vibrant church in Fishersville, VA seeking a PT paid pianist to accompany the choir and perform for Sunday worship services, special presentations, and outreach programs.  This position reports to the Director of Music Ministries.  Salary is commensurate with experience.  A detailed job description is available by contacting the church office at (540) 942- 9355.   Please send resumes via email or a printed copy can be mailed to: Pianist Search Committee, 1600 Jefferson Hwy, Fishersville, VA 22939.

Opportunities - YOCVA Executive Director

Youth Orchestras of Central Virginia (YOCVA) seeks Executive Director (ED)

YOCVA, entering its 40th season in 2017, is the area's only full season symphonic experience for elementary, middle, and high school youth living in central Virginia. Our five ensembles provide high quality musical education and performance opportunities throughout the academic year to youth from more than 6 Virginia counties.

The ED position is a wonderful opportunity to join a dynamic organization with a track record for excellence. This part-time, highly visible, ~20 per week position, requires experience in nonprofit leadership, fund development, recruitment and management of artistic staff and volunteers, collaboration with schools and community organizations, and program stewardship.  The position reports to the Youth Orchestra Board of Directors.  

Benefits include a flexible work schedule, the privilege of working with amazing youth members and conductors, and the potential to set the course of the organization for the next 40 years.  The board is seeking a highly motivated professional with vision and passion, along with the experience and work ethic to bring that vision to life.

Click here for the full position description: http://www.yocva.org/careers/

To apply, please forward a cover letter, resume or CV, salary requirements, and at least 3 references to:

yocvaboard@gmail.com

Victory Hall Opera

Victory Hall Opera, now in its second season, is Charlottesville's world-class chamber opera company, with a mission to improve the power, reach and relevance of opera.

For a performance schedule:  please visit www.victoryhallopera.org or please call 434 227 9978 for more information.

August 21-22, 2016 - Musician Needed

Musician Needed

The Choir of Orange County High School is looking for bluegrass musicians - one Fiddle player, one upright Bass player and one Acoustic Guitar or Mandolin player. 

Rehearsal: 3:30-5:50 PM at OCHS, Sunday, August 21st
Performance: 8:30 AM at OCHS, Monday, August 22nd. Call on 8 AM. Performers can leave after the choir sing, around 9 AM.

Click the instrument below to see the part score. 
Violin 
Bass
Guitar/Mandolin

They are looking for a folk sound. If you are interested, please contact Mr. Tom Dixon. 

tndixon84@gmail.com