Schwob Summer Music Festival
June 27-July 3, 2021
The Schwob Summer Music Festival provides a prestigious musical environment for woodwinds, brass, percussion, string bass, voice and guitar students. During the festival, students will rehearse, perform, and receive a high level of group and individual music instruction, enhancing their technical and collaborative skills.
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The festival includes masterclasses and lessons with Schwob faculty, elective courses, guest artists, and fun activities!
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The Schwob School of Music
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA
Potential Schedule
(all times Eastern)
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9AM Masterclass with Schwob Faculty​
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10AM Chamber Group
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11AM Elective
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12PM Lunch
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1PM Elective/Lessons
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Elective options: Composition
Musician Wellness: Body Mapping, Yoga, and Mindfulness
Music Theory, Musicianship, Jazz Improvisation, Audio Technology, and Intro to a Career in Music
Song, Scene and Stage & Acting for the Singer
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2PM Large Ensembles
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3:30PM Private lessons (1 per student)
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4:30PM Chamber Music
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Afternoon and Evening:
Guest Artist Presentations and Performances
Activities led by Counselors
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Scholarships
Scholarships Available
Priority Deadline: April 1, 2021
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Scholarship Requirements:
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scholarship application (opens Jan 1, 2021)
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​be prepared to upload a 3-5 minute playing or singing video
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teacher recommendation form (opens Jan 1, 2021)
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share this link with a teacher who knows you well as a musician
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Tuition
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- $625 residential/$325 day participant includes
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daily masterclasses
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1 lesson with Schwob faculty
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elective classes
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activities and guest artist events
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free admission to all concerts
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- $35 Application Fee due upon submission
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Housing
Residential campers will be housed in loft-style apartments, just steps away from the RiverPark Campus. The RiverPark Campus is located in the middle of Columbus' exciting downtown district, within walking distance of the Chattahoochee River.
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- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided for residential campers.
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- Lunch and Dinner included for day campers
Faculty
Andrée Martin, Flute and Body Mapping
Susan Tomkiewicz, Oboe and Yoga
Lisa Oberlander, Clarinet
Stephanie Patterson, Bassoon and Director
Joseph Girard, Saxophone
Robert Murray, Trumpet
Anne-Marie Cherry, French Horn and Mindfulness
Bradley Palmer, Trombone
Alex Avila, Tuba/Euphonium
Paul Vaillancourt, Percussion and Musicianship
Patricia Weitzel, Double Bass
Jamie Nix, Wind Ensemble
Michelle Folta, Voice and Music Education
Michelle Debruyn, Voice and Yoga
Joshua May, Voice and Song, Scene, and Stage
Ianthe Marini, Choir and Acting
Andrew Zohn, Guitar
James Ogburn, Theory and Composition
Ben Weatherford, Jazz and Improvisation
Chris Reichmeier, World Music