Schwob Summer Music Festival
online edition
June 29-July 2, 2020
The Schwob Summer Music Festival provides a prestigious musical environment for woodwinds, brass, percussion, string bass, voice and guitar students ages 14-18. During the festival, students will rehearse, perform, and receive a high level of group and individual music instruction, enhancing their technical and collaborative skills and preparing them for the college audition and enrollment process.
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This year the festival will take place through online instruction, including 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
Features
Individual Instruction: 1 Private Lesson/Participant
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Daily Masterclasses with Renowned Faculty
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Digital Chamber Ensembles
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Musician Wellness: Body Mapping, Yoga, and Mindfulness
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Elective Classes: Theory, Musicianship, History of Popular Music, Jazz Improvisation, Audio Technology, and Intro to a Career in Music
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Vocal Workshops: Song, Scene and Stage & Acting for the Singer
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Collaborative Activities
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Guest Artists
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Scholarships
Scholarships Available
Priority Deadline: April 1, 2020
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Scholarship Requirements:
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be prepared to upload a 3-5 minute playing or singing video
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share this link with a teacher who knows you as a musician
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We are not able to offer scholarships to the online festival this year.
Tuition
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- $200 for all participants, includes
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daily masterclasses
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1 lesson
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2 elective classes
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activities and guest artist events
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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
We are not able to provide housing and meals, due to the online nature of the festival this year.
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
Stephen Clayton, Trombone
Alex Avila, Tuba/Euphonium
Paul Vaillancourt, Percussion and Musicianship
Patricia Weitzel, Double Bass
Jamie Nix, Wind Ensemble
Keith Matthews, Wind Ensemble and Music Education
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
Kevin Whalen, Jazz and Improvisation
Chris Reichmeier, World Music