Leigh Howard Stevens Pre-College Summer Marimba Seminar

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and being part of the Plano Band.

7th Annual Leigh Howard Stevens Pre-College Summer Marimba Seminar: July 6-10, 2009
Plano Senior High School
2200 Independence Pkwy
Plano, Texas 75075

Leigh Howard Stevens Evening Concert
July 6, 2009 - 7pm PSHS Auditorium
Admission - $8 (free to camp members)

Closing Ceremony Camp Performance
July 10, 2009 - 7pm PSHS Auditorium
Admission - Free to the public

LHSPre-CollegeSMS

$300 Student Tuition
(includes LHS Evening Concert Ticket)

(OR)

$250 Returning Camp Member Tuition
(includes LHS Evening Concert Ticket)

LHSPre-CollegeSMS Application Form
(deadline: 5/22/09)

Download...Application PDF

A. Seminar Course Description: An intensive 5 day overview of the marimba concentrating on technique, repertoire and musical issues. We focus on memorization, one-handed rolls, tone production, musicianship, repertoire, and very specific information on how to improve your technique. Course also includes overview of all major grips, an intensive study of Stevens technique (all Stevens stroke types, mechanics of movement, shifting, interval changing, one-handed rolls), history, acoustics, solo and ensemble literature, and practice techniques. The camp hours are 8am - 5pm (refer to item I) with closing ceremonies on the last day starting at 7pm.

B. Requirements: Motivation, rather than present level of achievement, is the prime requisite. Applicants must be in high school or a May 2008 graduate to participate in the program. (Professional instructors see item G) Apply by completing and returning the application form, your deposit, and a list of past and current repertoire. Email confirmation will be sent when the application and deposit is received. A mailout or email outlining detailed camp information will be sent after the May 22, 2009 deadline.

C. Instruments: Marimbists should bring a marimba so they have access to a keyboard at all times. Although highly encouraged, it is not required. Most band programs will allow check-out of school owned instruments. Attendees from outside Texas may be able to arrange for the rental of a practice keyboard if the request, in writing, is included with your application. Rental keyboards are $50 for the camp week and are subject to availability vs. requests. If you would like to transport your marimba to PSHS prior to July 10 please contact Michael A. Hernandez

D. Performances: There will be two performances of note the week of the camp.

1. Leigh Howard Stevens Evening of Marimba Concert
July 6, 2009, 7pm - PSHS Auditorium
Admission: $8 - Pre-order on application form or tickets available the night of the concert
Free to all camp members

2. Closing Ceremony Concert featuring the musicians of the 2006 LHSPre-CollegeSMS
July 10, 2000, 7pm - PSHS Auditorium
Admission: free to the public

E. Tuition: The tuition fee of $300 will cover the entire 5 days of group lessons, masterclasses, clinics, concerts and camp literature.

Tuition for returning LHSPre-CollegeSMS students is $250.

A non-transferable deposit of $125 (applicable to the total cost of camp) is required with your application. The deposit is refundable only until the application deadline, so be sure that you are serious before applying for one of the limited number of places in the class.

Please make checks payable to: Plano Band Boosters.

Full payment is due at the first class, Monday July 11.

F. Non-DFW Metroplex Students: For early arrival, housing questions, and shuttle service contact Michael A. Hernandez at michael@drop6.com

Housing Information
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G. Instructor Clinic Camp Track: Tuition $175: With all camp instructional sessions closed to non-camp personnel, the LHSPre-CollegeSMS is excited to offer a clinic track to professional instructors. For a tuition of $175, instructors may attend all of the scheduled student masterclasses offered by Leigh Howard Stevens during the camp. This track is ideal for professionals seeking reinforcement or additional information to utilize in their classes and studio. Note that this does not include hands-on instruction, only clinic protocol.

H. Application Deadline

Deadline for application including completed application form and deposit is May 22, 2009.

I. Placement Audition: Audition Procedure / Considerations

Do your best. This camp is designed to improve upon your aptitude level of marimba performance.

You are being evaluated against a standard, not each other. All audition decisions will be based upon the individual's facilitation of the Steven's Grip and the Steven's philosophy of efficiency of movement, not degree of literature difficulty or demand.

Auditions will be in the presence of a panel of judges while the rest of the camp members are in attendance. I.E. The auditions will not be on a one-on-one basis.

Audition requirements will be sent to all applicants upon enrollment. Audition will include a prepared piece:

Perform :30-:45 of a 4-mallet marimba solo of your choice; Select an excerpt that best shows your ability level

Every camp member should be familiar with the Leigh Howard Steven's book: Method of Movement (MoM)

The camp requires having the MoM while attending the LHSPre-CollegeSMS.

Method of Movement (MoM) will be available for purchase at the LHSPre-CollegeSMS

J. Camp Check-In: Camp check-in begins on Monday morning at 8:00am with placement auditions beginning at 9:45am.

Detailed audition information will be sent in May mailout. (see item B)

The camp ends with a 7:00pm Closing Ceremony Concert on Friday with instrument check-out at its conclusion.

Contact Michael A. Hernandez to make arrangements for instrument transportation other than Friday, the last day of the seminar.

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For more about Leigh Howard Stevens, Malletech, and KPP,
visit...Mostly Marimba.com

To experience some of the seminar,
visit...2005 Pictures

visit...2005 Student Feedback