Summer Music Institutes
For the third summer, St. Mark's School will host three music festivals and training programs for student musicians. The programs will make excellent use of the Center for the Arts at St. Mark's, featuring the Class of 1945 Hall, designed especially for music performance. Three courses are offered by instructors of international reputation. Public concerts by both students and faculty will be given throughout the Institute. Student musicians from the Metro West area are encouraged to consider participating in this exciting program.
The International Chamber Music Festival and Institute features private lessons, chamber music coaching, orchestra, master classes and a series of faculty and student concerts, July 7-26. Master teachers from Boston, New York and Moscow will serve as the faculty for the Festival and Institute.
For further information, about the chamber music program, please contact Festival Director, Ellina Blinder, 508-786-6309 or .
Two exciting programs for singers will be directed by Martha Collins and Debra Parker. Participants will gain confidence on stage as they study singing, acting, improvisation, character development and movement. The sessions conclude with a performance on Friday, August 8 at 7:00 pm.
Sing, Act and More! is for singers ages 11-13, offered July 28-August 8, 2008
Singers Can Act! is for singers ages 14 and up, offered July 28-August 8, 2008
For further information about the vocal programs, please contact Vocal Program Director, Debra Parker, 508-786-6305 or .
Summer Chamber Music Festival Concerts
Wednesday, July 9: 7 pm Opening Concert Class of 1945 Hall
Sunday, July 20: 7:30 pm Tabernacle, Craigville Conference Center, 251 Lake Elizabeth Drive, Centerville, MA (Cape Cod)
Saturday, July 26: 7 pm Chamber Music Festival Closing Concert Class of 1945 Hall
Additional Concerts will be announced for the Chamber Music Festival on this site during the Festival.
Summer Vocal Music Concert Friday, August 8: 7pm Closing Performance Sing, Act and More! and Singers Can Act!
All concerts are free and open to the public. Parking is available adjacent to the Center for the Arts. The Center for the Arts is handicapped accessible.
