Summer Music Institutes
For the fourth 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. 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 6-19,2009. 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 the Festival Director, Ellina Blinder, 508-786-6309 or .
Summer, 2009 we will present “Salute to the American Musical”. Singers will be directed by Martha Collins and Debra Parker. Participants will rehearse for two weeks with focus on singing, acting, improvisation, character development and movement. The final staged performance will be on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 7:00 pm. This show will feature performers from both Sing, Act & More! and Singers Can Act!
Sing, Act and More! is for singers ages 11-13, offered July 27 - August 7, 2009, 9am -12:30pm, M-F
Singers Can Act! is for singers ages 14 and up, offered July 27 - August 7, 2009, 10:30-4pm, M-F
For further information about the vocal programs, please contact Vocal Program Director, Debra Parker, 508-786-6305 or .
Summer Chamber Music Festival Concerts
Friday, July 10: 7 pm Chamber Music Festival Opening Concert Class of 1945 Hall
Saturday, July 11: 7 pm Chamber Music Festival Concert Class of 1945 Hall
Sunday, July 12: 7 pm 7 pm Chamber Music Festival Concert Craigville Tabernacle
Saturday, July 18: 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.
Salute to the American Musical! performance Friday, August 7th: 7pm. Featuring participants in both 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.