Jeanne Baxtresser Master Classes for 2010!
McGill University Schulich School of Music—Artist Residency
March 9–12, 2010
Ms. Baxtresser will be a featured artist for McGill University’s Year of Winds.
This exceptional week of classes and lectures will include the following. Please visit McGill University for complete details of times and locations for all events. Auditors are welcome!
Tuesday, March 9
Masterclass on Orchestral Excerpts
Lectures: "Learning to take an Effective Audition and Learning to Enjoy it!"
"Being a Team Player and a Valued Musical Colleague"
Group Discussion and Q&A to follow
Wednesday, March 10
Masterclass on standard solo flute repertoire
Lectures: "How to be a Great Student & get the most out of your Lessons", "Effective Practicing", and "Teaching—An Important Part of Every Musician's Life"
Group Discussion and Q&A to follow
Thursday, March 11
Mini Lecture: Lyricism and Line—Melodic Interpretation through the use of Phrasing, Tone Colors, and Vibrato.
Friday, March 12
The Orchestral Musician: The Audition is Just the Beginning! An inside look at the orchestral musician’s life.
The March 12th presentation will begin with an open masterclass with Jeanne Baxtresser and the prestigious Flute Faculty of McGill University’s Schulich School of Music: Carolyn Christie, Timothy Hutchins, and Cindy Shuter. They will coach flutists of McGill University in the famous solos and duos from the orchestral repertoire.
In addition, Ms. Baxtresser will moderate a panel discussion with the Flute Faculty about their work and lives in music. Topics will include thoughts about audition preparation, practice methods that work, teaching philosophies, and how to create a balanced life when you live the life of a dedicated professional performing musician.
Questions from the audience will be welcomed at the end.
Atlanta Flute Club’s Spring Event with Jeanne Baxtresser
April 17, 2010
Ms. Baxtresser will be the featured guest at the Atlanta Flute Club’s 2010 Spring Event. The exciting day’s events will be packed with masterclasses and lectures, including:
- Lecture on “Audition Preparation & Learning to Enjoy Performing”
- Orchestral Excerpt Masterclass
- Lecture/demonstration on “Tone and Vibrato—Lyricism and Line”—Ms. Baxtresser will present specific exercises and talk about phrasing using a variety of tone colors in lyrical playing.
- Masterclass on standard solo repertoire
- Lectures on “How to Practice Effectively” and “Learning to Become a Great Student”
Masterclass at Western Connecticut State University
May 2, 2010
12–3pm with pianist Linda Mark
Ms. Baxtresser will be visiting Western Connecticut State University to present a Masterclass on Sunday, May 2, 2010.
“Tone, Vibrato, and Melody” This class will be dedicated to exploring exercises for tonal development and flexibility as well as using tone colors and vibrato to enhance the beauty of a simple melody. The repertoire will be taken from prominent solos from the orchestral literature and well as flute and piano masterpieces.
Auditors are welcome to attend the class.
Seoul, Korea
May, 2010
Details and information soon to come.
Music Academy of the West
August 1–14, 2010
Ms. Baxtresser will be back in Santa Barbara at the end of their 2010 Summer Festival. Find out more on their website and check back here for details to come.
