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Honors Program
Ages 10 and up,
all Levels
The Honors Program is an enrichment program designed for
students interested in pursuing a higher level of accomplishment through a
standards based curriculum specific to each instrument. Within a supportive peer
environment, students work with master teachers and participate in group
activities, ensembles and recitals. There is a $50 fee to enroll and merit
scholarships are available. Some activities may require an additional fee.
Admission is by teacher recommendation. Contact: Margaret Denton (ext. 243)
Honors Program Requirements
~ Three performances, one of
which should be a collaborative performance with another student.
~ Formal evaluation in early June based on the Associated Board of Royal Schools
of Music Exam Standards (ABRSM) including technique, repertoire, sight reading
and ear training. Students may substitute entry in a competition for this
requirement.
~ Theory: Students working at levels higher than Grade 5 according to the ABRSM
standards must have completed the ABRSM Grade 5 Theory requirement.
~ Attend a minimum of two Creativity Classes during the course of the School
Year.
Workshops and Masterclasses
The Honors Program features
monthly workshop opportunities in which students explore topics such as
performance practice, history, theory, and improvisation. Some workshops are in
a master class format focusing on performance, while others are presented in an
interactive discussion format. Students who successfully meet their goals in the
Honors Program will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement for the level of
work completed at year-end concerts. Special awards of merit and distinction may
be granted in recognition of significant achievement.
Upcoming Honors
Program Workshops
October: Sunday, October 25th, 5:30pm
Bakalar Recital Hall.
"Winds of the World" exploring the Classical music traditions of the Ottoman
Empire.
Winds Dept. Coordinator Chris Veilleux, and Tev Stevig provide an introduction
to the classical music of the Ottoman Empire through performance and discussion.
They will present three instrumental forms of Ottoman Classical music in this
concert: Pesrev, Saz Semaisi, and Taxsim (instrumental improvisation). They will
also perform a sequence of Ilahiler, instrumental/vocal pieces that can be
closely compared to the western hymn both in meaning and length. Between pieces
they will briefly discuss their instruments, the concept of tonality, as well as
the music's place in Ottoman history.
November: Sunday,
November 15th, 5:30pm, class led by composer Frank Pesci, topic TBA
December:
Honors Performance Classes (students only). Students will
meet in small groups for performance classes Sunday December 13th or Sunday
December 20th (students choose either the 13th or 20th, small groups led by BMS
faculty).
Performance Classes (students only) in small groups 12/13 and
12/20 times and locations TBA Honors Student Recital (open to public) Sunday,
12/20 6:00pm, Bakalar Recital Hall
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To Register or for more information:
Contact: Dr. Margaret Denton, Director of Education
617-277-4593 x 243
mdenton@bmsmusic.org
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