Bowdoin
International
Music Festival SUMMER 2022 JUNE 25 – AUG 6
David Ying & Phillip Ying, Artistic Directors
Bowdoin
International Music Festival JUNE 25 - AUGUST 6, 2022 BRUNSWICK, MAINE
Join a dedicated community “The Festival community was amazing! Everyone was friendly, and the faculty were easy to talk to and generous with their time. I am beyond grateful to Bowdoin
The Festival is one of the world’s premier music institutes, providing an intensive and in-depth exploration of chamber and solo music. Students are defined by their dedication, creativity, curiosity, and passion for excellence in music.
for this special opportunity
A summer participating in the Festival brings students together with like-minded peers while offering opportunities and resources to realize their passions, bring joy through music to the lives of others, and prepare for meaningful lives in art.
“It was an amazing opportunity
We are planning to hold an in-person Festival. All students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine.
places in such a supportive
to grow in a rich musical environment.”
to connect and build bridges with teachers and other aspiring young musicians from so many different environment.”
Overview of Programs
INSTRUMENTAL
FELLOWSHIP
WIND FELLOWSHIP
Grow through outstanding solo and chamber instruction from world-class faculty.
Collaborate and perform with fellow advanced musicians and faculty with mentorship from Artistic Directors David Ying and Phillip Ying.
Due to COVID, 2021 Wind Fellows were deferred. Applications for select winds will open in mid-December if applicable.
Session 1: June 25 – July 16 Session 2: July 16 – August 6
Dates: June 25 – August 6
Dates: June 25 – August 6
Length: 3-weeks OR 6-weeks
Length: 6-weeks
Length: 6-weeks
Age: open to all; typical is 13-30
Age: open to 21+
Age: open to 21+
Scholarship: financial aid available
Scholarship: fully-funded
Scholarship: fully-funded
Priority Deadline: January 17, 2022
Deadline: January 17, 2022
Deadline: February 11, 2022
Instruments Accepted: violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, harp, percussion
Instruments Accepted: violin, viola, cello, piano, composition
Instruments Accepted: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn
STRING QUARTET
COLLABORATIVE PIANO
COMPOSITION
Explore and expand your string quartet repertoire with the mentorship of in-residence faculty and guest quartets.
Develop your collaborative career through private lessons, studio class, masterclasses, and ample performance opportunities.
Grow through lessons, discussions, lectures, and workshops with composer-in-residence Derek Bermel and guest artists.
Dates: June 25 – August 6
Dates: June 25 – August 6
Dates: June 25 – August 6
Length: 6-weeks
Length: 6-weeks
Length: 6-weeks
Age: open to 21+
Age: open to 21+
Age: open to all; typical is 18+
Scholarship: fully-funded
Scholarship: fully-funded
Scholarship: financial aid available
Deadline: January 17, 2022
Priority Deadline: January 17, 2022
Priority Deadline: January 17, 2022
Instruments Accepted: emerging pre-formed string quartets
Faculty VIOLIN Aaron Berofsky University of Michigan Session 2 Meg Freivogel University of Illinois; Jupiter Quartet Session 2 Renée Jolles Eastman Session 1 Mikhail Kopelman Eastman Session 1 Kyung Sun Lee Seoul National University Session 1 Nelson Lee University of Illinois; Jupiter Quartet Session 2
Itzhak Rashkovsky Royal College of Music Session 1
Ian Swensen San Francisco Conservatory Session 2
Liz Freivogel University of Illinois; Jupiter Quartet Session 2
Kurt Sassmannshaus Cincinnati College– Conservatory Sessions 1 & 2
Janet Ying Eastman; Ying Quartet Session 1
Dimitri Murrath San Francisco Conservatory Sessions 1 & 2
Itamar Zorman Eastman Session 2
Maiya Papach Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Session 1
Ani Schnarch Royal College of Music Session 1 Sergiu Schwartz Schwob School of Music; Lausanne Conservatory Session 2 Robin Scott Eastman; Ying Quartet Sessions 1 & 2 Janet Sung DePaul University Session 2
VIOLA Rebecca Albers Mercer University; Minnesota Orchestra Session 1 Kirsten Docter Oberlin; University of Michigan Session 2
Phillip Ying Eastman; Ying Quartet Sessions 1 & 2
CELLO Edward Arron UMass Amherst Session 2 Denise Djokic University of Illinois Session 2
Steven Doane Eastman Session 1 Amir Eldan University of Michigan Session 1 Paul Katz New England Conservatory Session 2 Ahrim Kim Eastman; Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Sessions 1 & 2 Daniel McDonough University of Illinois; Jupiter Quartet Session 2 David Ying Eastman; Ying Quartet Sessions 1 & 2 Keiko Ying Eastman Session 1
Jeffrey Zeigler Mannes Session 1
DOUBLE BASS Xavier Foley Performing Artist Session 2 Jeremy McCoy Manhattan School of Music; Bard; Montclair State University Session 1
HARP June Han Columbia; Juilliard; Peabody; Yale Sessions 1 & 2
PIANO Peter Basquin Hunter College Session 1
Ran Dank Cincinnati College– Conservatory Session 2 Elinor Freer Eastman Session 1 Douglas Humpherys Eastman Session 1 Soyeon Kate Lee Cincinnati College– Conservatory Session 2 Tao Lin Shanghai Normal University Sessions 1 & 2
COLLABORATIVE PIANO Pei-Shan Lee New England Conservatory Sessions 1 & 2
PERCUSSION Luke Rinderknecht Cleveland Institute of Music; Cleveland State University Sessions 1 & 2
COMPOSITION Derek Bermel American Composers Orchestra Sessions 1 & 2 Andreia Pinto Correia Indiana University Aaron Jay Kernis Yale
ENSEMBLES Gryphon Trio University of Toronto
WINDS
Jupiter String Quartet University of Illinois
Julian Martin Juilliard Session 1
Linda Chesis Manhattan School of Music
Jon Nakamatsu San Francisco Conservatory Session 2
Alan Kay Juilliard; MSM; SUNY-Stony Brook
Music from Copland House Performing Artists
Liza Stepanova University of Georgia Session 2
Jeff Scott Oberlin
Ying Quartet Eastman
Pacifica Quartet Indiana University
Day at a Glance Daily schedules at the Festival vary greatly depending on a student’s focus and interests. The Festival provides the flexibility and freedom for students to plan their own schedules. Below is just a sample of what a weekday at the Festival might look like. Please note that this is a sample, not a daily schedule (e.g. students do not have daily lessons). TIME
SAMPLE ACTIVITY
8:00-8:30 AM
Breakfast
9:00–10:00 AM
Private Lesson
10:00-11:30 AM
Individual Practice
11:30–12:30 PM
Lunch
1:30–3:30 PM
Community Concert Performance
4:00–5:00 PM
Chamber Music Coaching or Rehearsal
5:00-6:00 PM
Recreational Activities (e.g. gym, frisbee, soccer)
6:00-6:45 PM
Dinner
7:30-9:30 PM
Faculty Concert (students get free tickets!)
STUDY PERFORM
Private lessons Studio classes Chamber music Ample practice time Composer lectures Seminars with faculty and guest artists
• Young Artists Series • Community Concerts • Masterclasses • Collaborations with student composers • Festival orchestra
BENEFITS
• • • • • •
• Flexible schedule • Free tickets to faculty concerts • HD video recordings • Concert livestreaming • Photo sessions
Student Life BOWDOIN COLLEGE CAMPUS Students are housed in Bowdoin College dorms and apartment buildings and have access to Bowdoin’s libraries, museums, athletic complex, and playing fields. Performances take place in the college’s state-of-the-art Studzinski Recital Hall. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided by the award-winning Bowdoin College dining hall. ACTIVITIES & EXPLORING MIDCOAST MAINE Brunswick, home to about 20,000, includes many great restaurants, coffee shops, gelato (a Festival favorite), and stores within a short walk of campus. The Festival’s Residence Life team organizes trips to Bradbury Mountain, Monhegan Island, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Popham Beach, and new favorite, Goat Yoga. Many students also participate in soccer, basketball, frisbee, and ping-pong tournaments. Through the Festival’s Community Concert series, students also have the opportunity to perform at museums, libraries, breweries, and churches throughout the midcoast region.
Application & Program Fees APPLICATION FEES Application Fee
By 1/17/22
After 1/17/22
Instrumental Program
$79
$149
Fellowship Program
$99
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String Quartet Program
$99
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Collaborative Piano Program
$99
$149
Composition Program
$79
$149
PROGRAM FEES 2022 Fees
3-Week Session
6-Week Session
Participation Fee
$2,100
$3,700
Room & Board
$1,800
$3,150
Facility Fee
$250
$500
TOTAL
$4,150
$7,350
Scholarship APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The Festival is committed to enrolling all admitted students regardless of financial need. All applicants may apply for financial assistance during the application process. Awards are determined on the basis of need and merit. In addition, eligible candidates may apply for Resident Assistant positions.
70% of students receive scholarship RESIDENT ASSISTANT Resident Assistants (RAs) act as supervisors in the residence halls and apartments and receive scholarship covering room and board. RAs must be at least 21, hold a valid driver’s license, and must attend the Festival for six weeks. Being a Resident Assistant is a great opportunity to help shape the experience of fellow students and be part of a dedicated and fun team within the Festival community. Applicants who would like to be considered for an RA position should submit a statement of interest and résumé in the online application that demonstrates related experience.
How to Apply bowdoinfestival.org Applications are submitted through the SlideRoom portal on our website. The following are the steps you can expect to see in the application. If you have your audition videos and financial info ready, you can complete the application in under 10 minutes.
Student Profile Program Details: session and faculty preferences Financial Aid Application (optional) Resident Assistant Application (optional) Audition Videos Letter of Recommendation Application Fee Submit Completed Application
INSTRUMENTAL & NON-WIND FELLOWSHIP: AUDITION VIDEOS Submit two contrasting pieces of any length that best represent your current level of playing. An accompanist is encouraged but not required. WIND FELLOWSHIP: AUDITION VIDEOS Submit (1) the exposition of the first movement of a Mozart concerto, (2) an additional work of your choice, (3) an orchestral excerpt of your choice, (4) a contemporary piece demonstrating proficiency with basic extended techniques. STRING QUARTET: AUDITION VIDEOS Submit two contrasting pieces of any length that best represent your current level of playing. COLLABORATIVE PIANO: AUDITION OPTIONS Collaborative pianists may submit videos or schedule a live audition via Zoom or an in-person audition in Boston. Please visit bowdoinfestival.org for detailed repertoire requirements. COMPOSITION: SCORES & RECORDINGS Submit two original scores in PDF format and recordings of each of the scores. MIDI realizations are acceptable. The Festival is Sponsored By Audition videos may be uploaded or linked from YouTube or Vimeo.
Festival Sponsor
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