2007-2008 Fifteenth Anniversary Season
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Keith Underwood Flute Masterclass
2007 Contribution Form(40 KB PDF)
KEITH UNDERWOOD
FLUTE MASTERCLASS
at the GHOST RANCH
Abiquiu, New Mexico
Monday, August 11 through
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Renowned flutist and teacher, Keith Underwood will return to conduct classes for advanced student and professional flutists at the spectacular Ghost Ranch in northern New Mexico. Surrounded by stunning sandstone cliffs, and close to the home of Georgia O'Keeffe and the beautiful Chama River Canyon, the verdant oasis of the Ghost Ranch provides an inspirational setting in which students can immerse themselves in Keith's extremely effective teaching and performing methods. In addition to technical, musical and physiological information, classes will include Keith's always entertaining anecdotes and inimitable sense of humor.
CLASSES begin the evening of August 11 at 7:30 p.m., following dinner which is served between 5:30 and 6:15 p.m. Rooms will be available after 2 p.m. that afternoon. The last class will be the morning of August 17, followed by lunch.
There are three ways to be part of the Masterclass:
Full participant - play for two class sessions, one private lesson, group classes and ensemble
Part-time participant - one class or private session, group classes and ensemble
Auditor - participation in group classes and ensemble as well as auditing all classes
Participants can play anything they want to for class and private lessons. The wonderful pianist, Barbara Lee, will be accompanist for the classes.
Group classes will address breathing techniques, articulation, improvisation, or anything else the class wants to focus on. There will also be opportunities for ensemble playing and a performance by Keith and Barbara which is free to everyone at the class.
There is room for 15 full participants and 6 part-time participants. They will be chosen according to ability and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Auditors may attend all or part of the seminar. Let us know your plans as soon as possible so that housing and payment arrangements can be made.
HOUSING is in adobe cottages with semi-private bathrooms. Most rooms are double occupancy but a limited number of single rooms will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please indicate on your application your preference, but be willing to share a room. Three meals a day will be provided (with an option for vegetarian food), and the Ranch also offers museums, wireless internet, laundry, a library, massage, swimming and fabulous hiking trails.
There will be ample time to visit the many beautiful outdoor wonders of the area such as Echo Amphitheater, Abiquiu Lake, the Chama River and the Georgia O'Keeffe House. You will be notified upon acceptance when there is free time in order to make reservations for the O'Keeffe House tour.
NOTIFICATION as to whether you have been accepted as a participant or auditor will be by May 20. A $500 deposit will be required by June 15 to reserve your place. The balance will be due upon arrival at the Ghost Ranch.
TRAVEL arrangements can be made for a shuttle from the Albuquerque airport to the Ghost Ranch, leaving at approximately 2:30 p.m. on August 11 and returning to the airport on August 17, leaving the Ghost Ranch at 1 p.m. The shuttle takes about 2 1/2 hours.
A $30 application fee made to the Taos Chamber Music Group is required with the application form. Call 575-758-0150 or email nancy@taoschambermusicgroup.org if you have any questions.
Download an application form (28KB PDF)
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591 Piedmont Road
Taos, NM 87571
nancy@taoschambermusicgroup.org
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