June 23-29, 2013
Open To Grades 9-12

TIMES: 1:00pm – Approx. 8:00pm
Tuition : $150 (scholarships available)

• Download an application here
• View the brochure here
• Audition Recording Requirements & Excerpts

The Donald A. Dake Summer Music Academy is designed to challenge high school students who are advanced musicians that play a wind, brass, or string instrument. Students will be coached by musicians from the South Bend Symphony. The week-long academy is held at Saint Mary’s College and includes individual and group instruction, participation in the Academy Orchestra, masterclasses, public performances, and a community outreach tour.

Additionally, a conducting seminar is offered to select students. This unique opportunity gives students a chance to learn how to conduct from the South Bend Symphony’s own Maestro Tsung Yeh. Students will put into practice what they learn by conducting a faculty ensemble.

This year we are excited to announce a new partnership with the Fischoff National Chamber Music Association’s Mentoring Project. More information for ensembles that have participated in the Mentoring Project can be found in the registration form.

Sponsor: 
The Georgina Joshi Foundation, Inc

Audition Recording Requirements

If you were not a member of an ensemble that participated in the Fischoff’s Mentoring Project, you must submit an audition recording with your application or upload a recording to YouTube. This recording will help the faculty place you in the most appropriate chamber ensemble. Recordings should include the following:

1. A scale of your choice (please perform the appropriate number of octaves for your instrument). The scale should be performed at both a slow and fast tempo
2. Two contrasting selections (for example, a technical etude and a lyrical solo)
3. One of the short excerpts for your instrument (see pages below). Choose the excerpt that you feel will best demonstrate your musical and technical abilities. Please ensure that your recording can be played on a standard CD or uploaded to YouTube before you submit your application. If you choose to upload your application to YouTube, please make sure the link is listed clearly on your application. Be sure that your name appears on the front of the CD in permanent marker or a CD label.

Excerpts

If you have any questions regarding the application or the audition requirements, please contact:

For additional information, please contact:
Ed Phillips, Director of Education
Phone: 574-232-6343
Email: education@southbendsymphony.org