Winter Program 2024 – Brahms, Symphony No. 2

Applications for the Winter Program have closed.

Applications for the spring will open soon. Please stay tuned!

The Winter Program 2024 will focus on Johannes Brahms's Symphony No. 2 in D major. The course will begin with three Zoom classes in December 2023 for thorough score study and preparation and culminate in a five-day in-person program in January, during which students will apply their study on the podium. Through both full orchestra rehearsals as well as sectionals, we will develop a deeper understanding of preparing, rehearsing, and performing this work from start to finish.

Applications are reviewed as soon as they are submitted, and students will be accepted on rolling basis. The application will close once the class is full. Please be sure to apply right away if you are interested in the course!

Repertoire
Johannes Brahms, Symphony No. 2 in D major
No specific edition is required. We will provide the first violin part with rehearsal numbers, so that we can have matching parts and scores.

Dates and Times
Online Portion
December 18 - 20, 6pm - 7:30pm Central Time on Zoom
NB: Synchronous participation in the online classes are mandatory for all full-time and part-time participants.

In-person Portion
Monday, January 8 to Friday, January 12
Each day will start around 8:30am and end around 5pm. Exact schedule will be determined based on enrollment and will be communicated once the class is closed.

Where
Orchestra Hall
4401 Trail Lake Drive
Fort Worth, Texas 76109

Participants are responsible for arranging transportation and accommodation in the area. The Institute is able to provide some guidance and tips regarding best travel and lodging options.

Instructors
Miguel Harth-Bedoya and Associate Faculty

Podium Time and Tuition Options

Full Time Participation
15 minutes of podium time per session; 150 minutes total
$3,069

Part Time Participation
10 minutes of podium time per session; 100 minutes total
$2,149

Financial aid is available! When applying, you will be asked if you want to apply for financial aid.

Schedule for Participants

Monday, January 8th

8:30am - 9:30am – Morning Seminar
10:00am - 12:10pm – Lab Orchestra: String Sectional
12:10pm - 1:10pm – Lunch
1:10pm - 3:20pm – Lab Orchestra: Woodwinds and Horn Sectional
3:30pm - 5:30pm – Seminar and Video Review

Tuesday, January 9th

8:30am - 9:30am – Morning Seminar
10:00am - 12:10pm – Lab Orchestra: String Sectional
12:10pm - 1:10pm – Lunch
1:10pm - 3:20pm – Lab Orchestra: Woodwinds and Brass Sectional
3:30pm - 5:30pm – Seminar and Video Review

Wednesday, January 10th

8:30am - 9:30am – Morning Seminar
10:00am - 12:10pm – Lab Orchestra: Full Orchestra
12:10pm - 1:10pm – Lunch
1:10pm - 3:20pm – Lab Orchestra: Full Orchestra
3:30pm - 5:30pm – Seminar and Video Review

Thursday, January 11th

Friday, January 12th

Winter Program 2024 – Brahms, Symphony No. 2

Applications for the Winter Program have closed.

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