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Pro Musican Teachers and Consulting Recommendations My Development Throughout the Week and from Left to Right: Suzanne Pergal with Fellow Academy Student Stella Wilde student, I was urged by Professor Joc- francophone students participating in the elyn Dueck, to investigate the AIEN. The program had traveled to Nice specifically to College of Musical Arts program came recommended for its quality study with Golgevit. Without a doubt, she Bowling Green State University of instruction and idyllic French Riviera is very much in demand as a teacher and Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0290 setting. clinician in the Parisian region. Having decided to attend, I found myself From the first class, it was clear to me with the difficult issue of teacher preference. why so many students had made such an ef- Each year the academy gathers an excel- fort to study in this group. All voice lessons lent music and theater faculty from around were open to observation. Not only did we Visit us on The France and the world. As it appeared to be have our own private lessons daily, but we Facebook at a week rich in vocal activities, I decided to also had the opportunity to witness fellow attend session four of the program. students learning similar principles. The BGSU Pro Musica After carefully reading biographies of positive environment contributed greatly to Pro Musican teachers and consulting recommendations my development throughout the week and From Left to Right: Suzanne Pergal with fellow academy student Stella Wilde. from my current professors, I enrolled in reinforced essential concepts. the master class session with Elène Golge- In addition to receiving excellent vocal Suzanne Pergal vit, professor of voice at the CNSM Paris, training, I was able to form bonds with pro- Winter 2016 Académie international d’été de Nice Le Conservatoire National Supérieur de fessional singers from around Europe. My (International Summer Academy of Nice) Musique et de Danse Paris. While the voice experience in Nice has shaped my view for a Summer 2015 faculty that week represented a number of future following graduation from BGSU. It countries and institutions, I chose Madame is my intent to apply for a Fulbright Grant è Through the support of Pro Musica and Golgevit for the opportunity to better to study with El ne Golgevit during the additional College of Musical Arts orga- understand the French conservatory system next academic year. nizations, I was able to take advantage of and to make contacts abroad. Without the assistance of CMA grants, a wonderful opportunity last summer to What first drew me to Professor Golgevit I would not have been able to benefit from é Dr. John Sampen, complete courses at the Acad mie inter- was her reputation as a pedagogue as well this unique experience to diversify my musi- Pro Musica Faculty/Staff Award for Service to Students national d’été de Nice (The International as her range of accomplishments—in early cal background. I am grateful to have had Summer Academy of Nice). music, contemporary music, opera and con- the opportunity to deepen my knowledge I learned of the academy from a former ducting. While unknown to the American and make important career connections. As a boy of six growing up in El professor of diction. As an undergraduate singers in attendance at the academy, the Paso, Ill., a town of just under 3,000 residents, John Sampen learned to play the piano. His mother, who also Other News Promoting played, provided him with his initial Celebrity Server V to enable students the opportunities to create Musical musical experience. Several years later Celebrity Server V was held on October 3, and perform in chamber music groups. his father introduced the clarinet and 2015 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Each year, the competition costs approxi- Executive Committee Excellence saxophone to him. While his parents’ Bowen-Thompson Student Union at BGSU. mately $5,000. An endowment has been Members main livelihood was owning a hard- Over $8,000 was raised during the annual established for the annual event. If interested Ellen Dalton and Pro Musica supports event. All monies from the event are used to in contributing to this cause, please contact ware store, their appreciation and love of music kindled a matching enthusiasm Kathy Moss, Co-Presidents the College of Musical fund student travel grants. Thank you for Tony Wagener at (419) 372-4261 or atwagen@ in all four children who played instruments. By the time John entered El Paso- your generosity! Christopher Dietz, Vice President Arts by inviting the bgsu.edu. Vincent Corrigan, Secretary Gridley High School, he knew that he wanted to pursue a career in music and to participation of alumni, Douglas Wayland Chamber Jane Milbrodt, Treasurer play the saxophone. Naslada Bistro Fundraiser Jeffrey Showell, Dean friends, parents and Music Competition Sampen spent two summers at Interlochen Arts Camp in northwest Michigan at Mark your calendar for a special Pro Musica fun- the Bowling Green The College of Musical Arts announces the draiser from April 18–23, 2016 at Naslada Bistro, Myra Merritt and the encouragement of his father who had served as a counselor. At IAC, he studied ninth annual Douglas Wayland Chamber Conor Nelson, Members-at-Large community in a wide 182 S. Main Street, in Bowling Green. with Donald Sinta, an American classical saxophonist and professor emeritus of the Music Competition will be held Saturday Judy Hudson, Editor, Pro Musican variety of musical The bistro will donate a portion of your bill to and Sunday, March 19–20, 2016 in Bryan Tina Bunce, Publicity events and by providing University of Michigan. These summers served to reinforce Sampen’s post-secondary Recital Hall. Finals are on Sunday at 3 p.m. Pro Musica during this weeklong event. Just be sure to mention Pro Musica when you order. Tony Wagener, Director of financial support for plans. Enrolling at Northwestern, he studied with Frederick Hemke, a strong influ- The competition is co-chaired by Dr. Conor Development, Foundation Office music students. ence in the classical saxophone world. Hemke’s mentoring influenced and shaped his Naslada Bistro takes great pride in using only Nelson and Dr. Susan Nelson. Pro Musica musical experiences. Not surprisingly, Sampen remained at Northwestern earning will provide a reception in the Kennedy the freshest ingredients to prepare authentic Green Room following the finals. Pro Musica European and American cuisine, and to pro- his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Moreover, his achievements secured members are invited to attend any part of mote excellent, healthy meal choices. Home- him a place on the list of Distinguished Alumni of the Bienen School of Music. the competition. made meals with no preservatives and unique Visit our Facebook page , While at Northwestern, he met his wife, Marilyn Shrude. He reiterates that signature soups are its specialty. In honor of Wayland’s love of chamber music BGSU Pro Musica and become a she has influenced and mentored his growth as a musician and composer. They’ve To view the menu and the bistro’s hours, visit friend today! and his contribution to BGSU, the College of grown together sharing musical ideas, traveling and performing throughout their Musical Arts has dedicated the competition www.nasladabistro.com. in his name. This competition was founded Please let others know about this special event! by Doug and Carolyn and Robert Lineback (Sampen cont. on page 2) (Sampen cont.) 43 years of marriage. They left Northwestern when Sampem accepted a position — one of three openings in the United Student Essays States — at Wichita State University. They remained there for three years until relocating to BGSU when his current posi- Brian Sears leagues who are working in the same field that Electroacoustic Barndance is a smaller tion opened in 1977. International I am, and exchange ideas while simultaneously regional festival, with composers who are Countless photos and posters cover the walls from floor to ceiling in Sampen’s office. A closer look reveals innumerable -pho Music Conference exposing a new audience to my artwork. well known on the East Coast. This festival tos of his former students, reflecting John’s pride in their accomplishments. Furthermore, the genuineness and sincerity of his and Electroacoustic The week began in Denton, Texas, at the was a more intimate event giving me the pride is evident when he speaks about them and is mirrored by one of his student’s comments about the saxophone studio. “We Barn Dance International Computer Music Conference. opportunity to get to know some of my have an incredibly fruitful dynamic of exchange of ideas, peer support, mentorship, experimentation, innovation, and genuine Denton, Texas and Throughout the seven days of the conference, colleagues and fellow composers in a more collaboration and friendships that exists within our studio, and without the vision and leadership of Dr. Sampen, none of that Fredericksburg, Va. there were concerts, keynote presentations by relaxed setting. I performed Reverberance would be possible.” September 26 – Jonty Harrison and Miller Pucket, and paper again and spent the rest of the weekend October 3, 2015 An example of the global impact of Sampen’s leadership dates back to the late 80s when few opportunities for students to presentations by composers and research- getting to know some of my peers while play the saxophone existed in Taiwan. Several students from Taiwan came to study with him at BGSU. After earning their ers from around the world. On Saturday, I promoting BGSU and all of the resources My visit and performances at the Inter- degrees, they returned home and subsequently established saxophone programs throughout Taiwan. One of his most memorable performed my piece Reverberance in Voert- the school offers. national Music Conference and Elec- travel experiences took him there not only to perform, but also to visit those programs.
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