Aspen Music Festival and School JUNE 22–AUGUST 21 2016

Robert Spano, Music Director Alan Fletcher, President and CEO Jennifer Johnston, Vice President and Dean of Students SUMMER ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL 2016 School Calendar

SCHOOL HOUSING CHECK-IN DATES June 21 Full Session and Half Session I participants may check into School housing from 5 pm–10 pm. June 22–24 Full Session and Half Session I participants may check into School housing 8 am–10 pm each day. *Please see page 11 for important housing information. July 24 Half Session II participants may check into School housing from 4 pm–10 pm.

SCHOOL HOUSING CHECK-OUT DATES July 24 Half Session I participants must check out of School housing by 10 am. August 22 Full Session and Half Session II participants must check out of School housing by noon.

ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION DATES June 22–23 Full Session and Half Session I registration June 24 Conducting Academy string auditions June 25–26 Conducting Academy conductor auditions June 24–26 Orchestra and chamber music placement auditions June 25–26 Aspen Opera Theater Center auditions June 27 All-Student Orientation and Convocation at 10:30 am at the Tent (mandatory for all students) Week of June 27 AMFS rehearsals, lessons, classes, and performances begin July 25 Half Session II registration

CHECK-OUT DATES July 24 Half Session I ends August 21 Full Session and Half Session II ends Dear Student:

Welcome to Aspen! Your acceptance from an extraordinary group of applicants and your decision to join us brings you into a class of wonderful musicians from nearly every state and from all around the globe.

All of us at the Aspen Music Festival and School are delighted to welcome you into a family that will be yours throughout your life in music, as you join us in an inspiring and memorable summer.

Yours,

Alan Fletcher Jennifer Johnston President and CEO Vice President and Dean of Students

Your Student Services team looks forward to meeting you:

Vice President and Dean of Students Jennifer Johnston Associate Dean Kathryn Sansone Manager of Enrollment and Student BenefitsAzusa Chapman Manager of Admissions and Student Affairs Alyssa Saint Director of Education and Community Programming Katie Hone Wiltgen Education and Community Coordinator Sarah Beske CONTENTS ASPEN BASICS What to Bring to Aspen...... 5 Instrument Care...... 6 Travel to Aspen...... 6 Travel in Aspen...... 8 Parking...... 8 HOUSING School Housing...... 9 Underage Housing...... 10 School Housing Check-In...... 11 Off-Campus Housing...... 12 UPON ARRIVAL Registration...... 12 Student Orientation and Convocation...... 13 Auditions...... 14 Ensembles...... 14 Concert Dress...... 15 FACILITIES AND TICKETS AMFS Facilities...... 16 Music Libraries...... 17 AMFS Policies Box Office, Tickets, and Passes...... 18 As you read through this handbook, you will STUDENT LIFE encounter the rules and Mail and Communications...... 19 regulations of the Aspen Student Health Plan...... 20 Music Festival and School. Non-Orchestral Opportunities...... 22 All students are expected Student Work Opportunities...... 24 to uphold these policies as set forth in the Student Paychecks & Other Financial Reimbursement...... 25 Handbook and by the AMFS Policies...... 26 administration. The AMFS Leaving Aspen...... 30 reserves the right to expel Alumni Information...... 30 any student for violations Cultural Offerings & Special Events...... 31 of AMFS policy, city ordi- nances, or state law with- Houses of Worship...... 31 out refunding any fees Map of Aspen...... 32 paid. Phone List...... 33

INDEX...... 34 PHOTOS: ALEX IRVIN, RYAN CUTLER

4 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School AMFS students at Marolt Ranch ASPEN BASICS Weather The area of Aspen was originally dis- Summer weather is generally warm and covered by the Ute Indians. The area dry with temperatures occasionally as high became a booming silver town in 1880 as 90 degrees during the day and 50 after a small group of entrepreneurs degrees (or lower) at night. Brief afternoon and speculators had staked claim to showers are common; a raincoat, sweater, the area and set up camp near Aspen Mountain. Aspen flourished as a min- or light jacket is recommended. Daily ing town until the demonetization of dress in Aspen is casual and often includes silver in 1893. In 1945 Friedl Pfeifer jeans, shorts, and other casual wear. and Walter Paepcke joined forces to develop a ski area in Aspen. In 1946 the What to Bring to Aspen: Aspen Skiing Corporation was founded and four years later Aspen hosted the Essential Items FIS World Championships. Paepcke was • Sheet music: A limited number of scores also the driving force in the Goethe and parts are available at the chamber Bicentennial Convocation that brought music library, therefore we encourage you 2,000 people to Aspen in the summer of to bring all the solo and chamber music 1949. Prominent musicians and humani- that you might need for the summer as tarians convened to celebrate Goethe’s great spirit of optimism. Concerts were there are no sheet music stores in Aspen. held in a light-filled tent designed by • Music stand Eero Saarinen. The Goethe Festival • Spending money: The cost of meals and spawned many of Aspen’s cultural insti- entertainment in Aspen tends to be quite tutions such as the Aspen Institute and high. We encourage you to bring an ATM/ the Aspen Music Festival and School. debit card to Aspen rather than cash only. • Locks: There is an orchestra locker room

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 5 at the Benedict Music Tent in which students’ instruments, and cannot be held students are welcome to store their per- responsible in the event of loss, damage, sonal belongings during Tent rehearsals or theft of personal property. We strongly and concerts. Locks are not provided. recommend that students obtain insur- • Sunscreen, lip protection, and ance coverage for their personal property sunglasses: The sun in Aspen is intense. prior to arrival in Aspen. Some homeown- • Water bottle ers insurance may provide coverage. Do • Fleece, lightweight layers, rain jacket, not leave personal property unattended umbrella, and hiking boots at any time. • Camera Important! Recommended Items Please do NOT bring pets to Aspen • Cell phone even if you are living in off-campus hous- • Phone cards ing. It is very difficult to find housing that • Metronome and tuner allows pets. • Recording equipment for lessons and practice sessions • Humidifier TRAVEL TO ASPEN Aspen is located 220 miles west of Instrument Storage Denver, Colorado (about a 3.5 hour drive). The City of Aspen is served by There is no storage space available for major airlines. instruments on School property other than those for percussion and harp. Important! Do not leave your instrument unat- By Plane tended in a practice room at any time. Ski.com is a resource for travel arrange- ments to Aspen or other Colorado air- Instrument Repair ports. Call Lynne Rosenfield at 800-928- 9463. The Aspen Airport (ASE) is located Luthier Joan Balter is available to help ten minutes from downtown Aspen. string players with any instrument needs. AMFS volunteers will be at the airport Her shop offers strings and accessories. to assist you on regular Registration Please refer to the Student Information dates, June 22 and 23 (Wednesday Packet (distributed at Registration) for and Thursday) as well as for early arriv- specific hours and location. There are no als on June 21 (Tuesday). Volunteers for repair services available in Aspen for Half Session II will be at the airport on wind instruments; players are advised July 24 (Sunday). Luggage assistance to bring supplies and tools with them. is provided for students in School hous- Personal Property ing. Luggage delivery to School housing may take up to five hours after arrival Insurance depending on schedule. (The AMFS is The Aspen Music Festival and School not responsible for lost luggage.) Free provides no insurance for students’ per- bus service is available from the airport sonal property, including but not limited to

6 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School to the Bucksbaum Campus, housing Highway 82 over Independence Pass. facilities, and downtown Aspen. Please Students are not permitted to park at check with the bus driver to deter- the Bucksbaum Campus. PLEASE NOTE: mine which stops s/he intends to make. Parking is also limited at School housing Students arriving on other days can use facilities. We strongly recommend that High Mountain Taxi service (970-925- you do not bring a car to Aspen. 8294), which is readily available; expect a fare of approximately $20. By Train Another option is flying to the Denver Amtrak service is available to Glenwood International Airport (DEN) and driving Springs, forty miles northwest of Aspen. to Aspen (approximately 3.5 hours), or Call 800-USA-RAIL. Bus or taxi service flying to Eagle-Vail (EGE) (approximately is available from Glenwood Springs to 1.5 hours). Colorado Mountain Express Aspen. Make sure to contact taxi services (970-754-7433) is a shuttle service that before booking travel as one way rides can offers a one-way rate of $96 from Denver cost over $100. when the code AMFS is mentioned for the reservation. There is an additional fee By Bus for large instruments. Cellists and tubists Bus service is available from Denver to must purchase an additional seat. Double Glenwood Springs, forty miles northwest bassists are required to book a private of Aspen. Bustang is a bus service offered shuttle. Visit www.ridecme.com for more through the Colorado Department of information, however please note reser- Transportation. Call 800-900-3011 or visit vations must be made by telephone for ridebustang.com for more information. the discount to apply. Students traveling with a large instru- Driving Directions to ment should speak directly with their airline in advance, as policies change the AMFS’s Bucksbaum frequently. Students must stay through Campus the final concert on August 21. Please Traveling east on Highway 82 (to Aspen remember that changes in airline ticket- from Denver via Glenwood Springs). Take ing may incur fees. the Castle Creek Road exit at the round- about (traffic circle) and travel one mile to By Car Music School Road. Traveling west on Highway 82 (to There are two routes by car from Denver Aspen from Denver via Independence to Aspen. From the Denver International Pass). Follow the signs for Highway 82/ Airport, take I-70 West to Glenwood Main Street through downtown Aspen (you Springs (exit 116). Follow signs to will make several turns). As you begin to Highway 82 which leads to Aspen (forty leave Aspen and enter the roundabout on miles). Another option from Denver is to the west side of town, take the Castle Creek drive to Aspen via scenic Independence Road exit. Pass. Take I-70 West to the exit for I-91 The Bucksbaum Campus is a pedestrian South. You will travel through Leadville Campus. There is no student or visitor park- (I-91 becomes 24 South), then west onto

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 7 ing. The Roaring Fork Transit Authority gram, We-Cycle, will be operating again (RFTA) is a bus service that conveniently this summer. With over a dozen sta- travels to all AMFS facilities and extends tions, including the Meadows Campus, from the city of Aspen to Snowmass Village, We-Cycle offers students an easy and free of charge. More info at rfta.com. convenient way to get around town. For more information visit www.we-cycle.org. TRAVEL IN ASPEN Aspen is a small town, and summer is a PARKING very busy tourist season. As a result, traffic is Benedict Music Tent and heavy, paid parking can be a challenge, and Harris Concert Hall gasoline prices in Aspen far exceed nation- Students must park in the patron park- al averages. Students are encouraged to ing lot, located in the front of the Tent. take advantage of public transportation. Do not park behind the Tent as parking is limited and requires a special permit. Bus Service Failure to comply will cause your vehicle Free bus service between Campus and to be booted (a $60 fine). If your car is the other AMFS facilities is provided by booted, see the Production Office back- the Roaring Fork Transit Authority (RFTA) stage at the Tent. and the City of Aspen. Bus schedules are available at Rubey Park Transit Center Bucksbaum Campus and on most RFTA buses, at the Office of The Bucksbaum Campus is a Student Services, and at the Marolt Student PEDESTRIAN Campus. There is NO Information Center. All items left on buses STUDENT OR VISITOR PARKING. The will be sent to the Rubey Park Transit Roaring Fork Transit Authority (www.rfta. Center. Bus transportation issues should be com) is a bus service that conveniently trav- reported to the AMFS Operations Office in els to all AMFS facilities and extends from the Administration Building. the City of Aspen to Snowmass Village free of charge. Cars will be booted and/or fined Bicycling if parked in unauthorized locations. Students are encouraged to bring bicy- cles (as well as helmets and locks) to Aspen Downtown Aspen as their primary mode of transportation. Paid parking is enforced Monday– The AMFS offers a limited number of bicy- Saturday 10 am–6 pm. Change or a credit cles distributed by lottery for a nominal card is required to use the Aspen parking fee of $25. Helmet is included, locks are meters, or you may pay by credit card for sale. Bicycle rentals are also available over the phone by calling 1-866-234- in town. Cyclists are strongly encouraged PARK (7275). You may also utilize the to wear a helmet at all times. When using PayByPhone application available for iOS AMFS equipment, helmets are REQUIRED. and Android. Additional information can Along with major cities like NYC, be found on parking pay stations. Cars Chicago, Denver/Boulder, and Los will be booted and/or fined if parked in Angeles, Aspen’s own bike share pro- unauthorized locations.

8 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School SCHOOL HOUSING The Center is open as posted and will serve as the communication center for all The AMFS offers two housing facilities, students living in School housing. Mail is Marolt Ranch and Burlingame, which distributed at this facility for students living are staffed by resident supervisors and in School housing and phone messages resident assistants, available throughout may be left at this office for student resi- the summer to assist you and to promote dents. Bulletin boards post orchestral and a sense of community. All housing facili- chamber music assignments, changes in ties are accessible by free RFTA bus ser- rehearsal times, and other announcements. vice. School housing is overseen by the Resident supervisors on duty have cell Dean, the Associate Dean, the Director phones in case of problems or emergen- of Residence Life, and the Office of cies (cell numbers will be distributed dur- Student Services. All students living in ing housing check-in). Bus schedules, class School housing are required to enroll schedules, student and artist-faculty contact in the meal plan. Overnight guests are information, AMFS calendars, and student not permitted for all residents, and stu- handbooks are also available to students. dents age 18 and older are not permitted to enter the rooms of students under the age of 18. Marolt Ranch Directions: From Highway 82 take the School housing is limited; if you wish to Castle Creek exit at the roundabout and add room and board after Registration, travel less than a quarter mile to a drive- you must make arrangements with the way on your left marked with a small sign Manager of Admissions and Student reading “Marolt Ranch Housing.” Follow Affairs. Rooms will be assigned sub- the driveway to the main parking lot. ject to availability, on a first-come, first- Marolt Ranch is a ninety-four unit facil- served basis. ity located one mile from Campus and Students in School housing must 1.5 miles from downtown Aspen. The bring extra-long, twin-sized sheets (fit- Frederic Benedict Dining Hall is located ted and flat), standard pillowcases, at this housing facility. and towels. A pillow and blanket are Each suite consists of two bedrooms provided. Cleaning supplies are pro- and a bathroom, with two beds in the vided but shared among all residents back room and one in the front room. and must be checked out. Students are Students are housed three to a suite. encouraged to purchase supplies at the Room choice within each suite is deter- local grocer if they desire regular access mined by the roommates upon their to these products. arrival. A refrigerator and microwave are provided in each suite. Telephones are Student Information Center not provided within the units. We recom- Marolt Ranch, below the cafeteria mend that students bring cell phones 970-920-3499 and/or calling cards. We urge you to give this phone num- Parking is limited at school housing ber to parents and next-of-kin for use facilities. It is recommended that Marolt after June 22. residents do not bring a car to Aspen.

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 9 Burlingame Dining Halls Directions: Traveling east on Highway Students enrolled in the meal plan 82, you will pass the Aspen Airport receive three meals daily and must present on your right. Travel another half mile their AMFS ID card. Vegetarian selections, and make a left at the next traffic light as well as a salad and sandwich bar, are (Harmony Road). Burlingame is straight always available. Food must not be taken ahead. Burlingame is located approxi- for later consumption. You may not share mately three miles west of downtown food with individuals who are not on Aspen. the meal plan; doing so may cause your The facility consists of fifty-six, two- meal plan to be rescinded without refund. bedroom suites with a common living Refunds and/or discounts for the meal area. Two students are housed per suite plan are not provided. Students with food (private bedrooms); students must be allergies should communicate with Student 21 years of age and older and must be Services before their arrival in Aspen. enrolled for Full Session. A limited num- • Campus Dining Hall ber of units at this facility will be made Bucksbaum Campus available to couples who wish to live • Frederic Benedict Dining Hall together. This facility is ideal for older Marolt Ranch housing students who do not mind living a few miles outside of town. A kitchen sink, full-sized refrigerator, UNDERAGE HOUSING microwave and stove top are provided Students Age 15-17 in each suite. Telephones are not pro- The AMFS provides specially supervised vided within the units. We recommend housing on a limited basis for students that students bring cell phones and/or ages 15 to 17 (students must be 15 as calling cards. Free, direct bus service to of June 22, 2016). Students age 15 to 17 Marolt Ranch and the School is avail- who wish to live in the School’s supervised able. Bus service to downtown Aspen is housing must provide written parental per- accessible with one transfer. Pay laundry mission on the housing questionnaire and facilities are available on-site. There is no on the underage agreement. Students liv- cafeteria at Burlingame; food service is ing in the residence hall for underage stu- available at the Marolt Ranch and at the dents are subject to the special rules and Bucksbaum Campus cafeteria. Parking regulations of that residence hall, including is extremely limited and is determined nightly 11 pm bed checks. These rules and through a lottery (not to those who arrive regulations will be posted, distributed, and first at Burlingame). It is recommended discussed with the underage students. that Burlingame residents do not bring a Violation of these regulations or demon- car to Aspen. stration of a lack of sufficient maturity by NOTE: Cooking equipment, cook- any student will result in a meeting with ware, dishes, and utensils are not provid- the Resident Director, Associate Dean, ed. Residents are directed to local thrift and/or the Dean and possible expulsion. shops to acquire such items if so desired. In the event of expulsion from School

10 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School housing, the parent is responsible for all SCHOOL HOUSING arrangements necessary to remove the student within forty-eight hours of notifi- CHECK-IN cation. Parents of students ages 15 to 17 Full Session/Half Session I who will be in residence with their children June 21 (Tuesday), 5–10 pm must indicate on the housing question- June 22–24 (Wed–Fri), 8 am–10 pm naire that the student does not require Please check in directly at your underage housing. assigned housing facility (directions on page 9-10). If arriving by plane, free bus Students Under Age 15 service is available from Aspen Airport There is no School housing available to Burlingame and Marolt. Meal service for students under the age of 15. The at Marolt begins Wednesday, June 22, AMFS requires a parent or a legal guard- at 11:30 am. You can pick up a tempo- ian to be in residence in off-campus hous- rary meal pass from a resident assistant. ing with any student under the age of 15 If you did not receive a housing for the entire session. assignment prior to June 22, call If parents choose to grant permis- Student Services at 970-205-5054 or sion to a legal guardian, the guard- the Marolt Student Information Center ian must be at least 21 years of at 970-920-3499. age and cannot be a student of the *Please note: No student will be per- AMFS. An authorization of guardian- mitted to check into the dorms prior to 5 ship form must be submitted to the pm Tuesday, June 21. NO EXCEPTIONS. Dean, including a statement signed by the parent giving responsibility of the Half Session II child to the guardian. This form must also July 24 (Sunday) be signed by the guardian, stating that s/ 4–10 pm he will accept responsibility for the child. Please check in at your assigned hous- Each case will be considered separately ing facility (directions on page 9-10). and approval given on an individual basis. Meal service at Marolt and Campus begins Sunday, July 24, at 4:30 pm. You Students Under Age 18 can pick up a temporary meal pass from The City of Aspen maintains a strict a resident assistant. curfew policy, which the AMFS enforces. Individuals under the age of 18 are not permitted on city streets between the Late Arrival Check-In Full Session/Half Session I: Students hours of 11 pm and 6 am unless accom- arriving after June 24 must go directly panied by a parent or guardian, or on to the Marolt Information Center (locat- legitimate business as directed by an ed below the Marolt Cafeteria). Please adult. All underage students of the AMFS do not go to any other housing facility are expected to comply with these regu- beforehand. lations. The AMFS requests that parents Half Session II: Students arriving who are living with their children be aware after July 24 must follow the above of and observe these regulations. instructions.

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 11 OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING Half Session II Registration Students interested in living off-campus Office of Student Services are encouraged to make their housing July 25 (Monday) plans early. The following websites are 9:30–12:00 pm and 3:00–4:30 pm resources that students have found helpful: • www.aspentimes.com (classifieds) Bring the Following Items: • www.aspendailynews.com (clas- • Remainder of your balance due. sifieds) • Aspen address and phone number if • www.aspenchamber.org (lists vari- living off campus. ous rental agents in town) “Off-Campus Housing” List Paying Your Balance Students are required to pay their The AMFS “Off-Campus Housing” balance in full at or before Registration. list (posted to the AMFS website, Advance payments must be received www.aspenmusicfestival.com, after April 1) by the Office of Student Services by contains a list of: June 15, 2016 for proper credit at • Apartments rentals Registration. If a student anticipates any • Realtors in Aspen difficulty in paying the total balance due • Students seeking apartments to share at Registration, please contact the Dean • Students seeking roommates in writing by June 15, 2016. • Carpooling opportunities to/from Aspen Important! Refund Policy Tuition and fees are due by Registration Students interested in posting informa- and are payable in U.S. funds drawn on tion on the website may email Alyssa a U.S. correspondent bank. Domestic Saint at [email protected]. and international money orders, checks The AMFS does not guarantee the qual- drawn on U.S. banks, or credit cards (Visa, ity of any posting, and is not respon- MasterCard, and American Express) are sible for problems associated with housing accepted. Checks should be payable to the obtained through this resource. AMFS. If paying with a parent’s or guard- ian’s credit card, bring the billing name and REGISTRATION address, expiration date, and verification Registration is required of all students. code on the back of the card. Use the deposit section in the enrollment form to Full Session/Half Session I make a payment before Registration. Note: There will be a $25 insufficient funds charge Registration for returned checks. Future payments must Bucksbaum Campus be made by cashier’s check or money order June 22 (Wednesday) only. 9:30 am–12 pm and 1:30–4:00 pm The tuition and room and board deposits are non-refundable. June 23 (Thursday) In addition, once a student has registered, all fees 9:30 am–12 pm and 1:30–4:00 pm

12 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School (including tuition and room and board) are Late Registration non-refundable except in the case of medi- All students must register during the cal emergencies as approved by the Dean. designated enrollment period, June 22-23. Students who have received Extra Fees approval for a leave of absence at the Percussion equipment fee ($100 full time of enrollment will be charged a $100 session; $60 half session) will be charged Late Registration fee. to all percussion students. This fee covers rental and cartage of percussion instru- ments between AMFS venues, guaran- STUDENT ORIENTATION tees practice spaces, and serves as the AND CONVOCATION student’s practice room fee. Student Orientation is REQUIRED Harp equipment fee ($100 full ses- FOR ALL STUDENTS. It is an opportu- sion; $60 half session) will be charged to nity for students to learn about rules, all harp students*. This fee covers cart- regulations, and procedures as well as age between AMFS venues, guarantees a receive information about the Campus. practice space and serves as the student’s Convocation immediately follows practice room fee. Harpists are encour- Orientation and is also REQUIRED FOR aged to bring their own instrument to ALL STUDENTS. It is an opportunity Aspen and are responsible for its trans- for students to meet the artist-faculty, portation to/from the Festival. Additional administration, and other students. questions regarding harp rentals and cart- age in Aspen can be directed to Audrey Full Session/Half Session I Kwong at [email protected]. Orientation Harpists who do not bring their * Monday, June 27 own instrument to Aspen will need to 10:30 am in the Benedict Music Tent contribute a fee of $350, which will (Voice students are scheduled for a guarantee a partial/shared use of a harp rehearsal at this time and will have a for the summer, and includes cartage separate orientation.) between AMFS venues and a practice space. Convocation Practice room fee (optional): The fee Monday, June 27 is $100 for Full Session and $60 for Half 11 am in the Benedict Music Tent Session students to reserve specific prac- tice rooms for three hours daily. Practice Half Session II Orientation and Convocation room fees are refundable if requested Monday, July 25 within one week of the date that you 1:30 pm at the Bucksbaum Campus register. For a refund, students must get an approval form from the Scheduling Office and bring it to the Office of Student ` Services.

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 13 AUDITIONS American Academy of Orchestra Auditions Conducting at Aspen Students age 15 and older must audi- and AACA Orchestra tion for orchestra upon arrival in Aspen. String seating placement auditions are Please note that not all students are placed June 24 (Friday). Conducting auditions are in an ensemble every week of the festival. June 25 and 26 (Saturday and Sunday). Orchestra placement is not guaranteed Wind and brass students playing in Academy for students under the age of 18 and it Orchestra must audition at regular orchestra may be recommended that younger or placement audition times (June 25). less experienced students focus on pri- vate study. Opportunities for Half Session Aspen Opera Theater Center II students are limited. Pre-existing medical Auditions for AOTC will be held on conditions will not excuse students from June 25–26 (Saturday–Sunday). At this participation in orchestra. time final role assignments, including Auditions will be held beginning Friday, supporting roles and principal covers, may be assigned. Detailed information June 24. Later this spring, you will receive will be emailed to you in the spring. information about dates, times, and reper- toire for specific instruments. You must locate the audition music on your own, in advance. Late Auditions As your placement in orchestra will be Instrumentalists who were approved for late arrival at the time of enrollment determined by these auditions, it is to will be scheduled for a late audition time. your advantage to arrive in good condi- This information will be available at Late tion, prepared to play your best; there will Registration. Late auditions could nega- not be an opportunity to re-audition for tively impact placement. orchestra placement. Chamber Music Elective ENSEMBLES Participation in Chamber Music Studies is American Academy of elective but strongly encouraged. Interested Conducting at Aspen students must audition upon arrival in Aspen. Orchestra (AACA) Placement in an ensemble is not guar- The centerpiece of Aspen’s conductor- anteed. Priority is given to Full Session training program. The orchestra is guided by students. Music Director Robert Spano, visiting master Placement auditions will be held June conductors, and the next generation of up- 25 and 26. String, woodwind, and piano and-coming conducting talents, who per- students must prepare required repertoire. form in the orchestra when off the podium. Repertoire requirements and instructions The orchestra is led by an artist-faculty con- for audition sign-up will be provided via cert master. Activities include weekly orches- email in the spring. Ensembles formed tral concerts, concerto performances, opera range from trios and quartets to large mixed scenes master classes, repertoire readings, ensembles. Pre-formed ensembles are rehearsal and performance of contemporary strongly encouraged to audition together. scores, and a family concert.

14 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School Aspen Chamber AOTC PRODUCTIONS Symphony (ACS) PUCCINI: La bohème A chamber-sized symphony composed of AMFS artist-faculty members and stu- WILLIAM BOLCOM: A Wedding dents in side-by-side performance. It is led by world-renowned conductors and joined BERLIOZ: Béatrice et Bénédict for most concerts by star guest soloists. Repertoire consists of standard and contem- CONCERT DRESS porary works for the chamber symphony. Orchestra Concert Dress Aspen Philharmonic Women • Long black skirt or pants Orchestra (APO) • Black dress shoes and hose A large symphony orchestra composed • White blouse entirely of students. Concerts are directed • Black shirt or blouse to the wrist by notable guest conductors, and solo- • Long gown (optional) ists include star guest artists, artist-faculty Men members, and student competition win- • White or cream jacket ners. The ensemble provides its members • Black pants the opportunity to continue to develop • White tuxedo shirt their orchestral playing skills while rehears- • Black bow tie ing and performing major orchestral works. • Black dress shoes, socks The orchestra is led by ten student mentor • Black turtleneck or shirt fellows, rotating through the principal string positions, and coached by artist-faculty. AOTC Dress Aspen Festival Orchestra Women (AFO) • Long black skirt and white blouse A large symphony orchestra composed • Long gown (optional for solo perfor- of AMFS artist-faculty members and stu- mances) dents in side-by-side performance. It is led • Dancewear or sweats for movement by world-renowned conductors and joined • Small makeup kit for most concerts by star guest soloists. • Black or tan character shoes Repertoire consists of standard and con- • Dress shoes temporary works for symphony orchestra. • Formal gown (if applicable) Men Aspen Opera Theater Center • Black pants, white shirt A pit orchestra composed of AMFS stu- • Black jacket/tux dents that performs with the prestigious • White or cream jacket Aspen Opera Theater Center. The orches- • Dark suit, black bow tie tra is led by an artist-faculty concertmas- • Dancewear or sweats for movement ter and world-renowned conductors. The • Character shoes AOTC performs three fully-staged produc- • Stage-worthy boots (if applicable) tions in the historic Wheeler Opera House.

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 15 AMFS FACILITIES *Large rehearsal spaces are limited and must be scheduled by the schedule Bucksbaum Campus coordinator located on the Bucksbaum 225 Music School Road Campus in the Lower School Building Aspen, CO 81611 (970-205-2012). 970-925-3254 The Bucksbaum Campus is located two All Bucksbaum Campus facilities close miles outside of town and is served by the RFTA free bus system. The Campus con- at 11 pm. sists of the Gordon Hardy Administration Security will report any after-hours activ- Building and cafeteria, Business Office, ities to the Dean’s Office. Castle Creek Building, Edlis Neeson Hall, Harry Teague Pavilion, Lower School Benedict Music Tent Building, Scanlan Hall, Hurst Hall, Middle 980 North Third Street School Building, library, composition Opened in 2000, the 2,050 seat studio, among other rehearsal spaces, Benedict Music Tent is the AMFS’s pri- teaching studios, and practice rooms. Important! Lost items found on mary performance venue. The Tent also Campus will be held in the Gordon Hardy houses the Aspen Festival Orchestra and Administrative Building with office man- Aspen Chamber Symphony libraries, the agement. dub room, and the Meadows production Hours office. The Benedict Music Tent is acces- Main Office: sible by the RFTA free bus service. Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm Saturday 9 am–3 pm Joan and Irving Harris Concert Hall Closed Sunday 960 North Third Street Student Services: Harris Concert Hall is adjacent to the Monday–Friday 9:30 am–4:30 pm Benedict Music Tent. Opened in 1993, Saturday 9 am–12 pm; 1–4 pm this 500-seat hall provides a more inti- Closed Sunday mate and acoustically pristine venue for *Scheduling Office: chamber music performances and recit- Monday and Saturday 9 am–3 pm als. Harris Hall is host to various recitals, Tuesday–Friday 9 am–5 pm chamber music concerts, the Spotlight Closed Sunday recital series, and master classes and *Please check the scheduling provides additional rehearsal space for office for specific hours. orchestras. Harris Hall is also accessible Chamber Music Office: by the RFTA free bus service. Monday–Friday 9:30 am–4:30 pm Saturday 1–4 pm Wheeler Opera House Closed Sunday 320 East Hyman Avenue Practice Rooms: Fully-staged operas and Opera Bucksbaum Campus 7 am–11 pm Scenes Master Classes are held in this Aspen School District (AOTC historic theater located in downtown only) 8 am–10 pm Aspen. Marolt 7 am–11 pm

16 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School Aspen Public Schools Campus Saturday Rehearsals, lessons, classes and 9 am–12 pm coachings for the Aspen Opera Theater Sunday Center take place at the Aspen School 9 am–12 pm, 3-6 pm District campus located on Maroon Creek Road. The public school cam- Student Orchestra Library pus is easily accessible via the Castle 970-205-2017 Maroon Bus. The Aspen Opera Theater The Student Orchestra Library is locat- Center’s administrative office is also ed on the Bucksbaum Campus on the east located at the Aspen School District. side of the Edlis Neeson Hall. Music for Please check the AOTC administrative the following ensembles can be checked office for specific hours. out here: Aspen Philharmonic Orchestra, American Academy of Conducting in Paepcke Auditorium Aspen Orchestra, Aspen Opera Theater 100 North 3rd Street (behind the Center Orchestra, Fourth of July music, Tent). AMFS President and CEO Alan and woodwind, brass, and percussion Fletcher hosts High Notes discussions, repertoire reading material. Assigned Wednesdays at noon. See calendar for repertoire readings and individual orches- details and venue changes. tral parts and score loans can be checked out at here as well. Music Libraries Open: Tuesday–Sunday (hours as posted) The AMFS has three music libraries. Each Monday (CLOSED) of the five orchestras also has an orchestra librarian on staff available to help students Chamber Music Library and to answer questions. Students must 970-205-2019 present their AMFS ID card to check out The Chamber Music Library is located library materials. Fines will be assessed for on the Bucksbaum Campus on the east past due, lost, or damaged music. side of the Edlis Neeson Hall. Music for the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, Tent Library Wind Ensemble, solo repertoire, minia- 970-429-1637 ture orchestral scores, piano repertoire, The Tent Library is located backstage vocal repertoire, and chamber music at the Benedict Music Tent. Music for can be checked out here. all Aspen Festival Orchestra, Aspen Open: Chamber Symphony, and Percussion Monday - Saturday (hours as posted) Ensemble concerts is checked out here. Sunday (CLOSED) Open: Monday (CLOSED) Pitkin County Library Tuesday–Thursday 120 N. Mill St. 9 am–12 pm and 1–4 pm 970-429-1900 Friday The Pitkin County Library has a small 9 am–12 pm, 1–4 pm, and 5–8 pm

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 17 music library located in the basement. hour before the event. Students are There is a small reference library and encouraged to attend open opera dress CD collection, as well as a collection of rehearsals. recorded AMFS performances dating Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm back to 1958. Students may check out and open one hour prior to each event music library materials with their AMFS held in the Wheeler Opera House. ID card. Students may receive a Pitkin County Library card by presenting a Tickets for friends and family copy of their payment receipt or AMFS Family members of registered students ID card to the Library front desk. There may purchase a Festival Pass at a cost of are select number of computers with $80 per week. Please see the manager internet available to the public. at the Harris Hall Box Office for more information. All students are allotted a BOX OFFICES, TICKETS, maximum of four complimentary tick- AND PASSES ets for distribution at their discretion for Admission to most concerts is by ticket the entire summer, not including Harris only, on a first-come first-served basis, as Hall concerts, operas, benefits, or special seating is limited and reserved. Students events. Students may request compli- must present a valid AMFS Student ID. mentary tickets from the Harris Hall Box Subject to availability, students are enti- Office no earlier than one hour prior to tled to one ticket to each performance the event (subject to availability). (excluding select operas, benefits, and special events) for their own use only. ID Card/Festival Pass Picture ID cards are printed at the Harris Harris Hall Box Office Hall Box Office after you register. Bring your 960 North Third Street stamped Registration statement with you. 970-925-9042 The ID card is your pass to all AMFS events For Harris Hall events, students can (except select operas, benefits, and special pick up tickets one hour before the event events) and meals for those on the meal (subject to availability). For Tent events, plan. Your ID card must be presented at the students can pick up tickets beginning at AMFS libraries, box office, cafeteria, and 9 am on the day of the concert (subject at the Internal Medicine Associates (health to availability). Hours: Daily 9 am–5 pm or service) office in order to use their services. the intermission of the evening concert. NOTE: If your ID card is lost or stolen, visit Student Services ($15 replacement fee). Wheeler Opera House Box Office 320 East Hyman Avenue Complimentary tickets to select operas are not available to students. Tickets for Wheeler Opera House events (excluding select operas, benefits, and special events) may be picked up one

18 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School MAIL AND Mail for students living off-campus: Many residences in Aspen are not COMMUNICATIONS equipped with home delivery receptacles; The AMFS Student Mail Center is please check with your rental agent or land- found at the Student Information Center lord before arranging to have mail sent at Marolt. All student mail sent to the directly to your off-campus Aspen address. P.O. Box (for on-campus housing stu- If you are unable to receive mail at your dents), Bucksbaum Campus, or through residence, send mail to the general delivery FedEx, UPS, and other non-U.S. Mail ser- address listed below. Students are respon- vices MUST be picked up at the Student sible for picking up mail from the Aspen Post Information Center during office hours. Office (235 Puppy Smith Street). Students Please follow the directions below on interested in renting a post office box can how to send specific items. contact the Postmaster in Aspen at 970- 925-7523. Large items: Student’s Name After June 12, large items (linens, bicycles, “Music Student” etc.) that you are unable to travel with General Delivery may be sent to the Bucksbaum Campus in Aspen, CO 81612 advance of your arrival. Please send them to the following address. (Do not use this FedEx, UPS, and other non- U.S. Mail: address for future communication.) These Parcels should be delivered to the items must be collected at the Student Bucksbaum Campus (see address to the Information Center at Marolt. Please keep in left). Students are responsible for collect- mind the hours of operation for the Student ing these items at the Student Information Information Center. Center during office hours. Student’s Name “Music Student” Leaving Aspen: c/o Aspen Music Festival and School Students should notify correspondents of 225 Music School Road a forwarding address. Please do not sub- Aspen, CO 81611 mit a forwarding request with the Post Office as your mail will be “returned to U.S. Mail for students in School housing: sender” after thirty days. Mail MUST be sent to the Post Office Box provided by the AMFS; the mail will Telephones/Cell Phones be available for pickup at the Student Students are encouraged to bring cell Information Center. Mail should not be phones and calling cards. Depending on the sent to individual residence halls. carrier, cell phone service can be limited on the Student’s Name Bucksbaum Campus, Marolt, and Burlingame “Music Student” housing facilities, but works well in town and P.O. Box 4418 surrounding areas. Verizon Wireless provides Aspen, CO 81612 the best coverage in the Aspen area. Please note: telephones and land line service are not provided in the dorms.

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 19 Internet Facilities STUDENT HEALTH PLAN The AMFS provides internet at School All registered students of the Aspen housing and a computer lab is located Music Festival and School are required to in the Lower School Building on the participate in the Student Health Plan and Bucksbaum Campus.* to pay the Health Service fee of $150 ($80 Hours for Half Session students). Coverage dates Monday–Friday 9 am–7 pm include June 22-August 21. Saturday–Sunday 10 am–4 pm General Health and *The Aspen Music Festival and School Sickness Coverage strives to provide the best internet cover- The AMFS Student Health Plan covers visits age and speed possible. Students should to Aspen Clinic Internal Medicine Associates be aware that service in the mountains is (IMA), a primary care facility that provides limited and tends to be slow. Internet in general health care. Students may consult the computer lab or School housing is with IMA about any non-emergency health or intended strictly for checking email and sickness concerns at no cost; referrals made will not accommodate streaming or large by IMA will also be covered by the AMFS downloads. AMFS does provide internet Student Health Plan. IMA will not perform in School housing, however students routine physicals or make referrals for chiro- interested in a more sophisticated ser- practors, acupuncture, routine eye exams, or vice will have the opportunity to secure other non-essential medical treatments. IMA this through our local cable company at will refer students in need of physical therapy their expense. to the specialists at Aspen Valley Hospital for up to three visits at no charge. PT received Pitkin County Library without prescription/referral from IMA and 120 N. Mill Street performed by any provider other than Aspen 970-429-1900 Valley Hospital will not be covered by the The Pitkin County Library in down- AMFS Student Health Plan. Appointments town Aspen has high-speed internet must be scheduled in advance. Bring your access available to the public. In addi- AMFS Student ID to all visits. tion to the library, there are several “hot The AMFS Student Health Plan also cov- spots” for wireless internet in town. ers three visits to the Aspen Counseling Center. The Aspen Counseling Center of Soundings Newsletter Colorado West Regional Mental Health During the summer, the Office of Center offers guidance in addressing prob- Student Services publishes a weekly lems that may be affecting your personal School newsletter to keep students and and mental well-being as well as your artist-faculty informed of Festival-related musical studies. A variety of situations can events and policies. Soundings is dis- be addressed including: stress, emotional tributed weekly via email. This is the pri- problems, relationship issues, and sub- mary means of communication from the stance abuse. Please call in advance to administration to the student body. schedule an appointment. The Dean or

20 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School the Office of Student Services can also Visits to Aspen Valley assist you in making arrangements. The first Hospital three visits are free; additional visits will be The AMFS does not offer accident charged on a sliding scale basis. All visits coverage. Medical emergencies and and discussions are strictly confidential. after-hours care will be handled by the Information can be shared only if you sign a Aspen Valley Hospital emergency room. release of information. However, be prepared to provide the Also as part of the AMFS Student Health hospital with personal health insurance Plan, Family Planning-Community Health information at the time of treatment. Services offers low-cost and/or free family planning and counseling including repro- Aspen Valley Hospital (AVH) ductive health education and testing. 970-925-1120 Either you or your parent/guardian (if 0401 Castle Creek Road you are under the age of 18) must sign the Consent to Medical Treatment form. In case of emergency, the AMFS health team Overuse Syndrome would then be able to authorize immediate Overuse Syndrome is the current term medical treatment. for performance-related injury. Temporary rest from practicing and playing is usually Aspen Clinic Internal Medicine Associates recommended. Physical therapy may be 970-544-1131 recommended and is available in Aspen 400 W. Main Street, Suite 100 with therapists familiar with music per- Please refer to the Student Information Packet formance problems. The AMFS Student (distributed at Registration) for specific hours. Health Plan offers three free visits to AVH Appointments must be scheduled in advance. for physical therapy if referred from IMA. PT received by any provider other than AVH will be subject to their insurance deductible. Aspen Counseling Center If injury persists, the student will be 970-920-5555 referred to the Dean for an interview. 0405 Castle Creek Road Recurring problems that interfere with (opposite Marolt Ranch and adjacent to ensemble requirements, or other participa- Aspen Valley Hospital) tion in the AMFS, may result in the suspen- sion of private lessons and all other musical Family Planning-Community Health activities after consultation with the AMFS Services health team, the student’s private teacher, 970-920-5420 and the Dean. 0405 Castle Creek Road Students with pre-existing chronic medical (opposite Marolt Ranch and adjacent to problems that could curtail participation in Aspen Valley Hospital) required performance activities should not attend the AMFS.Students unable to par- ticipate in AMFS activities may be dismissed in order to tend to their injuries in a focused manner, under their regular medical care.

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 21 NON-ORCHESTRAL the course of the summer. Select students may also be invited to perform on faculty OPPORTUNITIES chamber music concerts and other special (orchestra ensembles p. 14) opportunities. Placement in an ensemble is not guaranteed and priority is given Chamber Music Elective to Full Session students. Once assigned Program to an ensemble, students are expected Students interested in participating in to remain committed to rehearsals and the Chamber Music Program must audi- coachings for the duration of one's ses- tion upon arrival. Once placed, ensembles sion at the AMFS. work closely with a primary coach from the AMFS artist-faculty roster, receiving week- Master Classes ly coachings and performing throughout Master classes are hosted throughout the summer. Pre-formed ensembles are the summer by members of the AMFS strongly encouraged to audition together. artist-faculty and visiting guest artists. All A specific time block, void of all conflicts, is students are welcome to attend master devoted weekly to chamber music coach- classes. Please consult the Master Schedule ings. Ensembles are expected to receive and the weekly tearsheets for times and one coaching per week within the Chamber locations of regularly scheduled master Music Block, and can arrange to have addi- classes. Announcement of special master tional coachings as needed. Participants classes by guest artists will be posted. have many opportunities to perform, and Students interested in performing in any are expected to perform at least once over guest artist master class must submit a

AMFS students perform with Daniel Hope, Beth Guterman Chu, and Eric Kim

22 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School permission form with teacher approval to Aspen hosts one competition for violin the Office of Student Services. Forms are and one for piano. These competitions are due by 4:30 pm one week prior to the class. adjudicated by the student conductors, guided by a master conductor, to allow Spotlight Recital Series the student conductors to gain experi- This recital series provides students with ence in the hiring of soloists. Winners chamber music and recital opportunities. receive the opportunity to perform as solo- Students wishing to perform must fill out ist with the Aspen Philharmonic Orchestra an application. Spotlight Recital forms or the American Academy of Conducting are available at the Office of Student at Aspen Orchestra. Services. Please submit applications as far A list of concerto repertoire will be in advance as possible. The form must be emailed to you with your letter of admis- signed by the primary teacher or coach. sion. Students who have won a competition Upon submitting the form, students will within the last five years may not compete be scheduled for an audition screening in that specific competition again. Violinists before being placed in a recital. and pianists: the faculty-adjudicated com- petitions and the student-conductor-adju- Festival for Kids dicated competitions are different competi- Through the Education and Community tions, thus students may have the oppor- Programming department, the AMFS offers tunity to win both competitions. Students student performance opportunities geared are required to submit a form with their towards children and families. Kids’/fam- teacher’s signature by the published dead- ily activities include Tunes and Tales (stories line in order to enter the competition; forms blended with music, at the Pitkin County are available at Student Services. Students Library and Basalt Regional Library), Music must find their own accompanist using a on the Mountain (Saturdays on Aspen list posted at Student Services. The AMFS Mountain), Free Family Concerts with Kids’ covers the cost of an hour of rehearsal time Notes (pre-concert activities), Peanut Butter with an accompanist selected from the & Jam (interactive orchestra exploration), Student Services list, as well as the time and Gotta Move! (music learning in a play- spent at the competition. See the concerto ful, active environment). AMFS students competition flyer for memorization guide- interested in being hired to work with the lines. Competition order is determined Festival For Kids program should contact by lottery and emailed to applicants and the Director of Education and Community posted on bulletin boards on Campus. In Programming for details. some cases, a preliminary competition may be held in a particular instrument. Cuts will Concerto Competitions be emailed and posted the morning of the The Aspen Music Festival and School competition. hosts six faculty-adjudicated competitions Disqualification Notice: Students must each summer: violin, piano, lower strings not miss Festival/School commitments (viola, cello, double bass), woodwinds, (orchestra, private lessons, chamber music, harp, and brass/percussion. In addition, or any other obligation) the seven days the American Academy of Conducting at prior to the competition and must gener-

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 23 ally exhibit good citizenship. Necessary require attendance at lessons on Mondays. absences must be accompanied by a doc- Activities are often planned for these days tor’s note. Incidents will be reviewed on off, including Monday morning hikes with a case-by-case basis. Applications submit- the staff. Longer hikes may require a reser- ted past the deadline or without teacher vation ahead of time. signature will not be accepted. CD Recordings Informal Performing on Concert recordings are available to stu- the Aspen Pedestrian Mall dents for study and audition purposes Performing on the mall with friends is a only and may not be broadcast or resold. popular way for student musicians to play The purchase of recordings for AMFS music for fun while earning money. The City performances are available ONLY to per- of Aspen and the AMFS strongly encourage formers (students/faculty/guest artists) that students to engage in this enjoyable activity. participated in the requested performance and are available as a download or by CD. Student Dinner Program The cost is $10 per download code, $15 This program offers students and fami- for a single CD performance, or $20 for lies in the community the opportunity to double CD performances. Please inquire become acquainted over dinner in private backstage at the Benedict Music Tent Dub homes. The free dinners also offer students Room to make these purchases. a relaxing break from School activities. Sign- up sheets are available on the bulletin board STUDENT WORK outside the Office of Student Services. OPPORTUNITIES Lunch with AMFS Students who wish to work in town should President and CEO contact local merchants upon arrival in Aspen. The AMFS offers a limited number of work This program offers students the oppor- opportunities, however most jobs are only tunity to become acquainted with Aspen available a few hours a week and will not Music Festival and School President and provide substantial income. Representatives CEO, Alan Fletcher, over a casual lunch. from most departments will be available Students are able to ask questions, dis- at Registration to speak to students inter- cuss their Aspen experience, and learn ested in these opportunities. about pursuing a career in music. The free lunches also offer students a relax- • Hire a Musician ing break from School activities. Sign-up • Teaching sheets are available on the bulletin board • Box Office outside the Office of Student Services. • Library Monday Activities • Ushers Every Monday is a day off for students. • Computer Lab Monitors Required musical activities resume at 5 pm; artist-faculty may offer but may not • Parking Crew

24 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School PAYCHECKS & OTHER FINANCIAL REIMBURSEMENT You must present your AMFS Student Fellowship stipend check distribution ID card to the Office of Student Services dates (Fridays): to receive paychecks. Paychecks will not be issued to students with a balance due • Full Session: July 1 $900 to the AMFS; these paychecks will be July 22 $900 credited toward the balance due. August 19 $525 Total: $2,325 Paycheck/reimbursement distribution dates (Fridays): • Half Session I: July 1 $900 • July 8 • August 5 July 22 $300 • July 22 • August 19 Total: $1,200

The last paycheck will be mailed with • Half Session II: July 29 $900 your security deposit at the end of August 19 $300 September. Total: $1,200

Check Cashing Guidelines Students may cash their own personal checks for $75 or less and student pay- checks from the Aspen Music Festival and School in any amount at Alpine Bank Aspen or Airport Business Center locations. Alpine Bank requires additional identi- fication, including fingerprinting, from any non-Alpine Bank customer for cashing a check. Below is a summary of the procedures and requirements for cashing checks at Alpine Bank (located at 600 East Hopkins, and at the Airport Business Center). Students must show their AMFS Student ID to cash a check. Alpine Bank does not maintain a list of current students. In addition, one of the following forms of identification is required:

1.) Current State Identification Card with photo (includes Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) 2.) Current State Driver’s License with photo (includes Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) 3.) Current Permanent Resident/Resident Alien Card with photo 4.) United States Uniformed Services card with photo 5.) U.S. Passport card

Second party checks will not be accepted. Checks being cashed must be made out to the student. Any checks returned unpaid (“bounced checks”) and fees are the responsibility of the student, not the AMFS. Banks in Aspen The following banks are located in Aspen. Bank of America is NOT available. • Alpine Bank • Timberline Bank • American National Bank • United Western Bank • Bank Midwest • US Bank • First Colorado National Bank • Wells Fargo Bank

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 25 ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL & SCHOOL POLICIES Lesson Policy will result in expulsion from the AMFS The student/artist-faculty relationship is a with no refund of fees. Students will not partnership formed for the express purpose be excused from rehearsals to attend of assisting the student in his/her musical religious services. development. Students are expected to be As rehearsals and concerts are part of punctual and adequately prepared for all the educational environment and process, lessons and studio/master classes. the AMFS is unable to provide specific rehearsal times for each work. Any change Teacher Changes in rehearsal order will be communicated Any change in private teacher assign- to ensemble members in advance of ment must be processed in advance the service. If you are not assigned to all through the Office of Student Services pieces, please plan to be in attendance at and approved by the Dean. the top of the service and until all pieces to which you have been assigned have Extra Lessons been rehearsed. Extra lessons (in addition to the weekly Regularly scheduled orchestra private lessons included in tuition) should rehearsals have priority over private be arranged with the student’s desired lessons, classes, master classes, and teacher. Payment is negotiated and made other rehearsals. Class attendance and directly to the teacher. private lessons must not conflict with regularly scheduled performing ensemble Lesson Cancellation Agreement rehearsals. If a student or artist-faculty member The AMFS health care providers will be must cancel a scheduled lesson, either asked to confirm any illness as a cause of party is expected to notify the other party absence. Artist-faculty members are not at least twenty-four hours in advance. If empowered to excuse students from a student cancels less than twenty-four orchestra assignments. If a student pres- hours in advance, the artist-faculty mem- ents a doctor's note for an illness or injury, ber is not obligated to schedule a make- all parties including orchestra managers, up lesson unless the student has a doctor’s private teachers, chamber coaches, and note. If an artist-faculty member cancels the Schedule Coordinator will be notified. at any time, s/he is expected to make up Continued practice and participation in the lesson. Refunds will not be given for other musical activities will not be permit- scheduled lessons that have not been ted to ensure the student's full recovery. taken, regardless of circumstances. Unexcused absences and frequent tardi- ness will result in disqualification from Rehearsal Attendance Policy competition and recital opportunities, and All students are expected to maintain a may result in suspension of private les- professional attitude and to be punctual sons, withholding of the security deposit, to rehearsals. Attendance will be taken at forfeiture of scholarship, and/or expulsion. all rehearsals. Two unexcused absences

26 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School Leave of Absence/Early Departure Controlled Substances Act (CSA), marijua- Students are expected to remain in na is classified as a Schedule I controlled Aspen through the final week of the pro- substance. Use and/or possession of any gram. Leaves of absence requests must amount of marijuana is a criminal activity be submitted at the time of enrollment. under federal law and will result in immedi- Submitting a request does not guarantee ate disciplinary action. This policy applies approval. Students must know their expect- to all use and/or possession, whether such ed arrival and departure dates for their year- activities occur on - or off - campus, wheth- round institution prior to enrolling at AMFS. er such activities occur at a school-spon- sored event or elsewhere, and whether the Release Agreement student has a medical prescription. Students of the Aspen Music Festival and Distribution of alcohol or any controlled School have the opportunity to benefit from substance by sale or gift to persons under influential members and organizations of the the age of twenty-one is forbidden and un- arts and education community. Oftentimes, lawful. The AMFS reserves the right to search the AMFS collaborates with these institu- bags, rooms, and other personal belongings tions to help facilitate significant arts and if there is suspicion of alcohol or other items academic opportunities. The AMFS strives not permitted on the AMFS Campus. to impact the professional lives of our stu- dents and by enrolling, you are agreeing to Smoking Policy allow the AMFS to share your materials and The Bucksbaum Campus, Burlingame, information with these organizations. Marolt Ranch, and the Benedict Music Tent have designated smoking areas. Alcohol and Controlled Substances Policy Smoking is prohibited at the Aspen The possession or consumption (and School District Campus. Smoking in areas being in the presence) of alcoholic bever- other than those designated is forbidden. ages is prohibited on the AMFS Campus and in School housing, even if you are of Firearms and Dangerous Articles Policy legal age. Along with being a dry campus, Possession, storage, and/or use of a fire- the AMFS Alcohol Policy also conforms to arm of any description (including, but not all local, state, and federal laws. It is illegal limited to, air rifles, airsoft guns, paint ball for a person under twenty-one years of guns, pellet guns, pistols, ammunition, gun- age to purchase, consume, possess, or powder, etc.) on the AMFS Campus is pro- transport any alcohol, liquor, or malt or hibited. In addition, possession, storage, or brewed beverages containing alcohol. use of a dangerous weapon (including, but The possession or consumption (or be- not limited to, clubs, dangerous knives, and ing in the presence) of controlled substanc- martial arts weapons), hazardous chemicals es is prohibited on the AMFS Campus, or biological substances, explosive devices even if you are of legal age. In accordance of any description (including but not limited with the Omnibus Drug Bill legislated by to fireworks, regardless of size or type), Congress in 1988, the AMFS maintains a incendiary devices specifically modified to drug-free environment. Under the federal be used as a weapon, hunting equipment,

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 27 and other dangerous articles, weapons, dating, hostile, or offensive environment or substances is prohibited on the AMFS in which to work, learn, teach, or perform. Campus. Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to: unwanted sexual Anti-Discrimination Policy advances; demands for sexual favors in The AMFS admits students of any race, exchange for favorable treatment or con- color, creed, sex, marital status, affectional tinued employment; repeated sexual jokes, or sexual orientation, family responsibility, flirtation, advances, or propositions; verbal national origin, ancestry, handicap, or reli- abuse of a sexual nature; graphic or ver- gion to all the rights, privileges, programs, bal commentary about an individual’s body, and activities generally accorded or made sexual prowess, or sexual deficiencies; leer- available to students at the AMFS. It does ing, whistling, touching, pinching, assault, not discriminate in the administration of its coerced sexual acts, or suggestive, insulting, educational policies, admissions policies, obscene comments or gestures; and display scholarship programs, and other AMFS- of sexually suggestive objects or pictures. administered programs. This policy governs all permanent and temporary employees of the AMFS, as Sexual Harassment Policy well as students, artist-faculty, and guest The AMFS is committed to maintaining artists. The AMFS will not tolerate, con- a work environment where every employ- done, or allow sexual harassment, whether ee, student, artist-faculty member, and engaged in by fellow employees or super- guest artist is treated with respect and visors, or by non-employees who con- dignity. All individuals have the right to duct business with the AMFS, including work, learn, teach, or perform in an atmo- students, artist-faculty, and guest artists. sphere that promotes equal opportunity The AMFS encourages reporting of all inci- and prohibits discriminatory practices and dents of sexual harassment, whoever the treatment, including sexual harassment. offender may be, and promises thorough Sexual harassment, whether verbal, physi- protection to the reporter. cal, or environmental, is unacceptable and Individuals who believe they have been will not be tolerated. subjected to sexual harassment should For purposes of enforcing this policy, report the incident to one of the following sexual harassment is defined as unwel- AMFS staff by calling 970-925-3254: come or unwanted conduct of a sexual Vice President and Dean of Students nature (verbal or physical) when: 1.) sub- Jennifer Johnston mission to or rejection of this conduct by Associate Dean an individual is used as a factor in decisions Kathryn Sansone affecting hiring, evaluation, promotion, or Vice President and General Manager other aspects of employment, education, Daniel Song or performance; and/or 2.) this conduct Senior Vice President for Strategy and interferes substantially with an individual’s Administration employment, education, or performance; Jenny Elliot and/or 3.) this conduct creates an intimi- President and CEO Alan Fletcher

28 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School Artist-faculty member Robert Lipsett teaches a private lesson

Complaints of sexual harassment will or coaching) or an indirect professional be investigated promptly and in a manner relationship (such as placement decisions, that is as impartial and confidential as pos- leading a section, or managing an orches- sible. Retaliation against any employee, tra). Such relationships may adversely student, artist-faculty member, or guest affect the teacher/student relationship and artist for complaining about sexual harass- give rise to conflicts between personal ment or for participating in an investiga- and professional interests. Furthermore, tion is strictly prohibited. no staff or faculty member should be in Violations of this policy will result in a supervisory position (including teaching appropriate disciplinary action. Based on and coaching) over a staff member or stu- the seriousness of the offense, disciplinary dent with whom they have had a previous action may include verbal or written repri- relationship. mand, suspension, or termination. Pre-existing relationships of this nature should be disclosed to the hiring man- Consensual Relationship Policy ger, General Manager, Dean, Director of The AMFS has a policy regarding con- Finance, or President upon receipt of their sensual relationships between faculty or letter of agreement (or prior) in order to supervisory staff and the staff or student determine and resolve any potential con- that they supervise, teach, or coach. No flicts between their employment and the staff member or faculty member is permit- relationship with a student of the AMFS. ted to be involved in a relationship (sexual In addition, students are prohibited and/or romantic) with any other staff mem- from renting rooms from faculty members. ber or student whom he or she has a direct professional relationship (such as teaching

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 29 Code of Conduct Residential Handbook. Half Session I stu- 1. As a student of the Aspen Music dents must vacate their rooms by 10 am Festival and School, I will adhere to on Sunday, July 24. Half Session II and all rules, regulations, and policies Full Session students must vacate their stated in Student Handbooks and by rooms by noon on Monday, August 22. • Complete an online student exit sur- the administration. vey by the deadline to be eligible for a 2. As a student of the Aspen Music refund of your security deposit. The securi- Festival and School, I will take ty deposit will be mailed in late September responsibility for my own schedule to the address that you provide on the and put my musical education first. check-out form. 3. As a student of the Aspen Music Festival and School, I will be honest Important! and respectful and ensure that I rep- resent the AMFS well, both on and Security Deposit Students who do not complete the off Campus. check-out procedure and neglect to fill 4. As a student of the Aspen Music out the survey will forfeit their security Festival and School, I will comply deposit. with all city, state, and federal laws. 5. As a student of the Aspen Music ALUMNI INFORMATION Festival and School, I understand You are encouraged to keep us informed that breaking the Code of Conduct of your performances and other successes could mean disciplinary action as in your career. Please let us know if you are severe as expulsion without refund- offered a position with an orchestra, are ing of fees paid. teaching at a school, or place in a competi- tion. Send your information to the Alumni LEAVING ASPEN Office at [email protected]. Bus service will be available through Monday, August 22. Check-Out Procedure • Students living in School Housing must pick up a check-out form at the Student Information Center at Marolt Ranch. Students living off-campus must pick up a checkout form from the Office of Student Services. Please pick up your check-out form at least two days before leaving Aspen. • If living in School housing, follow all check-out procedures listed in the AMFS

30 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School CULTURAL OFFERINGS The Snowmass Summer of Free Music Series & SPECIAL EVENTS Thursdays, www.snowmassvillage.com SummerFILMS Aspen Chamber Resort Association Aspen FilmFest, www.aspenfilm.org 800-670-0792 or 970-925-1940 Theatre Aspen www.aspenchamber.org www.theatreaspen.org Aspen Art Museum 970-925-8050 HOUSES OF WORSHIP www.aspenartmuseum.org Admission is free. Aspen Chapel The Aspen Institute (Non-denominational), 970-925-7184 970-925-7010 Aspen Community Church www.aspeninstitute.org (United Methodist), 970-925-1571 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Aspen Jewish Congregation 970-925-7175 970-925-8245 www.aspensantafeballet.com Christ Episcopal Church Aspen Historical Society 970-925-3278 970-925-3721 Church of Jesus Christ www.aspenhistory.org of Latter-Day Saints 970-925-7330 Events Crossroads Church in Aspen Fourth of July 970-925-7828 The Fourth of July in Aspen is celebrated Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall with an old-fashioned hometown parade, a 970-920-4723 spectacular fireworks show, and a free band St. Mary’s Catholic Church concert sponsored by the AMFS. 970-925-7339 Snowmass Chapel Carbondale Mountain Fair (Non-denominational), 970-923-6192 This popular Roaring Fork Valley event features crafts, dancing, exotic food, and continuous music. The fair will take place in July. Carbondale is located thirty miles west of Aspen. Ongoing Events Aspen Saturday Market A farmers’ market-meets-arts fair, takes place every Saturday, 8 am–3:30 pm, on Hunter and Hopkins Streets. Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Festival, www.jazzaspen.org Outdoor Tuesday Market at Highlands

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 31 Map of Aspen

32 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School PHONE LIST AMFS Vice President and Dean of Students Jennifer Johnston 970-205-5051 Associate Dean Kathryn Sansone 970-205-5053 Manager of Enrollment and Student Benefits Azusa Chapman 970-205-5052 Manager of Admissions and Student Affairs Alyssa Saint 970-205-5054 Director of Education and Community Programming Katie Hone Wiltgen 970-205-5055 Education and Community Coordinator Sarah Beske 970-205-5057 Manager of Chamber Music 970-205-5052 Scheduling Coordinator 970-205-2012 Manager of Orchestral Operations 970-205-2020 Marolt Student Information Center 970-920-3499 Harris Hall Box Office 970-925-9042

Libraries Chamber Music Library 970-205-2019 Tent Library 970-429-1637 Student Orchestra Library 970-205-2017 Pitkin County Library 970-429-1900

Transportation Amtrak Service 800-USA-RAIL Aspen Chamber Resort Association 970-925-1940 Bustang 800-900-3011 Colorado Mountain Express 970-754-7433 High Mountain Taxi 970-925-8294 Roaring Fork Transportation Authority 970-925-8484 Ski.com 800-928-9463

Health Internal Medicine Associates 970-544-1131 Carl’s Pharmacy 970-925-3273 Aspen Community Health 970-920-5420 Aspen Counseling Center 970-920-5555 Aspen Police Department (Non-Emergency) 970-920-5400

Exercise JR’s Gym 970-920-9049 Aspen Club and Spa 970-925-8900 Aspen Recreation Center 970-544-4100 Aspen Wilderness Outfitters 970-928-0723 National Forest Service 970-925-3445

Other Alpine Bank 970-920-4800 Aspen Daily News 970-925-2220 Aspen Institute 970-925-7010 Aspen Post Office 970-920-3845 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet 970-925-7175 Aspen Times 970-925-3414 Cleaner Express 970-925-7525 Instrument Repair Refer to Student Information Packet

Aspen Music Festival and School 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK | 33 INDEX Alumni Information ...... 30 American Academy Of Conducting ...... 14 Anti-Discrimination Policy ...... 28 Aspen Art Museum ...... 31 Aspen Chamber Resort Association ...... 31 Aspen Chamber Symphony ...... 15 Aspen Philharmonic Orchestra ...... 15 Aspen Festival Orchestra ...... 15 Aspen Institute ...... 31 Aspen Public Schools Campus ...... 17 Aspen Opera Theater Center ...... 14,15 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet ...... 31 Auditions American Academy of Conducting ...... 14 Aspen Opera Theater Center ...... 14 Chamber Music ...... 14 Orchestral Placement ...... 14 Benedict Music Tent ...... 8, 16 Bicycling ...... 8 Box Offices ...... 18 Bucksbaum Campus ...... 7, 8 Burlingame ...... 10 Bus Service ...... 8 Cars Parking ...... 8 Car-pooling ...... 12 Cell Phones ...... 19 Chamber Music Program ...... 22 Auditions ...... 14 Check Cashing ...... 25 Check-Out Procedure ...... 30 Colorado Mountain Express, Shuttle Service ...... 7 Computers ...... 20 Concerto Competitions ...... 23 Convocation ...... 13 Counseling Center ...... 20, 21 Dining Halls ...... 10 Dress ...... 15 Early Departure ...... 27 Education and Community Programming ...... 23, 24 Employment Opportunities ...... 24 Fellowship Stipend Checks ...... 25 Harp Cartage ...... 13

34 | 2016 STUDENT HANDBOOK Aspen Music Festival and School Harris Concert Hall ...... 8, 16, 18 INDEX Health Service (Internal Medicine Associates) ...... 20 Hospital, Aspen Valley ...... 21 ID Card/Festival Pass ...... 18 Instrument Insurance and Repair ...... 6 Internal Medicine Associates ...... 20 Internet ...... 20 Leave of Absence ...... 27 Lessons ...... 26 Lost and Found ...... 16 Mail ...... 19 Marolt Ranch ...... 9 Master Classes ...... 22, 26 Music Libraries ...... 17 Music Tent ...... See Benedict Music Tent Off-Campus Housing ...... 12 Orchestras ...... 14 Overuse Syndrome ...... 21 Parking ...... 8 Pets ...... 6 Police, Non-Emergency ...... 33 Recordings ...... 24 Refund Policy ...... 12 Registration ...... 12 Rehearsal Attendance ...... 26 Roaring Fork Transit Authority (RFTA) ...... 8 School Housing ...... 9 Check-In Procedure ...... 11 Off-Campus Housing ...... 12 Scheduling Office ...... 13, 16 Sexual Harassment Policy ...... 28 Shuttle Service ...... 7 Spotlight Recital Series ...... 23 Storage (Instruments) ...... 6 Student Health Plan ...... 20 Student Information Center ...... 9, 19 Teaching Opportunities ...... 24 Teacher Changes ...... 26 Telephones ...... 19 Tickets ...... 18 Transportation ...... 6, 7, 8 Underage Students ...... 10, 11 Wheeler Opera House ...... 16, 18

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