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Excellent instruction. Share the joy of ‘‘ Specific, gentle, eloquent, fun and Workshops ensemble singing with encouraging.” — Smith 2016 The Western Wind Workshop Participant A CAPPELLA THROUGH THE AGES is our theme as we sing in Ensemble an intriguing selection of music from a diverse repertoire— Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Early American; 19th- and 20th-century part-songs; rounds, hymns, and folk- songs; jazz, pop, doo-wop, and improvisations. As always, anything goes from Gesualdo to Gershwin! 2018 NOT YOUR AVERAGE CHORAL WORKSHOP. What makes Singing a Western Wind workshop unique is the focus on small ensembles. In small groups, everyone makes an essential contribution. This develops your listening and blending AT SMITH COLLEGE skills, and encourages you to display and develop your unique vocal personality and share your musical insights.

A TYPICAL DAY begins with warm-ups led by The A Cappella Through the Ages Western Wind. This is followed by a short rehearsal of a large group piece sung by the entire workshop. Most of the day is spent in small ensembles, working on a variety of a cappella and continuo-accompanied repertoire MEALS depending on the interests, desires and voicing of the Fresh and nutritious meals are served on campus. Meals group. for the weekend workshops begin with breakfast on Saturday and end with dinner on Sunday. Meals for Optional activities include English country dancing, vocal 5-day participants begin with breakfast on Tuesday improvisation, duos and trios with continuo, pop and and end with dinner on Saturday. Meals for 8-day jazz ensembles, and open reading sessions. Or if you’d participants include three meals from Saturday to Friday, like to relax, you can have a walkthrough Smith’s lovely and breakfast and lunch on the following Saturday. campus or a take a “dip” at a local swimming hole. (Many participants like to eat out together on the final Saturday evening.) Dietary requests are honored and After dinner, everyone gathers to share the day’s work. should be requested in advance. Here you receive feedback from all six members of The Western Wind and guest faculty. When the day is finished, participants gather at the dorm to socialize, REGISTRATION AND FEES exchange stories, play games, or collapse in bed after an Advance registration is required. Enroll online at exhilarating day of music-making. www.westernwind.org or by completing the application below and mailing it with your deposit to The Western TEEN PROGRAM (Smith I weekend, June 29–July 1): A Wind. (Please note that participants taking both Session special program for teenage participants age 14 and up I and Session II 8-day or 5-day workshops will receive a led by a member of The Western Wind. Teens can enjoy an 20% tuition discount for each workshop. There is also a exploration of stylistically diverse a cappella music in the tuition discount available to all participants who register before May 29, 2018 for Session I and before July 3, 2018 for Session II.) Balances due are paid upon arrival. A letter of acknowledgment The incredible experiences I’ve had at Western Wind containing information about the program will ‘‘ workshops—the love and nurturing support of be emailed upon receipt of your deposit. participants and faculty alike, the opportunities to Full refunds are made for cancellations explore my voice more fully, the chance to make received prior to May 28 for Session I, and great music and great friends—all of this helped July 2 for Session II. From May 29-June 12 for Session I and July 3-July 18 for Session II, a me to finally reach the point where I could not only cancellation fee of 50% of the deposit will be audition for Chanticleer, but actually get in!” — Eric Brenner, countertenor/soprano

company of their peers. If there is sufficient enrollment, the program could be extended to the 5-day period as well. For more information, contact The Western Wind at [email protected] or by calling 212-873-2848.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM (Smith I weekend, June 29–July 1): The Western Wind offers a special program for children ages 9-14, led by K.C. Conlon, director of the Hampshire Young People’s Chorus and assisted by Kimaya Diggs. Children can be either resident (with parental supervision) or non-resident participants. Some basic music I feel like I have found a musical family I didn’t proficiency is recommended. For more information about ‘‘ know about.” — 2017 Smith Participant the program, e-mail [email protected] or contact The Western Wind at [email protected] or by calling 212-873-2848. charged to cover administrative costs. Deposit is forfeited if cancellation is made within 15 days of workshop start TEACHERS CAN EARN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT date. If the workshop is cancelled or postponed, neither POINTS/RECERTIFICATION CREDITS Smith College nor The Western Wind is responsible for any related costs, charges, or expenses, including Although The Western Wind is not a licensed cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel PDP provider, PDPs may be awarded by your agencies. school district for conference attendance combined with other documentation. The Workshop will EMERGING ARTISTS PROGRAM: A limited number provide: programs, session handouts and notes, the of scholarships based on ability and financial need registration receipt, and CDs of concerts. Experience are available for singers demonstrating professional and knowledge gained at the workshop can aide potential. Applicants may be of high school, college teachers in developing lesson plans, enlarging or post-graduate age. For information regarding repertoire, and learning new teaching strategies. scholarships, please contact the Western Wind at [email protected] or by phone at 212-873- 2848. Scholarship requests are due by May 10, 2018.

General Information ABOUT SMITH COLLEGE MUSIC Located amidst the charming sophistication of The cost of the large group piece(s) is included Northampton, Massachusetts, Smith College is the in the tuition. Published editions are used when oldest women’s college in the United States. Smith’s possible and participants are asked to purchase the historic campus, nestled at the foot of the Berkshires, music required for their ensembles. In addition, a is surrounded by the unspoiled countryside of New library of outstanding ensemble music is available England. The campus provides scenic walks, a magnificent for sale. conservatory garden and a superb art collection. BRING YOUR GROUP! Pre-existing groups (including high school and I am so grateful to The Western Wind…for college ensembles) are welcome at Western Wind so much good training in ensemble singing, workshops. If members of a group enroll in ‘‘ musicianship and performance skills.” sufficient numbers and work together as a group they can apply for a tuition discount. Please contact — 2016 Smith Participant The Western Wind for details as early as possible. (E-mail: [email protected] / tel: 800-788-2187) Smith College is within easy driving distance (two-and- a-half to three hours) of New York and Boston. The HOUSING Peter Pan Bus line operates daily service to Northampton Housing is in Baldwin House, a lovely and airy from New York City and Boston. Amtrak also serves dormitory on campus. Please check the campus resident Northampton from New York City. Both the bus terminal box on the registration form and indicate a preference and the Amtrak station are within walking distance of for single or double accommodations. Participants the dorm. Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Register Online!~ also have the option to arrange their own overnight Connecticut, services all major airlines and is a 45-minute accommodations. A list of nearby hotels and motels and drive from the campus. www.westernwind.org travel information will be provided upon request. 5-day and 8-day participants residing in the dorm can arrange to stay the evening of July 7 or August 11 for a modest additional charge.

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