Tanglewood Institute Summer 2011 Program Dates

Two-Week Workshops (students ages 14-20 are invited to audition) June 19—July 2

YAO, YAVP, YAHS, YACP www.bu.edu/tanglewood The Fall Newsletter of the Boston University Tanglewood Institute July 3—August 13 encore! YAWE 2010 Student Dear Alumni and Friends of BUTI, July 3—30 Enrollment Snapshot This issue of encore! recaps the outstanding 2010 season – the performances and activities of the Photo: Shirley Leiphon YAPP Session I talented young artists who define BUTI. We were pleased to enhance the curriculum of the Young # of Applicants: 824 Artists Orchestra Program with an expanded faculty and private lessons for each student. Notable July 3—23 # Accepted: 488 events included the celebration of the Young Artists Wind Ensemble’s 10th Anniversary, the YAPP Session II performance of the Young Artists Chorus with and the Boston Pops on Film Night, all of # Enrolled: 346 the ensemble concerts at Ozawa Hall, the chamber music and composers’ concerts and several July 24—August 13 outreach events in the Berkshire community. We continue to make progress in the numbers of minority students enrolled % on Scholarship: 33 thanks to the latest grants from the Surdna Foundation and the NEA. We will, however, need your help to expand our scholarship resources to support all worthy applicants to BUTI. Please stay connected to us on Facebook and Twitter and Visit www.bu.edu/tanglewood to complete and submit an % of Students who are Minorities: 14 by updating your information via our website. Of course, the best way to relive your BUTI memories is by returning to hear online application, sign up for a live audition, and learn the latest class of young artists. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at Tanglewood and wish more about BUTI. States Represented: 41 you success and fulfillment in all of your endeavors. Phyllis Hoffman, Executive and Artistic Director

ornuelle SCHOLARSHIPS are available for the 2011 season, including Countries merit/need based awards and full and partial scholarships for Represented: 9 minority students. Visit our website or email [email protected] Young Artists Orchestra Young Artists Wind Ensemble Age Range: 14-20 for more information. (YAO) July 4—August 14 (YAWE) July 4—30

Photo: Marie C F. BUTI Outreach Concerts in Lenox For the 2010 season, BUTI expanded its community outreach concerts in Lenox. In addition to performances at the Lenox Public Library and Trinity Episcopal Church, students per- formed at both of the Kimball Farms Retirement Communities in Lenox, Devonshire Estates, the Lilac Park YAWE 2010 Alumnus Daniel Choi Siji Oluwadara and Moises Carrasco, NEA Scholars Photo: Phil Varrecchio Concert Series, and at the Ventfort Photo: Marie F. Cornuelle Hall Mansion and Gilded Age 2010 marked the 10th Anniversary of YAWE and BUTI Maestro Paul Haas (YAVP ’87, ’88) returned for his Museum. Audiences enjoyed cham- celebrated this milestone with the commission of two fourth consecutive season to lead the YAO in their first ber music performances by members new compositions, the guest appearance of founding concert featuring Respighi’s Pines of Rome and Brahms’s of the Young Artists Orchestra, Wind conductor Frank Battisti, and solo performances by two Symphony No. 1. Boston University Director of Orchestral Ensemble, and Piano programs. These BUTI faculty/artists. The first concert, conducted by Activities and Professor of Music David Hoose conduct- concerts were sponsored in part by David Martins, featured ’s arrangement the Lenox Cultural Council. ed the second concert’s program of the Bach/Elgar of "Willow Twist" and “Symmetry Break: Black Hole Fantasia and Fugue in C Minor and Shostakovich’s Terrace” from his work, Cosmic Garden Diptych. Terry Symphony No. 10. The Bach/Elgar was repeated on Everson, trumpet, performed Excursions by Bruce August 3 at the Koussevitzky Music Shed as part of the Broughton. H. Robert Reynolds and Frank Battisti shared annual Tanglewood on Parade festivities. On August 14,

the podium for the second concert which featured Boston, Massachusetts 02215 Massachusetts Boston, Maestro Federico Cortese conducted the final concert of

Sowing Useful Truths by BUTI/BU alumnus Jonathan 855 Commonwealth Avenue Commonwealth 855 the season performing Beaser’s Evening Prayer and Newman (YACP '90, BU '94) and Kenneth Radnofsky, Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2. Major changes in the saxophone, performing the third movement of David

Photo: Dolores Rocha Photo: Dolores curriculum included the addition of three private lessons Tanglewood Institute Tanglewood Boston University Boston Amram’s Ode to Lord Buckley. A generous grant from the for all YAO students. Eleven new faculty members National Endowment for the Arts provided scholarships

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partial scholarships for minority students in the YAO, as Non-Profit the BUTI E-mail Club. well as support for faculty salaries. Master Class Series Two-Week Instrumental Workshops June 20—July 3 BUTI Snapshots For the 2010 season, 118 students enrolled in the Institute’s Instrumental Workshops taught by outstanding faculty/artists. Workshop students student faculty alumni enjoyed master classes led by distinguished guest artists Larry Guy, Marco Granados, Richard Mackey, Gregg Heneger, Gabe Langfur, Claude Kashnig, and Glen Velez. Students in the Trumpet and Trombone Workshops visited the S. E. Shires Company where also visiting the same day was legendary jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen.

Photo: Marie F. Cornuelle Young Artists Vocal Program Young Artists Piano Program Legendary soprano and master teacher Phyllis Curtin. (YAVP) July 4—August 14 (YAPP) Session I July 4—24 Photo: Marie F. Cornuelle For the 2010 season, Session II July 25—August 14 BUTI is deeply grateful to the numerous 70 singers participated The YAPP was led this Joseph Conyers with his 208 year-old bass distinguished artists, including BU in YAVP’s intensive cur- year by BU School of nicknamed “Norma.” and BUTI alumni, who provided riculum of courses and Music Piano Department opportunities for students to meet performances. Students Chair Professor Boaz Young Artists Composition Program student Boaz Sharon is Professor of Piano and Chair of Double bassist and YAO alumnus Joseph Conyers and work with them this summer. took weekly voice class- Sharon, master teacher Serena Faith Creary attended BUTI this summer the Piano Department at Boston University and (YAO ’98) was appointed Assistant Principal Bass BUTI Master Class Guests es taught by YAVP Clara Jung-Yang Shin, on scholarship from the ASCAP Foundation’s Director of the Young Artists Piano Program at of the Philadelphia Orchestra this fall. A graduate of Lauren Ambrose, voice/acting (’94, ’95) Director Professor and visiting artists-in- Joseph and Rosalie Meyer Fund. A native of BUTI. The Israeli-born Sharon began his studies Curtis where he studied with Edgar Meyer, Joseph’s , composition 2010 Young Artists Chorus Phyllis Hoffman, and YAPP student Yoon Sung Kim residence Gila Goldstein + Edward Barker, double bass at Ozawa Hall Natick, Massachusetts and a student at the with Stefan Askenase (Brussels, Belgium), and appointment is both thrilling for the 29 year old Photo: Marie F. Cornuelle in recital. * Cathy Basrak, viola Professors Penelope Photo: Marie F. Cornuelle (Boston University) and Walnut Hill School, Serena made the most of her went on to receive the Diplome Superieure with bassist (who told the Philadelphia Inquirer that he + Dan Bauch, percussion (’96-’98) Bitzas, and James Demler. They also enjoyed master Zhe Tang (Shanghai * Penelope Bitzas, voice summer at BUTI by composing six pieces: Highest Distinction from the Conservatoire is, “On Cloud Nine now”) and historically significant Margaret Brinkerhoff, yoga (’04, ’05) classes with Phyllis Curtin and Lauren Ambrose, YAVP Conservatory of Music). In addition to private lessons Unobtrusive Death for baritone and piano, Slices Royale de Belgique, the Bachelor of Music degree – he is the first African American to be hired by the James Buswell, violin alumna and stage/screen actress. For its annual Ozawa and daily master classes, students performed in weekly of Pi for woodwind quintet, Skyline for brass from the University of Texas, Austin, and the orchestra since 1974. Joseph remarked to the + Bruce Creditor, clarinet (’70) recitals and enjoyed master classes with pianists Tatyana * Phyllis Curtin, voice Hall performance, the Young Artists Chorus performed quintet, Destination for harp, Intermittent Master of Music degree in Piano Performance Philadelphia Inquirer that his summer at BUTI, * James Demler, voice works by Schumann, Barber, Paulus, Dove, and Dodochkin, Maxim Moglievsky, Paul Posnak, and Nightmares for solo viola, Suburban Headache, an from Boston University. He held posts at Duke “really did change my life. I was with a lot of bass Tatyana Dodochkin, piano Rautavaara under the direction of Ann Howard Jones. YAPP alumnus (’95, ’96) and 2010 Gilmore Artist Marti Epstein, composer electronic piece, and a piece for percussion University in Durham, North Carolina, and at the players at a very, very high level. It was the first time Norman Fischer, cello YAVP concluded its final week with solo recitals and Award winner Kirill Gerstein. On August 13, YAPP ensemble. Now a senior at Walnut Hill where she University of Florida before joining the BU faculty I heard about Curtis.” Co-founder of Project 440, a +* Edward Gazouleas, viola opera scenes. On August 14, the YAVP Chorus per- students performed chamber and solo piano music studies composition and viola, Serena is applying in 2008. A Steinway Artist, Sharon maintains an non-profit organization that engages professional +* Tim Genis, percussion (’84) along with their YAO peers at the historic Ventfort Hall Kirill Gerstein, piano (’95, ’96) formed with John Williams in the annual Film Night at to colleges and conservatories and hopes to active performance schedule and has performed musicians as advocates through community * Gila Goldstein, piano Tanglewood concert (see insert). Mansion and Gilded Age Museum. Students performed major in composition. Of her summer at BUTI, at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., the projects, Joseph is passionate about giving back: Marco Granados, flute and practiced on Yamaha pianos generously loaned by Larry Guy, clarinet Serena says, “It was a breathtakingly wonderful National Recital Hall in Taipei, as part of the “I wouldn’t be where I am if it weren’t for the Hilary Hahn, violin Young Artists Harp Seminar Falcetti Music. experience, definitely one I will never forget. Steinway Celebrity Series at Britain’s Kingston opportunities I was given as a kid – the sacrifices * Gregg Heneger, bassoon (YAHS) July 4—August 14 I really enjoyed working with students from University, the Gasteig Recital Hall in Munich, the my parents made, the sacrifices my teachers made, Claude Kashnig, tuba * Michelle LaCourse, viola The four students of the YAHS Young Artists around the globe, and Drs. Amlin and Casinghino International Liszt Festival in Rio de Janeiro, and people who opened doors for me where they * Gabe Langfur, bass trombone were such informative and helpful instructors. at Prague’s National Museum. He also has been normally wouldn’t be. And I think it would be + Benjamin Levy, double bass (’97) were rotated for performances Composition Program (YACP) July 4—August 14 I have grown so much musically from where I featured with the Israeli Symphony Orchestra horribly selfish for me not to do the same, if not a * Don Lucas, trombone in the YAO and the YAWE to Richard Mackey, French horn was at the beginning of the summer and am and has been heard on the “Steinway Hour”, and hundredfold, because I feel it’s my responsibility – Maxim Moglievsky, piano provide experience in large YACP director Martin amazed at what I learned during the program.” on National Public Radio. on top of the fact that I care.” Rane Moore, clarinet ensembles for each harpist. Amlin and Assistant +* Suzanne Nelson, bassoon Jonathan Newman, composer (’90) Students took weekly lessons Justin Casinghino men- Chris Olka, tuba and also participated in daily tored twelve young # Kevin Owen, French horn (’79) A summer of magic. A lifetime of music. BUTI in Focus Paul Posnak, piano master classes with YAHS composers this year, Zhe Tang, piano Members of the United States Director and Boston Martin Amlin looks on as Sam including two stu- Marine Band, percussion Symphony Orchestra Principal Solomon leads BUTI percussionists dents—Serena Faith Glen Velez, percussion in a reading of YACP student works. + Owen Young, cello (’79, ’80) Harpist (retired) Ann Hobson Photo: Marie F. Cornuelle Creary and Yuri * Peter Zazofsky, violin YAHS alumna Pilot. Franziska Huhn, assis- Boguinia—who received scholarships provided by the Pinchas Zuckerman, violin Hannah Murphy. Photo: Marie F. Cornuelle tant YAHS director and fre- ASCAP Foundation’s Joseph and Rosalie Meyer Fund. TMC Master Class Guests Joseph Silverstein, violin quent harpist with BSO/Boston Pops, led daily classes Composers David Amram, Marti Epstein, and Jonathan Benjamin Wright, trumpet and also taught private lessons. As it does each year, Newman (YACP ’90) presented master classes and + BSO member the program concluded with a solo and harp ensemble Q&A sessions. YACP students also participated in col- #Boston Pops member Photo: Marie F. Cornuelle * BU Faculty member recital. In large ensemble performances at Ozawa Hall, laborative sessions with the faculty and fellows of the YAHS students performed on a new Lyon and Healey TMC Composition Program led by Martin Amlin and Keep your Tanglewood memories alive! Reconnect with the Institute and fellow alumni by: Model 85 harp purchased in 2009 by the Boston Michael Gandolfi. The program concluded with a con- Updating your information via our website, www.bu.edu/tanglewood YAO (’10), YAWE (’08-’09) and Percussion Workshop (’08) alumnus Kennan Christopher Murphy-Sierra performing in University School of Music. cert featuring a work by each student composer. Following BUTI on Facebook and Twitter (BU_Tanglewood) Ozawa Hall. Photos: Julia Farbstein, YAVP 2010 YAVP Photos: Julia Farbstein,

Young Artists Chorus Performs with John Williams for Film Night at Tanglewood

On August 14, the Young Artists Chorus performed with John Williams on the annual Film Night at Tanglewood concert,

this year celebrating the music of Steven Spielberg. The Chorus appeared by special invitation from Maestro Williams, with

whom the YAVP has performed on two other occasions. Prepared by YAVP Chorus Director Ann Howard Jones, the students

gave polished performances of Exultate Justi from Empire of the Sun, and Dry Your Tears, Afrika from Amistad, two beloved

selections composed by John Williams. The audience responded with enthusiastic applause, and Berkshire Living Magazine

ranked the YAVP performance no. 3 on their “Top Ten Moments from Film Night” list.

BUTI and the College of Fine Arts at Boston University welcomeWelcome Dean Benjamín Juárez The Boston University College of Fine Arts and BUTI violin, and harpsichord, he has led orchestras in venues welcomed Dean Benjamín E. Juárez this fall. Dean Juárez, from Shanghai to the Champs-Élysées. Prior to arriving who joined the college just in time to attend the Young at Boston University, Juárez was the Director of Artists Orchestra’s final Culture, Technology, concert at Tanglewood and Development at this summer, immedi- “A teen that attends BUTI will find some the Dr. José María Luis ately expressed his Mora Research Institute, enthusiasm and com- of the greatest instructors, many BSO which focuses on social mitment to the sciences, history, and Institute. Believing that members, the beauty of the Berkshires, culture, in his native it is, “a dream to attend but foremost a community of similarly Mexico. He has also BUTI,” he has pledged directed the Centro his support for the ini- committed young people for whom Nacional de las Artes, tiatives that BUTI is Mexico’s national arts planning in the areas of music will be a life long advantage, center, running profes- artistic programs, cam- regardless of their final profession.” sional schools in music, pus improvements, and dance, arts, theater, and development, and has —Benjamín E. Juárez film, research centers, already begun working the organization’s TV closely with BUTI staff channel, and more than Photo: Boston University towards these goals. Dean Juárez brings a wealth of 20 theaters and performing spaces. Juárez takes over from experience both as an artist and an administrator to his Walt Meissner (CFA '81), now Associate Vice President new role. A conductor who has also studied voice, piano, for Operations at BU, who served as dean for eight years. The Surdna Foundation Challenge: $240,000 Awarded to BUTI in Support of Minority Scholarships for All Young Artists Programs This fall, the Boston University Tanglewood Institute received a $240,000 grant from the Surdna Foundation - $80,000 per year for the next three years – in support of minority scholarships for BUTI’s Young Artists Programs. This funding is a challenge grant which pledges BUTI to raise $60,000 per year (75% of Surdna’s grant) in new and increased gifts. We need YOU, the Alumni and Friends of BUTI, to help us meet the Surdna Challenge! Matching Surdna’s grant will enable BUTI to increase dramatically its scholarship resources for ALL talented and deserving students. Make your gift or pledge today by completing and returning the slip below or by calling us at 617.353.8995. You can also make a gift online by visiting www.bu.edu/alumni/support/give-now/, and selecting the Tanglewood Institute Scholarship Fund under “Your Gift Designation.” How it works If you did NOT make a gift last year, then your ENTIRE GIFT for the 2011 season counts towards the Challenge. If you DID make a gift last year, then the amount of your INCREASE over your previous gift counts towards the Challenge. Now more than ever, large and small, every gift matters! Photo: Marie F. Cornuelle Photo: Marie F.

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