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2019 IMANI WINDS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mannes School of Music
The New School, Arnold Hall
55 West 13th Street, New York, NY
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All concerts and chamber music workshops are open to the general public and free (unless otherwise noted).
Suggested donations for concerts apply to the general public.
All other events are open to auditor guest pass holders, full session auditors and participants only.
Monday, July 15 - Day 1
REGISTRATION: Check-in for the Festival, 4:30pm
CONVOCATION: Administration and Artistic Staff Meet and Greet, 5:30pm
OPENING CONCERT: Imani Winds
7:00pm
Tuesday, July 16 - Day 2
SEMINAR: A Practical Guide to Rehearsing, with Imani Winds
9:00-9:45am
Efficient rehearsals are a cornerstone to ensemble playing. Imani Winds discusses and provides effective techniques that promote creativity and communication.
WORKSHOPS: Chamber Music with Imani Winds
10:00am-12:30pm, Various spaces
Select ensembles work with members of Imani Winds on festival repertoire
SEMINAR: ECP Fellows meet IWCMF Composer-in-Residence, Marcos Balter
10:00am-12:00pm
Moderated by Imani Winds in-house composer, Jeff Scott
WORKSHOP: Support & Breathing Intensive with Monica Ellis
1:30-3:00pm
Unlock the mysteries of playing with the best sound possible
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WORKSHOP: Combating Performance Anxiety, with Noa Kageyama
3:30-5:00pm
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Wednesday, July 17 - Day 3
WORKSHOP: Chamber Music with Imani Winds
9:30am - 12:20pm, Various Spaces
Select ensembles work with members of Imani Winds on festival repertoire.
MASTERCLASS: Anton Rist, clarinet
1:30-3:30pm
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MASTERCLASS: Andrew Adelson, oboe
1:30-3:30pm
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MASTERCLASS: William Purvis, horn
1:30 - 3:30pm
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SEMINAR: Education Outreach with Imani Winds
4:00-5:30pm
In a performance workshop format, Imani Winds demonstrate useful techniques and concepts that are the cornerstones to a successful outreach concert.
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IMPROV NIGHT!: Workshop with Riley Mulherkar and Jam Session with Alex Davis
7:30 - 9:30pm
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Thursday, July 18 - Day 4
WORKSHOP: Chamber Music with Imani Winds
9:30am-12:20pm, Various spaces
Select ensembles work with members of Imani Winds on festival repertoire
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WORKSHOP: Alexander Technique with Valerie Van Hoven
1:30-3:00pm
Van Hoven, Faculty at Montclair State University, teaches students how to move mindfully through performance
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WORKSHOP: Professionalism and Rehearsal Techniques with Cliff Colnot
3:30 - 5:00pm
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Friday, July 19 - Day 5
WORKSHOP: Chamber Music with Imani Winds
9:30am-12:20pm, Various spaces
Select ensembles work with members of Imani Winds on festival repertoire.
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READING SESSION I: Emerging Composer Program Fellows with Imani Winds
1:30-3:30PM
Imani Winds will read works by the ECP Fellows that have been written for Festival groups.
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MASTERCLASS: Matt Landry, saxophone
1:30-3:00pm
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SEMINAR: The Future Diversity of American Symphony Orchestras with Deron Hall
4:00-5:30pm
Saturday, July 20 - Day 6
MASTERCLASS: Brandon George, flute
10:30am-12:30pm
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MASTERCLASS: Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe
10:30am-12:30pm
Oboist of Imani Winds, Faculty at Manhattan School of Music Prep and Brooklyn College
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MASTERCLASS: Mark Dover, clarinet
10:30am-12:30pm
Clarinetist of Imani Winds, Dover’s vast array of musical experiences have established himself as one of the most diverse clarinetists of his generation.
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MASTERCLASS: Jeff Scott, horn
10:30am-12:30pm
French Horn player, composer of Imani Winds and Faculty at Montclair State University
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MASTERCLASS: Monica Ellis, bassoon
10:30am-12:30pm
Bassoonist of Imani Winds & recognized clinician, she has taught at University of Chicago, Mannes, Juilliard’s MAP, Brooklyn College and Purchase University.
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WORKSHOP: Composer Portraits with Marcos Balter
10:30am-12:30pm
In a series of short-lecture-demonstrations, ECP fellows share a glimpse into their music, experiences and passion for creativity.
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MASTERCLASS: Akropolis Reed Quintet
2:00-4:00pm
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CONCERT: Akropolis Reed Quintet
7:30pm
Sunday, July 21 - Day 7
OUTING: Walking tour NYC - The Highline and Hudson Yards
11:00am-1:00pm
MASTER CLASS: Andrew Brady, bassoon
2:00-4:00pm
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MASTER CLASS: Jasmine Choi, flute
2:00-4:00pm
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MASTER CLASS: Patrick Burns, composer
2:00-4:00pm
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SEMINAR: Road to Success - Audition/Application Preparation with Alex Davis
4:30-6:00pm
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READING SESSION II: Emerging Composer Program Fellows with Imani Winds
4:30-6:00PM
Imani Winds will read works by the ECP Fellows that have been written for Festival groups.
Monday, July 22 - Day 8
WORKSHOP: Chamber Music with Imani Winds
9:30am - 12:20pm, Various spaces
Select ensembles work with members of Imani Winds on festival repertoire.
CONCERT: Port Mande (Mark Dover and Jeremy Jordan) with Leon Boykins, Allan Mednard and Faylotte Crayton
8:00pm
Led by Imani Winds’ Mark Dover and pianist Jeremy Jordan, this innovative group explores jazz, classical and everything in between.
Tuesday, July 23 - Day 9
WORKSHOP: Chamber Music with Imani Winds
9:30am - 12:20pm, Various spaces
Select ensembles work with members of Imani Winds on festival repertoire.
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WORKSHOP: Networking 101 - Chops Beyond the Practice Room with Jessica Meyer
Meyer discusses the communication skills and entrepreneurial acumen needed to advocate or your career in music.
PANEL: Arts and Politics, led by Eun Lee
3:30pm-5:00pm
Wednesday, July 24 - Day 10
WORKSHOP: Rhythm, Groove and Feel - A musical perspective with Javier Diaz
10:30am - 12:00pm
A journey through rhythm to help improve your day-to-day playing.
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MASTERCLASS: Chamber Music with Imani Winds I
3:30 - 5:30pm
Select ensembles work with Imani Winds on festival repertoire
CONCERT: Visionaries, Composers of NOW!
7:30pm
Hosted by Marcos Balter. Hear world premieres composed by the Emerging Composers Program Fellows
Suggested donation: $20
Thursday, July 25 - Day 11
MASTERCLASS: Chamber Music with Imani Winds II
1:15-3:15pm
Select ensembles work with Imani Winds on festival repertoire
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SEMINAR: An Afternoon with Imani Winds
3:30-5:30pm
Our Story: All you wanted to know (and didn’t want to know) about Imani Winds.
CONCERT: Chamber Music Celebration
7:00pm
Culmination Concert for Festival Participants
Suggested donation: $20
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