May 26 - May 31, 2013
The Southeast Chamber Music Institute offers performance and instructional opportunities in a variety of settings in small homogeneous and mixed ensembles including piano, strings, brass, winds, percussion, and jazz combo (including horns, piano, bass, and drums).
Students will receive a private lesson, master class instruction, and hear concerts by resident faculty artists. A limited number of students can also be accepted for composition lessons with the composer-in-residence, Dr. Greg Danner.
Eligibility
The Institute is open to musicians in grades 9-12 in the 2012-2013 school year. Enrollment is limited to space available.
The Faculty
The artist faculty will coach chamber ensembles, provide individual instruction and perform evening recitals.
The Cumberland Quintet
Roger Martin
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(931) 372-6083
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 209
William Woodworth
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(931) 372-3719
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 211
Wonkak Kim, Assistant Professor - Clarinet
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(931) 372-6087
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 212
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Dr. Kim teaches applied clarinet lessons and directs TTU Clarinet Ensembles. He is Artistic Director of the Annual TTU Clarinet Day and also serves as a faculty member of the Southeast Chamber Music Institute at Tech. In addition, he is the principal clarinetist (Derryberry Chair) of Bryan Symhony Orchestra and performs with the Cumberland Quintet, both faculty ensembles-in-residence at Tennessee Tech University.
James Lotz, Professor
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(931) 372-6133
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 213
Jeremy Hansen
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(931) 372-6089
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 216
The Brass Arts Quintet
Charles Decker, Music Professor
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(931) 372-3711
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 215 Webpage
Chris McCormick
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(931) 372-6182
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 217
Greg Danner
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(931) 372-6180
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 208 Webpage
Joshua Hauser, Professor of Trombone
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(931) 372-6086
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 214 Webpage
Ralph Morris, Professor of Music/Tuba/Euphonium
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(931) 372-3168
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 218 Webpage
TTU Faculty Jazz Combo
Chris McCormick
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(931) 372-6182
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 217
Phillip Barham
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(931) 372-3775
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 210
Joshua Hauser, Professor of Trombone
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(931) 372-6086
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 214 Webpage
Dr. Eric Willie, Associate Professor of Percussion
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(931) 372-6082
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 315 Webpage
String Faculty
Wei Tsun Chang, Professor of Violin
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(931) 372-3714
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 360
Idalynn Besser, Adjunct Instructor of Viola
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(615) 405-5607
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA)
Daniel Allcott, Director of Orchestras, Cello Instructor
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(931) 372-6179
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 356
Dan Allcott (Associate Professor) is conductor of the University Orchestra and Instructor of Cello. In addition, he conducts the Bryan Symphony Orchestra at Tennessee Tech which features TTU faculty, students, and additional professionals from the Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga symphonies.
Steve Benne, Adjunct Instructor of Double Bass
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(931) 372-3161
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 358 (865) 206-0270
Additional Faculty
Joseph Hermann, Director of Bands
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(931) 372-3165
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 307 Webpage
Resume/CV
Catherine Godes
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(931) 372-3715
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 314
Assisting us on percussion this summer will be Paul Deatherage, a TTU graduate who currently serves as Instructor of Percussion - Drumset at the University of Kentucky. For more information on Mr. Deatherage, please visit http://finearts.uky.edu/faculty/music/paul-deatherage
Facilities
The Tennessee Tech campus is centrally located in Cookeville, Tennessee, just off Interstate 40. The beautiful Bryan Fine Arts Building will be the focus of all instructional and performance activity, with dormitory and cafeteria facilities only one block away.
Tuition
Tuition charges cover all instruction, evening concerts, a social evening, dormitory housing, meals, and an Institute t-shirt. A deposit is required, and must be postmarked by April 22, 2013, to hold your place (See Application). The deposit is non-refundable unless the student is not accepted for enrollment.
Acceptance
The Institute will evaluate all application materials and inform students of acceptance and scholarship decisions by May 6, 2013.
Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to talented students from any state or country:
- $50 for students who have been selected for their TOP regional band or orchestra (MTSBOA, WTSBOA, or ETSBOA), OR for pianists who have received a MTNA "Good" rating.
- $50 additional scholarship for students who have been selected for an All-State band or orchestra OR have been selected to attend their state's Governor's School for the Arts in Music, OR for pianists who have received a MTNA “Superior” rating.
- One $50 Studio Award is offered for each instrument. To be considered for this award, you must submit an exceptional recorded performance of your playing. Selection of music is up to you, but ensemble performances are not acceptable. To qualify, the performance must be:
- No more than 10 minutes
- Sent on a CD or DVD labeled with your name, instrument and title(s) of recorded selection(s)
- Postmarked by April 22, 2013
- You may post your audition video to YouTube. Links must be e-mailed by April 22, 2013. You will receive an e-mail confirmation when your link is received.
Group DIscount
Two or more students from the same school or family who submit their complete applications together will receive a $25 group discount. Names of all students must be listed on each form or on an attached memo and all applications and deposits must arrive together in the same envelope in order to be eligible for this discount.
Application
The application information form below 
may be printed and mailed along with your deposit and letter of reference.
For inquiries contact Dr. Joshua Hauser at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 931-372-6086.
You can also find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/southeastchambermusicinstitute.
Forms
Required forms for accepted students are located online at http://iweb.tntech.edu/jhauser/SCMI%202013/SCMI2013Forms.htmlAll forms must be completed and brought to registration on Sunday, May 26th along with the remainder of tuition and fees.
