Southeast Chamber Music Institute | Tennessee Tech University

May 27 - June 1, 2012

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 2011-2012 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, Clarinet Faculty
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(931) 372-6087
Bryan Fine Arts Building (BFA) 212 Webpage

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 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.

Tchaikovsky "Autumn" Dan Allcott, cello

Steve Benne
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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

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 23, 2012, 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 7, 2012.

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 (All-West, Midstate, or All-East), 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 for Governor's School, 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. To qualify, the CD or video must be:
- No more than 10 minutes
- Labeled with your name, instrument and title(s) of recorded selection(s)
- Postmarked by April 23, 2012

Group DIscount

Two or more students from the same school or family who submit their complete applications together will receive a $25 group discount.

Application

The application information form 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.

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