Where the line between teacher and student becomes a path which leads to mentorship, collaboration, and understanding
Festival Participants will enjoy chamber groups for strings, flute, harp, woodwinds, and jazz combos and get to work with some of the finest musicians in the country.
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We take pride in finding musicians that have performed in all parts of the music industry, from the orchestra hall, big band riser, chamber ensemble, or commercial music setting; students are pleasantly surprised to find the ease with which our faculty slip between genres at the highest level of teaching and performance.
Five Seasons Music Festival
FESTIVAL details-hosted at Kirkwood Community College
Monday-Friday Daily Schedule
9:30 AM ~
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Dance
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Instrumental technique sessions
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lunch
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Singing
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Small Ensemble Rehearsals
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large ensemble rehearsals
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pick up time
10:00 AM ~
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12:00 pM ~
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1:00 pM ~
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3:00 pM ~
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1:30 pM ~
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4:00 pM ~
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Everyday students will begin with country dancing from the time of shakespeare
The faculty of the festival will break participants into families of instruments. for learning technique, Groups will play a variety of music styles and perform their selection at the Friday or Saturday evening recital.
Participants can purchase lunches at Kirkwood or bring a sack lunch and enjoy socializing with the other festival participants and staff. At the end of lunch hour, faculty will perform an impromptu recital each day.
Early afternoon brings new opportunities to play in small to mid-sized ensembles. Participants may also enjoy one-on-one break out sessions, as needed.
We close each day in larger ensembles of mixed instruments.
Rehearsals will conclude promptly at 4:00PM each day.
Concerts
LOCATION
Concert held on
June 26th at 7:00PM for faculty/intern performances.
June 27th at 5:00PM Flute and Harp recital
June 27th at 7:00PM for faculty and student performances.
June 28th at 7:00PM at Ellis Park- Music, dance, and scene from Shakespeare performed by Five Seasons faculty.
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*all concerts are free and open to the public
6391 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Interested in Interning?
Five Seasons Chamber Music Festival is looking for musicians at the advanced high school and collegiate levels to participate as interns. Intern responsibilities include: Playing in a variety of large and small ensembles including orchestra or jazz, assisting faculty, coaching students, and helping with other needs as they arise. Meals are provided during the festival and home stays are available upon request.
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We will reach out to applicants upon completion of registration form. Feel free to email with any questions.