2009 Northeast Horn Workshop
March 13-15, 2009   •   Ithaca College School of Music









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Schedule of Events


Friday, March 13

Noon
  • Registration Begins
  • Exhibits open (Noon - 6PM)
1:30 - 3:00 Connecting Art with Science: A Physical Therapy Perspective on Embouchure Dystonia. Performing Arts Medicine Lecture; Ellie Phillips-Burdge

The physical rigors of musical practice and performance can lead to physical injuries and emotional anxiety. This presentation focuses on embouchure dystonia from a physical therapy perspective. Information presented is supported by research, within the scope of physical therapy practice, and aligned with the goals of performing musicians. The presentation will also include examples of techniques designed to promote the wellness of musicians.

3:00 - 4:30 Brain Gym®: Whole Brain Learning For Practice and Performance

Join Linda Case, certified Brain Gym Instructor and Consultant, for simple exercises and activities that will increase your concentration and focus, enhance learning, memory and performance, improve your breathing and help you reach new levels of excellence. This will be an interactive session where you move to learn!

5:00 - 6:00Horn Choir reading session
6:00Dinner Break (no dining establishments are open on campus - check out local dining options)
8:15Concert

Works by Jeff Myers (premier), Wolfgang Plagge, Gerard Grisey Gaubert, Reynolds and Busler-Blais. Performed by Laura Klock, William Hite, Gregory Hayes, horn/tenor/piano; Janine Gaboury, horn; Josh Phillips, Nathan Koci, horns; Lydia Busler-Blais, horn; and Elizabeth Shuhan, Alexander Shuhan, Mary Ann Miller, flute/horn/piano.



Saturday, March 14

8:00Group warm-up, guided session
9:00 - NoonExhibits open
9:00 - 10:20Master Class with Adam Unsworth
10:30 - 11:50Master Class with Gail Williams
12:00 - 1:00Lunch available on campus; $12 payable at registration, or find local dining options
1:00 - 5:00Exhibits open
2:00 - 3:15Adam Unsworth in Concert
4:00 - 5:30American Horn Quartet in Concert
5:30Dinner (local dining options)
8:15Horn music of Dana Wilson; Gail Williams, Adam Unsworth, American Horn Quartet, Jennifer Hayghe (piano), Linda Case (violin)


Sunday, March 15

8:00Guided warm up
9:00 - NoonExhibits open
9:00 - 10:30Master Class with American Horn Quartet
10:45 - 11:45Mass Horn Choir rehearsal for afternoon performance
NoonOpen Business Meeting (light lunch provided)
1:15Final concert