Young Musicians in Concert with the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
Young Musicians (YMP) perform on stage with
the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)
To culminate their residency at The Walden School, ICE will feature the Young Musicians Program students as composers and performers. Eight world-premieres of student works will be given, which in August will receive their New York City premieres at Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival's 50th Anniversary Celebration. The program includes four Walden students joining ICE on stage for collaborative performances of a faculty commission by Terry L. Greene, and works by contemporary music luminaries George Lewis and Pauline Oliveros.
John - Young Musicians Program
Walden has been a kind of magical place for Jack, where he could be his best self in a warm, loving, supportive environment.
Over the last five summers, he has learned great fundamental musicianship, been challenged to listen to new and different styles of music with open ears, he’s written music in a range of musical genres, and has developed an increasingly clear voice as a composer. But while the musical training is the reason we sent him to Walden in the first place, there is much more to the experience than the music. We have watched him grow from an uncertain new student, trying to find his way in the new environment, to a confident leader among the students, helping others to succeed and feel welcome.
Year after year, Walden’s faculty and staff consistently create among themselves and among the students a supportive community where each student’s individual talents and idiosyncrasies are appreciated.
Students write music of all kinds, at all levels, and they are respectful of each other’s artistic journey and process, investing care and attention in each other’s success. It is a delight to see kids in these often socially and emotionally difficult years taking care of each other and enabling their success. Walden is a treasure!
Karina - Young Musicians Program
Three days after I leave the Walden School Young Musicians Program, I start to count the days until the next summer.
This past year was my fourth year attending the program in Dublin, New Hampshire. Walden is my home away from home. Every year at Walden, I experience new and interesting kinds of music and the education I receive is incredible. The teachers do an amazing and thorough job working with the students. They work with each student to help them become better musicians as well as better people. Seth’s leadership and dedication is fantastic.
Between the friends I make at Walden and the hard work I put in to create the final festival composition, the five weeks at Walden is always extremely satisfying and special.
I take the knowledge I acquire at Walden into the rest of my year, and it makes my life better. I want to thank all the people who contribute and donate to Walden. All the things I love about my summers in Walden would not happen without you.
Thank you,
– Karina
Walden and Junior Conservatory Alumni Composers Forum with Face the Music
Walden is excited to announce this year's annual New York City Alumni Composers forum will feature the ensemble Face the Music and will be moderated by former Walden School Composer-in-Residence, Eve Beglarian.
New York Alumni Composers Forum
Join us in New York - bring friends and family for an afternoon of new music and discussion!
Sign up here! - http://bit.ly/VcuzBy
Moderators
Tamar Bloch and Sky Macklay
Composers
Kevin Becker
John Hennecken
Steven Kaplan
Robert Karpay
Sky Macklay
Ian Munro
Matt Siffert
Performers
Steven Beck, piano
Tierney O'Brien, clarinet
Sharon Park, violin
Walden and JCC students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends will gather for an afternoon of music, discussion, reuniting with old friends, and making new ones. The composers forum is FREE and open to the public, and will be followed by a small reception for participants and attendees, so between new music, great people and delicious food, there are plenty of reasons to join us. The event is open to anyone who wants to attend.
Contact Marguerite Ladd if you have any questions mladd@waldenschool.org.
San Francisco Alumni Composers Forum
There are still a few spots left for composers and performers for this forum!
Sign up now - http://bit.ly/Ud2Stg
Moderators:
Alex Christie and Dana Jessen
Performers
Katy Luo, piano
Sophie Huet, clarinet
Esther Landau, flute
Jefferson Packer, voice - bass
Dana Jessen, bassoon
Composers
Gabe Kyne
Nick Benavides
Loretta Notareschi
Niko Korolog
Will Rees
Ann Callaway
Walden and JCC students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends will gather for an afternoon of music, discussion, reuniting with old friends, and making new ones. The Forum is FREE and open to the public, and will be followed by a small reception for participants and attendees, so between new music, great people and delicious food, there are plenty of reasons to join us.
San Francisco Alumni Composers Forum
Join us in San Francisco - bring friends and family for an afternoon of new music and discussion, moderated by Walden alumnus and faculty member, Alex Christie, and Walden parent and faculty member Ruth Rainero.
Walden students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends will gather for an afternoon of music, discussion, reuniting with old friends, and making new ones. The Forum is FREE and open to the public, and will be followed by a small reception for participants and attendees, so between new music, great people and delicious food, there are plenty of reasons to join us.
If you are interested in composing or performing on the forum, or if you have any questions, contact Brendon Randall-Myers at brandall-myers (at) waldenschool (dot) org.
New York Alumni Composers Forum
Join us in New York - bring friends and family for an afternoon of new music and discussion, moderated by faculty members Rebekah Griffin-Greene and Ian Munro.
Walden students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends will gather for an afternoon of music, discussion, reuniting with old friends, and making new ones. The Forum is FREE and open to the public, and will be followed by a small reception for participants and attendees, so between new music, great people and delicious food, there are plenty of reasons to join us.
If you are an alumni interested in composing or performing on this forum, or if you have any questions, please contact Marguerite Ladd at mladd (at) waldenschool (dot) org.
A Walden School student in Dublin strikes all the right notes
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Walden School: Winning Over Students, Winning Awards
The San Francisco Classical Voice reported on Walden’s New Music Educator Award from the American Music Center.