Summer Intensive 2023 - GUITAR
Group Classes & EnsemblesSummer 2023|#D.SA.GT.10.U.
Aug 8, 2023 - Aug 12, 2023
12 yrs +, Mixed
Classical Music - Strings
Activity locationUniversity of Victoria Campus
Description
The Summer Intensive Guitar Program (SI-G) invites classical guitar lovers 12 years and up to explore the art of the classical guitar with VCM faculty and international guests. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced players will find engaging activities including individual lessons, technique sessions and masterclasses. SI-G 2023 is a relaxed, focused and encouraging learning environment where you may expand and refine your classical guitar skills with some of Canada’s top guitar performers and international guests. At least one year of guitar study is recommended.
Faculty:
Dr. Alexander Dunn, Artistic Director
Marvin Ren (New York)
Razvan Bezna (Montreal)
Robert Wang (Los Angeles)
Program Details:
This is a full course offering, running from 10:00am to 5:30pm Tuesday - Saturday. Daily program will include a technique warmup, orchestra rehearsal, individual lessons, and masterclasses. Students will have the opportunity to perform in the orchestra concert from 2:00-3:00pm on Saturday and attend all faculty recitals.
Students and parents are welcome to contact the Artistic Director Alex Dunn with any questions at adunn@uvic.ca.
Recitals:
Faculty Recital:
Alexander Dunn
Wednesday, August 9 | 2:00pm | Lam Auditorium
Faculty Recital:
Marvin Ren
Thursday, August 10 | 2:00pm | Phillip T Young Recital Hall
Faculty Recital:
Razven Bezna
Friday, August 11 | 2:00pm | Phillip T Young Recital Hall
Final Orchestra Concert
Saturday, August 12 | 2:00pm | Phillip T Young Recital Hall
Special Guest Recital presented by the Victoria Guitar Society:
Robert Wang
Friday, August 11 | 7:30pm Phillip T Young Recital Hall
Registration Deadline: July 4, 2023
Please note: all fees must be paid in full by the registration deadline (excluding those waiting on the result of their bursary application). Online registration requires payment in full. Those awaiting acceptance (where applicable) or the results of their bursary application are encouraged to contact us directly to register: 250-386-5311 info@vcm.bc.ca
Please note: after July 4, dependent on space being available, applicants will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
Activity meeting dates
August 8-12, 2023
More Information
SupervisorSimon MacDonald
Number of sessions5
DepartmentSummer Intensive Programs
$330.00
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REFUND POLICY
Program viability is based upon minimum enrollment. As such, there are no refunds available after the registration deadline (in most cases, four weeks prior to the program start date), except in cases of injury or illness (for which a Doctor’s note is required), or other exceptional circumstance, such as family re-location.
Prior to the registration deadline, tuition may be refunded, pending the approval of the Artistic Director. Application and transaction fees are non-refundable. Withdrawal requests must be made in writing to the VCM Registrar’s Office. Requests made after the completion of a given program will not be considered.