The University of Toledo

Summer Workshops and Special Course Offerings

FLUTE WORKSHOP WITH JOEL TSE  |  JUNE 10–15
Faculty: Joel Tse, Principal Flute with Toledo Symphony UT Flute Instructor
Class pianist - Dr. Michael Boyd (UT Professor of Piano), Rhythm - Olman Piedra (UT Director of Percussion Studies), Music Theory - Norm Damschroder (UT Music Faculty)
Ages: 12 and up
Tracks: Performance, Teacher Audit
Description: Master flutist, Joel Tse, principal flute for the Toledo Symphony and flute instructor for the University of Toledo heads this amazing, intense workshop in flute. Students are trained in breathing, technique, rhythm, and music theory, as well as provided master class coaching. A concert performed by the students concludes the workshop on Saturday.
To register: Register online

EXPLORING ORFF-SCHULWERK  |  JUNE 12–14
Faculty: Dr. Pamela Stover, Music Education
Ages: College Level & up
Tracks: College credit only - available at the undergraduate and graduate level
Description: An introduction to the highly creative and integrative Orff-Schulwerk process of music and movement education for elementary education teachers and students. Designed for beginners to the Orff-Schulwerk, experienced teachers who hold Orff Levels and want a different perspective are also welcome  Led by Orff-Schulwerk specialist and Music Education professor, Dr. Pamela J. Stover.
To register: Enroll and register as you would for any other class, or if you are not a UT student, you can register as a guest student to take just this workshop. Contact the UT Office of Undergraduate Admissions or the College of Graduate Studies for more information.

SUMMER JAZZ INSTITUTE |  JUNE 16–22
Faculty: Gunnar Mossblad, Director & saxophone
Vic Juris - Guitar; Tad Weed - Jazz Piano; Norm Damschroder - Bass; Olman Piedra - Percussion
Ages: 12 & up
Tracks: Vocal, Instrumental, Teacher-Training, Jazz Appreciation
Description: The UT Summer Jazz Institute is the place where ALL levels of jazz students can discover  and achieve their jazz potential through the study of jazz in one of four exceptional programs: instrumental jazz, vocal jazz, teacher training and jazz appreciation.
To register & learn more, visit: SummerJazz.utoledo.edu 

ART SONG FESTIVAL & WORKSHOPS | JUNE 26-30
Faculty: Dr. Denise Ritter Bernardini, Director
Ages: High School and up
Tracks: Competition, Artist, High School Student
Description: The Art Song Festival and Workshop is dedicated to promoting recital performances as well as to training singers and collaborative pianists in the fine art of recital planning and performance. This festival is packed with master classes, voice lessons, coaching sessions and recital performances as well as classes geared for the student and emerging professional singer and pianist.
To register and learn more, visit: ArtSongFestival.com 

BOOKS TO SING, DANCE, ACT, & PLAY | AUGUST 5–7
Faculty: Dr. Pamela Stover, Music Education
Ages: College Level & up
Tracks: College credit only - available at the undergraduate and graduate level
Description: A hands-on workshop for librarians and educations on ways to integrate music, literature, drama and art in activities appropriate for pre-school through middle school.  Led by Orff-Schulwerk specialist and Music Ed professor, Dr. Pamela J. Stover.
To register: Enroll and register as you would for any other class, or if you are not a UT student, you can register as a guest student to take just this workshop. Contact the UT Office of Undergraduate Admissions or the College of Graduate Studies for more information.

FORMS: Permission for Minors to Participate/Consent for Medical Treatment (This form is required for anyone younger than 18. Please download, print and have your parent or legal guardian sign it. It can be mailed in advance or brought with you on the first day of the workshop.)