Wind Ensemble & Chamber Music Workshop
Shenandoah Conservatory
Wind Ensemble & Chamber Music Workshop
July 5–9, 2022
About
The Shenandoah Conservatory Wind Ensemble & Chamber Music Workshop is a comprehensive workshop focusing on large and small ensemble performance, pedagogy, musicianship and well-being.
High school students (including rising first-year through seniors) are invited to apply for the opportunity to study with Shenandoah’s renowned instrumental faculty.
All applicants are required to upload an audition video to be considered for the workshop. Videos will be reviewed and applicants will be informed of their application status promptly.
Wind Ensemble Conductor
Dr. Timothy Robblee
Dr. Robblee is the director of bands and associate professor of conducting at Shenandoah Conservatory where he guides all aspects of the wind band program, teaches conducting and conducts the Wind Ensemble and EDGE Ensemble.
Chamber Music Director
Garrick Zoeter
A committed teacher as well as performer, Zoeter serves as the Anna Lee VanBuren Professor of Clarinet at Shenandoah Conservatory. His students include numerous competition winners and can be found performing in professional ensembles, teaching in university and public schools positions, and serving as music therapists throughout the country and abroad.
Workshop Director
Dr. Matthew Niess
Dr. Niess is the Director of Jazz Studies and Trombone Artist-in-Residence at Shenandoah Conservatory. He oversees the Jazz Studies program and leads the Studio Big Band. He served in The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” for 30 years as lead trombone in the The U.S. Army Blues Jazz Ensemble and with the The U.S. Army Brass Quintet.
Faculty
- Timothy Robblee, conductor
- Shaun Evans, conductor
- Jonathan Snowden, flute
- Garrick Zoeter, clarinet
- Ryan Romine, bassoon
- Timothy Roberts, saxophone
- Geoffrey Pilkington, horn
- Matthew Niess, trombone
- Jeffrey Cortazzo, low brass
- Karlyn R. Viña, percussion
- Tom Teasley, percussion
Guest Clinicians
Fees
Commuters: $300
Meals not included.
Dorm Residents with Roommate: $450
Meals and lodging included.
Single Dorm Residents: $500
Meals and lodging included.
Cash Prices for Dining Hall
Commuters can purchase meals at the dining hall (credit cards accepted).
Schedule
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July 5, 2022
| 12:30 p.m. | Registration & Dorm Check-in |
| 1:30 p.m. | Welcome |
| 2 p.m. | Full Rehearsal |
| 4 p.m. | Chamber Music Masterclasses |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7 p.m. | Guest Artist Concerts & Evening Activities |
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July 6–8, 2022
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:45 a.m. | Commuter Arrival Time |
| 9 a.m. | Chamber Music & Masterclasses |
| 10:30 a.m. | Wind Ensemble Rehearsal |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Music Seminar & Masterclasses |
| 2 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Rehearsal |
| 4 p.m. | Free Time & Activities |
| 5 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7 p.m. | Guest Artist Concerts & Evening Activities |
| 10 p.m. | All Cambers in Dorms |
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July 9, 2022
| 8 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | Chamber Music & Masterclasses |
| 11 a.m. | Final Wind Ensemble Rehearsal |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Chamber Music Concert |
| 2 p.m. | Wind Ensemble Concert |
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Contact Us
Questions?
Contact Director of Jazz Studies and Trombone Artist-in-Residence Matthew Niess at mniess@su.edu for more information.