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Masters at Manhattan Online
The distance learning program at Manhattan School of Music proudly
presents Masters at Manhattan Online, a series of collaborative
master class programs that feature distinguished artist-faculty
from the School and around the world via interactive videoconferencing
technology. Notable in this program are three major collaborations:
with the Orchestral Performance Program, the Jazz Arts Program,
and the Office of the Dean of Faculty and Performance.
For the 2007–2008 academic year, distance learning programming
collaborations include The Art of Orchestral Performance: A
Videoconference Master Class Series and Manhattan on the
Rideau: A Jazz Videoconference Master Class Series.
With ten years’ experience in the field of distance learning
and as the first conservatory in the nation to utilize videoconferencing
for music education, Manhattan School of Music has been able to
refine the key elements of presenting successful master-class programs
via videoconference. In addition to giving students access to world-class
musicians and stimulating artistic perspectives, Manhattan School
of Music ensures that the quality of our videoconference transmissions
is of the highest possible standard. Many of these transmissions
take place over the advanced high-speed network of Internet2. For
further information about our programs in higher education or to
inquire about potential collaborations, please contact Christianne
Orto, assistant dean of distance learning & director of recording.
Here is a sampling of our recent programs along with comments from
some of our participants:
Art of Orchestral Performance:
Videoconference Master Class Series
"Through distance learning, young, aspiring musicians can
broaden their horizons and incorporate musical influences and ideas
from artist-educators around the globe."
— Glenn Dicterow, concertmaster, New York Philharmonic and
department chair and head of strings, Orchestral Performance Program,
Manhattan School of Music
- Erik Ralske, horn: A January 23, 2008 master class on the Art
of Orchestral Performance for students at Northwestern University.
- Steve Cohen, clarinet: On April 3, 2006, Cohen, who is associate
professor of clarinet at Northwestern University, held a master
class on the Art of Orchestral Performance for students of Manhattan
School of Music.
- Lisa Kim, violin: March 24, 2006 violin master class on the
Art of Orchestral Performance for students of the North Carolina
School of the Arts.
- Glenn Dicterow, violin: April 8, 2005 violin master class on
orchestral audition techniques for students participating from
Cleveland Institute of Music.
- Bill Preucil, violin: March 15, 2005 violin master class on
orchestral auditions for students in the Orchestral Performance
Program at Manhattan School.
- Mark Nuccio, clarinet: February 27, 2005 clarinet master class
on the Art of Orchestral Performance for students participating
from Northwestern University.
To download a pdf brochure of the Art of Orchestral Performance:
A Videoconference Master Class Series 2007–2008, click
here.
Manhattan on the Rideau:
A Jazz Videoconference Master Class Series presented by the Distance
Learning and Jazz Arts Programs in partnership with the National
Arts Centre of Canada
“The value of videoconferencing for teaching is obvious.
If I can’t physically be there, at least students can get
something of value from comments and examples I might provide. There
is also the dramatic effect of the medium itself which has positive
inspirational value….”
— Dave Liebman, jazz saxophone
“Distance learning is a grand vehicle for future directions
in teaching and performing…as we try to develop opportunities
and bring in audiences and build numbers, it will be a benefit artistically
and financially.”
— Justin DiCioccio, assistant dean for jazz
- The 2007-2008 season:
Ted Rosenthal, piano: November 6, 2007
Jason Moran, piano: February 6, 2008
Samir Chatterjee, tabla: February 12, 2008
Garry Dial, piano: March 18, 2008
- Manhattan School of Music artist-faculty who presented during
2005-2006:
Dave Liebman, saxophone: October 6, 2005;
Cecil Bridgewater, trumpet: January 24, 2006;
Michael Abene, piano: April 5, 2006;
Peter Eldridge, voice: April 19, 2006.
- Bobby Sanabria, Afro-Cuban percussion: March 11, 2005, master
class exploring the roots and nuances of Afro-Cuban jazz, with
a student ensemble from the Crane School of Music/SUNY Potsdam
participating live from Ottawa, as well as students from Manhattan
School of Music.
- Chris Rosenberg, jazz guitar: December 11, 2004, master class
with students participating from both Canada’s National
Arts Centre and Manhattan School of Music.
To download a pdf brochure of Manhattan on the Rideau:
A Jazz Videoconference Master Class Series 2007–2008, click
here.
Classical Masters at Manhattan Online
- David Leisner, guitar: On April 4, 2006, Leisner, who is co-chairman
of the guitar department at Manhattan School of Music held a videoconference
master class with the New Zealand
School of Music.
- Howard Davis, violin: On March 29, 2004, Davis, of the Royal
Academy of Music in London, offered a violin master class to students
of Manhattan School of Music as part of the Genius of the Violin
Festival and the Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition.
- Stephen Geber, cello: February 2, 2004, cello master class on
orchestral excerpts, taught by Mr. Geber, live from Cleveland
Institute of Music involving Manhattan School cello students enrolled
in the College Division and Orchestral Performance Program.
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