Orchestral Repertoire III (Violin,Viola,Cello,Dbl Bass,Harp) (319-3-2)
Topic
Violin Orch St
Instructors
Blair Milton
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Regenstein - 239
Office Hours: By appointment
See faculty profiles http://www.music.northwestern.edu/facultyprofiles/m.html
Blair Milton joined the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1975 and four years later became a founding member of the Evanston Chamber Ensemble. He originated the Winter Chamber Music Festival, now in its 15th season, and has performed chamber music with Daniel Barenboim, Gil Shaham, Menahem Pressler, Yo-Yo Ma, Pinchas Zukerman, Lynn Harrell, and Janos Starker, among others. He has appeared extensively in chamber music performances and solo recital around the country. He has appeared on the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Artist Series with Pinchas Zukerman, the Ravinia Festival Chamber Music Series and as soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Georg Solti. He has appeared on radio broadcasts in both the United States and in Canada.
Mr. Milton joined the Northwestern University violin faculty in 1984. His students are found in many major orchestras in the United States and abroad, as well as
Meeting Info
Regenstein Hall of Music 011: Sa 10:00AM - 10:50AM
Overview of class
This course focuses on the excerpts most frequently asked for on US orchestra auditions.
Registration Requirements
Junior class or above
Learning Objectives
Students are expected to demonstrate competence in performing the excerpts covered in class.
Teaching Method
Each student performs individually in class and receives one-on-one instruction.
Evaluation Method
Evaluations are made based on weekly preparedness in class, weekly recordings, mid-term and final mock auditions. Students are assessed based on their individual progress, rather than in comparison to others in the class.
Class Materials (Required)
All course materials are available for download on Canvas.
Class Notes
It should be stressed that this is a performance class, rather than an orchestra rehearsal setting. Students should expect to prepare the materials in advance of each class and to be ready to perform in class to the best of their abilities.