International Piccolo Symposium
July 11-14, 2013
Omaha, NE, USA
IPS Artist-Teachers
The IPS 2013 Artist-Teacher roster includes Peter Verhoyen (Belgium), Lois Herbine, Cynthia Ellis, Jan Gippo & Christine Erlander Beard. Additionally, special sessions will be led by the winners of the 2013 IPS Call for Proposals, Nan Raphael & Kate Prestia Schaub, and by IPS composer-in-residence Matt Smith (UK).
IPS Schedule
7 concerts, 20 hours of masterclasses, 4 hours of clinics, daily morning warmup sessions, and MORE! IPS offers 4 days of intensive study and performance on everything that is piccolo. No matter what your level, you will learn valuable skills in a positive and friendly environment from supportive and encouraging mentors.
IPS Application
IPS offers a variety of participation levels: PERFORMERS for those wanting direct feedback from IPS artist-teachers; AUDITORS for those who wish to observe all IPS events and participate in group activities. Day passes ad single-event tickets are also available upon inquiry. Click the icon above to download the application form.
Travel & Lodging
Omaha's Eppley Airfield (OMA) services all major airlines. Apartment-style dormitory housing is offered at a low rate on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Click the icon above for driving directions to Omaha, details and rates for housing, and payment instructions for IPS housing.
This 4 day symposium will focus on the study and performance of significant solo and ensemble passages for piccolo in the symphonic literature, as well as important concerti and solo literature for the piccolo. Piano accompaniment will be provided for most of the orchestral excerpts and all the solo classes. Performers select excerpts and solos from the IPS repertoire list to play in class and receive suggestions from the artist-teachers regarding their performance. Other works may be brought in as well. Special topics which focus on issues specific to the piccolo will also be presented by the artist-teachers during the symposium. Performers are chosen by audition. Prospective performers must submit a high-quality recording (cassette, CD, or DAT) that includes excerpts from at least five orchestral works from the IPS repertoire list, as well as a complete movement of any piccolo solo from the IPS repertoire list. The recording, IPS application, and a résumé of training and experience should be sent to: IPS 2013, UNO Music Department, 6001 Dodge St., Omaha, NE 68182. Applications are processed as they are received, and performers who are accepted will be billed for the performer's fee. Early submission is advisable. The POSTMARK deadline for performer applications is 5/01/13.
Participants of the 2013 International Piccolo Symposium. July 11-14, 2013; Omaha, NE.