2020 Virtual Classes
**These classes were offered free of charge as a response to the cancellation of in-person camps due to the global pandemic. We continue to be so grateful to all of our instructors who gave their time to teach these classes for free, and to our campers who participated, enthusiastically, under unique circumstances.
Choral Conducting 101: An Introduction to Waving Your Arms in Style
JUNE 8, 2020 - 10:30am
Instructor: michael hanawalt, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MUSIC AND DIRECTOR OF GRADUATE CHORAL STUDIES
During this live, interactive workshop, campers will be introduced to the basics of conducting gestures and begin to explore the art of being a conductor.
Star Wars Cantina Band: K-2 Elementary
JUNE 9, 2020 - 10:00am
InstructorS: MeGAN BUCKLEY, Bay meadows elementary school & nicole windle, Winter springs elementary school
We are missing our elementary music camp stars so we want to give you a chance to SHINE this summer! Join us for some lessons that are out of this world!
On June 9th, K-2 graders can keep the beat with Ms. Buckley and Ms. Windle in our Star Wars "Cantina Band". Join in the band with kitchen instruments (pots, pans, mixing bowls) and go on a star dance music exploration. Get ready to play and move to the music!
Take Your Pick....To The Next Level!
JUNE 9, 2020 - 12:00pm
Instructor: Tim PEck, Director of Worship Arts, Thomasville First United Methodist Church, FL
Guitarists of all levels can learn the "in's and out's" of alternate picking to improve creativity and coordination. Learn how chord strummers and lead guitarists alike harness their pick motion no matter the style. Through drilling of simple scale shapes and patterns, players will also learn to simply fret-hand motion and combine both hands for more efficient, productive playing.
Building Behaviors of Expression
JUNE 10, 2020 - 10:30am
Instructor: Kevin fenton, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC EDUCATION AND DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE CHORAL STUDIES
When singers think about expression, they tend to think in terms of dynamics, but in reality great expression is a revealed through diction—how aggressive or gently singers approach consonants can make a huge impact on the effectiveness of a performance. There are a shocking number of choices that expressive singers make in regards to diction. Dr. Kevin Fenton leads this live, interactive class which will explore a few of these options.
Star Wars Imperial March: 3-5 Elementary
JUNE 11, 2020 - 10:00am
InstructorS: shelley wishart, vista lakes elementary school & erin dunne, brevard county public schools
We are missing our elementary music camp stars so we want to give you a chance to SHINE this summer! Join us for some lessons that are out of this world!
On June 11th, 3-5 graders can explore their inner Jedi with a light saber activity and rhythm play along. Join Ms. Wishart and Ms. Dunne with your found-sound instruments (pots, pans, mixing bowls) and a lightsaber or lightsaber substitute (pool noodle or paper towel/gift wrap paper roll). Get ready to use the force for the good of all music.
Unlocking the Music: Score Study for Singers
JUNE 12, 2020 - 10:30am
Instructor: KARI ADAMS, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CHORAL MUSIC EDUCATION
Conductors use score study to get to know a piece of music and make musical decisions. Why can't singers use it, too? Learn how to use score study to build your independence and deepen your musical experiences during this live, interactive class with Dr. Kari Adams.
Jazz Improvisation
JUNE 15, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: DAVID DEITWEILER, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF JAZZ SAXOPHONE
Join this live, interactive session with Dr. David Detweiler to explore Jazz Improvisation using the ii-V7-l chord progression. This session is for all instruments and is geared toward intermediate to advanced players but beginners are always welcome.
Basic Fundamentals for Jazz Improvisation- Everyone Takes A Solo
JUNE 16, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: SCOTTY BARNHART, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF JAZZ TRUMPET, DIRECTOR OF THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA
This class will be directed at trumpets of all levels, but any wind instruments are welcome to participate.
How To Develop Great Bass Lines
JUNE 17, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: RODNEY JORDAN, PROFESSOR OF JAZZ BASS
Practice and play live alongside Prof. Rodney Jordan in this interactive class for bass players. All levels are welcome.
Jazz History
JUNE 18, 2020 - 2:00pm; Pre-recorded session
Instructor: KEVIN JONES, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF JAZZ TROMBONE
This lecture starts with early jazz and goes through the changes that have occurred with each new period until the present day. Students will hear brief examples of the prominent players and recordings from each era. This lesson will be pre-recorded and will play during the Zoom meeting.
To The 7th Power
JUNE 18, 2020 - 11:00am; Pre-recorded session
Instructor: WILLIAM PETERSON, Professor of Music in Jazz Studies and Music Theory/Composition
Learn Jazz chords and transcriptions in this pre-recorded session from Prof. William Peterson focusing on seventh chords practice, and transcription and analysis of Wynton Kelly's use of 7th chords. This lesson will be pre-recorded and will play during the Zoom meeting.
Three of My Favorite Bass Players
JUNE 19, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: RODNEY JORDAN, PROFESSOR OF JAZZ BASS
Prof. Rodney Jordan will take you on a jazz journey in this live class that features musical examples from YouTube that demonstrate great bass performances.
Using The Bow To Create Artistic Phrasing
JUNE 22, 2020 - 10:00Am
Instructor: JAMES PALMER, Orchestra Director, Allatoona High School, GA
This interactive session will address everything a string player needs to know to create a beautiful musical phrase. Please bring your instrument and be ready to advance to the next level of artistry.
Home Practice: Making Every Minute Count
JUNE 22, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: PATRICK DUNNIGAN, Professor of Music and Director of Bands
Learn how to practice for maximum effectiveness in this live session with Dr. Patrick Dunnigan. This class is for all levels and instrumentalists.
Fundamentals for Horn
JUNE 23, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: Michelle Stebleton, PROFESSOR OF HORN
Join Professor Michelle Stebleton for basic warm-up and fundamentals on horn to play your music better! All high school levels welcome.
Violin/Viola Technique: getting ready to move—shifting!
JUNE 23, 2020 - 10:00am
Instructor: Kasia Bugaj, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF STRING MUSIC EDUCATION
This live interactive class will help you get ready to shift. More advanced students will learn techniques to refine their shifting skills. If you have your instrument—bring it, but you can also do many of these without an instrument.
Violin/Viola Technique: getting ready to move—vibrato!
JUNE 24, 2020 - 10:00am
Instructor: Kasia Bugaj, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF STRING MUSIC EDUCATION
This live interactive class will help you develop your vibrato whether you are a beginner or more advanced. You can do this class with an instrument or without. Join us!
Musicality For Instrumentalists
JUNE 24, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: Karen Large, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FLUTE
This live, interactive session with Dr. Karen Large is for instrumentalists of all levels and will focus on making the most musical performances possible. Bring your instrument - you will be able to try out these ideas during the class! All levels and all instruments welcome.
Beyond High School: Continuing Your Musical Opportunities
JUNE 25, 2020 - 10:00Am
In this question & answer session, participants will have the opportunity to meet Dr. David Plack (Director of Athletic Bands), Dr. Chandler Wilson (Assistant Director of Athletic Bands), & Mr. Kris Watson (Director of Music Admissions, FSU) to discuss music opportunities after high school including athletic bands, music auditions, majoring & minoring in music, and music opportunities for non-music majors
Rise To The Top: All-State & College Audition Prep
JUNE 25, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: GEOFFREY DEIBEL, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF Saxophone
This live, interactive session with Dr. Geoffrey Deibel will discuss how instrumentalists can best prepare for upcoming All-State or College Auditions. Bring your instrument and your questions!
FUNdamentals for Tuba and Euphonium
JUNE 26, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: JUSTIN BENAVIDEZ, Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium
Learning how to play better can be FUN! Dr. Justin Benavidez will lead you through breathing exercises, buzzing exercises, long tone exercises, flow studies, and flexibilities. Ideal for high school low brass students.
Incredible Intonation
JUNE 29, 2020 - 10:00Am
Instructor: JAMES PALMER, Orchestra Director, Allatoona High School, GA
Intonation is SO important in performing at an artistic level. This interactive session will help you play better in tune as an ensemble member and soloist.
Introduction to Conducting
JUNE 29, 2020 - 2:00Pm
Instructor: VICTORIA WARNET, Doctoral Graduate Teaching Associate, FSU
Join Ms. Warnet for an interactive class where students will learn basic conducting techniques and applications.
What Does A Music Therapist Do?
June 30, 2020 - 10:00AM
INSTRUCTOR: LORI GOODING, Assistant Professor of Music Therapy
During this session, attendees will experience music therapy techniques, learn more about the field, and explore what students need to know in order to major in music therapy. Middle School and high school students are welcome!
Getting It Together: Basic Saxophone Technique
JUNE 30, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: GEOFFREY DEIBEL, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF Saxophone
Join Dr. Deibel for an a live, interactive saxophone technique class. All levels welcome.
Advanced Conducting
JULY 1, 2020 - 10:00am
Instructor: Chandler Wilson, FSU assistant director of athletic bands
Join Dr. Wilson for an interactive class where students will discuss advanced conducting techniques and applications. This course would be great for a student on the high school level inspiring to be a student conductor for their high school band program.
Two Most Common Misconceptions Of A High School Trombonist
JULY 1, 2020 - 1:30pm
Instructor: John Drew, FSU Professor of Trombone and Coordinator of Winds and Percussion
This live, interactive class is for high school trombonists who wish to improve the smoothness of their legato tongue and increase their flexibility.
Double Bass Technique: Thumb Position Bass-ics
JULY 2, 2020 - 10:00Am
Instructor: GEORGE SPEED, Assistant Professor of DOUBLE BASS
Learn alongside Dr. George Speed at this live, interactive class on bass technique for all levels.
Tuba Q & A
JULY 2, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: JUSTIN BENAVIDEZ, Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium
How much should I practice everyday? What should I practice? What pieces are good for solo and ensemble? Should I play BB-flat or CC tuba? How do I play with a BIG sound? Join Dr. Justin Benavidez for a live Q&A session on all things tuba. All levels of tuba students welcome.
From Mechanics to Music
JULY 3, 2020 - 2:00pm
Instructor: DERRICK MONTGOMERY, DOCTORAL GRADUATE TEACHING ASSOCIATE, FSU
This interactive class for trumpet players will focus on learning to use fundamentals to achieve musical goals. All levels of high school trumpet players are welcome.
All-State Audition Preparation
JULY 6, 2020 - 10:00Am (TIME CHANGED!!!)
Instructor: Michael Antmann, Director Of Bands, Freedom High School, Orlando, FL
Wondering what it takes to go to All-State? Join this live, interactive class with Mr. Michael Antmann to lean more about how to prepare and what to expect at an All-State Audition.
How to prepare in middle school band to have a great high school band experience.
JULY 7, 2020 - 10:00am
Instructor: IAN SCHWINDT, Director of Bands, Titusville High School, Titusville, FL
This live, interactive class will explore the best ways to make yourself not only a great individual player, but a great ensemble member as well. Topics will include methods to maximize practice time, finding the best recordings of your instrument, and preparing to be a leader. All levels are welcome.
Give your Clarinet or Bass Clarinet Skills a Glow-Up
July 8, 2020 - 10:00am
Instructor: VICTORIA WARNET, Doctoral Graduate Teaching Associate, FSU
Bring your instrument to this live, interactive class where will go through some common clarinet issues and how to fix them, as well as basic warm-ups and fundamentals to make you a better clarinet or bass clarinet player. All middle school levels welcome!
Middle School Horn & Trumpet Fundamentals
July 8, 2020 - 12:00PM
Instructor: Jon GANNON, Associate Principal Horn, Mobile Symphony and Third Horn, Tallahassee Symphony
Bring your instrument to this live, interactive class which will focus on breathing, warm-ups and exercises to improve your playing.
Taming the Saxophone: Find Your Sound
July 9, 2020 - 11:00AM (TIME CHANGED!!!)
Instructor: Ajori Spencer, Director of Bands, Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 School, Pinellas Park, FL
Has your band director ever told you to play quieter? To blend to horns? This session for all levels will help you find your voice in band. Open to all levels of middle school saxophones.
Fundamentals for Middle School Brass Players
July 10, 2020 - 10:00Am
Instructor: RACHEL SORENSON, DOCTORAL TEACHING ASSOCIATE, FSU
This session will focus on warmup fundamentals including, breathing, buzzing, long tones, lip slurs, and scales that will help middle school brass players to perform on their instruments better.
Marching Band Leadership: 8-Class Series
July 6 - JuLY 9
Instructors: David Plack, Sidney CLARKE-LEQUERIQUE, Keith Griffis, Daniel Farr, Dan Taylor, Michael Weintraub
This online class series is designed for high school students who are involved (or want to be involved) in the leadership of their marching band. It is ideal for all drum majors, section leaders, band captains, and color guard. You can register for one or for all of these amazing classes.
MBLC SERIES CLASSES
Keeping the Band Together: Conducting for High School Drum Majors
JULY 6, 2020 - 1:00pm
Lead Session Instructor: Michael Weintraub, Director of Bands, Lake Nona High School, FL
Additional Instructors: David Plack, Keith Griffis, Daniel Farr, Dan Taylor
Welcome to marching band conducting 101. This session will cover the fundamentals of conducting including posture, pattern clarity, and varying time signatures, as well as commonly asked questions about leading your band from the podium.
Fundamentals of Spinning Flag
JULY 6, 2020 - 3:00pm
Lead Session Instructor: Sidney CLARKE-LEQUERIQUE, Former FSU Marching Chiefs Color Guard Captain
Additional Instructors: David Plack, Keith Griffis, Daniel Farr, Dan Taylor, Michael Weintraub
This session will be an introductory course where we will teach and review the fundamental techniques used to spin the flag. From drop spins to basic tosses, we welcome all levels to join. Grab your flag, a broom, or any other household item and join us!
The Teaching Sequence: Teaching New Members of the Marching Band
JULY 7, 2020 - 1:00pm
Lead Session Instructor: KEITH GRIFFIS, Director of Bands, Sickles High School, Tampa, FL
Additional Instructors: David Plack, Keith Griffis, Daniel Farr, Dan Taylor, Michael Weintraub
This session will outline a sequence to effectively teach marching fundamentals in a clear and concise manner. Student leaders with and without prior experience will find tips and successful strategies for teaching your new marching band members.
Turning Problems Into Solutions - A Panel Discussion
JULY 7, 2020 - 3:00pm
Lead Session Instructor: DAVID PLACK, FSU Director of Athletic Bands
Additional Instructors: Keith Griffis, Daniel Farr, Dan Taylor, Michael Weintraub
Being a marching band student leader is a rewarding but challenging experience! As student leaders, we know that you have questions about respect, leadership, morale, and teamwork. Participants will submit their questions and answers will be given in a live and collaborative discussion with the Marching Band Leadership faculty and other student leaders.
How to Run an Effective Sectional
JULY 8, 2020 - 1:00pm
Lead Session Instructor: DANIEL FARR, Doctoral Graduate Teaching Associate in Wind Conducting, The Ohio State University, OH
Additional Instructors: David Plack, Keith Griffis, Dan Taylor, Michael Weintraub
Regardless of your appointed leadership position, the chances are good that you’ll be asked to run a sectional at some point. This interactive session will offer you the opportunity to learn effective strategies for helping your section accomplish the goals you’ve set for them.
Revealing the Music: Score Study Strategies for High School Drum Majors
JULY 8, 2020 - 3:00pm
Lead Session Instructor: David Plack, FSU Director of Athletic Bands
Additional Instructors: Daniel Farr, Keith Griffis, Dan Taylor, Michael Weintraub
Learning to interpret a musical score is an important tool for any drum major who wants to communicate effectively. This session will teach students how to make meaningful decisions to get from the page to the podium.
Habits of Successful Marching Band Student Leaders
JULY 9, 2020 - 1:00pm
Lead Session Instructor: Dan Taylor, Graduate Fellow in Music Education, The Ohio State University, OH
Additional Instructors: David Plack, Daniel Farr, Keith Griffis, Michael Weintraub
Congratulations on being selected to serve as a leader in your band program! NOW WHAT??? Learn about the essential habits of successful marching band student leaders. Community/culture building, problem-solving strategies, and much more will be discussed in a forum appropriate for all members of a leadership team. Supplementary ideas and information that can be used in your band program will be sent to all registered participants!
This class is full.
Keep the Music Going: Why You Should Continue Your Marching Band Career Post High School
JULY 9, 2020 - 3:00pm
Lead Session Instructor: David Plack, FSU Director of Athletic Bands
Additional Instructors: Daniel Farr, Keith Griffis, Daniel Taylor, Michael Weintraub
Learn how to find a home in any university through participation in musical ensembles. Dr. Plack, a leader in collegiate bands, will have an interactive discussion with participants on how they can stay a part of a music-making community (even if it isn’t going to be their career)!