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12/4/22 Brass Day 9:30am-3pm in Leshowitz Recital Hall
With the Faculty of Montclair State’s
Cali School of Music Featuring
THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC BRASS QUINTET

SCHEDULE:
9:30-10:30AM  Information Session
10:30AM-12PM Masterclasses for each Brass instrument
12-12:40PM Lunch
12:40-1:30PM NY Philharmonic Brass Quintet Recital
1:30-3PM Brass Quintet Coachings

Followed by Free Lessons please contact Brass Coordinator Ray Riccimini to schedule at riccominir@montclair.edu

The New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet, comprising the principal brass players of the Orchestra, enjoys worldwide exposure and an international reputation. The group made its debut in 1983 when they joined with The Canadian Brass for a concert in Ottawa, Canada. This was the beginning of a regular musical collaboration between these two brass quintets, with subsequent joint performances at the summer festivals of Tanglewood, Wolf Trap, Great Woods, and Mostly Mozart; concerts in cities throughout Canada and the United States; and on four recordings. The members of the ensemble have also joined their brass colleagues from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and The Philadelphia Orchestra. The Principal Brass Quintet has hosted an annual Holiday Concert at Avery Fisher Hall since 1995. Joining as guests on this extravaganza have been the Lee Musiker Trio; the Canadian Brass; the German Brass; the West Point Brass, Percussion, and Vocalists; Sesame Street’s Bob McGrath; and the Salvation Army’s New York Staff Band.

Fall 2022:
Friday, October 28:  ChoralFest

• 8 am – 2:45 pm
• Venue: Alexander Kasser Theater + Chapin Hall
• A non-competitive, adjudicated high school choral festival emphasizing vocal and ensemble skill development.
• A maximum of five (5) choirs will be selected to perform in the Alexander Kasser Theater’s state-of-the-art acoustics.
• 2022 ChoralFest highlights include 25 minute onstage performance & choral clinic, 50-minute vocal masterclass, concert performances by MSU Singers and solo vocal artists, video recording of your choir’s performance/clinic.
• Cost: $150 participation fee per school
• Applications: Dr. Heather J. Buchanan (buchananh@montclair.edu)

 

Spring 2023:

Saturday, March 18: #Inspired! Choral Showcase

• 12:30 pm – 10 pm
• Venue: Alexander Kasser Theater + Chapin Hall
• Choral event featuring two invited HS Showcase Choirs in concert with MSU Singers
• HS choristers/singers + Choirs welcome to apply for Combined Choirs (SSAA, TTBB, SATB) participation
• Activities include combined choirs rehearsals, solo vocal performances by MSU students, and voice-part technique workshops with MSU voice faculty.
• Culminating evening concert @ 8 pm – admission by donation with all proceed to Cali Scholarship Fund
• Cost: Combined Choirs SSAA/TTBB & SATB music purchase (individuals/school choirs)
• Applications: Dr. Heather J. Buchanan (buchananh@montclair.edu)

 

Friday, February 17:  VOCES8 Immersive Residency

• High School and Middle School (7^th/8^th grade) Choirs may apply to participate in a workshop and open rehearsal with acclaimed International vocal ensemble VOCES8 and the Montclair State University Singers.
• Times TBA
• Venue: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Verona, NJ
• Details available October 2022

Contact Dr. Heather J. Buchanan (buchananh@montclair.edu) for information

ORCHESTRA OPEN HOUSE
November 16th, 5-7PM
Register Here

High School String Students are invited to join the Montclair State Orchestra and Faculty in an open rehearsal on November 16th from 5-7PM.  The first hour is dedicated to reviewing the parts in a sectional meeting with Cali string faculty, and the second hour is an immersive side by side reading and rehearsal with current Cali School students and conductor Kyle Ritenauer.  Dive into the gorgeous slow movement of Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 and take a glimpse into life at Montclair State.

Student Testimonials:

“The highlight of my time here at Montclair State was when I had the opportunity to perform with the Kronos String Quartet through the amazing Immersive Residency Program.  It was a dream come true for me.  I come from rock n’roll and started with the guitar.  When I first heard Kronos play Purple Haze, it blew my mind.  To be able to play with Kronos on stage at Merkin Hall was something out of a story book. ”
—Randy León, MM. Cello Performance 2023

“The John J Cali School of music has been a place where I’ve been able to blossom as a musician through the various opportunities that have been made accessible to me. Whether it’s masterclasses, residencies, or even my private lessons, the Cali school has given me the tools and experiences to excel beyond my expectations. ”
—Daniella Renteria, BM Violin Performance 2024

ORCHESTRA OPEN HOUSE
November 16th, 5-7PM
Register Here

High School String Students are invited to join the Montclair State Orchestra and Faculty in an open rehearsal on November 16th from 5-7PM.  The first hour is dedicated to reviewing the parts in a sectional meeting with Cali string faculty, and the second hour is an immersive side by side reading and rehearsal with current Cali School students and conductor Kyle Ritenauer.  Dive into the gorgeous slow movement of Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 and take a glimpse into life at Montclair State.

Student Testimonials:

“The highlight of my time here at Montclair State was when I had the opportunity to perform with the Kronos String Quartet through the amazing Immersive Residency Program.  It was a dream come true for me.  I come from rock n’roll and started with the guitar.  When I first heard Kronos play Purple Haze, it blew my mind.  To be able to play with Kronos on stage at Merkin Hall was something out of a story book. ”
—Randy León, MM. Cello Performance 2023

“The John J Cali School of music has been a place where I’ve been able to blossom as a musician through the various opportunities that have been made accessible to me. Whether it’s masterclasses, residencies, or even my private lessons, the Cali school has given me the tools and experiences to excel beyond my expectations. ”
—Daniella Renteria, BM Violin Performance 2024