- Community School
- Music lessons, classes, and programs for all ages and skill levels
- The Academy
- A comprehensive program for advanced pre-college musicians
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Expressive art therapies for children, adults, and families
- Cultural Events
- Concerts series and events in the critically acclaimed Nichols Concert Hall
Summer Camps & Festivals
Summer is a great time to explore a new musical interest or focus more intently on skills developed throughout the regular school year. Summer at MIC is highlighted by camps and festivals that meet a wide range of interests for students of all ages and abilities. From toddlers to adults, MIC offers unique opportunities to work with top faculty and award-winning ensembles in camp settings across our Evanston, Winnetka, and Lake Forest locations.
2010 MIC Camps and Festival Schedule
Adult Piano Camp: June 10-13
Chamber Music Camp for Piano and Strings (ages 10-18): June 19-23
Quintet Attacca Chamber Camp (ages 11-adult): June 21-25
Suzuki Flute Camp (ages 5-18): June 21-25
Axiom Brass Summer Academy (ages 11-18): June 24-30
Chicago Suzuki Institute (CSI): July 3-11
Chicago Duo Piano Festival (ages 8-adult): July 9-18
Musikgaten Camp, Nature's Music (ages 18 mo-3 years): August 2-6
The Singer's Workshop (ages 12-adult): August 2-6
Chicago Improvisation Institute (ages 7-adult): August 2-6
Music Theater Summer Camps: June 14-30
Creative Arts Therapy Summer Camps: June 14-July 30
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2010 FESTIVAL DATES: JULY 9-18
Evanston East Campus
1490 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
847.905.1500, ext. 127
Priority Registration Deadline: May 15, 2010
The festival is open to students of all ages and levels of experience. Placement interviews may be requested.
Cost: $460
Auditor: $250 includes attendance at master classes, group lessons, and concerts. (No lessons or participation in student recitals)
Questions? Contact Ralph Neiweem
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Founded in 1988 by the Music Institute of Chicago's resident piano duo Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem, the mission of the Festival is to foster a deeper interest in the repertoire, performance, and teaching of music for piano, four hands and two pianos.
Student participants will have daily coachings on selected repertoire for both two pianos and piano, four hands. Coachings will be in private and group settings. All student participants will have the opportunity to perform in the final recitals, and certain students may be selected to perform in the guest master class. Students will be placed in appropriate age divisions. Morning practice sessions may be arranged for out of town students and student in need of a two piano practice room.
FESTIVAL CONCERTS & EVENTS
Friday, July 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Celebration concert featuring Claire Aebersold and Ralph Neiweem
For more information and tickets, click here.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 7:30 pm
This popular event features members of the MIC faculty performing four-hand and two-piano works. For more information and tickets, click here.Friday, July 16, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Stanislava Varshavski and Diana Shapiro
Don't miss this fabulous concert featuring the winners of the 10th Murray Dranoff International Two Piano Competition and Grand Prize winners at the 15th Piano Competition “Rome 2004.” For more information and tickets, click here.***********************************************
2010 CHICAGO DUO PIANO FESTIVAL COMPETITION
July 24-25, 2010
***********************************************Application Deadline: June 1, 2010
Competition: Saturday, July 24
Winners Concert: Sunday, July 25The mission of the Chicago Duo Piano Festival Competition is to foster a deeper interest in the teaching and performing of repertoire for piano duo in a fun, supportive and enriching environment. All contestants will audition in Nichols Concert Hall.
This competition is open to all interest students; participants do not need to be enrolled in the Chicago Duo Piano Festival to participate.
All winners will perform in the winner's concert at Nichols Concert Hall.
(Failure to perform will result in forfeiture of prize)
Junior Division (through age 14)
1st Prize: $400
2nd Prize: $200
3rd Prize: $100Senior Division (through age 18)
1st Prize: $600
2nd Prize: $400
3rd Prize: $200All prize monies will be paid as scholarships for music study to school or teacher of applicant's choice.
For complete details including application form, click download below.
Please address questions in writing to:
Ralph NeiweemCompleted Applications should be mailed to:
Chicago Duo Piano Festival Competition
Attn: Christine Aznavoorian
310 Green Bay Road
Winnetka, IL 60093-
Claire Aebersold Neiweem
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Ralph Neiweem
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August 3-5, 2010
Winnetka Campus
300 Green Bay Road
Winnetka, IL
Institute Director: Racheli Galay
Artistic Director: Daniel GalayStudents age 7-adult, with at least one year of instrumental experience are encouraged to participate.
Tuesday-Thursday: 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Cost: $220
For more information call 847.905.1500, ext. 127
or contact Racheli Galay
About the Chicago Improvisation Institute
Enjoy three days of creativity and fun through improvisation. Explore tonal, modal, Klezmer, and contemporary styles. Orchestral improvisation, sectionals, mixed ensemble coaching, and master classes for piano, voice, percussion, strings, and woodwinds are explored. Also, each student will prepare a short piece of music that will be provided in advance.
THE CLASSICAL IMPROVISATION METHODThe Classical Improvisation Method by Daniel Galay and Racheli Galay is a result of many years of teaching piano, cello, orchestra, composition, theory, improvisation and ear-training. The method includes 18 pieces, each one focusing on a different musical component. Daniel Galay and Racheli Galay have conducted workshops at Stanford University, Northwestern University, Northern Illinois University, the Music Institute of Chicago, the Conservatoire National de Region de Bordeaux, at Beit Frankfurt Conservatory of Music, Tel-Aviv and music Schools at Lublin and Olsztein (Poland).
The "Classical Improvisation Method for String Orchestra" may be purchased at www.israelcomposers.org icl@zahav.net.il.
The PHILOSOPHY
The primary philosophy and educational approach of Galay’s improvisation method is summarized in the following statement: music is a built-in component of mankind and nature and underlies language, thinking, emotional processes and all aspects of social and cultural life. The formation of professional musicians in the Western society relies primarily on texts and written musical notation, which, unfortunately, frequently neglects the fact that music is a natural phenomenon, where creativity is a fundamental part. Freeing this hidden potential would, without doubt, enrich all forms of music education and musical life in general.
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Chicago Suzuki Institute: July 3-11, 2010
Student Institute: July 4-9
Chamber Music Program: July 3-9
Advanced Program: July 3-9Teacher Training Courses:
Every Child Can: July 3-4
Book 1: July 4-11
Session 1: Even Numbered Book Level Courses, July 3-7
Session 2: Odd Numbered Book Level Courses: July 7-11
Violin Practicum: July 3-7
Cello Practicum: July 7-11
Piano Practicum: July 5-9Trinity International University
2065 Half Day Road
Deerfield, IL 60015Administrative Director: Blake Brasch
Artistic Director: Gilda Barston
About CSI
The Chicago Suzuki Institute is a concentrated week of master classes, group instruction, short-term teacher training courses, concerts, and musical enrichment for Suzuki violin, viola, cello, and piano students, parents, and teachers. CSI provides an opportunity fo children and their parents to study music in the safe and compact setting of Trinity University in north-suburban Deerfield, Illinois.
While studying the Suzuki repertoire students experience dramatic musical growth through the stimulating teaching of our excellent faculty, the motivating presence of their peers and the nuturing support of their parents. Students receive a combination of classes providing individual attention and group participation as well as many exciting evening programs featuring our faculty, advanced program participants and guest artists. The inspiration of the week invigorates the musical studies of the children throughout the year.For more information call 847.905.1500, ext. 511 or contact CSI
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CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY SUMMER CAMPS
June 14 - July 30, 2010MIC's Insitute for Therapy through the Arts offers integrated arts camps for children with special needs and uses music, visual art, dance, and drama to engage children’s creativity while facilitating socialization with peers.
Join us this summer as our team of creative arts therapists and arts specialists create a summer for your children filled with socializing, education, and exploration—all targeted to your child’s unique abilities.ART CAMP
June 14-July 9
PrintmakingDo you have fantastically creative ideas, but don't quite know how to put them in motion? Do you start projects, but quickly burn out or become frustrated and leave them unfinished? Wold you like to collaborate with like-minded kids, but don't know where to find them?
Llearn this exciting and intricate art! Explore the histrocial beginnings, investigate how printmaking is used in various cultures, and learn several techniques, from simple to complex.Monday-Friday: 1:00-4:00 pm
(No camp 7/5/10)
Camp will culminate with an art exhibition and recption to share our work with family and friends.
For ages: 8-12Cost: $800
NOTE: The focus will be on the process of printmaking with secondary goals of increasing socialization skills, organizational skills, and self-awareness.
Art Camp Questions?
Please contact Leslee Goldman
847.448.8334
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CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY SUMMER CAMPS
June 14 - July 30, 2010MIC's Insitute for Therapy through the Arts offers integrated arts camps for children with special needs and uses music, visual art, dance, and drama to engage children’s creativity while facilitating socialization with peers.
Join us this summer as our team of creative arts therapists and arts specialists create a summer for your children filled with socializing, education, and exploration—all targeted to your child’s unique abilities.CAMP ENCANTADO
June 14-July 2
Integrated Arts Camp for Children with Special Needs
"The Frog and Princess"
Join our team of creative arts therapists as they explore the classic story of the Frog and the Princess through music, visual art, dance, and drama. Therapists tailor a traditional day-camp experience to meet your child's needs through arts-based activities that engage your child's creativity and facilitate socialization with peers.ALL ITA SUMMER CAMPS TAKE PLACE AT:
Institute for Therapy through the Arts
2008 Dempster Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Monday-Friday: 1:00-4:00 pm
Session I: June 14-July 2 (ages 4-6)
Session II: July 12-30 (ages 7-11)Cost: $600 per session
Note to parents: We cannot accommodate children who are not toilet-trained or who require the adminstration of medication during camp hours. However, parents are welcome to send an individual aide to camp with children requiring these additional services.Camp Encantado Questions?
Please contact Kimberly Peyton
847.448.8339
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CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY SUMMER CAMPS
June 14 - July 30, 2010MIC's Insitute for Therapy through the Arts offers integrated arts camps for children with special needs and uses music, visual art, dance, and drama to engage children’s creativity while facilitating socialization with peers.
Join us this summer as our team of creative arts therapists and arts specialists create a summer for your children filled with socializing, education, and exploration—all targeted to your child’s unique abilities.THEATER ARTS CAMP
June 14-July 23
Learn to design and build for theatrical events, gallery expositions, and more!
"Warts and All"
Stories of magical transformation…when the mirror can't show us who we are on the inside.
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
For ages: 12-18
Cost: $280 per week. Sign up for one or more weeks.June 14-18
Seeing the World Creatively
Gallery Showcase, June 18
June 21-25
Hearing the World Actively
Improv Performance, June 25June 28-Juy 2
Smelling the Flowers Deeply
Interactive Sensory Museum Expo, July 2
July 6-9
Crafting the World Safely
New Inventions Demonstration, July 9July 12-16
Tasting the World: Don't Lick that Toad!
Feast of the Imagination, July 16July 19-23
The Sixth Sense: Finding Balance in the World, "Warts and All"
Theater Arts Camp concludes with a festival of new short plays on July 23.
NOTE: Theater Arts Camp is an inclusive camp experience, open to adolescents with special needs (which in the past has included Autism, Asperger's, NVLD, ADHD, OCD, and Depression)Theater Arts Camp Question?
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June 14-July 30
Now's the time to enroll for Musical Theater Camps at MIC! This summer enjoy working with our experienced musical theater staff, take drama, music, and dance classes, and perform in fully-staged musical productions. We have a terrific line-up planned-heat up your summer and don't miss out on the fun!
For more information call 847.905.1500, ext. 170.
Click here for online registration.Program Offerings: For kids K-10
SMASHUP! (entering grades K-3)
JUNE 14-JULY 30 | Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-1:00 pm
$205 per week or $1,350 for 7 weeks
Evanston East or Highland Park campuses
Music, Acting, Dance, Art, and Storytelling "smashed up" into an original musical! World premiere every Friday at noon. Camp themes include Pirates Ahoy!, Westward Ho!, Spaced Out!, Robot Party!, Dino Disco!, Monster Mash!, and Undersea Awesome!BROADWAY BOUND (entering grades 4-7) Disney's The Aristocats, Jr.
JULY 6-JULY 30 | Monday-Friday from 9:30 am-4:00 pm
$755 | 4-week Camp
Evanston West
While working on performance fundamentals and audition techniques, "tween" performers stage classic Broadway and Disney musical in productions that emphasize ensemble work, creative staging, and physical storytelling.
Performances: July 29 at 7:00 pm; July 30 at 7:00 pm; July 31 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
THE COMPANY (Entering grades 7-10) Jason Robert Brown's 13
JUNE 14-July 10 | Monday-Friday from 9:30 am-4:00 pm
$755 | 4-Week Camp
Evanston WestPerformances: July 8 at 7:00 pm; July 10 at 7:00 pm; July 11 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
An exciting new Broadway musical makes its MIC premiere! Work on advancing performance technique and stage skills in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
MIDSUMMER MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP (entering grades 4-9)
JULY 12-JULY 30 | Monday-Friday from 9:30 am-4:00 pm
$595 | 3-Week Camp
Performances: July 29, 30, and 31 at 8:00 pm
Lake Forest
Practice the fundamentals of Musical Theater performance while staging the MIC original musical "Midsummer" a contemporary musical retelling of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which will be performed outside by torchlight.-
Matt Boresi
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Mike O'Mara
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August 2-6, 2010
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Evanston East Campus
1490 Chicago Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
Participants will come away with stronger skills as a singing actor in this challenging, positive, and intensive environment. Assessment, positive criticism, and goal-setting will open doors to a greater understanding of the singer's art, and help the student to recognize his or her own strengths and needs. Solo and ensemble work reflect the balance of independent study and group practice unique to opera and musical theater training.
SCHEDULE
Each day begins with a complete physical rediness regimen including: yoga, tai chi, improvisational movement, and dance routine to strengthen and coordinate the body and mind, and prepare the individual for focused work in acting and singing.
Morning work focuses around a master class.
Students may bring their lunch, or visit downtown Evanston cafes/restaurantsAfternoon study include private learning or small group classes. In addition to two voice lessons during the week, each student will rotate through a series of classes to develop skills in acting, diction, repertoire, and musicianship
Each day closes with rehearrsal for the final performance. Scenes from opera and musical theater and song repertoire for small ensembles will be coached and staged for presentation in Nichols Concert Hall.
Final Public Performance: Friday, August 6 at 7:30 pm, Nichols Concert Hall.
Co-Directors: Patrice Michaels and Barbara Ann Martin
Faculty include: Patrice Michaels, Barbara Ann Martin, and Julia Bentley
Coach/Accompanist: Kerry HartTuition: $600