Woodwind Chamber Day – Saturday, November 16, 2024
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
USC School of Music (813 Assembly St., Columbia, SC)
Scroll down for a detailed Schedule of Events.
Activities and classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced players connect young woodwind students from across the state and region and ensure a day full of great learning, listening, and playing experiences. This workshop is hosted by USC faculty and members of the flute, oboe and bassoon studios. Lunch is provided.
Example of day's activities include:
- A short recital by professors Anderson, Harley and Parker-Harley
- Masterclasses focused on the 2024-25 all-state etudes for senior- and clinic-level flutists, oboists and bassoonists of all levels; fundamentals class for juniors.
- Mock auditions (participation optional)
- One-to-one lessons with USC faculty and students per request
- An informative presentation led by a member of the USC School of Music’s admissions team. This event is especially for high school students considering majoring or participating in music in college and their parents
- Age-appropriate woodwind chamber group reading and rehearsal sessions, led by USC faculty and students
- Vendors with accessories, music and instruments for sale
- Free instrument repair
- Contrabassoon “petting zoo”
- Coffee, pizza lunch and snacks provided!
Cost, Registration and Check-In
A $40 pre-registration fee (non-refundable), paid online and in advance, covers all activities and lunch. Walk-up registration on day of event is $45. Parents may attend for free.
Middle and high school students who elect to play a mock audition should arrive between 8-9 a.m. to check in and receive an audition time. Others may arrive later, though the day’s first official event, the faculty recital, will start at 9 a.m.
Pre-registration is highly recommended for those interested in playing a mock audition, performing in a masterclass or receiving a one-to-one lesson. While we will accommodate as many as possible, walk-in registrants may not be guaranteed a spot in these events.
Online Registration
Click to register. Also, all participants are required to fill out an online Waiver of Liability for Minor Participants.
Directions
The School of Music building is located at 813 Assembly Street, Columbia, S.C. 29208. Directions to USC and parking information.
For more information:
Hassan Anderson, Michael Harley or Jennifer Parker-Harley
Vendors and Sponsors
Featured vendors bringing numerous instruments, music, reeds and accessories for trial and sale include: Midwest Musical Imports (coming all the way from Minneapolis, MN!), KassandraBassoon (Greenville, SC) and Flutistry (Tampa, FL). Dalton Rooks from Pecknel Music (Greenville, SC) will be available throughout the day for free instrument repair and consultation.
Schedule of Events:
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
8:00 a.m. |
Registration Opens | School of Music Lobby |
8:30 a.m. |
Exhibits Open | Room 016 (basement) |
9:00 a.m. |
Faculty Recital |
Recital Hall (206) |
9:30 a.m. |
Announcements | Recital Hall |
9:35 a.m. |
Jazz Girls Day Presentation/performance by Dr. Colleen Clark |
Recital Hall |
10:00 a.m. |
Drum Circle with Dr. Wendy Valerio | Recital Hall |
10:00 a.m. |
Mock Auditions |
Flutes - Room 213-215 |
10:30 a.m. |
Admissions Presentation Senior participants learn about USC from Admissions Staff |
Room 232 |
11:30 a.m. |
Junior Fundamentals Class |
Flutes - Room 022 Bassoons - Room 220 Oboes - Room 232 |
11:30 a.m. |
Senior and Clinic (High School) Etude Classes |
Flute Senior Etude Class - Room 006 |
12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (including Contrabassoon Petting Zoo, vendors) | Room 006 |
1:30 p.m. |
Meet the Professors Drop-in to speak with Dr. Parker-Harley, flute; Prof. Anderson, oboe, and Dr. Harley, flute |
Flutes - Room 040 |
2:00 p.m. |
Chamber Music Reading | Rooms TBD |
4:15 p.m. |
Closing Play-Along (All Participants) | Recital Hall (Exhibits Close) |
5:00 p.m. |
Group Photo/Receive Gift Bags | Recital Hall |