2022 GUIDE TO SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Gilmore Festival Fellows
Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Art—Fellows will advance their artistry by participating in daily coaching with Artist Teachers, as well as attending Master Classes with renowned clinicians and faculty and observing the Master Classes of their peers. Fellows will have an all-access pass to attend Festival concerts, artist interviews, lectures and talks, and have the opportunity to meet and talk with Festival artists. The Business—In workshops and career coaching sessions, Fellows will learn the essential elements of a successful career in the arts. They will study the entrepreneurial mindset, soft skills, non-linear career paths, and new approaches to building diverse income streams while developing a position as a thought leader in their field. The Person—To sustain the demands of a professional concert career, a pianist must nurture one's own physical and mental health. Wellness sessions with guest experts will offer Fellows self-care strategies. Pianists must also develop a network of relationships for the exchange of creative ideas. The Fellowship will cultivate relationships between current artistic and thought leaders and the next generation of musicians. Today's artists have the power to not only use the piano to communicate, but also to use their voices to speak up for social justice issues. The program will encourage the Fellows to understand the important role of artist as influencer.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS PROGRAM
Competition victories no longer guarantee a career. Today's most successful artists know more than the music. Learn how to navigate the industry, build your own audiences, take programming risks, and cultivate a network of peers and collaborators. Take a holistic approach to The Art, The Business, and The Person.
LOCATION
Kalamazoo, MI
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical
ARTISTIC/MUSIC DIRECTOR
Pierre van der Westhuizen
AGE & LEVEL
Collegiate or university level to early career pianists, age 18 or older
DATES
April 27 - May 10, 2022
Date details:
Three unique, five-day residencies, (April 27 - May 1, May 2 - May 6, May 6 - May 10) residents learn from the Artist Teacher in Residence, distinguished thought leaders, and Festival artists.
COST $50
Cost details
Each participant receives a full tuition scholarship valued at $1,200 as well as a $500 stipend for travel and meals. There is also access to free, local housing. Any additional costs would be the responsibility of the student.
STUDENTS 27
TEACHERS 9
Featured Teachers
Artist Teachers in Residence: Michelle Cann, Ingrid Fliter, and Paul Schenly Guest Speakers: Jonathan Biss, Oni Buchanan, Amanda Cook, Lara Downes, Aaron Dworkin, and Eunbi Kim
COVID-19 PLANNING
If needed for Summer 2022, will this program consider taking COVID-related safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association, such as prescreening, ongoing screening/testing, and mitigation?
Yes
CONTACT INFORMATION
Pierre van der Westhuizen
359 South Kalamazoo Mall, Suite 101
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
UNITED STATES
269-342-1166
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