Morse Summer Music Academy at Yale
The Morse Summer Music Academy is an intensive program offered by the Yale Music in Schools Initiative for both New Haven students and Yale graduate Teaching Artists. For four weeks each summer, over 100 New Haven Public School students convene daily at Yale for 5 hours of intensive classes, rehearsals, and lessons. One of the hallmarks of the Academy is its numerous performance opportunities: over four weeks, Morse students participate in over thirty concerts across Yale’s campus and the New Haven community. All instruction is given by Yale School of Music graduate Teaching Artists, alumni, and faculty, as well as NHPS music teachers and Yale music affiliates. The model of mentoring is most in exhibit at Morse as graduate students serve as mentors to all the students, while high school junior and seniors are placed in positions that allow them to mentor younger students. Instruction is also provided by NHPS music teachers, YSM faculty members, and special guests.
The 2017 Morse Academy will take place Monday, July 10 to Friday, August 4, 2017. The 2017 schedule will be available shortly. Family and friends will be invited to attend concerts and workshops once or twice a week. The Academy takes place at various locations on Yale’s campus, including the School of Music’s Sprague Hall.
During the Academy, students may participate in: large ensembles sectional rehearsals private lessons chamber music ear training music theory formal and informal recitals semi-weekly “pop-up” chamber music concerts field trips to local galleries and museums a field trip to the Norfolk Summer Music Festival
Apply using the link below.
http://music.yale.edu/community/music-in-schools/morse-academy/
Band Activities
Brass Choir
December 1st
9:45-11:00
Union Station
CMEA Auditions
December 3rd
Fair Haven Middle School
Band at Broadway Island
December 16th
11:30-1:30
Downtown New Haven in front of the Apple Store
All City Winter Concert (All City students only)
December 12th
6:00
College Street Music Hall
Winter Concert
December 21st at 5:00
BRAMS Auditorium
Holiday Brunch
December 23rd
Morning
BRAMS Auditorium
December 1st
9:45-11:00
Union Station
CMEA Auditions
December 3rd
Fair Haven Middle School
Band at Broadway Island
December 16th
11:30-1:30
Downtown New Haven in front of the Apple Store
All City Winter Concert (All City students only)
December 12th
6:00
College Street Music Hall
Winter Concert
December 21st at 5:00
BRAMS Auditorium
Holiday Brunch
December 23rd
Morning
BRAMS Auditorium
2016-2017 Band Handbook
Please read through and sign below.
Instrument Rental Money Due: 10/31
The $25 instrument rental fee is due. All rental money goes to maintain instruments, clean uniforms, and purchase music. Please include the rental agreement form with cash. Receipts will be given when money is received.
All-City Honors Ensembles at Yale
Among the ways that the Yale School of Music supports New Haven Public School students and music teachers is through the All-City Honors Ensembles. A combination of Yale Teaching Artists, NHPS music teachers, and special guests provides the best young musicians in New Haven with high level ensemble experiences in band, chorus, and orchestra.
The All-City Honors Ensembles are designed to fill a gap between the home schools of the most talented New Haven music students and the regional ensembles of Neighborhood Music School and the Connecticut Music Educators Association. For the 2013-2014 school year, all three programs were expanded to begin in the fall and to include two levels for each ensemble. For the 2014-15 school year, the Band and Orchestra programs have evolved to include chamber music ensembles as well as large ensembles.
The All-City Honors Band was founded in spring 2011, under the baton of Dr. Thomas C. Duffy, Director of Yale Bands. NHPS music teachers Matthew Fried and Jeremy Barnes work with Lead Teacher Rubén Rodríguez to lead the Band. A collaboration between the Yale School of Music and the New Haven Public Schools, the Band is open for audition to all NHPS students in 5th-12th grades who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Participants are expected to maintain membership in their schools’ music ensembles as well, if available.
The All-City Honors Band rehearses weekly from late October through May at Wilbur Cross HS in New Haven. The season culminates with a public performance in Sprague Hall at the Yale School of Music. Membership in the group comprises musicians from schools throughout New Haven, who are admitted to the Band based on auditions in October each year.
All instruction is given by NHPS music teachers, Yale School of Music graduate students and alumni, and faculty from the Yale School of Music.
The All-City Honors Ensembles are designed to fill a gap between the home schools of the most talented New Haven music students and the regional ensembles of Neighborhood Music School and the Connecticut Music Educators Association. For the 2013-2014 school year, all three programs were expanded to begin in the fall and to include two levels for each ensemble. For the 2014-15 school year, the Band and Orchestra programs have evolved to include chamber music ensembles as well as large ensembles.
The All-City Honors Band was founded in spring 2011, under the baton of Dr. Thomas C. Duffy, Director of Yale Bands. NHPS music teachers Matthew Fried and Jeremy Barnes work with Lead Teacher Rubén Rodríguez to lead the Band. A collaboration between the Yale School of Music and the New Haven Public Schools, the Band is open for audition to all NHPS students in 5th-12th grades who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Participants are expected to maintain membership in their schools’ music ensembles as well, if available.
The All-City Honors Band rehearses weekly from late October through May at Wilbur Cross HS in New Haven. The season culminates with a public performance in Sprague Hall at the Yale School of Music. Membership in the group comprises musicians from schools throughout New Haven, who are admitted to the Band based on auditions in October each year.
All instruction is given by NHPS music teachers, Yale School of Music graduate students and alumni, and faculty from the Yale School of Music.
5-10-150 Challenge
To get used to practicing at home and with purpose, challenge yourself to practice for 5 days in a week starting with 10 minutes. Each day, add 10 minutes to your practice time. 5 days x 10 minutes added per day = 150 minutes of personal practice. Below is an example of how you can spend your time.
Day 1: 10 minutes p. 37 scales, parade music
Day 2: 20 minutes p. 37 scales, parade music, add dynamics
Day 3: 30 minutes p. 37 scales, add a scale, parade music with dynamics, start Polar Express
Day 4: 40 minutes 3 scales on p. 37, parade music with recording, Polar Express 1st movement
Day 5: 50 minutes 3 scales on p. 37, parade music with recording, Polar Express 1st movement, start on 2nd movement
Write down what you want to accomplish and what you actually accomplish so you can better plan for next time.
The 5 days you practice do not have to be one after the other. You can skip two days in a week. Remember 9/23 is no school so you'll have extra time to get practice in.
If you're already in the habit of practicing longer, see how many minutes you can practice in 5 days.
To get used to practicing at home and with purpose, challenge yourself to practice for 5 days in a week starting with 10 minutes. Each day, add 10 minutes to your practice time. 5 days x 10 minutes added per day = 150 minutes of personal practice. Below is an example of how you can spend your time.
Day 1: 10 minutes p. 37 scales, parade music
Day 2: 20 minutes p. 37 scales, parade music, add dynamics
Day 3: 30 minutes p. 37 scales, add a scale, parade music with dynamics, start Polar Express
Day 4: 40 minutes 3 scales on p. 37, parade music with recording, Polar Express 1st movement
Day 5: 50 minutes 3 scales on p. 37, parade music with recording, Polar Express 1st movement, start on 2nd movement
Write down what you want to accomplish and what you actually accomplish so you can better plan for next time.
The 5 days you practice do not have to be one after the other. You can skip two days in a week. Remember 9/23 is no school so you'll have extra time to get practice in.
If you're already in the habit of practicing longer, see how many minutes you can practice in 5 days.
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