Choral Workshop: Music of Ancient Russia
Benjamin Monreal
Sat Jan 26, 02-05:00pm, MIT Chapel
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Single session event
Prereq: Singing experience or ability to read music
Prior to Peter the Great, musicians in Russia had no contact with the music of Western Europe; they developed beautiful and unusual musical styles of their own. Although they are extensively quoted by Rachmanninov, these chants are not often heard today. In this workshop, we will learn and sing a selection of chant, polyphony, and kant from pre-Western Russia. No Russian language experience necessary! All voice parts are welcome. We will end the workshop with an open rehearsal in the MIT Chapel. Advance sign-up required for photocopying purposes
Contact: Benjamin Monreal, 44-119A, x3-5821, bmonreal@mit.edu
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Ensemble Class - Topic TBA
Brandy Evans, Alice Tsay, Lisa Messeri, Kim Falinski
Sun Jan 27, 05-06:00pm, W20-413
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
An essential part of the Shakespeare Ensemble is the series of member-taught classes that we use to educate each other on techniques for both acting and technical theater. This IAP, we are opening our classes to the entire MIT community so that you can check us out and maybe join us in creating theater this spring.
The topic of this class is TBA, please watch the online IAP guide for developments.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/~ensemble
Contact: Ensemble Officers, W20-413, x3-2913, ensemble-request@mit.edu
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Ensemble Class - Voice and Speech
Brandy Evans, Lisa Messeri, Alice Tsay, Kim Falinski
Sun Jan 13, 05-06:00pm, W20-413
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
An essential part of the Shakespeare Ensemble is the series of member-led classes we use to teach each other techniques for both acting and technical theater. Come join us and learn techniques to improve diction, projection, and other voice and speech concerns of actors and public speakers alike. Learn lots of useful warmups to use before your next speech or performance!
Web: http://www.mit.edu/~ensemble
Contact: Ensemble Officers, W20-413, x3-2913, ensemble-request@mit.edu
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IAP Orchestra
Frederick Harris
Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 25, 07:30-10:00pm, Kresge Auditorium
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Open to all string, woodwind, brass, and percussion players
The IAP Symphony Orchestra will rehearse and perform the Brahms First Symphony, Stravinsky, Symphonies of Wind Instruments, and a work for string orchestra. Audition is necesssary only for those students who are not currently in MITSO or the MIT Wind Ensemble. All others should contact Dr. Harris for an audition appointment. Concert date is January 25.
Contact: Frederick Harris, 10-271, x2-2283, fharris@mit.edu
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Identity: New Music for a New Century
Frederick Harris
Thu Jan 17, 08-11:00pm, Killian Hall,14W-111, Pre-concert talk at 7:15PM
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Vocalist Mili Bermejo along with drummer/arranger George Schuller will join forces to produce a multi-layered approach to song and orchestration. Take Bermejo's heritage of folk-based and socially inspired music from Latin America, informed by her deep understanding of jazz improvisation and composition, and merge that with a septet of horns and rhythm led by George Schuller (Orange Then Blue, Schulldogs) and you have a remarkable blend of music from the far corners of the world united by a common thread: jazz. With guests pianist Tim Ray (Lyle Lovett), saxophonist Donny McCaslin (Danilo Perez), and bassist Dan Greenspan.
Contact: Frederick Harris, 10-271, x2-2283, fharris@mit.edu
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MIT & Boston Conservatory of Music Collaboration Concert
Dante Anzolini
Thu Jan 31, 08-11:00pm, Kresge Auditorium
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Featuring: The Boston Conservatory of Music Orchestra with guest performers from the MIT Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Dante Anzolini (Music Director of the MIT Symphony Orchestra)
Program: The program will include Prokofiev's Romeo & Juliet and a Concerto featuring the winner of the Boston Conservatory Concerto Competition. Admission: Free
Contact: Christina Jensen, 4-243, x2-2394, cvjensen@mit.edu
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Shakespeare Ensemble 101
Brandy Evans, Alice Tsay, Lisa Messeri, Kim Falinski
Sat Jan 12, 02-03:00pm, W20-413
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
An information session for those who are interested in learning how the MIT Shakespeare Ensemble works and how you can get involved in either acting or tech work. We'll explain all our membership requirements, info about our spring show and IAP scene night, and all the fun stuff we do together! Whether you really want to join or you just are mystefied and want to find out what we do, come get some free snacks and learn about the Ensemble.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/~ensemble/
Contact: Ensemble Officers, W20-413, x3-2913, ensemble-request@mit.edu
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Yoga for Performers
Jean Rife
Wed Jan 16, Thu Jan 17, Fri Jan 18, 10am-05:00pm, Walker 201, 1st day = half day
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 14-Jan-2002
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Any level yoga
Arrive first day at 2pm wearing loose clothing and prepared to present a short piece in your performance area for the class. This intensive workshop will integrate yoga with your performing art by promoting flexibility, strength, efficient movement, and proper breathing. We hope to improve your concentration and free your expressive intentions.
Contact: Jean Rife, 10-273, x3-4964, jeanrife@mit.edu
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