Wheaton College Summer Institute: Music Intensive
Join us for a distinctively Christian Music Intensive for skilled high school musicians entering grades 10, 11, and 12. The Music Intensive course under the Wheaton College Summer Institute. offers students an opportunity to live on campus for two weeks, study with Conservatory faculty, and grow musically and spiritually as they practice, perform, and attend concert events.
SAVE THE DATE: June 16-29, 2024. The application will open December 1.
Music Intensive
Upon submission of your application for the Wheaton College Summer Institute Music Intensive, you will receive a Music Profile Form link where you may upload your repertoire list and two contrasting video-playing samples to fulfill the audition requirement.
At the WCSI Music Intensive, you will experience life as a Wheaton College Conservatory student. Like our undergraduate students, those attending the summer music program will study with Conservatory faculty in private lessons, master classes, and chamber ensemble experiences. The course is designed to guide young artists as they grow in their faith and understanding of what it means to be a Christian musician. Other activities include faculty recitals, student performances, repertoire study, and exploring the arts in the city of Chicago!
Concentrations
Piano Study Offerings
Private lessons and Chamber music.
Instructing Professors [Subject to Change]
Daniel Horn D.M.A, Professor of Music, Piano, Chair of Keyboard Area
Michael Messer D.M.A, Guest Lecturer, Piano
Kyle Orth, D.M.A. Candidate, Guest Lecturer, Piano
String Study Offerings
Private, Semi-private lessons, Master classes, and Chamber music.
Instructing Professors [Subject to Change]
Soh-Hyun Park Altino, D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music, Violin, Chair of String Area
Lee Joiner, D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music, Violin
Leonardo Altino, M. Mus, Associate Lecturer of Music, Cello
Rose Armbrust Griffin, M.M., Guest Lecturer, Viola
Andrew Anderson, M.M., Guest Lecturer, Bass
Vocal Study Offerings
Private, Semi-private lessons, Master classes, Opera scenes, and Chamber work
Instructing Professors
Sarah Holman, D.M.A., Professor of Music
Tom Hueber, D.M.A., Assistant Professor of Music
Christopher Lorimer, M.M., Guest Lecturer, Voice
Woodwind/Brass/Percussion Study Offerings
Private, Semi-private lessons, Masterclasses, and Chamber music.
Instructing Professors (Subject to change)
Kathleen Kastner, D.M.A., Percussion
Michael Wilder, Ph.D., Clarinet, Dean of the Conservatory of Music and Division of Arts and Communication
Jonathan Saylor, Ph.D., Professor of Music, Music History, Bassoon, Chair of Wind Area
Deb Stevenson, Guest Lecturer, Oboe
Arthur Black, Guest Lecturer in saxophone
Important Dates and Schedule
Application Opens: December 1, 2023
Registration and Audition Deadline: Sunday, May 1, 2024.
Total Program Cost: $2500*
*Early Bird Discount of $300 if you apply, confirm, and pay by March 1, 2024.
Check-In: Sunday, June 16, 2024
Final Concert: Friday, June 28, 2024
Check-Out: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Sample Daily Schedule
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| 8:30 | Combined Music Class |
| 10:30 | Chapel |
| 11:00 | Lessons, Practice, Chamber Groups |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| Afternoon | Lessons, Theory Classes, Chamber Music, Practice |
| 5:00 | Dinner |
| 6:00 | Practice, Rehearsals, Evening Activities |
Summer Music Experience 2024 Costs and Registration
Both an application and audition are required for any applicant to WCSI Music Intensive. The cost of enrollment includes all classes, college course credit (2 credit hours), concerts and excursions, meals, and housing for the week. Housing accommodations are managed by Wheaton student and alumni counselors. More information about specific dining, housing arrangements, and schedules will be communicated as information becomes available.
Cost: $2500
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