About the 2008 Summer Workshop

Another great year! Come back next spring to see what we are doing next year!!

Hildegard of Bingen and German Lutheran Psalm Settings

The 2008 workshop will once again be under the direction of Kristina Boerger. Dr. Boerger is a much sought after conductor and clinician. She received her doctorate in choral conducting and literature at the University of Illinois and has wide interest in vocal music from all musical periods. She teaches at Barnard College and the Manhattan School of Music, is Artistic Director of New Yorks Cerddorion Vocal Ensemble. This year she will work as Associate Conductor with The Collegiate Chorale to premiere Handels newly reconstructed opera, Jupiter in Argos. Dr. Boerger regularly records with the early music ensemble, Pomerium, and The Western Wind, an internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble. She has performed widely with other well known ensembles.

The repertoire for this summer's workshop is entitled "Mystical Music by Hildegard of Bingen and Psalm settings by German Lutheran composers".

The workshop will be held July 17-20 at St. David's Episcopal Church, beginning at 2 pm on Thursday July 17 and ending with the Sunday evening recital of featured works. Participants must be able to sing in time and tune from a score. In exchange for the use of the church, St. David's requests that participants who are able sing for the 10 am Eucharist on July 20.

For those of you coming from out of town, there is a limited availability of lodging with Schola members and friends. If you would like to take advantage of one of these spots, please contact Eileen Allen right away! (Contact information below.)

Meals - all meals are 'on your own'.

Cost of the workshop is $125 if paid before June 18 and $145 if paid after June 18. High school and college students in need of financial aid may apply for the Kenneth Bruce Memorial Scholarship. For information concerning the scholarship, write to Joyce Irwin at irwinjoyce@twcny.rr.com. Others in need of tuition assistance should write or speak to the workshop coordinator, Eileen Allen.

Eileen Allen
PO Box 206
Pompey, NY 13138
315-677-9945 (evenings/weekends)
eejallen@gmail.com

Workshop Schedule

Thursday, 7/17
2-5 pm, 7-9 pm

Friday, 7/18
9 am-12 noon, 2-5 pm
7-9 pm
Ice cream social

Saturday, 7/19
9-12, 2-5
Potluck dinner

Sunday. 7/20
10 AM service
2-5 pm
7:30 Concert

Registration

Eileen Allen, PO Box 206, Pompey, NY 13138

E-mail: eejallen@gmail.com

Phone: 315-677-9945 (evenings/weekends)

Name:__________________________

Address:_________________________

City, State, ZIP: ____________________

Phone (home): _______________________

(work): _______________________

Email: ________________________

Singing part (S/A/T/B?) _____________

Are there any portions of the workshop which you will be unable to attend? If so, which?

_______________________________________________

More detailed information on program, possible additional rehearsals, and copies of the music will be sent out to all participants.

NOTE: Many of you have requested electronic delivery of the music for the workshop. Unfortunately, early music does not always scan well, requiring many more hours to prepare a packet than copying and mailing takes.

Kenneth Bruce Memorial Scholarship
Information

The 2008 workshop will be under the direction of Dr. Kristina Boerger. The repertoire for this year is entitled "Mystical Music by Hildegard of Bingen and Psalm settings by German Lutheran composers".

The workshop will be held July 17-20 at St. David's Episcopal Church, beginning at 2 pm on Thursday July 17 and ending with the Sunday evening recital of featured works. In exchange for the use of the church, St. David's requests that participants who are able sing for the 10 am Eucharist on July 20. Those who participate should have fairly good sightreading skills and should be able to sing in tune

We would like to share this opportunity with young singers who might not have considered early music or who might not have the funds to pay workshop tuition. To this end we have established a scholarship in memory of one of our members who died in January of 2002, Dr. Kenneth Bruce. He had sung with the organization for many years and was also very supportive and helpful to young singers who joined the group.

Scholarships are available to anyone age 14 through undergraduate college level. High school students should have attained at least Level 5 in NYSSMA solos. The application process includes a teachers recommendation and a short student questionnaire. After the committee has reviewed the application, an audition will be scheduled. Applications should be submitted by May 31, with auditions held in mid-June. Late applications may be considered if space is available.

Application forms should be sent to:

Joyce Irwin
111 Terraceview Road
Syracuse, NY 13214

E-mail submission is also acceptable: irwinjoyce@twcny.rr.com

Kenneth Bruce Scholarship
Student application

Student Form
To be included with teacher's recommendation

Name

Address

Phone

E-mail

School or College

Year in School

Date of Birth

Singing part (circle) S1 S2 A1 A2 T1 T2 B1 B2

Singing Experience

Current musical activities

Why are you interested in participating in the Schola Cantorum workshop?

Would scholarship funds be crucial in determining your ability to attend this workshop? (Regular workshop fee is $140)

Kenneth Bruce Scholarship
Teacher Recommendation

Name of applicant

How long have you known the applicant and in what context?

Please evaluate the students ability as compared with others of the same age and experience:

1: Poor 2: Below Average 3: Average 4: Above Average 5: Excellent

Pitch control 1 2 3 4 5

Rhythm 1 2 3 4 5

Clarity of Tone 1 2 3 4 5

Sightreading 1 2 3 4 5

Expressiveness 1 2 3 4 5

Motivation 1 2 3 4 5

Interest/Curiosity 1 2 3 4 5

Please add any comments that may provide a fuller picture of the students ability, skills, and interests.

Your Name

Position

Phone Number

Accomodations - 2008

Each of the following is local, within three miles of St. Davids:

EconoLodge - 315-446-3300 ; 3400 Erie Blvd East ; $100/night (avg over 4 nights)
Beard Morgan House (B&B) - 315-6374234 ; 126 East Genesess St, Fayetteville ; $89
Craftsman Inn - 315-637-8000 ; 7300 East Genesess St, Fayetteville $150
Danboise Budget Motel - 315-446-1910 ; 6864 E Genesee St, Fayetteville ; $69 (not reviewed - in existence many years)

The following are upscale hotels on the east side of downtown Syracuse, a scenic five miles from St. Davids:

Genesee Grande 1-800-365-4663 1060 E. Genesee St, Syracuse $159
Renaissance (Marriott) 1-888-236-2427; 315-479-7000 ; 701 E. Genesee St, Syracuse ; $159

The following are at Carrier Circle, near a New York Thruway interchange, about 6.5 miles from St. Davids:

Comfort Inn Carrier Circle - 315-437-0222 ; $115
Quality Inn - 315-432-93333 ; $99
Red Roof Inn - 315-437-3309 ; $90