Texas All State Music Masterclass Enrollment Form CLICK HERE
All Classes are on Zoom Online
Pro Series (Level 3) Late Fall Masterclasses
Masterclass #1 – Saturday, October 17 – 9:30am to 12:00pm (come and go is OK)
Masterclass #2 – Saturday, November 7 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm (come and go is OK)
Level 3 – Class 1: Pro Series (traditional masterclass with student soloists and master critiques)
Clinician: Judith Farmer, Professor of Bassoon at USC – AND – Ian Wisekal, Professor of Oboe at the University of Denver
Date: Saturday, October 17th
9:30am to 12pm
Admission: $20 auditor / $40 soloist
Deadline: On Time Registration October 4
This will be a traditional masterclass where student soloists perform live and receive real-time critique from very select, high-level professionals from all over the country. The topic is the Texas 5A/6A All State etudes.
Please note: soloist spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
Level 3 – Class 2: Pro Series (traditional masterclass with student soloists and master critiques)
Clinician: William Short, Principal Bassoonist of the Metropolitan Opera of New York
Date: Saturday, November 7th
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission: $20 auditor / $40 soloist
Deadline: On Time Registration October 26
Please note: soloist spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
What is a Soloist?
A Soloist will perform a pre determined portion of one of the etudes (for example, Etude 1, measures 1 to 16). They will be given a time slot and they will play for the clinician and receive a real-time, interactive critique in the Zoom venue (students and teachers will attend and observe). This is a great way to get ready for the all-region audition process.
What is an Auditor?
An Auditor attends the class, and does play, but only when the clinician has suggestions for everyone. The auditor will not play in front of others and will not have to perform a portion of the etudes publicly.
Which should my student do: soloist or auditor?
Does your student desire direct assistance on the music where they play in public and receive a critique and tips from the clinician? Do they practice the music and they can prepare a portion of it to be ready on and perform (under tempo is OK). Then they should pick SOLOIST.
Is your student less experienced or has not had a lot of time to work on and prepare the all state music? Are they uncomfortable with the idea of playing in front of people and they do not want to do that? Would they prefer to learn from watching others and participate by playing with the group instead of as an individual? Then they should pick AUDITOR.
Oboe Series Level 2 (4 Classes): Attend all or individual classes
Bassoon Series Level 2 (4 Classes): Attend all or individual classes
Clinicians: Sally Bohls, Oboe and Jennifer Auerbach, Bassoon
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Level 2 – Class 1: First Chunks of Etudes 1, 2, 3
Monday, September 14th
Oboe Class: 4:45 to 5:45pm
Bassoon Class: 5:00 to 6:00pm
Admission: $20
Deadline: On Time Registration Due Sept. 8th
This will be a more in depth practice session / sectional for the Texas 5A/6A All State Oboe and Bassoon etudes. Each of the 3 etudes will be given about 20 minutes. The focus of this class is on the first 25% of each etude. Practice tips will be given and we will all do a lot of playing together in a sectional style class. Students should have their instruments with them to work on these focussed parts of the pieces. Opportunities may be given to play individually, however playing in front of others will not be required.
Level 2 – Class 2: Second Chunks of Etudes 1, 2, 3
Monday, September 21st
Oboe Class: 4:45 to 5:45pm
Bassoon Class: 5:00 to 6:00pm
Admission: $20
Deadline: On Time Registration Due Sept. 18th
This will be a more in depth practice session / sectional for the Texas 5A/6A All State Oboe and Bassoon etudes. Each of the 3 etudes will be given about 20 minutes. The focus of this class is on the second 25% of each etude. Practice tips will be given and we will all do a lot of playing together in a sectional style class. Students should have their instruments with them to work on these focussed parts of the pieces. Opportunities may be given to play individually, however playing in front of others will not be required.
Level 2 – Class 3: Third Chunks of Etudes 1, 2, 3
Monday, September 28th
Oboe Class: 4:45 to 5:45pm
Bassoon Class: 5:00 to 6:00pm
Admission: $20
Deadline: On Time Registration Due Sept.25th
This will be a more in depth practice session / sectional for the Texas 5A/6A All State Oboe and Bassoon etudes. Each of the 3 etudes will be given about 20 minutes. The focus of this class is on the third 25% of each etude. Practice tips will be given and we will all do a lot of playing together in a sectional style class. Students should have their instruments with them to work on these focussed parts of the pieces. Opportunities may be given to play individually, however playing in front of others will not be required.
Level 2 – Class 4: Fourth Chunks of Etudes 1, 2, 3
Monday, October 5th
Oboe Class: 4:45 to 5:45pm
Bassoon Class: 5:00 to 6:00pm
Admission: $20
Deadline: On Time Registration Due Sept. 7th
This will be a more in depth practice session / sectional for the Texas 5A/6A All State Oboe and Bassoon etudes. Each of the 3 etudes will be given about 20 minutes. The focus of this class is on the last 25% of each etude. Practice tips will be given and we will all do a lot of playing together in a sectional style class. Students should have their instruments with them to work on these focussed parts of the pieces. Opportunities may be given to play individually, however playing in front of others will not be required.
Sally Bohls is a professional performer/contractor, studio musician, and private teacher in the Dallas Metroplex. She is the founder of the Operation O.B.O.E. component of Bocal Majority. Sally is actively sought after as a guest soloist, clinician, and adjudicator. She has articles published in national and international magazines. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Texas Tech University and a Master of Music degree from Southern Methodist University. She has a private studio of young oboists grades 6 thru 12 and has taught at the university level. Her students are extraordinarily successful at all levels and in all types of competitions. Sally tries to instill a profound sense of self-worth and joy of playing in all of her students.
Jennifer Auerbach is the CEO and founder of the Bocal Majority organization. She holds a bachelor’s degree in bassoon performance from Chicago Musical College and master’s and doctoral degrees in music theory from the University of North Texas. She has taught private bassoon lessons in the Dallas metroplex since 1998 to students in grades 6 through 12 and takes great pride in helping them get to the next level of their playing. She has given numerous clinics at the Texas Music Educators’ Convention, the International Double Reed Society on the topic of bassoon and double-reed pedagogy. Her goal is to provide high level information in a positive and uplifting teaching environment.
Get to the next level in your all-region performance to gain the edge you need to succeed from top players from around the country Late arrival / early departure is OK. Space is VERY limited for soloists. Auditor versus soloist: Soloists will perform a selection of one etude for the class and receive a “public” lesson of about 15-20 minutes by the clinician. Auditors will play when everyone plays, but do not play in front of the group by themselves. Most participants will be auditors, soloist spots are very limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants get to perform when the clinician has everyone play. Everyone should bring their instrument.