The Clarinet Academy with Alexander Fiterstein is a five-day course focused on advanced clarinet studies. The program is available for clarinetists sixteen years and older (younger students can attend with a parent) who want to develop all aspects of their playing and musicianship.
Video by Patrick Pelham
The Academy takes place at St. John's Episcopal Church in the beautiful Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota by Lake Harriet.
St. John’s Episcopal Church
4201 Sheridan Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Academy Events will Include:
· Daily Masterclasses
· Presentations
· Faculty and student recital
· Group Warm-ups
· Clarinet Ensemble
Food and Lodging:
There is no meal plan for the week. There are excellent restaurants and cafés in the Linden Hills neighborhood within walking distance of the academy location.
Recommended hotels:
Millenium Hotel
1313 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 332-6000
Hyatt Regency
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 370-1234
Air Bnb - Minneapolis
https://www.airbnb.com/s/Minneapolis--MN
Sample Schedule:
9-9:45 Group Warm-Up/Fundamentals (Lisa Perry)
10-12 Morning Masterclass (Alexander Fiterstein and Sang Yoon Kim)
LUNCH
1-2 Lecture-Presentation/ Listening session
2-3 Technique workshop
3-5 Clarinet Ensemble/Chamber Group coaching (Fiterstein, Perry, Clements)
Tuition and Application:
Tuition: $575
Limited financial aid is available (please submit a letter with your application).
To apply and reserve a spot for the clarinet academy please fill out the form below and link recordings by April 1, 2020.
If you have any questions please email:
afclarinetacademy@gmail.com
