Education

Musicfest Northwest, on the heels of last year’s Masterclass, is excited to expand our new FREE Educational Outreach Program for our exciting 2020 educational season, in two parts.

PART 1

An exciting FREE educational program involving the great Spokane community of teachers and pedagogues. Specially designed to help students learn how to perform with ease and audition with confidence.

Featuring the music worlds of violinists and pianists.

Who?

Greg Presley, piano

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Dr. Jason Moody, violin

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What?

Piano Topics covered:

“Thorough Preparation is the Key to Success”

Strategies for securing:
-Memory
-Interpretation
-Graceful Stage Presence

String Topics covered:

Stage presence and deportment;
Working with nerves (including the dreaded shaky bow);
ways of releasing tension;
tips for preparing mentally;
practicing for your upcoming performance

When?

Saturday, April 4th, 2020
Piano Clinic: 10:00am -1:00pm
Violin Clinic: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
(violin students should bring their instruments)

Where?

Gonzaga University
Music Hall 101 – 302 E. Boone Ave
(street parking is best)

How?

(please come even if you miss signing up)
Bring your parents, teachers & questions !!

This program is a partnership of the new Educational Outreach Program between Musicfest NW and Gonzaga University

PART 2

Spokane people are very fortunate to have these two extraordinary Artists on their doorstep. Musicfest Northwest, in association with Holy Names Music Center offer again the Professional duo of Dr. Archie Chen, International pianist and Mateusz Wolski, Concertmaster of the Spokane Symphony. They are looking forward to working closely with some of the Musicfest participants!