14 Ağustos 2012 Salı

Theater auditions for Kiss Me, Kate and fall classes

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The Patel Conservatory Theater department will have auditions for their fall theater classes, as well as their production of the popular musical, Kiss Me, Kate.
Auditions will be:
August 11, 20121 to 4 p.m.andAugust 22, 2012 (Note date change)5 to 8 p.m.
Auditions for fall classes are for students in grades 2 through college, and allow instructors to place students in the most appropriate class for their age and skill levels. 
General auditions start at 1 p.m and participants will take three 45-minute classes in dance, music and theater. You’ll receive class placement immediately following the audition.

To audition for Kiss Me, Kate, please come prepared with a 30-second monologue and 16 bars of a song, preferably a traditional musical theater song. Bring sheet music if possible, an accompanist will be available.
PCYT’s fall production of Kiss Me, Kate will be performed by advanced students in grades 7 through college who are enrolled in a Patel Conservatory theater class. There is a $15 audition fee for new or lapsed students.
This play-within-a-play is a fun, melodious and sophisticated musical, with music and lyrics by Cole Porter.
Students in the show will participate in an advanced performance-based program that allows them to put into practice the skills they gain in the classroom. The rehearsal process is both nurturing and demanding and culminates in a series of ticketed performances open to the public.
Kiss Me, Kate will be performed in the TECO Theater at the Patel Conservatory Nov. 8 - 10, 2012 and Nov. 15 - 17, 2012.
Reservations are required for all auditions. To reserve your audition slot, please call our theater department at 813.222.6414 or visit pateltheater@strazcenter.org.
(Kiss Me, Kate will be performed with live accompaniment by Patel Conservatory advanced music students. To learn more about auditions for the Kiss Me, Kate Pit Orchestra and other music programs, click here.)

Auditions for fall music classes

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The Patel Conservatory in downtown Tampa will hold auditions this week for its fall music classes.

Did you know that the Patel Conservatory is accredited by the same organization as Hillsborough County Public Schools?
Academic credit may be available for classes taken at the Conservatory. Prior approval from your school is required.
Auditions are required for placement in the appropriate level classes for the following music programs:
Rock School
Mon., Aug. 13, 5 - 8 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 14, 5 - 8 p.m.Instrument and cords required (drum set, amps and keyboards provided). If you are auditioning as a vocalist, you must audition on an instrument as well. Rock School students returning after a one-semester or more absence must audition.
Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra
For Prelude Strings, Intermezzo String Orchestra and Patel Conservatory Chamber Orchestra. Conducted by Stephen Brown, Associate Conductor, Catherine Michelsen.
Mon., Aug. 13, 5:30-8 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 14, 5:30-8 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 15, 5:30-8 p.m.

For additional information on audition requirements, click here.
Pit Orchestra
Aug. 13-15, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Be a part of the live orchestra ensemble for PCYT’s fall production of Kiss Me, Kate!

All auditions require a $15 audition fee. To schedule an audition appointment, please email music@strazcenter.org or call 813.222.1002.

To supplement your ensemble experience, private lessons are encouraged on your instrument. For information on private lessons, please click here.

New this fall: Fundamentals of Music, a free class for students enrolled in a Patel Conservatory music class. Click here for more info.

Free class for music students

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The Patel Conservatory in Tampa has added a free class for our music students.

Fundamentals of Music begins this fall for grade 4 through Adult, and is free for youth and high school students registered in another music class at the Conservatory.  
The class will cover the basics of music reading, terminology and notation, and may be eligible for academic credit. The Patel Conservatory is accredited by the same organization as Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Academic credit may be available for many classes taken at the Conservatory. Prior approval from your school is required.
For a full list of our classes in dance, music and theater for all ages and skill levels, please see our online brochure or click here.

Spotlight on Catherine Michelsen

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Catherine Michelsen, Associate Conductor
of the Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestra
As a little girl, Catherine Michelsen had taken piano lessons for years.

But her musical journey took on a new direction when she was saw a student violin performance at her elementary school.
“I saw a Suzuki in the Schools group perform. Watching them play together, I was mesmerized by it,” said Michelsen.
She soon began taking violin lessons and it wasn’t long before Michelsen knew she’d major in music and become a professional violinist.
Michelsen is now the Associate Conductor of the Patel Conservatory Youth Orchestras (PCYO), String Specialist and a Suzuki-trained violin instructor. She's also a performer who has played frequently with the Florida Orchestra, Opera Tampa, the Orlando Philharmonic and many other professional orchestras.
While she’s always had a passion for music and violin, she didn’t realize she wanted to become a teacher until she took a Suzuki training class while at the Boston Conservatory working on a master’s degree in violin performance.
“When I did my first Suzuki training in 2003, I had taught private lessons before, but I hadn’t taught small children or started students on first lessons...The idea of totally starting from scratch with kids as young as three was a little scary.”
But the Suzuki method clicked with Catherine and she continued her training throughout her years of pursuing another graduate degree and a doctorate degree.
The goal of Suzuki (violin) training is “to make better human beings through music,” explained Catherine.
She feels that music lessons help children learn to focus, especially in today’s society where children are often overbooked with activities from the time they’re in preschool.
“The necessary concentration and attention to detail for Suzuki violin, or any instrument, transfers to anything in life,” she said.
Working in tandem with the parents, Catherine feels that Suzuki violin lessons provide consistency, discipline and rewarding social benefits for kids.
“The idea is that children learn to play an instrument the way they learn to speak...through repetition and continually building on their vocabulary, or repertoire,” said Catherine.
As they grow with the program, kids gain valuable skills through joining an orchestra.
“Playing in an ensemble adds a whole new dimension to music lessons. You have to be aware of everyone else’s parts, not just your own, and you have to get used to seeing a conductor in front of you.”
As the associate conductor of PCYO, Catherine prides herself on the personal attention given to our students.
“I started with the goal of trying to get to know every student and working with them individually,” she said. “I feel like I have a great rapport with the students and the parents. It’s become like a family."
Being in private music lessons or a youth orchestra can be a big time and financial commitment, but, she says, “It’s absolutely worth it. In the end, whether that’s in elementary school, high school or college, the journey stays with you.”

Class cards offer flexibility for adults

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You’re a busy adult with work, kids and family obligations, a mile-long list of things to do, and a host of commitments pulling you in different directions.
Fortunately, with the class cards at the Patel Conservatory in Tampa, you don’t have to sacrifice personal time just for you!
Escape from reality and explore your creativity at a time that suits your schedule with our Class Card and Reel Deal Card.
CLASS CARDSClass cards are available for adults and college students for dance classes and the new  class, Who Knew?
More than 80 people took advantage of our class cards over the summer, said Melissa Fortman, registrar at the Patel Conservatory.
“A lot of people who travel for their jobs or have family commitments enjoy the freedom of the Class Cards because they have the ability to drop in when it’s convenient for them,” said Fortman.
She points out that it’s also a great option for those who simply want variety.
“A lot of our adult dance students took dance when they were young. As they get back into it, they want to try different styles of classes, like ballet, hip hop and jazz,” she said.
  • Who Knew? This new class is a great way to learn about concerts, Broadway musicals or other events at the Straz Center. Discuss the music, study the script or chat with professionals involved in the performance for a behind-the-scenes look at how shows and concerts are produced. Who Knew? classes are available on a drop-in basis only. Topics to be announced throughout the year.
  • Community Dance Classes Get your body moving and alleviate stress with one of our community dance classes.  Choose from ballet, contemporary, hip hop, tap, jazz and flamenco.
Class Cards are $65 for a 5-class card, or $120 for a 10-class card.
REEL DEAL CARDSNew this fall! We are now offering a Reel Deal card for our On-Camera Acting class.
The on-camera acting class helps students improve audition techniques and develop honesty on camera through exercises in improvisation, Meisner Technique and character development. Gain confidence and strengthen your acting skills, and prepare for professional auditions and bookings.
The class is offered Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
The Reel Deal card is available for the Saturday classes only, and allows students to drop in when it’s convenient for them.
The Real Deal Card is $65 for a 5-class card and $120 for a 10-class card.
For more information about the Class Cards and Reel Deal cards, please call 813-222-1002.