MSU College of Music in Todi, Italy
Master Classes for Clarinet and Piano at the Centro Studi Carlo della Giacoma in Todi, Italy

Summer 2008 closed

May 17 - June 7, 2008

Sponsored by the College of Music

Arranged through the Office of Study Abroad (OSA)

What's this program about?

This program entails two weeks of intensive master classes for clarinetists and pianists. Students will study and perform master works for clarinet and piano including such works at Brahms Sonatas (see “What can I study?” for complete repertoire list). In addition to sonata repertoire for clarinet and piano, students will also study solo and chamber music including some works of Carlo Della Giacomo.

Italian language classes are also part of the program as well as excursions to such places as Rome Orvieto, Spoleto (host of the Festival of the Two Worlds including the international music festival), and St. Francis of Assisi.

Where does it take place?

The master classes are organized by Centro di Studi Carlo Della Giacoma, a cultural institute located in Todi, in the region of Umbria, said to be one of the most exciting and historical regions of Italy. The co-founders of the institute are the community of Todi, the province of Perugia, important artists, professors, researchers and family members of the late Carlo Della Giacoma. Carlo Della Giacoma (1858-1929) was a leading performer of his generation and was principal clarinet at La Scala opera in Milan. He was also a noted composer, musicologist, and conductor. He wrote a clarinet method, chamber music, and sonata repertoire for clarinet and piano, clarinet and voice and orchestral works as well as solo works for piano and other woodwind instruments. Todi is self-contained in location and very easy to navigate on foot.

All of the master classes, concerts, language classes and practice facilities will be housed in the historical Palazzo Vignola. The architecture is world-renowned and a historical site often studied in Art History classes.

What can I study?

Students will study and perform clarinet/piano sonata repertoire as well as solo repertoire and chamber music. In addition, they will study and perform selected solo and chamber works of composer Carlo Della Giacomo. Clarinetists will study contemporary techniques, orchestral excerpts and practice techniques.

In addition to the clarinet/piano repertoire listed below:

Clarinetists will study contemporary techniques such as circular breathing, multiple articulation etc, orchestral excerpts, practice techniques, and the concertos of Mozart and Nielsen.

Pianists will study solo piano repertoire as well as piano four hands.

The clarinet/piano repertoire/ will include:

• Johannes Brahms, Sonata, Opus 120 No. 1, f minor
• Johannes Brahms, Sonata opus 120 No. 2, Eb major
• Carlo Della Giacoma, Cavalleria Rusticana Fantasia, Op.83
• Carlo Della Giacoma, Tosca, Op. 171
• Claude Debussy, Premiere Rhapsodie
• Felix Mendelssohn, Concertstuck in d minor
• Felix Mendelssohn, Concertstuck in f minor
• Francis Poulenc, Sonata
• Sergei Prokofieff, Sonata, Op. 94
• Franz Shubert, Arpeggione Sonata
• C.Saint Saens, Sonate, Op. 167

Students will have a daily language class devoted to Italian musical language study as well as daily Italian conversational study. The local language institute in Todi, La Lingua La Vita, will provide instruction and cooperates with the Centro Studi.

It is also a requirement by the institute that participants study at least one solo or chamber work of composer Carlo Della Giacoma with the option of presenting it in a public recital.

All students will be required to enroll for a minimum of three (3) credits from the following MSU courses:

What are the requirements?

The program is open to outstanding undergraduates and graduate students in the Doctor of Music (DMA) and Master of Music (MM) programs who have extensive music education and experience in their given instrument.

All students must be in good academic standing, with a grade point average of at least 2.00 at the time of application. Meeting this minimum grade point average does not, however, guarantee admission.

Participants will be selected by professors in the appropriate major and/or instrument.

While the program is intended for students from the MSU College of Music, students from other universities may also apply.

Applicants’ participation may be denied or their participation approval may be revoked if their conduct before departure raises doubts as to their suitability for program participation.

Where will I live?

Students will live in Todi – a charming, authentic Italian town. They will be housed in apartments within walking distance to the Palazzo Vignola (see history below). There will be no need for transportation in the town as everything is accessible by foot. The Centro Studi will make arrangements for bus and car transportation for the excursions.

History of Palazzo Vignola

The existing name of the palace, originally called Landi Corradi, derives from the architect of the portal and the courtyard, Jacopo Barozzi from Vignola, who made them in the 16th century. In 1712 etc.In 1712, Bishop Filippo A. Gualtieri bought the Palace and started to renovate it in order to move the ecclesiastic seminary there.

In 1720 the renovation was completed. The Church of "Nunziatina" became part of the definitive structure. Palazzo Vignola has today become a splendid congress centre equipped to host business conventions, exhibitions, gala evening, celebrations and weddings. 3500 sq m divided into 3 floors (each measuring about 1000 sq m), panoramic roof terrace, 22 rooms in total, out of which 7 are large reception salons, 8 medium-size rooms, offices, a grand reception hall and a bar that opens into the splendid internal open-air courtyard. The Palazzo lies 100 m away from the main square in Todi and 5 m from the Romanesque cathedral

Who can tell me more about this program?

Professor Caroline Hartig
College of Music
218 Music Practice Building
Phone: (517) 355-7645
E-mail: hartigc@msu.edu
Web: http://www.music.msu.edu

Acclaimed as a clarinet soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan, CAROLINE HARTIG has appeared with orchestras and contemporary-music ensembles in major concert halls including Carnegie Hall, where she also made her solo debut. Hartig has performed as a guest artist for the International Clarinet Association and has been heard on National Public Radio’s Morning Edition and Center Stage from Wolf Trap. Widely recognized and sought after for numerous new-music collaborations, Hartig recently performed the world premiere of Chalumeau for Solo Clarinet by Pulitzer- Prize-winning composer William Bolcom in Tokyo, Japan. She also can be heard on the compact disc Dancing Solo (Innova Records 512) featuring the solo and chamber clarinet works of composer Libby Larsen. Additionally Hartig is heard on the compact disc Clarinet Brilliante (Centaur Records 2572). It was honored as a “Critics’ Choice” by the American Record Guide and in a 2005 Overview of Woodwind Recordings , American Record Guide cited Clarinet Brilliante as one of the “best of the best” for the performance of clarinet recital literature: “For some sweet-sounding barnburners, Caroline Hartig weaves a spellbinding recital.” Her latest CD, Clarinet Brilliante II was released in Fall 2006 by Centaur Records, with recent reviews in The Clarinet: “Hartig wastes no opportunity to show both her intuitive timing abilities and her virtuosity…lyricism and dashing virtuoso playing...” and American Record Guide: “The playing is mastery itself.” In demand as a master teacher and clinician Hartig has served as a juror for performance competitions including the 2006 International Clarinet Association Young Artist Competition. Caroline Hartig is Associate Professor of Clarinet at Michigan State University. She is a Buffet Artist/Clinician and performs on the Buffet Festival clarinet.

For more information visit www.CarolineHartig.com

Professor Deborah Moriarty
College of Music
108 Music Practice Building
Phone: (517) 353-9121
E-mail: forgerd@msu.edu
Web: http://www.music.msu.edu

Deborah Moriarty is professor of piano and chair of the keyboard area at the Michigan State University School of Music, where she is a recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award.

A Massachusetts native, she made her debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at age 11. She has also served on the piano faculty at the New England Conservatory of Music and the University of Lowell. Moriarty attended the Curtis Institute of Music, the Juilliard School, and the New England Conservatory of Music, where she received her Master of Music degree with honors. She has studied with Russell Sherman, Theodore Lettvin, and Beveridge Webster. An active recitalist and soloist with orchestras throughout the eastern United States, she has also performed in Belgium, Japan, Colombia, Mexico, and the Soviet Union. Moriarty is a founding member of the Fontana Ensemble of Michigan, and as an advocate of new music, has participated in numerous premiere performances including Milton Babbitt’s “Whirled Series” at Merkin Hall in New York City. She has recordings on the Crystal and CRI labels.

Do I need a passport or visa?

U.S. and non-U.S. citizens need a valid passport both to enter other countries and to return to the United States. If you already have a passport, make sure it is valid until at least six months after your return date. If you must apply for or renew a passport, APPLY EARLY, since a minimum of twelve weeks is usually required for processing. During peak travel seasons, more processing time is required. Passport forms are available at many federal and state courts, probate courts, some county/municipal offices and some post offices. They can also be downloaded from the Web.

For more information about passports visit http://studyabroad.msu.edu/passports.html

A visa is official permission granted by the authorities of a country where you will study or travel that allows you to enter and remain in that country for a specific purpose. The visa itself is frequently a stamp in your passport, not a separate document. You will need a passport before applying for a visa and the passport plus visa process may take several months, so start early. It is your responsibility to inquire about visa requirements for all countries you plan to visit while abroad; this includes countries that you plan to visit before or after your study abroad program.

For more information about visas visit http://studyabroad.msu.edu/visas.html

Are there special health issues?

As part of your acceptance you will complete a Student Health/Emergency Treatment Authorization. It is your responsibility to ensure that your routine immunizations are up-to-date; inquire whether there are recommended and/or required immunizations or medications for the country/countries you will visit (including any countries you will visit that are not part of the study abroad program’s itinerary); and review educational issues relevant to your personal health and safety.

For further health information and recommendations visit http://studyabroad.msu.edu/health.html

How much does it cost?

The program fee is $3,546 and includes the following:

• application fee ($100)
• deposit ($200)
• pre-departure orientation
• accommodations
• meals
• accident and sickness insurance
• field trips

Amounts not included in the program fee for which participants will need to budget include:

• MSU tuition and fees*
• airfare
• additional meals
• books and supplies
• passport application fee ($100)
• visa application fees (if applicable)
• pre-departure doctor visits
• pre-departure immunizations (if applicable)
• personal spending money

Students may request a cost sheet which estimates these additional expenses not included in the program fee by contacting the Office of Study Abroad at (517) 353-8920.

Approximately two months before the program’s departure date, students will receive an e-bill from the MSU Student Accounts Office for the study abroad program fee. Students will also be e-billed for tuition and fees, based on the number of credits taken, once they have enrolled in courses. (Both amounts may be billed at the same time.)

*Check http://www.ctlr.msu.edu/studrec/ for current tuition, fees and taxes. MSU students pay the same amount they would pay to study at MSU; non-MSU students pay the Lifelong Education rate, regardless of state of residence.

How can I get help to pay for it?

Financial assistance is available to students who make appropriate arrangements with the Office of Study Abroad (OSA) and MSU’s Office of Financial Aid.

If you are an MSU student and indicate on your application that you plan to use financial aid to pay for your study abroad experience, OSA will forward an estimated cost sheet to the MSU Office of Financial Aid for processing. This form will include all anticipated costs associated with the program, including airfare.

If you are a non-MSU student, please request financial aid from your home university. If your university is unable to award you financial aid, contact the MSU Office of Study Abroad to apply for loans only and you will be provided with instructions on how to proceed.

For further information about financial aid visit http://studyabroad.msu.edu/finaid/index.html

Additionally, MSU students applying to any credit-bearing study abroad program are eligible for OSA scholarships. Some scholarships are based exclusively on academic performance; others are based on a combination of academic performance and financial need. Requirements are listed in the scholarship application. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is March 1st for summer programs.

A generous endowment from the MSU Federal Credit Union, as well as additional resources provided through the Forest Akers Endowment, MSU Alumni Association, the Australia-Pacific Council, Eleanor and Charles Greenleaf Sr., Brigitte and Thomas Huff, the Georges Jules Joyaux Memorial Fund, the Kellogg Foundation, Charles and Marjorie Gliozzo, and contributors to the Overseas Study Endowment provide funding for these OSA scholarships.

For even more MSU scholarship opportunities through individual colleges or external scholarship possibilities (including funding for Multicultural students) visit http://studyabroad.msu.edu/scholarships/index.html

How do I apply?

You can apply online or download an application form by visiting http://studyabroad.msu.edu/applications/index.html

While the deadline for summer programs was March 1, applications for this program will be accepted until April 30 (dependent on housing availability and travel requirements)

Selection of applicants is done on a rolling admission basis - that is, applications are accepted and students are evaluated and considered for admission throughout the academic year. Please remember that applying early and meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission.

A $100 application fee is required. Students will receive an e-bill for the application fee that is applied to the cost of the program and is non-refundable once a student has accepted admission into the program. Students who have accepted admission may also be billed for a non-refundable and non-transferable $200 deposit, also applied to the cost of the program.

Students who wish to withdraw their application are required to notify the Office of Study Abroad, in writing, that they no longer intend to participate.

Acceptance to all programs is based, minimally, on a faculty review of your transcript and a review of the Judicial Affairs Office records (MSU students) or Dean of Students Reference (non-MSU students).

Details about the admissions process, pre-departure information, what to know while you’re abroad, and information about returning home can be found in the Study Abroad Student Handbook that will be sent to you with your acceptance letter. You can also read the handbook online at http://studyabroad.msu.edu/abcs/index.html.