IllumiNation: New American Works Recording Project: Recording Project featuring SMTD students and soloist Nancy Ambrose King
IllumiNation: New American Works Recording Project: Recording Project featuring SMTD students and soloist Nancy Ambrose King
Academic Year:
2016 - 2017 (June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017)
Funding Requested:
$500.00
Project Dates:
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Applicant(s):
Overview of the Project:
I propose a recording project that will result in a recording of four (4) new works for oboe and orchestra or chamber ensemble, written by American composers, each of which represents a similar style of descriptive, picturesque, illuminating and extremely accessible music with a popular flair. Oboe performance majors at SMTD, of which there are 18 will actively participate in the preparation and recording process, by studying the scores to these new works, learning the techniques involved in performing the music, and being present at the recording sessions. The students will learn how to make a professional CD recording, and will be present at the sessions to observe and learn. The orchestra will consists of UM-SMTD graduate students and alumni, adding another dimension to the project as they interact with both their peers and professors.