WVU Percussion Camp 2012
June 11-15, 2012
WVU College of Creative Arts
Director: George Willis
Available for ages 14 through 21
Register Online
Guest artists:
Steve Houghton – Drum Set Artist
Internationally renowned jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author, and educator, Steve Houghton initially received acclaim at age twenty as the drummer with Woody Herman’s Young Thundering Herd. Since then he has shared stage and studio with luminaries Gary Burton, Clay Jenkins, Shelly Berg, Toots Thielemans, Christian McBride, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Freddie Hubbard, Lyle Mays, Billy Childs, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Pat LaBarbara, Arturo Sandoval, Joe Henderson, Karrin Allyson and Maureen McGovern.
Svet Stoyanov – International Percussion Soloist
Bulgarian-born Svet Stoyanov is a winner of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition. He made his New York City debut at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall as a co-soloist, premiering the Phillip Glass “Concerto Fantasy” for Two Timpanists and Orchestra. Mr. Stoyanov has performed as a soloist with the Chicago, Seattle, American Symphony Orchestras and The New York Pops, to name a few, and under the batons of Pierre Boulez, Oliver Knussen, James Conlon, John Adams, Gerard Schwarz, Leon Fleisher, Gustav Meier, Brad Lubman, Jose-Luis Novo and Skitch Henderson amongst others.
Edward Stephan – Timpanist, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Recently appointed Principal Timpanist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Edward Stephan is recognized as one of the most exciting and diverse timpanists in the United States. He has been praised for his “strong and multi-faceted playing” as well as his “captivating command behind the instrument”. As a native of Pittsburgh, Ed returns to his hometown after serving as the Principal Timpanist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and, before that, Principal Timpanist of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. While in Texas, Ed appeared twice as soloist with the FWSO and was awarded the American Airlines Distinguished Musician Award in 2006.
Camp will include – daily workshops and clinics, solo performances by guest artists, percussion ensemble performances for everyone, and much more.
Cost
Registration fee: $350
Housing Cost: $190
Housing cost includes all meals.
Contact
Contact George Willis to reserve your spot at camp.
Email: george.willis@mail.wvu.edu
304 – 293 – 5274