Events
Lecturer, Lauren Alexander
· Verdi: Requiem
Drawing inspiration from artist Jay Bolotin’s exhibition, which includes his film production work using stop-motion animation techniques, we will create our own original animations using clay and other craft materials. Participants will sculpt characters and props and then work with Museum staff to bring their scenes to life. We’ll provide the materials; you bring family members and a playful spirit! Make a reservation to guarantee your…
Join Stuart Horodner and several curators and collaborators who worked with Jay Bolotin throughout his career.
Performance given by students at the UK String Project.
Dr. John Cody Birdwell, Conductor
Dr. ToniMarie Marchioni, Oboe
Dr. Shayna Stahl, Conductor
Brian Froedge, Conductor
LexPhil’s 2024/25 Season finale concert bursts forth into spring with Hector Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture followed by Wolf Totem, a bass concerto by Tan Dun, that will feature LexPhil’s Principal Bassist Rachel Martin as soloist. Named for the novel by Jiang Rong, the piece is thematically tied by one Chinese-style melody and inspired by the story of wolves and their importance in the ecosystem.
The concert reaches its climactic…
Returning for the 9th year, the UK Trumpet Institute offers the chance to work with highly acclaimed guest artists from around the United States, daily master classes, performance opportunities, topical classes, and concerts for High School, College, and Adult trumpet students.
Highlights
Daily master classes, concerts, and performance opportunitiesSpecialized classes in solo performance, orchestral excerpts, Baroque…A camp tailored for Middle School trumpet players.
Classes will be geared toward younger players, with an emphasis on sound production, breathing, reading, ensemble playing, and other fundamental skills.
Youth Camp Director: Julia Stowell
Highlights
Warm-up classesFundamentals ClassesSight-reading strategiesTrumpet ensemble sessionsRecreational activities and gamesFaculty
Caleb Hudson, University of…Returning for the 9th year, the UK Trumpet Institute offers the chance to work with highly acclaimed guest artists from around the United States, daily master classes, performance opportunities, topical classes, and concerts for High School, College, and Adult trumpet students.
Highlights
Daily master classes, concerts, and performance opportunitiesSpecialized classes in solo performance, orchestral excerpts, Baroque…A camp tailored for Middle School trumpet players.
Classes will be geared toward younger players, with an emphasis on sound production, breathing, reading, ensemble playing, and other fundamental skills.
Youth Camp Director: Julia Stowell
Highlights
Warm-up classesFundamentals ClassesSight-reading strategiesTrumpet ensemble sessionsRecreational activities and gamesFaculty
Caleb Hudson, University of…The UK Conducting Symposium is designed for instrumental conductors and music educators of all experience levels. Conducting participants will receive quality podium time conducting outstanding literature in front of a live ensemble while receiving immediate/interactive feedback from the featured clinician. Each conducting participant will also receive a detailed critique and evaluation from the host clinician immediately following each…