"It was great to work with other students who shared the same passion for making music together." "SDSMI was awesome!" "The sectional teachers were amazing-so helpful!" "I loved staying in the dorms-it made it feel like we went away to college" For young musicians developing technique, nothing is more valuable than intense practice under the supervision of master musicians. Developing the needed discipline and desire for productive practice and learning music theory can be fun. Since 2010 San Diego Winds and SDSU School of Music and Dance have partnered to sponsor the San Diego Summer Music Institute. This week long intensive music camp has served nearly 200 students (many on scholarship), providing them with amazing musical opportunities while bonding with new friends. Summer Music Camp is more than mastering melody; it creates positive lifelong memories Scroll down to learn more! |
Dear Prospective San Diego Summer Music Institute Participant,
On behalf of the board of directors of the San Diego Winds and the music faculty of San Diego State University welcome and we hope you are excited about the opportunities that await you this summer. The San Diego Summer Music Institute was formed in recognition of the number of dedicated music students and flourishing school music programs in San Diego County and the lack of summer camps available in town. We wanted to create a unique and powerful musical experience that brings together motivated students and the county’s elite teachers and musicians for an explosive week of music making. We know that by the time you complete your week of intensive instruction you will be inspired and dedicated to furthering your musical achievements in the year to come.
We are excited that our students for 2012 can continue to attend as residents or as commuters. Residents receive musical instruction, are provided up to three meals per day and will enjoy the experience of residing for the duration of the camp in an SDSU dormitory. Commuters receive the musical instruction and meals but will not be living on campus.
The following application (2012 San Diego Summer Music Institute Application) includes several forms including the application form, scholarship form (optional) and payment form. Once your application is received we will send you a participant packet which will include information about your week at the Summer Music Institute including a detailed itinerary, campus map and information, as well as general information for the week. Should you have any questions at any time please do no hesitate to email info@sdwinds.org
Sincerely,
Russ Sperling Shannon Kitelinger
President, Board of Directors Director of Bands
San Diego Winds San Diego State University
SDSMI 2012 Instructor Biographies
| Music Camp Director | Eric Weirather | |
| Wind Ensemble Conductor | Shannon Kitelinger | |
| Wind Symphony Conductor | Charles Friedrichs | |
| Flute Instructor | Pam Martchev | |
| Clarinet Instructor | Frank Renk | |
| Oboe Instructor | Susan Barrett | |
| Bassoon Instructor | Valentin Martchev | |
| Saxophone Instructor | Todd Rewoldt | |
| French Horn Instructor | Mike McCoy | |
| Trumpet Instructor | John Wilds | |
| Trombone Instructor | Sean Reusch | |
| Tuba/Euphonium Instructor | Brent Dutton | |
| Percussion Instructor | Pat Pfiffner | |
| Percussion Instructor | Mike Holguin | |
| Librarian / Coordinator | Bryan Ransom |