Gardner-Webb University’s Department of Fine Arts and the Center for Continuing Professional Education presents “Brass Fest 2010” to be held Saturday, April 17, 2010 beginning at 9:00a.m and culminating with a special performance by the world-renowned Carolina Brass at 8:00p.m. Through clinics, masterclasses, and performances, this workshop will provide practical learning experience that will contribute to the continued proficiency of music students and educators alike. Topics for discussion include Careers and Creating Opportunities in Music, How to Practice, Preparing for Auditions, Contest Festivals, Judging, Jazz Improvisation, and more! Music educators can earn one of live continuing education credit for ten hours of continuing education. Participants, please bring your instruments!
The total cost for the daytime events and evening concert is $10.00 per person. If, however, you are a music educator and would like to earn one full continuing education credit, the event fee is $25.00. Register on-line today!
Should you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Dr. Patricia Sparti, Chair of the Department of Fine Arts, by phone at 704.406.4453 or by e-mail at psparti@gardner-webb.edu. Or, if you have questions relating to continuing education credit, please contact Elizabeth Pack, Director of Continuing Professional Education, by phone at 704.406.2173 or by e-mail at epack@gardner-webb.edu.
Schedule of Events
9:00a.m.
* Registration
* Coffee & doughnuts
* Location: Gardner Hall
10:00a.m.
* Opening Recital
* GWU Faculty Recital
* Location: Blanton Auditorium
11:00a.m.
* Panel Discussion
-Careers and Creating Opportunities in Music
-With Carolina Brass
*Location: Blanton Auditorium
12:00p.m.
* Lunch
* Performance by GWU Jazz Combo & Brass Quintet
* Location: GWU Cafeteria
