In collaboration with POAC, the Music Conservatory is thrilled to host this esteemed visiting artist for a master class in Little Carnegie. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event !
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The Music Conservatory is thrilled to host this esteemed visiting artist. Concert pianist and piano professor Peggy Reich began her piano studies at age 5 at The Hoff Barthelson Music School in New York, and continued through her teens with Baruch Arnon of the Juilliard School of Music. With increasing dedication to her music, she enrolled in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and studied under Menahem Pressler (The Beaux Arts Trio) and Dr. Joseph Rezits, where she earned a degree in piano performance. Tickets available now online - click here.
Peggy Reich presents Ostranenie Musicale, a recital that explores the mystery of 5 fingers performing as 10! Peggy will perform with the artistic technique of Ostranenie as she sends melodic tones, intertwined voices and rhythmic flow reverberating through Little Carnegie.
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming concert with award-winning composer and violin virtuoso Kim Angelis. Kim is coming to Sandpoint to work with Music Conservatory of Sandpoint students in a master class and to perform ‘Transported’ with pianist Jennifer Goodenberger. 6pm on Friday, May 6, at the First Presbyterian Church, in Sandpoint, suggested donation $15.
Featured Master: Kim Angelis
Max Mendez is currently a Professor of Music and Director of Choirs at North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Max has served as guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator for festivals and workshops throughout Idaho and Washington. He has been an active part of the Inland Northwest music community for the last 18 years. Choirs under his direction have performed concerts in Mexico, San Francisco, and Carnegie Hall. Mr Mendez will be sharing his insight on Body Mapping that he has been working with over the past two years.
The Music Conservatory is thrilled to host this esteemed visiting artist. All voice students should attend. Viewing is open to the public.
Jazz Piano workshop class hosted by our pIano department
The Music Conservatory is thrilled to host this esteemed visiting artist.
Concert pianist and piano professor Peggy Reich began her piano studies at age 5 at The Hoff Barthelson Music School in New York, and continued through her teens with Baruch Arnon of the Juilliard School of Music. With increasing dedication to her music, she enrolled in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and studied under Menahem Pressler (The Beaux Arts Trio) and Dr. Joseph Rezits, eventually being awarded a degree in piano performance.
Andrea Olsen is the Director of Music Ministry at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist and previously served on the music faculty at Gonzaga University from 2002- 2009. She was the music specialist at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute from 2005-2018, and has served on the voice faculty at Holy Names Music Center since 2005, at North Idaho College since 2009, and Spokane Falls Community College since 2014. Andrea is a frequent adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor for music festivals in Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Western Montana.
The Music Conservatory is thrilled to host this esteemed visiting artist.
Concert pianist and piano professor Peggy Reich began her piano studies at age 5 at The Hoff Barthelson Music School in New York, and continued through her teens with Baruch Arnon of the Juilliard School of Music. With increasing dedication to her music, she enrolled in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and studied under Menahem Pressler (The Beaux Arts Trio) and Dr. Joseph Rezits, eventually being awarded a degree in piano performance.
The Music Conservatory is thrilled to host this esteemed visiting artist.
Concert pianist and piano professor Peggy Reich began her piano studies at age 5 at The Hoff Barthelson Music School in New York, and continued through her teens with Baruch Arnon of the Juilliard School of Music. With increasing dedication to her music, she enrolled in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and studied under Menahem Pressler (The Beaux Arts Trio) and Dr. Joseph Rezits, eventually being awarded a degree in piano performance.
Featured Master: Goisa Dauksza
We are excited to add to our family of instructors Gosia Dauksza, who began playing flute when she was 12 years old. In 2012, Dauksza graduated from the Academy of Music in Kraków, Poland. During the course of her musical education, she attended flute workshops in Poland, Spain, and the UK, under the guidance of world-renowned flutists such as Professor Peter Lukas Graf, Professor Janos Balint, Łukasz Długosz, and Wil Offermans. She has recently moved to Sandpoint with her family, and we are very pleased to welcome her into the Music Conservatory! Contact Alisha Dawson (208) 265-2661. $35 for participants (no charge for Honors students).
Country Music Awards of Texas Songwriter of the Year Thom Shepherd is an Austin, Texas-based touring artist who spent many years as a songwriter in Nashville. He’s written five #1 singles, three Texas music number ones, and overall more than 10 singles. More than 100 of Thom’s songs have been recorded by artists including Easton Corbin, Pam Tillis, John Anderson, Lorrie Morgan, ColtFord, Bucky Covington, George Jones, Trailer Choir, Montgomery Gentry, BuddyJewell, and Cledus T. Judd.
This class will be every other week, on Wednesdays. Thom will cover the types of songs and song structure, and how to develop ideas for songs. You will have a chance to write your own songs, and rewrite them! By the end of the six weeks, you will record a song and learn how to copyright, and distribute it. Register online , stop by, or give us a call 208-265-4444.
Join renowned pianist Peggy Reich for an exciting master class designed as a learning opportunity for intermediate and advanced piano students. Ms. Reich began her piano studies at age 5 at The Hoff Barthelson Music School in New York, and continued through her teens with Baruch Arnon of the Juilliard School of Music. With increasing dedication to her music, she enrolled in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and studied under Menahem Pressler (The Beaux Arts Trio) and Dr. Joseph Rezits, eventually being awarded a degree in piano performance.
The Music Conservatory is thrilled to host this esteemed visiting artist. The class is 2 hours with each student receiving individual instruction. We encourage our students to attend the class, viewing is open to the public. Participant Cost $35, general public suggested donation of $5. Call MCS at 208.265.4444 to enroll.
The Music Conservatory is thrilled to host this esteemed visiting artist.
Hear and experience the philosophy known as the Aesthetics of Music in the Symbolism of Debussy, the Nationalism of Glinka, the folklore of Granados, and other composers. From the Ancient Greek philosopher Plato’s statement… “music has a direct effect on the soul” to the Romantic philosopher of the 1800’s, Thomas Carlyle’s statement, “Music is well said to be the speech of angels...”, we will put aside divergences of people in the world and come together thru the art of music!
Concert pianist and piano professor Peggy Reich began her piano studies at age 5 at The Hoff Barthelson Music School in New York, and continued through her teens with Baruch Arnon of the Juilliard School of Music. With increasing dedication to her music, she enrolled in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and studied under Menahem Pressler (The Beaux Arts Trio) and Dr. Joseph Rezits, eventually being awarded a degree in piano performance.
Voice instructor Andrea Olsen comes to Sandpoint to work with Conservatory students on prepared literature. Students will present a prepared piece. Participation in this master class is limited, but there is space in the audience for learning. We encourage the public to attend ($10 suggested donation for general audience). Participant fee is $15, free for honors students. Call MCS at 208.265.4444 for more information.
Andrea Olsen, soprano, holds a B. M. in Voice and a M.A. in Music. She has been on the music faculty at North Idaho College since 2009 and Spokane Falls Community College since 2014. She is the soprano soloist at the Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist and has performed with the Spokane Symphony, Spokane Opera, CDA Opera, Bach Festival, Connoisseur Concerts, Spokane Choral Artists, and Spokane Kantorei. Andrea is CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music) certified and her notable musical theater roles include Patsyin “Always, Patsy Cline,” Witchin “Into the Woods,” Lilyin “The Secret Garden,” Christinein “Phantom,” Cathyin “The Last Five Years,” Florencein “CHESS,” Mabelin “Pirates of Penzance,” Mariain “West Side Story,” and Fantinein “Les Misérables”. Andrea is a frequent adjudicator and clinician for music festivals in Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Western Montana.
Join renowned pianist Peggy Reich for an exciting master class designed as a learning opportunity for intermediate and advanced piano students. Ms. Reich began her piano studies at age 5 at The Hoff Barthelson Music School in New York, and continued through her teens with Baruch Arnon of the Juilliard School of Music. With increasing dedication to her music, she enrolled in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University and studied under Menahem Pressler (The Beaux Arts Trio) and Dr. Joseph Rezits, eventually being awarded a degree in piano performance.
The Music Conservatory is thrilled to host this esteemed visiting artist. The class is 2 hours with each student receiving individual instruction. We encourage our students to attend the class, viewing is open to the public. Participant Cost $35, general public suggested donation of $5. Call MCS at 208.265.4444 to enroll.
Master Pianist Vytautas Smetona, joining us from Cleveland, Ohio will teach his unique style. Vytautas is well known on the east coast, debuting in New York debut at Town Hall forty years ago. He has been playing successfully in New York, London and everywhere in between during his career. Among the orchestras with which Mr. Smetona has appeared as piano soloist are the Baltimore Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, and the St. Louis Symphony. Audio Magazine declares Vytautas posseses “Fantastic technique, and better than that, a big concept of his music”. We are honored to present the community the amazing opportunity of a one day immersion master class. Participant fee is $15. Call MCS at 208.265.4444 for more information or to enroll. Visit us at sandpointconservatory.org, or on Facebook at Music Conservatory. For more information on Smetona visit http://vytautassmetona.com/the-man/
Jointly taught by Voice Department Instructors of MCS, this master class will focus on Italian diction. Participant fee is $15, free for honors students. Call MCS at 208.265.4444 for more information or to enroll.
