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| AUGUST 2007
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VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2
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Dear Students, Faculty, and Friends,
It has been an exciting summer here at Longy and, while we are sorry to see it end, we couldn't be more excited about everything that this new academic year has in store. I encourage you to experience the new Longy -- explore our Continuing Studies curriculum, enroll your children in the Preparatory Studies program, and come to our concerts! In short, don't be a stranger. Please participate in the exciting and vital music community that is Longy. I look forward to seeing you in the fall! Sincerely,  Karen Zorn President
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REGISTRATION NOW UNDERWAY FOR
PREPARATORY & CONTINUING STUDIES |
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Preparatory Studies
Students who would like to be placed with a private teacher or in ensembles or classes may arrange to do so on Saturday, September 8 or Sunday, September 9. There are still openings for students who wish to participate in choruses and theory classes. Auditions for the Young Performers Certificate Program and large and small ensembles (chamber music, piano duo, and wind ensembles) can be arranged as well.
For further information and application materials, go to www.longy.edu or contact Denise Carter at denise.carter@longy.edu or 617.876.0956 x650 to schedule an appointment.
Continuing Studies
Registration for Continuing Studies classes, lessons, chamber and early music groups, Longy Early Dance Ensemble, and the Longy Chamber Chorus is open!
Find expanded voice, chamber music, and piano duo course offerings, short courses, and audition/registration information online at www.longy.edu.
For further information about private teacher placement, auditions for chamber music, or the Longy Chamber Chorus, contact Denise Carter at denise.carter@longy.edu or 617.876.0956 x650.
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Record-Setting Incoming Conservatory Class!
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This fall, Longy will welcome the largest incoming conservatory class in our history for which we received a record number of applications and inquiries. Since Fall 2006, we have seen a 17% increase in the number of inquiries from students interested in Longy. The total number of applications for the Fall 2007 incoming class was 13% more than the previous high record. Due to the increase in the applicant pool, Longy was able to accept 6% fewer of all applicants this year than last, which contributes to a higher standard in our student profile. Some interesting statistics regarding Fall 2007's incoming class:- 85% first contacted us through the Longy website
- 84% graduate, 16% undergraduate
- 30% male, 70% female
- 95% receive financial aid
- 12 countries and 25 states represented
- 25% international students
Our incoming student body includes two first-prize winners of major musical competitions: Sergey Antonov, Cello, Tchaikovsky Competition (Moscow, Russia); and Dizhou Zhao, Piano, International Keyboard Institute and Festival (New York, NY). This year we welcome graduates of American University, Berklee College of Music, Boston College, Boston Conservatory, DePaul University, Eastman School of Music, Harvard University, Ithaca College, Lehigh University, Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, Northwestern University, and the University of Texas (Austin).
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New! LONGY ALUMNI RELATIONS
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Get Involved!
We are thrilled
to launch Longy's
office of Alumni
Relations this year.
Our initial project is to find out what our alumni are doing, where they are living, and how we can promote and celebrate their accomplishments. We will also assemble an Alumni Relations steering committee which will help us best connect with and serve Longy alumni.
Sarah Glenn '06 will coordinate the alumni relations efforts.
"I am so excited to have the opportunity to create an Alumni Relations program in collaboration with alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Together, we will create an alumni association that is fun, helpful, and a source of meaningful connections for years to come. As a Longy alumna, I know firsthand the value of an education from Longy, and I know the importance of staying connected to my classmates and to my school. I have a vested interest in making sure our Alumni Relations program serves our graduates."
If you graduated from Longy, stay in touch! Tell us what you are up to these days. When you are in Boston, let us know. We would love to meet over coffee and discuss how Longy alumni and their school can be mutually supportive.
If you have ideas or would like to be part of the planning process for alumni involvement, please contact Sarah Glenn at sarah.glenn@longy.edu or 617.876.0956 x652.
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CARL FLESCH SYMPOSIUM |
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On Sunday, October 14, and Monday, October 15, 2007, the Longy School of Music String Department presents the Carl Flesch Symposium, a series of events exploring the teaching of Carl Flesch (1873-1944) and his lasting influence on violin playing.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
1:00-2:30 PM MASTER CLASS with Eric Rosenblith
2:30-3:30 PM LECTURE/DISCUSSION: Eric Rosenblith,
"Translating Carl Flesch's The Art of Violin Playing"
3:45-5:15 PM MASTER CLASS with Roman Totenberg
5:15-6:15 PM LECTURE/DISCUSSION: Roman Totenberg,
"Teaching with Carl Flesch's Urstudien and Scale System"
6:15 PM RECEPTION: Meet Professors Rosenblith and Totenberg and special guest Ida Haendel
Monday, October 15, 2007
7:00 PM REMEMBERING CARL FLESCH: Ida Haendel, Eric Rosenblith, and Roman Totenberg will share their reminiscences of studying with Carl Flesch. An informal performance by Ms. Haendel will follow.
The Carl Flesch Symposium events are free and open to the public and will take place in Pickman Concert Hall at 27 Garden Street, Cambridge.
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As always, we welcome your suggestions, story ideas, and feedback. Simply e-mail us at enews@longy.edu.
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