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Williston Trinity Christian extends a cordial invitation to all young musicians of the surrounding areas to participate in our first Summer Music Workshop @ WTCS. We offer Band Workshops from June 5th–8 th; and Orchestra & Commercial Music Workshops from June 18th– 22nd.

* Beginner through intermediate/advanced students will have the opportunity to work with highly qualified instructors on a daily basis.

* Each instructor will be an expert in a specific family of instruments, and will conduct daily sectional rehearsals, and provide coaching to individual students as needed.

* The intensive week will culminate in a concert where students will showcase what they have worked on during the week.

* Students will have an hour of practice by themselves to work on their pieces/ensemble parts.

 


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STRINGS/ORCHESTRA:  Monday-Friday, June 18-22.  Workshop Fee:  $80.

The Strings/Orchestra workshop will be divided into two sessions.

Morning Sessions (8:00am until Noon) will be available for students being introduced to string instruments for the very first time.

Afternoon sessions (1:30-5:00pm) will accommodate students who have at least a semester’s worth of experience playing string instruments or demonstrate a certain level of proficiency.

Instructors:

Mr. Meriel Lora, WTCS Music Instructor  Click here for Bio:  BAND Meriel Lora

Dr. Claudio Gonzalez, director of Orchestral Studies – Andrews University


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BAND:   CANCELLED!

Tuesday-Friday, June 5-8.  Workshop Fee: $80.

Middle School Band (grades 6-9, 8:30am-Noon) will be available for students grades 6th through 9th with at least two years experience and/or demonstrate a certain level of proficiency. The Middle School sessions will be held in the mornings from 8:00am to 12 pm.

High School Concert Band (grades 9-12, 1:30-5:00pm) will be available for students grades 9th through 12th who have demonstrated a certain level of proficiency. High school sessions will be held in the afternoons from 1:30 to 5 pm.

 

Instructors:

Meriel Lora, WTCS Music Instructor  Click for Bio:  BAND Meriel Lora

Dr. Kyle Norris  Click for Bio:  Band Dr. Kyle Norris

Bethany McQuown, former WTCS Music Instructor

Pedro Falcon  Click for Bio:  BAND Pedro Falcon


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COMMERCIAL MUSIC:  Monday-Friday, June 18-22.  Workshop Fee: $80.

Commercial Music Workshop (grades 9-12, 1:30-5:00pm): This will be helpful for all students whether beginners or more advanced. We will focus on two primary areas of today’s music:

* Vocal styles such as country, jazz and pop,

* And basic songwriting techniques for each style.

Instructor: Mr. Paul Thorson, is an accomplished Christian country/pop songwriter from Nashville, Tn. with a career touring as a solo artist. You will begin to learn how to breathe correctly for all styles of singing as well as understanding the difference in each style as it relates to singing and songwriting.