2024 Enrichment Seminars
Kurt Bestor
Playing the Music Between the Notes
In this seminar, acclaimed composer Kurt Bestor will walk the audience through his creative process of composing beautiful and stirring music. The seminar will close with a Q&A and special meet and greet with Kurt where participants can have their sheet music signed by the composer himself.
Date: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024
Time: 4:15 - 5:15 PM
Where: Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Jenny Oaks Baker
Mastering Your Craft: Practicing, Auditioning and Performing
Have you ever wondered how to expand your skillset to its full potential? Have you ever tried to balance efficiency with curiosity in your practice sessions? Have you ever wanted to know how professionals cope with stage fright or audition anxiety? Jenny Oaks Baker will answer all these questions and more in this insightful, detailed seminar sharing personal experiences from her life as a professional performer and producer.
Date: Friday, Aug. 2, 2024
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Location: Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
On the day of the presentation, registered participants will be given a hard copy, bound notebook with notes specific to Jenny’s presentation.
Violin Master Class
Join Jenny as she conducts a Master Class focused on technique, musicality and more. In this class, participants will observe as pre-selected performers will play a short excerpt of their choice and receive up to 15 minutes of personalized feedback from Jenny. All attendees — performers or observers — (including parents of a workshop participant planning to attend) should pay the $10 class fee.
Date: Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024
Time: 9:00 - 10:-00 AM
Where: Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center
Hannah Baker
A Tour Through Music History
Join accomplished pianist Hannah Baker as she walks participants through a history of music. Have your pencil and notebook ready!
Date: Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center