Summer Music at Trinity
July 8–August 1, 2008
Dr. R. Christopher Teichler, music director and conductor
Kelly Stanich, assistant
Register Online
Evening Orchestra
Weekly rehearsals: Wednesday evenings (7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30) from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. (McLennan Building, Room 174)
Dress rehearsal: Thursday, July 31 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. (ATO Chapel)
Concert: Friday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. (ATO Chapel, with Jazz Ensemble)
Evening Jazz Ensemble
Weekly rehearsals: Tuesday evenings
(7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29) from 7:00-9:00 p.m. (McLennan Building, Room 174)
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, July 31 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. (ATO Chapel)
Concert: Friday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. (ATO Chapel, with Orchestra)
Auditions and Eligibility
The orchestra is open to capable students of any age/grade (see requirements below).
The jazz ensemble is limited to students entering grades 7-12 in Fall 2008.
Auditions are not required. However, students must have a minimum of two years' playing experience on their instrument, and must read music well. String players should (at minimum) be working on literature comparable to the pieces at the end of Suzuki Vol. 4, and should play competently in the 3rd and 4th positions.
Sectional seating placements will be made after the first rehearsal at the discretion of the director.
Repertoire
The music director will choose pieces from the standard repertoire for each ensemble (e.g., early Mozart or Haydn symphonies for orchestra) suited to the numbers and ability levels of the players registered for the program.
Attendance
Because of vacations and other schedule conflicts, we understand that not every student will be able to attend all rehearsals. However, students who do not attend at least four of the five scheduled rehearsals (including the dress rehearsal) may not be able to perform in the final concert.
Tuition
- Before June 15, 2008: $59 per student ($99 for two or more in the same immediate family)
- On or After June 15, 2008: $79 per student ($119 for two or more in the same immediate family)
Tuition fees are refundable (except for a $20 per student administrative fee) if registration is cancelled before July 21, 2008. Tuition fees are not refundable on or after July 7.
How to Register
You may register using this online application or mail in the form included in the brochure.
NOTE: Both the downloadable form and the online application requires mailing a tuition check after registration.
You can mail your check (made out to Trinity International University) to:
Though we prefer that registrants pay in advance by check, students or their parents may alternatively remit the tuition in person at the the first rehearsal (i.e., July 9 for Orchestra and July 8 for Jazz Ensemble).
Questions?
Please contact the music events coordinator at (847) 317-8021 or email lhomuth@tiu.edu.
Faculty:
Dr. R. Christopher Teichler, who will conduct both the Orchestra and the Jazz Ensemble this summer, is the conductor and music director of the Trinity Community Philharmonic Orchestra and the founding director of the Trinity College Jazz Ensemble. In recent seasons he has served as conductor and music director of the Wheaton College Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Symphony Winds, the Round Lake Area Community Band, the Trinity College Symphonic Band, and the choir and orchestra of West Suburban Community Church. In addition, Dr. Teichler was music director for productions of Gianni Schicchi, Camelot, and You're a Good Man. Charlie Brown at Trinity College. A gifted composer, Dr. Teichler has received awards from Wheaton College, the Elmhurst Jazz Festival, WFMT 98.7 FM Chicago, and the National Band Association's Young Composer Mentor Project. Dr. Teicher has taught various music courses at Trinity College, Wheaton College, and Northwestern University; he earned a B.M. degree from Wheaton College, and M.M. and D.Mus. degrees from Northwestern University.
Kelly Stanich is a recent graduate of Trinity International University, where she completed a B.A. degree in Music Education. While at Trinity, Kelly served as president, student conductor, and clarinet section leader of the Symphonic Band. She also performed in the Trinity Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and as principle clarinetist of the Trinity Community Philharmonic Orchestra. In the future she plans to teach middle school band and continue to perform in her community.
Directions
See here for more details.
