Festival 2012: July 1 - July 20
The Northern Lights International Music Festival is an intensive 20 day classical music performance program that will take participants before large and enthusiastic audiences in seven northern Minnesota cities this summer. At Northern Lights our students are the stars, performing numerous times in chamber music, solo and ensemble repertoire. More than 18 performances of solo and chamber music repertoire are scheduled in Aurora, Virginia, Gilbert, Hoyt Lakes, Duluth, Minneapolis and the resort city of Ely.
The newly renovated Mesabi East High School in Aurora is our home. The school, with its historic auditorium, opens its doors for rehearsal, teaching and practice. Steinway and Boston grand and upright pianos are available for practice without limit. An internationally renowned faculty is there to teach and coach, culminating in master class and live performances for theNorthern Lights Music Festival audiences.
Participants are placed with those of similar age and ability to form piano trios, quartets and quintets. Repertoire assignments will be made in advance to enable the ensembles to make best use of their rehearsal time. Students receive two private lessons a week, and multiple chamber music coachings in addition to daily theory and sight singing classes for pre-college students. Experienced and exceptional staff accompanists are provided, all winners of the MTNA National Steinway competition.