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The
Northern Lights Music Festival is an intensive 18 day classical
music performance program that will take participants before large
and enthusiastic audiences in four northern Minnesota cities this
summer. At Northern Lights you are the stars, performing numerous
times in chamber music, solo and ensemble repertoire. Evening and
matinee concerts are scheduled on a daily basis, with extra
performances in regional libraries for children. If you want to be
on stage, if you have programs to try out, if you want to experience
the life of a performing artist, Northern Lights is the place for
you!
The newly renovated Mesabi East High School in Aurora, will be 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 without limit. An internationally
renowned faculty joins you to teach and coach, culminating in master
class and live performances for the Northern 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.
Concerts featuring participants are
held in Aurora at Mesabi East School and Holy Rosary Church; at the
University of Minnesota/Duluth, as part of the Sieur Du Luth Summer
Arts Festival Festival; at the Lyric Theatre in Virginia, and the
resort city of Ely.
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