Students will engage in level-appropriate conversations with classmates, utilizing colloquial expressions and playing out commonplace scenarios such as dining, traveling and socializing. This class will include instruction in the fundamentals of pronunciation. Led by the fabulous Sara Petrocelli!
$120 for 3 one-hour classes
Open to everyone
Takes place during week 1 - July 5-July 12, 2027.
Italian Aria Lab - individual lesson
The student will choose one of his or her performance pieces for an SMT concert as the focus of these one-on-one lessons in diction and syntax in support of dramatic interpretation. Taught by Sara Petrocelli.
$60 for 2 sessions, 1 hour initially, 30-min follow-up
Highly encouraged for vocalists
This summer, we will offer a Solo Flute and Piccolo Intensive with Ashley Mendeke after hours and during some afternoons. This opportunity is for 2-week advanced/intermediate players who want to focus on refining technique, piccolo, extended techniques, and career preparation. You must also be registered as a Festival Artist or 2-week Studio Artist. $325 for all workshops:
Description:
Workshop: Structuring Practice Time
Seminar: Entrepreneurship: Creating Opportunities, Finding meaning for adults and students
Workshop: Piccolo as a Solo Instrument: Intonation, Projection, Vibrato Choices
Warm-up & tuning class: piccolo intonation work
Workshop: Bios, Resumes, Headshots, etc (for students)
Chamber groups and grant applications (for adult students)
Morning warm-up: focus on centering
Italian Diction Workshop - group
Students will study the mechanics of Italian diction for lyrical singing from Metropolitan Opera Chorus singer Sara Petrocelli. Two Italian songs will be assigned to the entire class to study and then to perform for one another.
$160 for 4 one-hour classes
Open to everyone
Highly encouraged for vocalists
Study conducting/score reading with SMT founder Jim Millar. Dive into the score and then practice bringing it to life with gestures. With decades of experience leading ensembles of every shape and size, Jim will offer small group lessons as well as individual coaching, according to demand. Enjoy 4 small group conducting lessons for $200 total. Individual coaching for $50/hour; email Jim Millar at Jim@SummerMusicinTuscany.org for more info.