Wadsworth Concert Brings Master Classes to Students
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2/10/10 An exciting and educational facet of the March 6th
Charles Wadsworth & Friends Concert is now set to continue. Two
of the musicians performing in the concert will arrive earlier
in order to conduct Master Classes for Coweta County high school
vocal and piano students. Soprano Courtenay Budd and pianist Steven Prutsman, both
accomplished and world-class artists, will conduct the Master
Classes at The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts on Friday,
March 5th. The master classes are free-of-charge to the students
and the costs are being totally underwritten by the Newnan
Rotary Club and Cargill.
“A Master Class is a class given to students of a particular
discipline by an expert of that discipline—usually music, but
also painting, drama, dance, or any of the arts. In a Master
Class, a teacher’s general comments are replaced by the far more
personal, intimate, informed, and individualized instructions
and comments of a practiced professional in that talent or
skill.” Newnan High School’s Band Director John Erdogan has said of
past master classes, “Student participation in Master Classes
can hone students’ skills and challenge them. Encountering
musicians who perform at this level can benefit students greatly
by helping them develop basic techniques, reading literature,
tone production... and just from the opportunity to be exposed
to a developed talent who has succeeded artistically and
professionally. Someone who actually does this professionally
can certainly benefit students. Lots of things can come from
these master classes.” Erdogan added, “"We are also so fortunate
to have local citizens who not only appreciate Wadsworth and
support his annual concert here, but also appreciate the musical
arts enough to financially support a master class like this for
our students.” Dr. Lyn Schenbeck, Director, Centre Strings (high school)
orchestra (also 6th-8th Strings, Smokey Road Middle school)
commented, "This opportunity for our students and the Centre
Strings ensemble to be a part of a master class can be a
life-altering experience. Having the opportunity in past years
to learn from someone like violinist Chee-Yun or cellist Edward
Arron was very exciting; our students benefited in every way. A
big thank you to Newnan Rotary and Cargill for making this
happen.” Tickets for the concert will be available, effective February 5 at Scott’s Book Store on the Courthouse Square, Morgans Jewelers at Ashley Park, The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts and Bank of Coweta at Thomas Crossroads and are budget priced at $20. for adults and $15. for students and (65+ seniors). |
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