2024 Primrose International Viola Competition & American Viola Society Festival Program Book

2024 Primrose International Viola Competition & American Viola Society Festival Schedule of Events — FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2024

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Workshop Olive 270 A “Fundamentals-Oriented” Approach to Extended Techniques

Hannah Levinson – This hands-on workshop offers a “fundamentals-oriented” approach to the teaching, learning, and practicing of extended techniques. Through discussion, demonstration, and group exercises, explore how techniques such as sul pont , sul tasto , overpressure, and circular bowing can contribute to our understanding of sound production, a well-aligned bow arm, and body awareness. Suitable for violists with any level of contemporary music experience.

11:00 am – 12:30 pm

PIVC Chamber Music Final Round Zipper Hall

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Emerging Artist Masterclass: Gabrielle Padilla Molina Olive 229

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Workshop Olive 270 Mastering the Creative Pathway

Peter Slowik – Great performers are blessed with unusual natural ability – their creative ear, physical abilities, and/or work habits. Each of us possesses strengths in these areas in different combinations. This workshop breaks down the act of hearing and learning – of technical and artistic development. Slowik will enumerate different steps of the creative process – and give you suggestions to address weak areas. The workshop will transform your pathway to “getting better” by concentrating your work effectively.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AVS Ensemble Invitational Recital Thayer Hall

La Folia Variations for 4-part viola ensemble

Michael Kimber (b.1945)

Viola Voce Ensemble

Cotton

Chris Dahlke (b. 2001)

Settlement Music School Viola Choir

Carmen Suite No. 1

Georges Bizet (1838-1875)

II. Aragonaise

CCM Prep Viola Quartet

Deal’s Off!

Hadley Griffin

I. Hot Pursuit

(b. 2004)

II. Cavern of Souls

Desert Violas

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