Overview



Located on the shore of Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay in northern Michigan, the Bay View community is situated at the heart of one of the United States' most beautiful resort areas. Students find the natural beauty of the area, the experience and dedication of the artists, and the warm support of the community a wonderful and rewarding experience.

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

Musical Revue

Stage Door Canteen

A musical romp through the great World War II era musical standards that you know and love. From The Andrews Sisters to popular standards, this production really swings.

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Musical

Guys and Dolls

It all begins with a bet. Nathan Detroit bets high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson that Sky cannot persuade Save-A-Soul Missionary Sister Sarah Brown to accompany him on a trip to Cuba. While the worldly Sky works his charms on a wary Sarah, Nathan is doing his best to stay outside the matrimonial clutches of his long-suffering fiancée, Miss Adelaide. "Guys and Dolls" is a fable about what happens to gambling men and the women who long to tame them. Set in the colorful world of New York City in the mid 20th century, the romantic and funny "Guys And Dolls" is populated with gangsters and gamblers, missionary dolls and scantily clad showgirls, and one the great musical scores in the history of American theatre.

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Opera

Bizet's Carmen, as adapted by Emily Leather and Ben Smith (2nd U.S. production)

Hailed as perhaps the most popular opera with audiences of all types, Bizet’s masterful tunes, a compelling, intriguing storyline, and a new orchestration will make this a performance to remember. 4 performances with chamber orchestra in original language will take place in the newly renovated Crooked Tree Arts Center Auditorium in Petoskey.

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MASTER CLASS OPPORTUNITIES

The Virginia Galvin Crouse Visiting Artists Series

Boston Brass Quintet

From exciting classical arrangements, to breathtaking harmony, to burning jazz standards, Boston Brass achieves new levels in brass performance while treating audiences to a unique musical experience that captivates all ages. The ensemble’s lively repartee, touched with humor and personality, bridges the vast ocean of classical formality to delight audiences to an evening of boisterous fun, exciting knowledge and an enthusiastic love of music, deftly exhibited by five brash brass players. Boston Brass has transcended the traditional mores of brass ensemble literature and, with a host of original arrangements, has pioneered a new generation of music that sets out to achieve one simple goal: entertain at all costs with blistering precision. Whether they are performing solo or with a symphony orchestra, the fun and emotion exhibited from this group is uniquely infectious and keeps audiences on their feet, demanding encore after encore.

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Timothy Noble

Timothy Noble is a world-famous baritone who is known as one of the great interpreters of Giuseppe Verdi’s lead male operatic roles, from Rigoletto to Falstaff. He’s enjoyed 22 years of performing in the most esteemed international opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Netherlands Opera. True to his Indiana roots, the 1963 graduate of Peru High School also has recorded a disc of Cole Porter songs, Simply Cole. Yet, with all the accolades he’s enjoyed for his versatile artistry as a singer, it is his career as a professor of music that he has fully invested himself since 1999. His students’ high regard for him tells the story of his impact: 46 students from the School of Music, including all 23 from his studio, nominated him for the Distinguished Professorship. Noble’s music career is as long and varied as it is celebrated. As a young man, he toured with Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians as a singer and music director of the Waring Blendors; he was also a successful Broadway performer. Noble also has published popular sheet music, and his musical recordings range from the Cole Porter disc to his Grammy-nominated recording of The Music Man with Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. “He has had a great career, not only with the Metropolitan Opera, but in Italy and many other countries in Europe,” said Virginia Zeani, IU Distinguished Professor of music. “His dedication has made him one of the most important voice teachers in America. He also composes, is a great musician and is dedicated to his students—as we say in Italian, corpo ed anima—body and soul.”

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Project

PROJECT is a dynamic young instrumental ensemble that is thrilling diversified audiences with their energy and innovative style. By combining the classical repertoire with original compositions, PROJECT reaches out to new audiences. Their sound can only be described as a fusion of jazz, world music and with some added elements of hip-hop, balanced out by a sincere allegiance to their classical roots. Through performance and outreach/education concerts, PROJECT provides access for the next generation of music lovers.

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CONCERTO/ARIA COMPETITION

The competition sponsored by the Bay View Music Festival offers the winners of the vocal and instrumental divisions the opportunity to perform with the Bay View Chamber Orchestra. In addition cash prizes will be awarded to the winners in both divisions.

Performance time is limited to 15 minutes. It is permissible to audition with, and perform, a single movement of a longer work. It is imperative that students select repertoire that does not exceed pairs of woodwinds, pairs of horns and trumpets, one percussionist and a small string ensemble.

Works of a larger orchestration will be disqualified. You must have your work approved before May 15th by contacting the Artistic Director.

A $20 accompanist fee will be assessed of each competition participant. The competition will be held in John M. Hall Auditorium during the second week of season. Two winners will be chosen in both the instrumental and vocal areas.

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BRASS PROGRAM

Resident faculty ensembles come to Bay View with outstanding reputations in the chamber music world as performers and teachers. Student ensembles are regularly coached by members of the chamber music faculty.

Bay View enrolls both pre-formed student ensembles and individual students who are assigned to ensembles throughout the summer. In either case, members of student ensembles work together throughout the summer and have the opportunity to grow together as a musical unit.

Many opportunities for mixed ensemble performance will be provided within the framework of the chamber music classes. The study of vocal/instrumental chamber music is also encouraged. Masterclass sessions provide an opportunity for collective feedback on the progress of the ensembles plus time for the assembled faculty and Student Artists to discuss specific topics of interest to chamber musicians such as Baroque ornamentation, new music performance techniques, rehearsal skills, concert etiquette and professional chamber music opportunities.

Some instrumentalists perform with the Bay View Chamber Orchestra in its two main performances. The orchestra performs on a Wednesday evening concert with the winners of the student concerto competition and the Festival Chorus, and performs near the end of the summer as the orchestra for the Musical Theatre production.

Student Artist chamber ensembles are encouraged to apply for admission as a group. Special financial aid is available for highly qualified ensembles.

The instrumental program includes:

Curriculum

Private Lessons

Student Artists enroll for private study with a member of the Bay View faculty. Students may wish to contact teachers prior to the beginning of the season to discuss repertoire and goals for the summer.

Chamber Music

Bay View's Chamber Music Class is an intensive pre-professional experience which incorporates private coaching, master class sessions, weekly Student Artist recitals and three major Chamber Music concerts. Emphasis will be given to the brass quintet repertoire.

Festival Chamber Orchestra

Some instrumentalists perform with the Bay View Chamber Orchestra. Student and faculty players combine to form the Bay View Chamber Orchestra. The Orchestra's performances are:

Thriving in the Arts

This course will help young artists develop options and methods for building a successful professional career. Bay View Music Faculty will lead a series of seminars on topics including (but not limited to) résumé preparation, free lancing, organizing a private studio, employment skills and mock auditions for orchestra and opera/musical theatre, self and professional management and grant writing.

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VOICE PROGRAM

Bay View Voice program is designed to provide advanced singers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of the wide range of skills needed by today's professional singers: vocal technique, recital repertoire, operatic role preparation, stage presentation, acting technique and performance experience. A special evening recital of solo vocal repertoire will be presented by the Student Artists at the famous Cross In the Woods Shrine in Indian River, Michigan, as well as various other locations.

Singers enroll in a comprehensive course of study. The tuition fee covers the student's enrollment in the 'core' program that includes:

Curriculum

Private Lessons

Student Artists enroll for private study with a member of the Bay View faculty. Students may wish to contact teachers prior to the beginning of the season to discuss repertoire and goals for the summer.

Acting

Designed as an important supplement to the training provided singers through the opera and musical, the three-week acting class provides an opportunity for the Student Artist to develop a solid understanding of acting and stage techniques. Dramatic and comedic scenes and exercises will be utilized.

Opera Theatre

The Bay View Opera offers peak performance training and experience within an eight-week workshop setting. Emphasis will be placed on the exercising of operatic craft: character, motivation, movement and recitative. The Opera will be performed in four performances given at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey - All will be with orchestra and original language.

Music Theatre

The Theatre Arts Department produces one musical each season performed with orchestra in the 1800 seat Hall Auditorium. The musical production offers Student Artists an opportunity to gain additional stage experience. All performance will be with orchestra.

Thriving in the Arts

This course will help young artists develop options and methods for building a successful professional career. Bay View Music Faculty will lead a series of seminars on topics including (but not limited to) résumé preparation, free lancing, organizing a private studio, employment skills and mock auditions for opera/musical theatre, self and professional management and grant writing.

Festival Chorus

Directed by Chris Ludwa, the Festival Chorus has a Thursday and Sunday evening rehearsal and a Sunday evening performance at Vespers. All Student Artists are required to participate in the Festival Chorus.

Responsibilities of the Student Vocal Artist

The primary responsibility of the Student Artists is to enrich the cultural life of the Bay View community through performance. Each summer one musical and one opera are performed in a fully costumed and staged production at the Bay View Festival. Singers will be assigned roles suitable to their voice type and experience and to fill the casting needs of each production and are expected to perform as cast. Roles in the opera are double cast whenever possible. Singers are involved in "load-in" and "strike" for all productions.

Additionally, Student Vocal Artists will perform with the Bay View Festival Chorus. An integral feature of the musical and cultural life in Bay View, the Festival Chorus of 80-100 voices rehearses two hours each Friday evening and sings on each of the Sunday Vesper concerts. The Bay View Festival Chorus is a community chorus consisting of local residents. Performances at social and promotional venues are also a part of the student artist’s responsibilities. Each Friday, Student Artists are featured in a recital in the John Hall Auditorium. While performance at the Friday recitals is voluntary, this is a wonderful opportunity to try out new music for a very appreciative and discerning audience.

What the Student Artist Receives in Return

The Bay View Festival supports its Student Artists with generous scholarships. All students are required to live and board in Crist Hall for the entire eight-week session. Student Artists are invited to take part in all Bay View recreation and cultural activities. Scholarship recipients must participate in the Bay View Festival Chorus.

The Student Artist receives one vocal lesson per week from the Bay View Artist faculty and participates in classes in acting, vocal literature, and "Thriving in the Arts." All productions receive full musical coaching by the Artist Faculty as well as in depth stage instruction in a positive learning atmosphere. In the second week of the festival, Student Artists may audition for The Adrian Boyer Vocal Competition. For the two winners, cash prizes are awarded and a performance with the Bay View Chamber Orchestra.

Singers may wish to contact teachers prior to the beginning of the season to discuss goals for the summer and repertoire. Other instruction important in the training of the singing artist (music theory, yoga, and dance) is available at a nominal cost.

Bay View offers a great opportunity to expand your resume and get to know the Faculty Artist members who actively perform and teach throughout the United States. In addition to adding full productions to your repertoire, you will work with significant coaches, voice teachers, and conductors. Each year, the Virginia Crouse Artist Series brings guest vocal artists of international reputation to campus for master classes with the Student Artists. Past artists have included Sherrill Milnes, Virginia Zeani, Giorgio Tozzi, Martina Arroya, Diana Soviero and George Shirley. 

Who Should Apply

Bay View Student Artists ranges in age from 20 to the mid-30’s and are either still pursuing their studies or have recently graduated. Successful applicants possess a well-developed vocal technique, good musicianship and languages, and communicate well with the audience both physically and vocally and are seeking to expand their performing experience beyond the university setting. Bay View Student Artists have gone on to participate in prestigious apprentice programs and now sing in regional, national and international opera houses. Approximately sixteen singers are chosen each year to participate as Bay View Student Artists. The selection of each singer is based on talent and the casting needs of the musical and opera productions. All singers must be in residence for the entire eight-week program.

 

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KEYBOARD PROGRAM

The Bay View Music Festival offers a program of study that places emphasis on the pianist's dual roles as soloist and chamber musician. Course work includes: Private study with a member of the piano faculty Chamber Music (student pianists will participate in the instrumental/vocal chamber music program as assigned.)

Curriculum

Private Lessons
Student Artists enroll for private study with a member of the Bay View faculty. Students may wish to contact teachers prior to the beginning of the season to discuss repertoire and goals for the summer.

Chamber Music

Bay View's Chamber Music Class is an intensive pre-professional experience which incorporates private coaching, master class sessions, weekly Student Artist recitals and three major Chamber Music concerts. Emphasis will be given to the piano trio, quartet, quintet and instrumental sonata repertoire.

Many opportunities for mixed ensemble performance will be provided within the framework of the Chamber Music Class. The study of vocal/instrumental chamber music is also encouraged. Master class sessions provide an opportunity for collective feedback on the progress of the ensembles plus time for the assembled faculty and students to discuss specific topics of interest, such as Baroque ornamentation, new music performance techniques, rehearsal skills, concert etiquette, professional chamber music opportunities, concerto repertoire, etc.

Thriving in the Arts

This course will help young artists develop options and methods for building a successful professional career. Bay View Music Faculty will lead a series of seminars on topics including (but not limited to) résumé preparation, free lancing, organizing a private studio, employment skills, self and professional management and grant writing.

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WOODWIND PROGRAM

Chamber Music offerings are at the heart of the Bay View instrumental program. The instrumental faculty is involved in the chamber music program as performers and as coaches in the Chamber Music Classes.

Resident faculty ensembles come to Bay View with outstanding reputations in the chamber music world as performers and teachers. Student ensembles are regularly coached by members of the chamber music faculty.

Bay View enrolls both pre-formed student ensembles and individual students who are assigned to ensembles throughout the summer. In either case, members of student ensembles work together throughout the summer and have the opportunity to grow together as a musical unit.

Many opportunities for mixed ensemble performance will be provided within the framework of the chamber music classes. The study of vocal/instrumental chamber music is also encouraged. Masterclass sessions provide an opportunity for collective feedback on the progress of the ensembles plus time for the assembled faculty and students to discuss specific topics of interest to chamber musicians such as Baroque ornamentation, new music performance techniques, rehearsal skills, concert etiquette and professional chamber music opportunities.

Some instrumentalists perform with the Bay View Chamber Orchestra in its two main performances. The orchestra performs on a Wednesday evening concert with the winners of the student concerto competition and the Festival Chorus, and performs near the end of the summer as the orchestra for the Musical Theatre production.

Student chamber ensembles are encouraged to apply for admission as a group. Special financial aid is available for highly qualified ensembles.

The instrumental program includes:

Curriculum

Private Lessons

Student Artists enroll for private study with a member of the Bay View faculty. Students may wish to contact teachers prior to the beginning of the season to discuss repertoire and goals for the summer.

Chamber Music

Bay View's Chamber Music Class is an intensive pre-professional experience which incorporates private coaching, master class sessions, weekly Student Artist recitals and three major Chamber Music concerts. Emphasis will given to wind quintet repertoire.

Festival Chamber Orchestra

Some instrumentalists perform with the Bay View Chamber Orchestra. Student and faculty players combine to form the Bay View Chamber Orchestra. The Orchestra's performances are:


Double Reed Making

This is an extension of the oboe and bassoon master classes. Principles of reed construction from tube cane selection to the finished reed are covered. Topics discussed and demonstrated include gouging machine technique, hand profiling, shaping, scraping, adjustment, tying, adaptation for climatic conditions, tonal responses of reeds, etc. Students should bring their own reed-making tools. There are separate oboe and bassoon sections.

Thriving in the Arts

This course will help young artists develop options and methods for building a successful professional career. Bay View Music Faculty will lead a series of seminars on topics including (but not limited to) résumé preparation, free lancing, organizing a private studio, employment skills and mock auditions for orchestra, self and professional management and grant writing.

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STRINGS PROGRAM

Chamber Music offerings are at the heart of the Bay View instrumental program. The instrumental faculty is involved in the chamber music program as performers and as coaches in the Chamber Music Classes.

Resident faculty ensembles come to Bay View with outstanding reputations in the chamber music world as performers and teachers. Student Artist ensembles are regularly coached by members of the chamber music faculty.

Bay View enrolls both pre-formed Student Artist ensembles and individual Student Artists who are assigned to ensembles throughout the summer. In either case, members of student ensembles work together throughout the summer and have the opportunity to grow together as a musical unit.

Many opportunities for mixed ensemble performance will be provided within the framework of the chamber music classes. Master class sessions provide an opportunity for collective feedback on the progress of the ensembles plus time for the assembled faculty and students to discuss specific topics of interest to chamber musicians such as Baroque ornamentation, new music performance techniques, rehearsal skills, concert etiquette and professional chamber music opportunities.

Most instrumentalists perform with the Bay View Chamber Orchestra in its two main performances. The orchestra performs on a Wednesday evening concert with the winners of the student concerto competition and the Festival Chorus, and performs near the end of the summer as the orchestra for the Musical Theatre production.

Student chamber ensembles are encouraged to apply for admission as a group. Special financial aid is available for highly qualified ensembles.

The instrumental program includes:

Curriculum

Private Lessons

Student Artists enroll for private study with a member of the Bay View faculty. Students may wish to contact teachers prior to the beginning of the season to discuss repertoire and goals for the summer.

Chamber Music

Bay View's Chamber Music Class is an intensive pre-professional experience which incorporates private coaching, master class sessions, weekly Student Artist recitals and three major Chamber Music concerts. Emphasis will be given to the string quartet repertoire.

Festival Chamber Orchestra

Some instrumentalists perform with the Bay View Chamber Orchestra. Student and faculty players combine to form the Bay View Chamber Orchestra. The Orchestra's performances are:


Thriving in the Arts

This course will help young artists develop options and methods for building a successful professional career. Bay View Music Faculty will lead a series of seminars on topics including (but not limited to) résumé preparation, free lancing, organizing a private studio, employment skills and mock auditions for orchestra, self and professional management and grant writing.

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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

All Instrumental applicants must submit an audition CD (one CD for ensembles) and resume. All singers should submit a DVD and headshot, unless doing a live audition, in which case only a headshot and resume are necessary. Each applicant or ensemble must include two letters of recommendation from teachers or other professionals familiar with the level of the applicants work.

Instrumental: Please submit a high quality DVD or CD. No specific repertoire is required, but applicants are encouraged to submit recordings of two or three works of contrasting styles that are examples of your finest playing which does not exceed a duration of twenty (20) minutes. Recordings are not returned.

Ensembles: Should submit a tape or CD of the ensemble with current members. The tape duration should not exceed twenty (20) minutes. Recordings are not returned.

Singers: Singers have a choice of either auditioning in person or by submitting a DVD, BOTH ARE PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE OPTIONS. In either case, please prepare and sing two pieces (arias, musical theatre, or art songs) at least one of which must be sung in English. The DVD does not need to be professionally recorded, but should be of high quality. Tapes recorded in teacher's studio are acceptable. (no splicing please). Audition materials cannot be returned. Please do not send originals as we will not send them back.

APPLICATION FORM AND APPLICATION FEES:

Your application should include the following: Application form, audition tape, letters of recommendation, and the non-refundable application fee (defined below) to the address on the application itself. NOTE: Please do NOT require signature upon delivery of any packages, this only delays the processing of your application. You can still send it certified, just don't check the box for delivery confirmation.

FEES: Prior to Jan. 7, '08, Fees are $30/individual app. or $50/ensemble app.
From Jan. 8-Feb. 1, '08, Fees are $40/individual app. and $60/ensemble app.)

Student chamber ensembles are encouraged to apply for admission as a group. Special financial aid is available for highly qualified ensembles.

Admission to the Bay View Conservatory is open to qualified students at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels plus pre-professional young artists. Admission decisions are made jointly by the Artistic Director and Faculty Artists after careful review of all application material. The Bay View Music Festival welcomes students of all nationalities, ethnic backgrounds and religious beliefs.

Enrollment is limited to 38 students in order to maintain the intimate nature and high quality of the Festival. Enrollment is also limited by instrumentation and voice classification. In some instances applicants may be placed on a waiting list for admission.

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Scholarships are awarded by the Artistic Director on the basis of the applicant's demonstrated talent and requirements of the Chamber Music Program and the Bay View Opera and Musical Theatre. Scholarship assistance is applied to tuition and room and board expenses. Significant scholarships may be available for pre-formed chamber music ensembles based on competitive auditions.

To be eligible for a scholarship to the Bay View Music Festival, the student or ensemble must complete the formal application process.

Recipients are required to live in the student dormitory and be in residence for the full eight-week season. Scholarship requirements are listed on a scholarship agreement form that will be sent to students.

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TUITION AND FEES

TUITION: $1,400
Tuition includes the lessons, core classes in the voice, instrumental, and piano study areas.

ROOM AND BOARD: $900 Board includes three meals a day, $550 Room
FACILITY USAGE FEE: $20
REGISTRATION FEE: $10
KEY DEPOSITS: $20 (refunded on return of keys)

TOTAL TUITION, ROOM and BOARD, FEES: $2,900

ADDITIONAL COURSES
Additional courses fee of $125 each; $250 for non-collegiate applicants

ADDITIONAL LESSONS or PRIVATE COACHINGS
Eight one-hour lessons: $400
Eight half-hour lessons: $300
Single hour lessons: $55

Generous scholarships are available.

PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES

A deposit of $350 is due upon notification of acceptance to the Festival. The deposit is required to reserve the place of the student in the Festival and is applied toward tuition, room and board and other expenses. This deposit will be refunded to a student withdrawing from the Festival prior to May 1. No refund of the deposit is possible for withdrawals after May 1.

BALANCE OF TUITION AND FEES MUST BE PAID AT REGISTRATION.

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REFUND POLICY

Refund Policy

Refunds of Tuition and Room and Board expenses (excluding the $350 confirmation deposit) for withdrawal from the Festival will be made on the following basis:

  • 80% - Withdrawal during Week 1
  • 60% - Withdrawal during Week 2
  • Non-refundable - Withdrawal after Week 2
There is no refund for missed lessons. If the instructor is notified at least 24 hours in advance of a cancelled lesson, the lesson may be made up at the discretion of the instructor.

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