Get the inside track to college scholarship auditions
Let Colburn School faculty and Los Angeles Philharmonic musicians give you the individual help you need to nail your college scholarship auditions!
- Focus your practice on repertoire that will optimize your scholarship options
- Get help designing the perfect practice plan
- Network with the professionals that can connect you with the decision makers at top universities across the country
- Learn industry-leading practice methods to conquer the most difficult technical passages
- Practice smart, eliminate tension, and learn to avoid injury for long-term success
- Build your mental toughness to be your best when it matters most!
Whether you have your sights set on Colburn, Juilliard, or your local state college, the College Audition Prep on-line string camp will help you break through technical limitations, focus on the specifics of required repertoire for auditions, and give you the structure that you need to be your best when it matters the most. CAP is for violinists, violists and cellists preparing for college or graduate school auditions. All sessions are held online via zoom. You will receive daily mentoring with Dr. Mick Wetzel and other instrument specialists including Juilliard grad and Los Angeles Philharmonic violinist Stacy Wetzel, and Lyceum Music Festival director and former BYU faculty Kayson Brown as well as special guests Cynthia Phelps New York Philharmonic principal viola and Juilliard faculty. Jim Harrick former Head Coach of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship UCLAA team. Plus decision-makers from top schools across the West.
“Dr. Wetzel is one of the most talented, knowledgeable, and caring people I know. With his help, I was accepted into the USC Thornton School of Music Master of Music program and also received a scholarship. After every lesson, I always feel more in tune with my music. Dr. Wetzel has helped me to trust in myself and to play with more confidence.”
SCHEDULE
Monday – Aug 3, 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM –
Solo Repertoire for entrance, scholarship and orchestra placement repertoire.
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Masterclass
Violin – Stacy Wetzel, Viola – Mick Wetzel, Cello – Kayson Brown
Tuesday – Aug 4, 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Ergonomics/Body Mechanics/Avoiding injury
Elizabeth Faunce – Pilates & Movement Specialist
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Masterclass
Violin – Stacy Wetzel, Viola – Mick Wetzel, Cello – Kayson Brown
Wednesday – Aug 5, 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Preparing for/Avoiding/Dealing with Performance Anxiety
Jim Harrick – UCLA Men’s Basketball NCAA National Championship Coach
Violin – Stacy Wetzel, Viola – Mick Wetzel, Cello – Kayson Brown
Thursday – Aug 6, 2020
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Top-Tier Entrance Standards
Cynthia Phelps – Juilliard faculty and NY Philharmonic principal viola. What they listen for at top-tier entrance auditions and how to prepare.
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Masterclass
Violin – Stacy Wetzel, Viola – Mick Wetzel, Cello – Kayson Brown
Friday – Aug 7, 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – College Guidance & Counseling
Q & A with Decision Makers at Some of The Nation’s Top Music Schools
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Masterclass
Violin – Stacy Wetzel, Viola – Mick Wetzel, Cello – Kayson Brown
PRICING
$199 – includes all activities
Activities will be done over teleconference via Zoom and email. Students may request to be featured in the daily masterclasses or can opt to observe only. Masterclass repertoire should be selected from the list provided via email. For more information with questions contact Dr. Wetzel via email.