Session 2

Instrumental Music

Perform and Rehearse

String, woodwind, brass and percussion musicians will learn in an immersive program that includes ensembles; instrument specific masterclasses and lessons; and related topics such as composition, improvisation, music theory and conducting. Students will participate in full concert rehearsals and sectionals, engage in masterclasses and participate in elective classes. The program will culminate in a performance in Faye Spanos Concert Hall that will be open to all.

The instrumental music program is intended for students who play an instrument in their school band and/or orchestra and are interested in continuing those experiences at the Summer High School Institute.

Curriculum

Our curriculum will help you improve artistic and technical skills, introduce you to new composers and repertoire and offer you opportunity to collaborate with fellow musicians to learn and perform music. Regardless of your incoming ability level, you will leave feeling that your playing has improved and you will have a greater understanding of the ensemble rehearsal process.

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Planned Topics

In the morning, you will be involved in instrumental rehearsals led by the lead professor and sectionals led by applied teachers. The sectionals will allow for small group collaboration where instrument-specific instruction and technical skills will be developed. The afternoon will be spent in electives followed by a final rehearsal to wrap up the day.

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Vu Nguyen
Faculty Lead
Vu Nguyen

Director of Bands, Associate Professor of Music, Conservatory of Music

Doctor of Musical Arts, University of Washington, 2012
Master of Music, University of Oregon, 2008
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, University of the Pacific, 2000

Vu Nguyen is an Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the University of the Pacific. He conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and teaches courses in conducting and music education. Dr. Nguyen maintains an active schedule as a clinician and has served as guest conductor with professional, military, and student ensembles across the country. 

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Jonathan Latta

Associate Professor, Program Director of Ensembles, Conservatory of Music

DMA in Music Performance, University of Arizona
MM in Music Performance, East Carolina University
BM in Music Performance and Music Education, University of the Pacific

Dr. Latta has been at Pacific since 2014 and has served in leadership roles in the Conservatory of Music, Office of the President, and Enrollment Management. During this time he has maintained an active performing career as a percussionist having performed with the Stockton Symphony, Modesto Symphony, Sacramento Philharmonic, Stockton Concert Band, and serves as principal for the Music in the Mountains Festival Orchestra in Durango, CO. He is a member of the Stockton Friends of Chamber Music Board and former member of the Stockton Scholars Advisory and Impact Board.

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