Resources for Students and Applicants


2010 SoSI Fees

Tuition: $800

**Meal Plan has changed**

Meal Plan: $325
This plan will only cover dinners. Students should bring money for breakfast and lunch. We suggest around $150-200.

Room Rates:

Single w/ AC- $700
Shared w/ AC - $600
Single w/o AC - $575
Shared w/o AC - $500

 

Applicants

Applications for the 2010 Summer Institute will be due February 1st.

Download the application here.

Applicants must be 18 or older.
Please contact Eric with any questions about applying.

Location

Princeton University Music Department
Get directions from Princeton's website.
Directions from Google Maps.



Institute Sessions Include:

  • Rehearsals and coachings with the members of So Percussion, who will perform in many pieces alongside participants.
  • Creative Improv/Composition seminar
  • Discussions of music in contemporary society, historical context, etc.
  • Real World 101: Getting gigs and good business practices for the musician entrepreneur
  • Open rehearsals with So Percussion as we develop new work
  • Discussion opportunities with composers-in-residence
  • Private lessons with the members of So Percussion

Potential Repertoire

  • Steve Reich -- Drumming, Sextet, Music for Pieces of Wood, Clapping Music, Nagoya Marimbas, Marimba Phase, Pendulum Music
  • John Cage -- Constructions, Living Room Music, Branches, Child of Tree, Inlets, 0'0"
  • Paul Lansky -- Threads
  • David Lang -- The So-Called Laws of Nature, Little Eye
  • Dennis Desantis -- Shifty
  • Lou Harrison -- Bomba, Fugue
  • Jason Treuting -- Selections from Amid the Noise

Sample Daily Schedule

6:00-9:00 Practice Rooms Available
9:00-12:00 Morning Rehearsals
12:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-4:30 Afternoon Rehearsals
5:00-6:00 Composer (Guest) Talks
6:00-7:30 Dinner
8:00 Concerts (when scheduled)
9:00 Listening Sessions (when scheduled)
7:30-12:00 Practice Rooms Available