Instrumental Studies Resources Page
Welcome! This page is intended for use by current students in the Department of Instrumental Studies, and contains information we hope you find useful during your time at Boyer. The information found here is located in other documents such as the University Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletins, Boyer and Department Handbooks, but this page is a one-stop-shop for the most pertinent departmental information. You will also find ensemble postings and seatings, as well as rehearsal and jury schedules. And as always please feel free to contact a member of the department if you have any questions.
Performance Calendars
Rehearsal Schedules
Ensemble Seatings and Assignments
Jury Schedules
Recital Procedures
Department Administration
Campus Music Sources
Repair Shops
Playing and Teaching Opportunities
Performance Calendars
REHEARSAL SCHEDULES
- Orchestra (including Opera, Sinfonia, and Contemporary Ensemble)
- Wind Symphony
- Wind Ensemble
Ensemble Seatings
and assignments
Ensemble directors retain the right to alter assignments and seatings if they feel the need arises. Note: A password is required to open these pages.
Strings
Wind/Brass
Percussion
- Orchestra
- Wind Symphony
- Wind Ensemble
- Collegiate Band
- Percussion Ensemble
jury schedules
- Wind/Brass
- Strings (including Harp)
- Guitar
- Percussionists - contact Professor Steele regarding Workshop Recital scheduling
recital procedures
The college procedures are outlined in detail here. Please read it very carefully. There are many deadlines, and missing any of them can cause real problems.
What you need to know about procedures in this department for graduation recitals:
Prior to the performance of a degree recital a student must perform a recital permission jury. This jury should occur at least one month prior to the recital date, and must consist of the solo repertoire, both accompanied and unaccompanied, that will be performed at the recital with the accompanist that will be performing the recital. (Wind and brass players who will be performing chamber music on their recital do not need to perform those pieces at this jury, although they may do so - it is expected that chamber music selections will be coached by the primary lesson teacher). The purpose of the jury is to assess the progress being made toward a successful performance. The department reserves the right, after discussion with the private teacher, to postpone the recital or request an additional jury. Students will be notified as quickly as possible regarding the outcome of their recital permission jury. When possible, the end-of-semester jury occurring the semester prior to the recital should serve as the recital permission jury. Your intent to do this must be communicated to the department so that additional time may be allotted for the jury. Please contact Eric Schweingruber, Director of Instrumental Operations, immediately after confirming a recital date with Jason Horst to discuss the scheduling of your recital permission jury.
department administration
Chair
Jeffrey Solow
206 Rock Hall
Telephone: 215-204-5527
Email: solowcello@aol.com
Director of Instrumental Operations
Eric Schweingruber
120 Rock Hall
Telephone: 215-204-9792
Email: eschwein@temple.edu
Area Coordinators
Wind and Brass
Arthur Chodoroff
310 Presser Hall
Telephone; 215-204-8389
Email: adcnac@temple.edu
Strings
Jeffrey Solow
206 Rock Hall
Telephone: 215-204-5527
Email: solowcello@aol.com
Percussion
Glenn Steele
23 Presser Hall
Telephone: 215-204-8329
Email: gsteele@temple.edu
Department Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Bolcar
105 Rock Hall
Telephone: 215-204-5527
Email: jbolcar@temple.edu
Ensembles Manager
Colleen Hood
238 Presser Hall
Telephone: 215-204-8306
Email: chood7@temple.edu
Where to get music
on campuS
Music may be found in Paley Library, Alice Tully Library (Rock Hall), Instrumental Studies Library (238 Presser Hall) and Listening Library (100 Presser Hall). Portions of some collections are non-circulating
- Chamber Music
- Alice Tully Library
- Paley Library
- Scores
- Paley Library
- Listening Library
- Alice Tully Library
- Instrumental Studies Library
- Orchestral and Band Music (sets and
individual parts)
- Instrumental Studies Library
- Recordings
- Listening Library
- Zahn Instructional Center (located in Ritter Annex)
repair shops
Recommended Repairmen
This list is by no means exhaustive, and listed in no particular order. These are simply well known and respected local shops that do good work. Your teachers will also be able to recommend other repair shops.
Brass
Gustafson's Music
6070 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA
215-482-2080
Woodwind
Hammer Woodwinds
9930 S Canterbury Rd
Philadelphia PA
(215) 244-4981
String
William Moennig & Son
2039 Locust Street
Philadelphia PA 19103
http://www.moennig.com
moennig@juno.com
Phone: 800-523-4051 or 215-567-4198
Fax: 215-567-4175
Paul Stevens Violins
15 Simpson Rd.
Ardmore, PA 19003
www.stevensviolins.com
email@stevensviolins.com
Phone: (610) 649-0737
Vintage Musical Instruments
Fred Oster, Proprietor
1529 Pine Street
Philadelphia PA 19102
http://www.vintage-instruments.com
VINTAGEFRED@aol.com
Phone: 215-545-1100
Mt. Airy Violins and Bows (Mt. Airy)
Mt. Airy Violins & Bows
Elizabeth Vander Veer Shaak, Bowmaker and Proprietor
6665 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Phone: 215-438-9031 or 215-432-0028
http://www.violinsandbows.us/
bowmaker@violinsandbows.us
Playing and teaching opportunities
Musicians' Union
While joining the union will not automatically get you work, it will allow you to be eligible for some work where membership is required. It is the primary association for professional musicians.
Local 77, American Federation of Musicians
121 South Broad Street
Suite 320
Philadelphia, PA 19107
http://www.local77afm.org/
Phone: 215-985-4777
Avenues for earning money and
gaining experience:
Please remember that your comittments to the
College must take priorty before you accept
outside employment.
