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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

  • Orchestra Seatings

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

Wind/Brass Jury Form (MS Word)

Wind Brass Jury Form (PDF)

String Jury Form (MS Word)

String Jury Form (PDF)

 

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.