Welcome to CCSU's Summer Music Institute 2008

All information to be finalized and posted by February 18th.

Highlights to include:

• Ysaye Barnwell -- Building Community through Song
• Andre Thomas -- Choral Techniques
• Anthony Maiello -- Instrumental Conducting and Band Literature
• Sandra Stauffer -- General Music
• Tim Gerber — Middle School General Music

other classes to include:

• Dalcroze Eurhythmics
• Jump Right In
• String Techniques
• Developing a H.S. Jazz Program
• Several elementary music workshops
• Several new offerings in technology

This institute is for music educators and others seeking professional growth through a variety of graduate classes. Courses offer hands-on experiences, practical teaching techniques, and stimulating discussions among colleagues. The Summer Music Institute is also the primary venue for our Masters degree program that offers a unique blend of theory and practice, focus and versatility. Participants may apply for the Masters in Music Education program and earn a degree in four summers studying with our nationally renowned faculty.

Here are just a few comments from previous participants:

• It keeps getting better and better.
• Terrific comprehensive masters program.
• CCSU's technology courses are on the cutting edge of music learning and teaching.
• Short time learning that lasts a lifetime!
• Topics in the courses are very relevant to my teaching —I will definitely use things I learned in my classroom and school.
• Consistently high-quality courses with top-notch faculty in an enjoyable environment!
• My experience this summer has revolutionized my thoughts about how to approach teaching music.
  

Central Connecticut State University is located in the heart of Connecticut, affording participants from across the country numerous cultural and recreational opportunities while they are in the area. The capitol city of Hartford is nearby and offers many points of interest including the Wadsworth Atheneum and the Mark Twain House. Within easy driving distances are New York City and Boston, Cape Cod and other beaches, and the Norfolk and Tanglewood Music Festivals. We are confident that your summer experiences at CCSU will be rewarding. Please call or write for further information.

CCSU is a campus of Connecticut State University and is an AA-EEO institution.