2010 Professional Flute Seminar
5-Day Program

Tuition $750 (includes room/board)
$50 Application Fee (nonrefundable)

Arrive on Sunday, June 13; depart on Saturday, June 19
Classes start Monday, June 14 and end Friday, June 18

Admission is open to advanced flute students ages 18 to 27 who are
beginning to embark on a professional flute performance career.

Under the direction of internationally proclaimed flutist Mark Sparks, this intensive five-day seminar will focus on developing the imperative skills for the emerging flute artist. Students will take part in courses focusing on aspects of performance primarily in the area of the orchestral discipline. These aspects include playing fundamentals, audition skills, solo and ensemble playing, and general knowledge and approach to performance of a specific set of fundamental orchestral works. Special attention will be given to each student, with clear instruction regarding conceptual and practical goals. The Innsbrook environment will encourage focused work and attention to detail, while the peaceful surroundings and  natural beauty of Innsbrook will inspire relaxation and opportunities for personal reflection. Students will also be able to participate in the Innsbrook Institute schedule of activities if they wish.

Application Deadline
March 8, 2010

What To Send In Now
- Completed application form CLICK HERE
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
- Recorded audition (see below). Video/audio DVDs/CDs/tapes must be of high quality, but need not be professionally produced.
- Resume (including performance and teaching experience)
- Repertoire list (solo & chamber music)

Please mail application and all other materials to: Innsbrook Institute, 1 Aspen Circle, Innsbrook, MO 63390

Please email institute@innsbrook-resort.com or call 636-928-3366 ext. 218 if you have questions.

Recorded Audition
Please submit the following on DVD, audio CD or video tape:

• Mozart: Concerto in G, first movement, exposition, with or without piano
accompaniment

• A mainstream French Romantic solo, such as Faure, Fantasie or Enesco, Cantabile and Presto, with or without piano accompaniment

• Mainstream orchestral solos from:
-Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Scherzo, 2 measures before P-end
-Beethoven: Leonore Overture #3, mm. 328-360
-Ravel: Daphnis et Chloe Suite #2, #176-179
-Brahms: Symphony #4, fourth movement solo, mm. 89-105

2010 Student Brochure
Click here to download this year's student brochure.