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Summer in the city

Hi All - Thank you to everyone who attended our May Mini Session Concert last Sunday.  Talk about a sweaty hot rock show - the temp in the room could have been controlled better (the problem with our AC is now fixed, UGH!) but the heat coming off the stage was undeniably cool.  Our students had just five weeks to master the music they presented for you and they all came through with style, grace and great sound.  We have witnessed so much musical growth with each student this year.  Some of our great kids are moving on to boarding schools or moving out of town and will be sorely missed.  A few eyes welled up at the end of the day Sunday knowing that we may not see some of you for a good while, but you will be in our hearts as we hope we stay in yours and please know there is always a musical home here for you when you return to SF.

Speaking of endings, our collaboration with A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory, the world premiere of "Beautiful Child: The Music of Rufus Wainwright," closed to a sold-out house at the end of May after a great run.  Thanks to everyone who participated in this adventure.

Onward and upward!  You all know by now what we are up to for the summer with our camps etc., but just in case you've forgotten:

Video of a Video
Come make your own music video inspired by famous music videos of the past and present in Video of a Video camp for grades 2-8.  Week-long sessions run all summer long beginning June 14.  $300-350 per week.

Recording Workshop
Learn how to make your own excellent and creative recordings -- in spite of a lack of experience, gear, space and budget -- in our Recording Workshop for ages 13-19.  June 7-11, June 21-25 or August 23-27, 4:30-7:30pm, $750 per week.  

The Actor's Instrument
Explore voice-over basics, oration and speech, music as a mood-setter and how to voice-over and score a cartoon as we take a musical approach to theater in The Actor's Instrument.   August 23-27, 1-4pm, $350.

Build-Your-Own Summer Intensive
Did you enjoy the freedom and challenge of the May Intensive session?  Got some free time this summer?  Contact us about customizing your summer lesson schedule.  You can increase the length of each lesson, increase the number of lessons per week or work out something else that suits you. 

What are you doing this summer?

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