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The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz Presents: • Smoldering Uke XV • March 12 - 15, 2026 A Ukulele Retreat at Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz is proud to announce our 15th annual Smoldering Uke winter retreat event at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars campus in beautiful Carmel Valley, CA. As is our custom, this year's Smoldering Uke will feature a full schedule of fun and educational events, including workshops on a variety of uke-oriented musical topics taught by talented musicians (and a special guest or two), as... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with directors Letitia Berlin & Lawrence Lipnik plus other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week #1 October 26 - November 1, 2025. The 2025 musical theme is "A Musical Cornucopia: Explore the Delights of Medieval to Baroque Music from England, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany" Week 2: November 2 - 8, 2025 Recorder, viol, dulcian, & shawm technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the repertoire - making... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with directors Letitia Berlin & Lawrence Lipnik, plus other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week #2 November 2 - 8, 2025. The 2025 musical theme is "A Musical Cornucopia: Explore the Delights of Medieval to Baroque Music from England, France, Spain, Italy, and Germany" Week 1: October 26 - November 1, 2025 Recorder and viol technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the repertoire - making music out of... [more]
Big Band Workshop October 5 - 10, 2025 Conductor: Craig Buhler Make Music with fellow musicians in a fun, inspiring week! Big band players gather to participate in rehearsals and music classes under the guidance of a seasoned professional conductor and teacher, Craig Buhler. Between classes, enjoy informal jam sessions and the serene beauty of Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley, California. The big band workshop will be filled with inspiring musical sessions that culminate in putting on a live performance with our local community. Rehearsals, repertoire, and approach will be... [more]
The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz Presents: • Smoldering Uke XIV • March 6 - 9, 2025 A Ukulele Retreat at Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz is proud to announce our 14th annual Smoldering Uke winter retreat event at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars campus in beautiful Carmel Valley, CA. As is our custom, this year's event will feature a full schedule of fun events, including workshops on a variety of musical topics taught by talented musicians (and a special guest or two), as well as organized play-alongs. All... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Continental Connections: Exploring the relationships between native composers and émigrés in Italy and Germany from 1300 - 1750 and beyond! Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week #1 October 27 - November 2, 2024. 2024 Theme Continental Connections: Exploring the relationships between native composers and émigrés in Italy and Germany from 1300 - 1750 and beyond. Musicians often traveled far from... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Continental Connections: Exploring the relationships between native composers and émigrés in Italy and Germany from 1300 - 1750 and beyond! Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week #2 November 3 - 9, 2024. 2024 Theme Continental Connections: Exploring the relationships between native composers and émigrés in Italy and Germany from 1300 - 1750 and beyond. Musicians often traveled far from home, going... [more]
Thursday October 24th at 7:00 pm FREE WORKSHOP Free Workshop Event with Artist in Residence, Anantha R. Krishnan South Indian Mridangam virtuoso Learn more about the Artist in Residence collaboration with Dr. Wang Jie and Anantha R. Krishnan and their performance Saturday October 26 HERE!
Big Band Workshop October 6 - 11, 2024 Conductor: Craig Buhler Make Music with fellow musicians in a fun, inspiring week! Big band players gather to participate in rehearsals and music classes under the guidance of a seasoned professional conductor and teacher, Craig Buhler. Between classes, enjoy informal jam sessions, the serene and inspiring beauty of Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley, California.The big band workshop will be filled with inspiring musical sessions that culminate in putting on a live performance Thursday evening. Rehearsals, repertoire, and approach will be... [more]
Next Level Recorder Retreat with the Farallon Recorder Quartet! March 25 - 30, 2024 Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Presented by: Tibia Adventures in Music, Tibia Recorder Duo https://tibiaduo.com/ Join Tish Berlin, Frances Blaker, Miyo Aoki, and Vicki Boeckman for this intensive four-day workshop on technique, repertoire, and consort skills. Please contact Tibia Recorder Duo soon at tibiarecorderduo@gmail.com if you would like to apply.
The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz Presents: • Smoldering Uke XIII • March 7 - 10, 2024 A Ukulele Retreat at Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz is proud to announce our "Lucky 13" annual Smoldering Uke winter retreat event at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars campus in beautiful Carmel Valley, CA. As is our custom, this year's event will feature a full schedule of fun events, workshops on a variety of musical topics taught by talented musicians, as well as organized play-alongs. All classes and events are aimed at... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Music of England, Spain, and the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the 18th Century Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week #1 October 29 - November 4, 2023. Week 2: November 5 - 11, 2023 Recorder, viol, dulcian, & shawm technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the repertoire - making music out of notes! Master class and consort classes. Workshop Directors, Letitia... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Music of England, Spain, and the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the 18th Century Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week #2 November 5 - 11, 2023. Week 1: October 29 - November 4, 2023 Recorder and viol technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the repertoire - making music out of notes! Master class and consort classes. Workshop Directors, Letitia Berlin and Larry... [more]
Big Band Workshop October 1 - 6, 2023 Conductor: Craig Buhler Make Music with fellow musicians in a fun, inspiring week! Big band players gather to participate in rehearsals and music classes under the guidance of a seasoned professional conductor and teacher, Craig Buhler. Between classes, enjoy informal jam sessions, the serene and inspiring beauty of Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley, California.The big band workshop will be filled with inspiring musical sessions that culminate in putting on a live performance Thursday evening. Rehearsals, repertoire, and approach will be... [more]
Songleader's Retreat for Flight School Students & Grads April 4 - 8, 2023 Learn more at thebirdsings.com
March 29 - April 2, 2023 Learn More at norcalwritersretreat.com
Next Level Recorder Retreat February 22 - 27, 2023 Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Presented by: Tibia Adventures in Music, Tibia Recorder Duo https://tibiaduo.com/ Master musicians Frances Blaker and Letitia Berlin are joined by Anne Timberlake (learn more about Anne here) to teach this four day intensive retreat on technique, repertoire, and consort skills. Next Level Flyer 2023 Next Level Important Info Sheet 2023
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Music of France and England from the Middle Ages to the Age of Reason Join us at Hidden Valley as we explore the rich array of English and French music from the 13th century to the 18th century. Immerse yourself in the fascinating connections between these two countries and their music, from early polyphony to consort music to the flowering of solo instrumental music. Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Music of France and England from the Middle Ages to the Age of Reason Join us at Hidden Valley as we explore the rich array of English and French music from the 13th century to the 18th century. Immerse yourself in the fascinating connections between these two countries and their music, from early polyphony to consort music to the flowering of solo instrumental music. Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or... [more]
Big Band Workshop October 2 - 7, 2022 Conductor: Craig Buhler Make Music with fellow musicians in a fun, inspiring, Big Band workshop! Big band players gather to participate in rehearsals and music classes under the guidance of a seasoned professional conductor and teacher, Craig Buhler. Between classes, enjoy informal jam sessions, and the serene and inspiring beauty of Hidden Valley Institute in Carmel Valley, nestled amongst oak and buckeye hillsides. The week will be filled with inspiring musical sessions that culminate in putting on a live performance. Rehearsals, repertoire, and approach... [more]
Next Level Recorder Retreat - May 29 - June 2, 2022 Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Presented by: Tibia Adventures in Music, Tibia Recorder Duo https://tibiaduo.com/ Master musicians Frances Blaker and Letitia Berlin are joined by Vicki Boeckman and Miyo Aoki to teach this four day intensive retreat on technique, repertoire, and consort skills. This workshop is currently full, but please inquire with Tish Berlin at tishberlin@sbcglobal.net if you would like to be placed on a waiting list.
SpectorDance Choreographers Showcase Re-Imagined Dance That Makes a Difference! Workshops with Guest Choreographers Tuesday May 17 - Friday May 20, 2022 Hidden Valley Music Seminars' Dance Studio 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Workshops with Guest Artists: Tuesday May 17 at 4:00 - 5:30 pm South Asian Classical Dance Workshop & Indian Interpretive Dance with Ramya Harishankar Wednesday May 18 at 4:00 - 5:30 pm Improvisation with Nathan Hirschaut Friday May 20 at 5:00 - 6:30 pm Contemporary Dance with Tracy Kofford Sign up for workshops here:... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week 2: October 31 - November 6, 2021 Recorder, viol, dulcian, and shawm technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the repertoire - making music out of notes! Master class and consort classes. Theme: Music of Spain & Italy! Workshop Director, Letitia Berlin All-Workshop Orchestra, conducted by Frances Blaker Recorder Faculty, Letitia... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week 1: October 24 - 30, 2021 Recorder and viol technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the repertoire - making music out of notes! Master class and consort classes. Theme: Music of Spain & Italy! Workshop Director, Letitia Berlin All-Workshop Orchestra, conducted by Frances Blaker Recorder Faculty, Letitia Berlin, Frances Blaker,... [more]
IN-STUDIO ART WORKSHOP CARMEL VALLEY October 18-22, 2021 Lunch & Housing - 5 nights - $475* (check-in Sunday 10/17; check-out Friday 10/22) Lunch ONLY & No Housing - $100 (Mon 10/8 - Fri 10/22) *No meals provided Sunday, must be out of your room by 10:30am on Friday Location: Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 info@hiddenvalleymusic.org (831) 659-3115
Big Band Workshop October 3 - 8, 2021 Conductor: Craig Buhler Make Music with fellow musicians in a fun, inspiring, Big Band workshop! Big band players gather to participate in rehearsals and music classes under the guidance of a seasoned professional conductor and teacher, Craig Buhler. Between classes, enjoy informal jam sessions, and teh serene and inspiring beauty of Hidden Valley Institute in Carmel Valley, nestled amongst oak and buckeye hillsides. The week will be filled with inspiring musical sessions that culminate in putting on a live performance. Rehearsals, repertoire, and approach... [more]
Music to Escape the Plague Early Music Workshop Online October 26 - 30, 2020 Join your Hidden Valley friends (and new friends) for this 5 day online early music workshop which will excite the brain and give you joy! Each fall we conduct an Early Music workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty here at Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley, CA. This year, due to COVID-19, we will be hosting this workshop online. Revel in the lyrical sounds of the recorder, viola da gamba, and dulcian as you nurture your musical gifts. Enhance your skills, technique, and musical... [more]
IN-STUDIO ART WORKSHOP CARMEL VALLEY APRIL 6 - 10, 2020 Postponed- dates to be announced Lunch & Housing Registration: Lunch & Housing - 6 nights - $460* (check-in Saturday 4/4; check-out Friday 4/10) Lunch & Housing - 5 nights - $400* (check-in Sunday 4/5; check-out Friday 4/10) Lunch & Housing - 4 nights - $340 (check-in Monday 4/6; check-out Friday 4/10) Lunch ONLY & No Housing - $100 (Mon 4/6 - Fri 4/10) *No lunch provided Saturday and Sunday Location: Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 info@hiddenvalleymusic.org (831) 659-3115
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Explore the Music of Germany and France from the Middle Ages to the Baroque Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week 2: November 3 - 9, 2019 Recorder, viol, dulcian, and shawm technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the repertoire - making music out of notes! Master class and consort classes All-Workshop Orchestra, conducted by Frances Blaker Faculty Lawrence... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Explore the Music of Germany and France from the Middle Ages to the Baroque Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week 1: October 27 - November 2, 2019 Recorder and viol technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the repertoire - making music out of notes! Master class and consort classes. All-Workshop Orchestra, conducted by Frances Blaker Faculty Lawrence Lipnik -... [more]
IN-STUDIO ART WORKSHOP CARMEL VALLEY APRIL 1 - 5, 2019 Lunch & Housing Registration: Lunch & Housing - 5 nights - $400 (check-in Sunday 3/31; check-out Friday 4/5) Lunch & Housing - 4 nights - $340 (check-in Monday 4/1; check-out Friday 4/5) Lunch ONLY & No Housing - $100 (Mon 4/1 - Fri 4/5) Location: Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road Carmel Valley, CA 93924 info@hiddenvalleymusic.org (831) 659-3115
The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz Presents: • Smoldering Uke 2019 • March 7 - 10, 2019 A Winter Ukulele Retreat at Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Please join us for our 10th annual Smoldering Uke. To celebrate a decade of uke’in fun at Hidden Valley, we’re pulling out all the stops to make this year’s event the most festive and enjoyable ever! If you’ve never attended to this renowned event (or you’re wondering if you should come again), don’t hesitate: THIS is the year to come and experience the joyous camaraderie and merriment! Start Time:... [more]
Next Level Recorder Retreat - February 20 - 24, 2019 Presented by: Tibia Adventures in Music, Tibia Recorder Duo, Letitia Berlin and Frances Blaker Retreat for upper intermediate - advanced players Master musicians Frances Blaker and Letitia Berlin are joined by Heloise Degrugillier in this four day intensive retreat for intermediate and advanced recorder players who are ready to elevate their craft to the next level. WIth a very limited enrollment of 22 participants, the retreat offers intensive sessions on topics including: Articulation- technique and application Finger facility-... [more]
LITTLEBIRD SONGLEADER FLIGHT SCHOOL RETREAT January 17 - 20, 2019 Lisa G. Littlebird's Songleader Flight School: A 6-week online course includes a special offer to attend an in-person songleading retreat with other past & current Flight School students. You'll join a group of activated and inspring Flight Schoolers from around the country for a weekend of singing and songleading practice. This is an irreplaceable and rich time of connection, song learing, and opportunities to practice your skills from the course with other singers. We will gather at the beautiful, music-focused performing... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Explore the Music of Italy, England, and Spain from the 13th - 18th centuries, with some modern composers as well! Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week 2: November 4 - 10, 2018 Recorder- Letitia Berlin, Frances Blaker, Cléa Galhano, and Joan Kimball Viola da gamba- Alexa Haynes-Pilon Dulcian and shawm: Joan Kimball and Alexa Haynes-Pilon Week 2 Faculty Bios Recorder, viol, dulcian and shawm... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Explore the Music of Italy, England, and Spain from the 13th - 18th centuries, with some modern composers as well! Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week 1: October 28 - November 3, 2018 Recorder- Letitia Berlin, Frances Blaker, and Miyo Aoki Viola da gamba- David Morris Rhythm/Percussion and Medieval Repertoire (all instruments) - Peter Maund Week 1 Faculty Bios Recorder and viol technique... [more]
Session Schedule Mark Kosower's Cello Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday August 12th, 2018 and closes with lunch on Friday August 17th, 2018. Teacher Biography A modern player with a "signature sound" and distinctive style of playing, Mark Kosower embodies the concept of the complete musician performing as concerto soloist with symphony orchestras, in solo recitals and with pianist Jee Won Oh, and as a much sought-after chamber musician. He is Principal Cello of the Cleveland Orchestra, a scholar and Teacher of Cello at the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Kent/Blossom... [more]
Session Schedule The Khudyev Clarinet Master Class opens on Sunday July 1st, 2018 with dinner at 6:00 pm and closes with breakfast on Friday July 6th, 2018. Teacher Biography Prior to joining the Seattle Symphony, clarinetist Emil Khudyev has performed with orchestras such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and The Cleveland Orchestra. Khudyev was appointed as instructor of clarinet at the Interlochen Arts Academy in 2014. Prior to this position, he served as the acting Associate Principal, Second and E-flat Clarinet of the Kansas City Symphony. Born in Turkmenistan, Khudyev began his musical... [more]
Session Schedule Robert Walters' English Horn Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday June 22nd, 2018, and closes with breakfast on Thursday June 28th, 2018. This session features: - Solo performance classes with piano accompaniment - Orchestral excerpts/audition preparation - Oboe d'amore class - Reed making workshop - Recital by Robert Walters - Score study/preparation Teacher Biography Robert Walters has been the solo English hornist for The Cleveland Orchestra since 2004. Prior to coming to Cleveland, Mr. Walters was the solo English horn player of the Metropolitan Opera... [more]
"Making the choice to take a class with Judith is a no-brainer. She is a world class bassoonist with a great teaching style. I have attended her classes and added valuable new tools in my musical tool bag." Rufus Olivier Principal Bassoonist, San Francisco Opera & San Francisco Ballet Session Schedule The LeClair Bassoon Master Class opens on Wednesday June 20th, 2018 with dinner at 6:00 pm and closes with breakfast on Wednesday June 27th, 2018. Teacher Biography Judith LeClair joined the New York Philharmonic as Principal Bassoonist in 1981 at the age of 23. Since that time she has made... [more]
Session Schedule The Douvas Oboe Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday June 8th, 2018 and closes with breakfast on Thursday, June 14th, 2018. Teacher Biography Elaine Douvas is an institution in the oboe world, having served more than thirty years as Principal Oboe of the Metropolitan Opera and Oboe Instructor at The Juilliard School, where she is also Chairman of the Woodwind Department. She also teaches at the Mannes College of Music, the Bard College Conservatory, and has given master classes and week-long seminars in the USA, Canada, England, and China. Her students hold... [more]
Session Schedule Keith Underwood's Flute Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday June, 1st 2018 and closes with brunch at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6th 2018. Teacher Biography Keith Underwood received his Master's Degree from the Yale School of Music in 1976. He has appeared frequently with the New York Chamber Symphony, the New York Philharmonic, the Orpheus Ensemble and the Orchestra of St. Luke's. Renowned as a teacher, Mr. Underwood's students are flutists with America's major orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony and the Metropolitan Opera... [more]
Session Schedule Join Ali Ryerson and Keith Underwood for this combination 2 day Master Class intensive integrating jazz and classical flute. Opens on Wednesday May 30th 2018 and closes on Friday June 1st 2018. Exact start/end times to be announced. Teacher Biographies With a career spanning over four decades, jazz flutist Ali Ryerson consistently ranks among the top jazz flutists in the Downbeat Jazz Poll and has been honored as Jazz Flutist of the Year nominee by the Jazz Journalists Association. Ms. Ryerson has released close to 20 albums on major jazz labels and has toured the US,... [more]
Session Schedule Ali Ryerson's Flute Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2018 and closes with brunch at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018. Teacher Biography With a career spanning over four decades, jazz flutist Ali Ryerson consistently ranks among the top jazz flutists in the Downbeat Jazz Poll and has been honored as Jazz Flutist of the Year nominee by the Jazz Journalists Association. Ms. Ryerson has released close to 20 albums on major jazz labels and has toured the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Africa performing in jazz festivals and... [more]
The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz Presents: • Smoldering Uke 2018 • March 8 - 11, 2018 A Winter Ukulele Retreat at Hidden Valley Music Seminars 104 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Start Time: Thursday Evening 4:00 PM End Time: Sunday 2:00 PM Events: Play-alongs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, plus workshops and impromptu jams Thursday afternoon and Friday, Saturday & Sunday morning. “There are great gathering places to play indoors and outdoors - if the weather permits" “Meet other Ukers, learn some new songs, some new techniques, have fun, feel the joy!!" • This is... [more]
Next Level Recorder Retreat - February 21 - 25, 2018 Presented by: Tibia Adventures in Music, Tibia Recorder Duo, Letitia Berlin and Frances Blaker Retreat for upper intermediate - advanced players Master musicians Frances Blaker and Letitia Berlin have created this four day intensive retreat for intermediate and advanced recorder players who are ready to elevate their craft to the next level. WIth a very limited enrollment of 16 participants, the retreat offers intensive sessions on topics including: Articulation- technique and application Finger facility- exercise and drills to improve... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Explore the music of England and France from the 13th to 18th centuries, with some modern composers as well! Week 2: November 5 - 11, 2017 Recorder - Letitia Berlin, Frances Blaker Viola da gamba - Larry Lipnik Dulcian and shawm - Joan Kimball Strings and Early Repertoire - Shira Kammen Week 2 Faculty Bios Recorder and viol technique classes geared toward... [more]
Road Scholar National Recorder / Early Music Workshop Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with director Letitia Berlin and other stellar faculty. Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Explore the Music of England and France from the 13th to 18th centuries, with some modern composers as well! Week 1: October 29 - November 4, 2017 Recorder- Letitia Berlin, Frances Blaker, Louise Carslake, and Miyo Aoki Viola da gamba- John Dornenburg Week 1 Faculty Bios Recorder and viol technique classes geared toward application of technique practice to the... [more]
Session Schedule Ali Ryerson's Flute Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2nd, 2017 and closes with brunch at 10300 a.m. on Friday, June 9th, 2017. Teacher Biography With a career spanning over four decades, jazz flutist Ali Ryerson consistently ranks among the top jazz flutists in the Downbeat Jazz Poll and has been honored as Jazz Flutist of the Year nominee by the Jazz Journalists Association. Ms. Ryerson has released close to 20 albums on major jazz labels and has toured the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Africa performing in jazz festivals and concert... [more]
Session Schedule Mark Kosower's Cello Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24th and closes with brunch at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29th. Teacher Biography Mark Kosower is currently Principal Cello of the Cleveland Orchestra, teacher of cello at the Cleveland Institute of Music and is on the faculty at the Kent/Blossom Music Festival. He additionally maintains a very active career as a soloist and appears in the 2016-2017 seasons with Sir Andrew Davis and The Cleveland Orchestra in Severance Hall, Andrey Boreyko and the Indianapolis Symphony, JoAnn Falletta and the... [more]
Session Schedule Registration is from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 25th. The Nuccio Clarinet Master Class opens with dinner at 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 25th and closes with brunch on Wednesday, June 29th. Mark Nuccio's Clarinet Master Class + California Clarinet Clinic Hidden Valley Music Seminars and The California Clarinet Clinic are pairing up to offer students an incredible summer opportunity! Receive a 10% discount for participating in both programs. Find the application for CCC HERE . Teacher Biography Mark Nuccio joined the New York Philharmonic in 1999 as Associate Principal and... [more]
"Making the choice to take a class with Judith is a no-brainer. She is a world class bassoonist with a great teaching style. I have attended her classes and added valuable new tools in my musical tool bag." Rufus Olivier Principal Bassoonist, San Francisco Opera & San Francisco Ballet Session Schedule The LeClair Bassoon Master Class opens on June 23rd and closes with breakfast on June 29th. Teacher Biography Judith LeClair joined the New York Philharmonic as Principal Bassoonist in 1981 at the age of 23. Since that time she has made over fifty solo performances with the orchestra... [more]
Session Schedule Robert Walters' English Horn Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 19th, and closes with breakfast on Saturday, June 25th. This session features: - Solo performance classes with piano accompaniment - Orchestral excerpts/audition preparation - Oboe d'amore class - Reed making workshop - Recital by Robert Walters - Score study/preparation Teacher Bio Robert Walters has been the solo english hornist for The Cleveland Orchestra since 2004. Prior to coming to Cleveland, Mr. Walters was the solo english horn player of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra... [more]
Session Schedule Keith Underwood's Flute Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12th and closes with brunch at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17th. Teacher Biography Keith Underwood received his Master's Degree from the Yale School of Music in 1976. He has appeared frequently with the New York Chamber Symphony, the New York Philharmonic, the Orpheus Ensemble and the Orchestra of St. Luke's. Renowned as a teacher, Mr. Underwood's students are flutists with America's major orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra, the Atlanta Symphony and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.... [more]
Session Schedule Ali Ryerson's Flute Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12th and closes with brunch at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17th. Teacher Biography With a career spanning over four decades, jazz flutist Ali Ryerson consistently ranks among the top jazz flutists in the Downbeat Jazz Poll and has been honored as Jazz Flutist of the Year nominee by the Jazz Journalists Association. Ms. Ryerson has released close to 20 albums on major jazz labels and has toured the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Africa performing in jazz festivals and concert halls,... [more]
Session Schedule Registration is from 2:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, June 5th. The Douvas Oboe Master Class opens with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday June 5th and closes with breakfast on Saturday, June 11th. Teacher Bio Elaine Douvas is an institution in the oboe world, having served more than thirty years as Principal Oboe of the Metropolitan Opera and Oboe Instructor at The Juilliard School, where she is also Chairman of the Woodwind Department. She also teaches at the Mannes College of Music, the Bard College Conservatory, and has given master classes and week-long seminars in the USA, Canada,... [more]
Developing and Teaching an Effortless Approach to Playing the Harp Dancing is everything behind the grace and beauty of being a harpist. August 13-16, 2015 "The main thing to tell you about Heidi is that she is simply a genius." - Leonard Bernstein, November 1963 Harpists/teachers are invited to join a small group of their peers for Heidi Lehwalder’s harp seminar "Developing and Teaching an Effortless Approach to Playing the Harp", August 13-16, 2015 at Hidden Valley Music Seminars. This seminar offers an opportunity for harpists to inform their playing and teaching with new tools. Set... [more]
Teacher Biography Mark Kosower is currently Principal Cello of the Cleveland Orchestra, teacher of Cello at the Cleveland Institute of Music and is on the faculty at the Kent/Blossom Music Festival. He most recently performed the Samuel Barber Concerto at the Blossom Music Festival with Bramwell Tovey conducting and the Dvorak Concerto with Herbert Blomstedt conducting during the 2013-14 subscription season. His previous posts include Solo Cellist of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra in Germany from 2006-10, and Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music from... [more]
Session Schedule Peter Maund's Percussion Master Class begins with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9th and closes with brunch at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14th. Teacher Biography A native of San Francisco, Peter Maund studied percussion at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and music, folklore and ethnomusicology at the University of California, Berkeley. A founding member of Ensemble Alcatraz and Alasdair Fraser’s Skyedance, he has performed with early and contemporary music ensembles including Alboka, Anonymous 4, Berkeley Contemporary Chamber Players, Chanticleer, Davka, El... [more]
Nautilus Music-Theater's Singing-Acting Master Class: Story-telling through music for opera singers and musical-theater performers Hidden Valley is pleased to to host Nautilus Music-Theater’s Singing-Acting Master Class for performers from the operatic and musical theater worlds. Featuring faculty from the nationally-known Nautilus Music-Theater, this class offers a basic introduction to the Nautilus-developed integrated performance approach based on the radiant performing technique of master teacher Wesley Balk. We build upon the basic skills of singing, acting, and moving, to explore how... [more]
Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Enhance your technique and ensemble playing during an intensive workshop with stellar faculty including director Letitia Berlin. Week 1: November 2-8, 2014 Recorder- Letitia Berlin, Frances Blaker, Louise Carslake, Justin Godoy Viola da gamba- John Dornenburg Faculty Concert- Tuesday, November 4, 7:30 pm- Music of France and Italy. This performance is free and open to the public. Week 2: November 9-15, 2014 Recorder- Letitia Berlin, Frances Blaker, Lawrence Lipnik Viola da gamba- Julie Jeffrey, Lawrence Lipnik Percussion and early... [more]
The venerable Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz holds their winter retreat full of good friends, play alongs, impromptu jams, and workshops. Contact Marty Carlson for details at sydmarty@sbcglobal.net
Master musicians Frances Blaker and Letitia Berlin have created this four day intensive retreat for intermediate and advanced recorder players who are ready to elevate their craft to the next level. WIth a very limited enrollment of 16 participants, the retreat offers intensive sessions on topics including: Articulation- technique and application Finger facility- exercise and drills to improve security and agility Breathing and Blowing- development of breath control and tone Sight reading and playing by ear- methods and exercises to improve your skills Keeping your Place and Rhythm... [more]
Director: Letitia Berlin Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week 1: October 27 - November 2 Week 2: November 3 - November 9 The workshop schedule includes four daily classes, morning exercise/dance, impromptu group playing, as well as evening events including a faculty concert each week and a student concert each Friday evening. Location The workshop takes place at the Hidden Valley Institute for the Arts in Carmel Valley, California, nestled amongst oak and buckeye trees below majestic hillsides. Along with our rich opportunities for music making, bird watching and walking can... [more]
Director: Letitia Berlin Two fabulous weeks - choose either week or both! Week 1: October 27 - November 2 Week 2: November 3 - November 9 The workshop schedule includes four daily classes, morning exercise/dance, impromptu group playing, as well as evening events including a faculty concert each week and a student concert each Friday evening. These classes are appropriate for Intermediate to advanced recorder and viola da gamba players. Our theme this year is music from England, Spain and the New World featuring master instructors Tish Berlin, Louise Carslake, Claudia Gantivar, Frances... [more]