Main classes:
Theory, rhythm and a private lesson.

Some combination of:
SoundLab
chamber music
small jazz ensemble
rock/pop band

And choose between:
1. LIVE! Music
Learn how to really listen through in-class performances, field trips and class discussions.

2. Musicianship Skill
Think ouside of your music stand.

3. Recording Technology
Small-size class that focuses on pro-Tools and home-recording using an M-Box.

4. Advanced Recording Technology
Very small class that will meet off-campus for hands-on studio experience.

5. Finale Fluency
Work on scores for your Academy ensembles while mastering this computer program.

'08 Schedule:
Monday, July 7 - Thursday, August 2
Classes meet Monday - Thursday from 10AM - 4:30PM

Final performances:
July 28 - August 2



For students entering grades 7-12 + entering college freshman (pending audition).

The SoundLab is the Academy's large ensemble. Conducted by Dean Ben McIntosh, it consists of a mix of advanced students and faculty members. This diverse group primarily plays world premieres - works written specifically for this ensemble that meld the sounds of jazz, free improv and contemporary classical.

Audio Samples:

1. Clown Song (full track; 4:25; 4.1MB)
2. Movement 1 (full track; 0:45; 716K)
3. Movement 2 (1:15; 1.2MB)
4. Kneebody (1:34; 1.4MB)
5. Pop (2:11; 2MB)
6. Hip Hop (1:00; 944K)
7. Score (1:06; 1MB)
8. Hitler (6:37; 6.1MB)

All tracks performed by Academy students and faculty.

The music program launched the Academy of Creative Education when it began in 2003. Since then, our commitment to the creation and production of new musical works has only deepened. We continue in our belief that each student has a distinctive voice as a musical artist, and that each of these voices deserve to be shared through performance, teaching, composition and recording projects. Sign up for music at the Academy this summer and find out what kind of musician you want to be.