February
Better Together:
Building Stronger Musical Communities
Spark Topic Week - February 22-27, 2017
How building inclusive collaborative environments advances the role of arts in communities
across the U.S.
Wednesday, February 22
1:10 - 2:00 p.m.
Seminar Presentation - 21st Century Chamber Music: Creating Your Own (not so small)
Business.
Partnership with Imani Winds
Recital Hall
Saturday, February 25
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Changing Perspectives - A Look at Women in Music
Presentation with Dr. Virginia Allen featuring panel discussion, group conversation,
and refreshments. Moderated by Rebecca Nagel.
Partnership with Sigma Alpha Iota, Theta Chi chapter.
Copenhaver Band Hall
Monday, February 27
8:30 - 9:20 a.m.
Faculty Discussion with Stanford Thompson - Preparing Your Students for a Shifting
Field
The musical future is not what we think it is and the forces that are changing the
landscape are fueled by philanthropy, technology and community need. Embracing challenges
as opportunity has to be the new normal and the students you are preparing will be
leaders in this shifting field sooner than we think.
Room 016
1:10 - 2:00 p.m.
Seminar Presentation with Stanford Thompson - Prioritizing the Needs of Your Community
The challenges that artists and communities face can be combined to create a playground
of opportunity and innovation. How will you bring about positive disruption to complex
community challenges while navigating a troubling musical future?
Recital Hall
Tuesday, February 28
8:30 - 9:20 a.m.
Classroom Interaction with Stanford Thompson
Room 106
April
Discussion over Dinner with the Parker Quartet
Ensemble Success: Preparation, Rehearsal, Performance
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Room 006
RSVP required: spark@mozart.sc.edu
Spark Stress Free Finals Week
April 26-28, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., daily
Music Library
Take a break from finals to play games, have snacks and spend time with friends. Stay
tuned for special callout events each day!
May
Spark Stress Free Finals Week
May 1-2, 2017
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., daily
Music Library
Take a break from finals to play games, have snacks and spend time with friends. Stay
tuned for special callout events each day!
June
The SAVVY Arts Venture Challenge
June 4-9, 2017
June 10, 2017: Bonus Day - "SAVVY-U"
University of South Carolina, School of Music
The SAVVY Arts Venture Challenge is an intensive, experiential workshop designed to
help participants develop business skills and career success. Attendees pitch arts-based
business ideas, vote on favorites, form teams, design a venture from the ground up,
and compete for awards.
LAST SEMESTER:
September
Spark Wellness Massage
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Room 220
15-minute massage therapy sessions by licensed therapist Cathy R. Hoyle. The session,
focusing on musician's key problem areas of the head, neck and shoulders, is $5 and open to all current School
of Music students, faculty and staff. Advanced reservations are requested and payment
must be made at time of request. To reserve, email spark@mozart.sc.edu in room 125. Cash or checks only accepted.
Move Well for Music Making with Laury Christie
Friday, September 16, 2016
1:10-2:00 p.m.
Recital Hall
This seminar focuses on an introduction to body mapping and the Alexander Technique.
From establishing pre-performance routines to physical warmups, Prof. Laury Christie
covers the basics that all musicians should know when preparing for peak performance.
October
Spark Residency: Kenny Werner's Effortless Mastery
October 3-6, 2016
Pianist, composer, author Kenny Werner in a three-day residency.
Monday, October 3
1:10 - 2:00 p.m.
Seminar Presentation - “Practicing and Playing, two different mindsets”
Recital Hall
Learn how to maximize the right state of mind for practicing and for performing –
complete opposite states of mind.
2:20 - 4:00 p.m.
Big Band Workshop
Rm. 016
How to make a band sound like one voice – phrasing together, rhythm, becoming one
voice.
Tuesday, October 4
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. and 10:05 - 10:50 a.m.
Talkback
Small groups of students discuss performance anxiety and effortless mastery with Kenny
Werner.
9:00 - 9:45 a.m., 10:05 - 10:50 a.m.
Small group consultations
Learn how to listen to each other to create a group sound.
7:30 p.m.
Evening Concert with Kenny Werner
Recital Hall
Wednesday, October 5
8:30 - 9:20 a.m.
Faculty Discussion - Effortless Mastery for Students and Teachers
Tips to help your students avoid anxiety and connect to the moment and the music.
1:10 - 2:00 p.m.
Seminar Presentation - Practicing and Playing, two different mindsets
Recital Hall
Learn how to maximize the right state of mind for practicing and for performing –
complete opposite states of mind.
Spark Wellness Massage
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Room 220
15-minute massage therapy sessions by licensed therapist Cathy R. Hoyle. The session,
focusing on musician's key problem areas of the head, neck and shoulders, is $5 and open to all current School
of Music students, faculty and staff. Advanced reservations are requested and payment
must be made at time of request. To reserve, email spark@mozart.sc.edu in room 125. Cash or checks only accepted.
Discussion over Dinner with Arlene Shrut: Developing Innovative Musical Presentations
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
6:45 - 8:30 p.m.
Room 107
November
Spark Wellness Massage
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Room 220
15-minute massage therapy sessions by licensed therapist Cathy R. Hoyle. The session,
focusing on musician's key problem areas of the head, neck and shoulders, is $5 and open to all current School
of Music students, faculty and staff. Advanced reservations are requested and payment
must be made at time of request. To reserve, email spark@mozart.sc.edu in room 125. Cash or checks only accepted.
Creativity in Music Award proposals due
Friday, November 4, 2016
Noon
Creativity in Music Awards support music students who pursue inventive projects while
giving them a framework for expanding boundaries, taking chances and discovering their
personal voice. Applications should be emailed as PDFs with the subject heading “Creativity in Music
Awards” to spark@mozart.sc.edu.
Spark Wellness Massage
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Room 220
15-minute massage therapy sessions by licensed therapist Cathy R. Hoyle. The session,
focusing on musician's key problem areas of the head, neck and shoulders, is $5 and open to all current School
of Music students, faculty and staff. Advanced reservations are requested and payment
must be made at time of request. To reserve, email spark@mozart.sc.edu in room 125. Cash or checks only accepted.
December
Spark Stress Free Finals Week
December 5-9, 2016
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., daily
Lobby
Take a break from finals to play games, have snacks and spend time with friends.
Spark Wellness Massage
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Room 220
15-minute massage therapy sessions by licensed therapist Cathy R. Hoyle. The session,
focusing on musician's key problem areas of the head, neck and shoulders, is $5 and open to all current School
of Music students, faculty and staff. Advanced reservations are requested and payment
must be made at time of request. To reserve, email spark@mozart.sc.edu in room 125. Cash or checks only accepted.
January
Discussion over Dinner: Networking and Leveraging Relationships
Featuring Scott Rush, Mark Rapp, and Arnold Breman
Friday, January 27, 2017
4:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Room 016
RSVP required: spark@mozart.sc.edu