Monday, September 26, 2011
Masterclass for 9/26 cancelled
Studio,
I am sorry to say that I must cancel the masterclass for tonight (9/26/11). I have another commitment that has arisen over the weekend. So, we will move this masterclass (Warm-ups, etc.) to next week. I am really enjoying these classes and feel bad about having to do this. I am hoping that this is the only on I have to cancel for the semester. Thank you for your understanding.
Dr. Cox
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Studio Recitals
Studio,
The studio recital sign-up sheets are now on the bulletin board outside my office. Please stop by ASAP and sign up for a date (Nov. 6 and 20). You will need:
1) Title of work
2) Composer
3) Composer's birth and death dates
4) Arranger
5) Movement titles (use tempo markings if there are no titles)
6) Accompanist
7) Total time of work
There are seven (7) slots available for each recital. There is NO room for an eighth person on either recital, so please do NOT add onto the list.
Thanks,
Dr. Cox
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Grant writing session
Studio,
I hope this email finds you having a restful and relaxing weekend! As a reminder, there is a grant writing session tonight at 8:00 pm in room 230 for those who will be applying for competitions this year. All are welcome, even If you are not applying for a competition but want to see how a grant is written. See you in a few hours.
Dr. Cox
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday night masterclasses
Studio,
Don't forget, the first Monday Night Masterclass starts tonight. It is NOT mandatory, but I would love it if many of you came.
Time: 7-9
Room: 230
Topic: Introduction to Proper Breathing
Things needed: nothing for tonight
Hopefully I will see you there.
Dr. Cox
PS - invite any of your friends to come to these classes as well.
Don't forget, the first Monday Night Masterclass starts tonight. It is NOT mandatory, but I would love it if many of you came.
Time: 7-9
Room: 230
Topic: Introduction to Proper Breathing
Things needed: nothing for tonight
Hopefully I will see you there.
Dr. Cox
PS - invite any of your friends to come to these classes as well.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
CF Auditions
Congrats to the newest members of Central Foundation: Will Thompson (euph) and Danielle Van Tuinen (euph). Great auditions!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Studio party
Can anyone give Blake a ride out to the party? His number is: 989.400.5146.
Many Thanks,
Dr. Cox
Many Thanks,
Dr. Cox
Monday, August 22, 2011
Classes begin tomorrow (Tuesday)
Hello all.
Classes will back in session tomorrow (Tuesday, 23 August 2011). Studio class SHOULD be for everyone BUT freshmen (freshmen should have orientation). For everyone else, meet at my office (no studio hours are up yet - still a work in progress). No instruments. As to the rest of the week:
- Tuesday - Lesson are normal
- Thursday - All School of Music Convocation
-Thursday evening, starting at/around 6:00 pm - studio party at my house
- Friday - C. F. Auditions (time - TBA) for euphoniums (sorry, no tuba openings right now)
That is all for now. See you soon,
Dr. Cox
Classes will back in session tomorrow (Tuesday, 23 August 2011). Studio class SHOULD be for everyone BUT freshmen (freshmen should have orientation). For everyone else, meet at my office (no studio hours are up yet - still a work in progress). No instruments. As to the rest of the week:
- Tuesday - Lesson are normal
- Thursday - All School of Music Convocation
-Thursday evening, starting at/around 6:00 pm - studio party at my house
- Friday - C. F. Auditions (time - TBA) for euphoniums (sorry, no tuba openings right now)
That is all for now. See you soon,
Dr. Cox
Monday, July 18, 2011
Fall 2011 Studio Information
Hello all!!!
I hope you are having as great a summer as I am. After the craziest year of my life, things are starting to get back to normal. My family and I recently travelled to northeast for a three week vacation in Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine and New Hampshire. Stats for the vacation: 4,300 miles in the Insight, 7 ferries, 1 whale watching tour, 9 hotels, 5 lobster rolls, 1 hardshell lobster, 1 HAGAS (look it up), and more than 4,000 photos for the trek. We are now back at home and will be here until Falcone week (August 12-15).
Sarah, as of last Friday, just celebrated 1 year of remission from her Leukemia. That means, as long as she stays in remission, there will only be a single trip per month for chemo treatment until September, 2012. Much better than the 14,000+ miles and 37 days in the hospital that she and I had to do last year.
With that, I am so looking forward to getting back to my office and teaching. New things for me: I have OFFICIALLY stepped down as Advertising Coordinator for ITEA last week. I sent in my resignation and even had to write the job description for the group. This means that the only external group that I will be working with this year is Falcone as the Music Coordinator (I gave up my job as web designer last year with them).
This can be seen as both good and bad for you guys (more work for you=more knowledge). I will be focusing a lot of energy at the studio. Here is what I have in mind:
- Monday nights: non-required masterclasses discussing the basics - breathing, tonguing, mouthpiece buzzing, excerpts, etc. Open to all.
- Projects - I used to make the studio do a major project each semester, but somehow this faded away a couple of years ago. I will be starting this back up for the fall semester. Topics in the past: major teachers and their locations; pedagogy topics; recordings; composing a work for the T/E ensemble, etc.
- C. F. more local outings for the group. If you are interested in playing with C. F., please let me know by mid-August (via my cox1ms@cmich.edu account).
More things in the works that I is not ready for public consumption. So as you can see, my engines are charged, body rested, and ready to go. If you have any questions, you know how to find me. Stay cool and see you in just a few short weeks,
Dr. Cox
I hope you are having as great a summer as I am. After the craziest year of my life, things are starting to get back to normal. My family and I recently travelled to northeast for a three week vacation in Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine and New Hampshire. Stats for the vacation: 4,300 miles in the Insight, 7 ferries, 1 whale watching tour, 9 hotels, 5 lobster rolls, 1 hardshell lobster, 1 HAGAS (look it up), and more than 4,000 photos for the trek. We are now back at home and will be here until Falcone week (August 12-15).
Sarah, as of last Friday, just celebrated 1 year of remission from her Leukemia. That means, as long as she stays in remission, there will only be a single trip per month for chemo treatment until September, 2012. Much better than the 14,000+ miles and 37 days in the hospital that she and I had to do last year.
With that, I am so looking forward to getting back to my office and teaching. New things for me: I have OFFICIALLY stepped down as Advertising Coordinator for ITEA last week. I sent in my resignation and even had to write the job description for the group. This means that the only external group that I will be working with this year is Falcone as the Music Coordinator (I gave up my job as web designer last year with them).
This can be seen as both good and bad for you guys (more work for you=more knowledge). I will be focusing a lot of energy at the studio. Here is what I have in mind:
- Monday nights: non-required masterclasses discussing the basics - breathing, tonguing, mouthpiece buzzing, excerpts, etc. Open to all.
- Projects - I used to make the studio do a major project each semester, but somehow this faded away a couple of years ago. I will be starting this back up for the fall semester. Topics in the past: major teachers and their locations; pedagogy topics; recordings; composing a work for the T/E ensemble, etc.
- C. F. more local outings for the group. If you are interested in playing with C. F., please let me know by mid-August (via my cox1ms@cmich.edu account).
More things in the works that I is not ready for public consumption. So as you can see, my engines are charged, body rested, and ready to go. If you have any questions, you know how to find me. Stay cool and see you in just a few short weeks,
Dr. Cox
Monday, May 2, 2011
Falcone Festival 2011
A HUGE congrats to Dan Wilhelm for being selected as one of the ten semi-finalists for the 2011 Tuba Artist Division of the Leonard Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Festival. Dan will have a lot of work ahead of him preparing for the competition (early August). If you have the time, please lend Dan an ear, an opinion, or support over the next couple of months.
All the best, Dan.
Dr. Cox
All the best, Dan.
Dr. Cox
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Studio Party - Friday Night (Tomorrow)
Hello all.
I have been checking around this afternoon (after I got home from G. R. with Sarah) for bowling options. The best option looks like the SAC. They won't take reservations until 3:00 pm tomorrow (for tomorrow night, Friday). With that said, we should have no problems reserving the lanes. I will call at that time and reserve three lanes for 4:30 pm. I will pick up the cost of bowling. After we get bored with bowling, then the party will move to Freddie's for dinner and darts. Mary Jo will be coming along as well. If you can't make the bowling, then just call someone in the studio to see which location we are at if/when you decide to join us at Freddie's. If you do not know where Freddie's is, again, just ask one of the older students for directions. If you have any questions, please call me at home tonight and I will try to answer them for you. Hope to see all of you there!
Dr. Cox and Dr. Cox
I have been checking around this afternoon (after I got home from G. R. with Sarah) for bowling options. The best option looks like the SAC. They won't take reservations until 3:00 pm tomorrow (for tomorrow night, Friday). With that said, we should have no problems reserving the lanes. I will call at that time and reserve three lanes for 4:30 pm. I will pick up the cost of bowling. After we get bored with bowling, then the party will move to Freddie's for dinner and darts. Mary Jo will be coming along as well. If you can't make the bowling, then just call someone in the studio to see which location we are at if/when you decide to join us at Freddie's. If you do not know where Freddie's is, again, just ask one of the older students for directions. If you have any questions, please call me at home tonight and I will try to answer them for you. Hope to see all of you there!
Dr. Cox and Dr. Cox
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