at the Music for All Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha
- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
- June 25-30, 2012
- Leadership Weekend Experience: June 23-25
Each evening features a live concert or event by renowned performing groups showcasing an exciting range of genres. Check back for updates and annoucements.
2012 concerts and events will include:
Monday, June 25
Yamaha Young Performing Artists
The Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program (YYPA) recognizes outstanding young musicians from the world of classical, jazz and contemporary music. Winners of this competition are invited to attend an all expense paid weekend awards ceremony at the Music for All™ Summer Symposium, receive a once in a lifetime performance opportunity in front of thousands of students with national press coverage, receive a recording and photos of the live performance, and participate in workshops designed to launch a professional music career. Winners also will enjoy many of the privileges of a Yamaha artist, including services and communication with Yamaha's artist relations department. The overall winner (chosen at the Summer Symposium) will also receive $5,000 in retail credit toward a professional model Yamaha instrument.
Thursday, June 28 The groundbreaking, category-shattering trio Time for Three transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own. The members -- Zachary (Zach) De Pue, violin; Nicolas (Nick) Kendall, violin; and Ranaan Meyer, double bass -- carry a passion for improvisation, composing and arranging, all prime elements of the ensemble’s playing.
Tf3 sets itself apart not only with its varied repertoire performed with astonishing technical acuity, but also through its approach. Its high-energy performances are free of conventional practices, drawing instead from the members’ differing musical backgrounds. The trio also performs its own arrangements of traditional repertoire and Ranaan Meyer provides original compositions to complement the trio’s offerings. Learn more about Time for Three.
Friday, June 29
DCI Central Indiana
Drum Corps International makes a stop at Ball State University featuring:
Blue Stars - La Crosse, WI
Carolina Crown - Ft. Mill, SC
The Cavaliers - Rosemont, IL
Glassmen - Toledo, OH
Madison Scouts - Madison, WI
Spirit of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Troopers - Casper, WY
Read more about DCI schedule
