The Music of France

​Music for performance and sightreading will be selected from the following:

Berlioz

Symphonie Fantastique

Roman Carnival Overture

Le Corsaire Overture

Hungarian March from

Damnation of Faust

Franck

Psyche and Eros

Dukas

Sorcerer's Apprentice

Overture 

Offenbach

Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld

Fauré

Pelléas et Mélisande Suite

Saint-Saëns

Danse Macabre

Bizet

Two Carmen Suites

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Festival Director: Paul-Elliott Cobbs, DMA

EMF Session I: July 27 - July 31, 2020
VIRTUAL EMF

EMF Session II: August 3 - AugusT 8, 2020

​VIRTUAL EMF

A COMPLETE SUMMER MUSIC EXPERIENCE FOR

ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENTALISTS AGES 8-21

EMF features a day camp for younger musicians and a live-in festival for older musicians.

COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR SESSION II WHEN SIMULTANEOUSLY ENROLLED

AT TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

In order to secure Early Bird Tuition Rates submit an application and the non-refundable

deposit, postmarked by May 15, 2020.

Deposits will be applied to tuition.

contact:

Dr. Anna Jensen, Festival Manager
EMF, 901 Broadway Plaza, Suite 500
Tacoma, WA 98402-4415
(253) 627-2792
emf@tysamusic.org

session I

Younger musicians meet ONLINE for daily classes and rehearsals. The program is designed for young string, woodwind, brass & percussion players.  String students entering grades 3-8 in the upcoming school year need a minimum of one (1) year experience.  Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion students entering grades 6-8 need a minimum one (1) year experience.

Session I EMF initiates, enhances & furthers abilities & appreciation of orchestral music.  Studies include music elements and history, technique building exercises, section rehearsals, lecture/recital demonstrations, performance opportunities and a concert. 

Session I Daily Schedule (Typical)

8:45     Student Check-In

9:00     Lecture/Demonstrations by Dr. Cobbs

10:00   Rehearsals

11:00   Music Theory

12:00   Lunch

1:00     Sectionals/Lessons/Practice Time

2:30     Music Exploratory: Conducting, Movement, Rhythm, Scavenger Hunt

3:00     Day Ends

SESSION I FINAL CONCERT
VIRTUAL PERFORMANCE will be prepared on the last day of EMF Session I for distribution at a later date to all participants and social media.

Session II

Musicians entering grade 9 and above (through age 21) in the upcoming academic school year are invited to apply.  Audition tapes may be required depending on the instrument.  Audition materials will be provided upon receipt of your application.

The live-in festival attracts the talented, motivated and pre-professional young musician for a comprehensive program of summer music study and performance.  Musical studies include chamber music, orchestra rehearsals, masterclasses, orchestral techniques, visiting and live-in artists, section coaching, form analysis, music elements and history classes, daily concerts, faculty and student recitals.

FACILITIES --VIRTUAL ONLINE CLASSES
The Central Washington University campus features outstanding instructional and recreational facilities as well as modern residence and dining accommodations.  It is located in sunny Ellensburg, Washington.  This state of the art music facility is an inspirational setting for creativity.   
 
Session II Daily Schedule
7:00     Rise and Shine!
7:30     Breakfast
8:30     Orchestra Rehearsal/Sectionals
12:00   Lunch
1:00     Music Theory Classes
2:15     Chamber Music
3:30     Individual Practice Time
4:00     Free Time
5:00     Dinner
6:15     Orchestra Rehearsal/Sectionals
8:00     Faculty or Student Recitals
9:15     Lecture with Dr. Cobbs
10:30   Meet with counselors for nightly attendance
11:00   Lights out!

* Daily schedules with vary slightly from day to day.

SESSION II FINAL CONCERTVIRTUAL PERFORMANCE will be prepared on the last day of EMF Session I for distribution at a later date to all participants and social media.

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2020 Evergreen Music Festival

Schedule

temporarily modified for 2020 due to Covid-19

                          Tacoma Youth Symphony Association

Both Sessions are Day Camp Festivals for 2020 due to Covid-19

Extended to July 1, 2020

A Community Treasure

Schedule

temporarily modified for 2020 due to Covid-19

We are pleased to share our excitement for this summer's EMF.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions Session I and Session II will be held VIRTUALLY.  Session I has been moved forward two weeks and Session II will be in an "extended day camp" format.

PLEASE NOTE:

NEW DATES/TIMES

DUE TO COVID-19