{"id":1767,"date":"2017-10-10T11:44:58","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T17:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/utahviolasociety.org\/?p=1767"},"modified":"2017-10-10T11:44:58","modified_gmt":"2017-10-10T17:44:58","slug":"viola-day-2017-the-next-chapter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utahviolasociety.org\/?p=1767","title":{"rendered":"Viola Day 2017: The Next Chapter…."},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Viola Friends,
\nWe hope to see you all this Saturday\u00a0at Viola Day 2017!\u00a0 Last year, we celebrated \u201cTradition and Discovery\u201d<\/strong> by learning about the legacy of William Primrose and David Dalton, and we hosted guest artist Patricia McCarty for a virtuosic recital of important, yet seldom-heard works.<\/p>\n

This year, we turn toward \u201cThe Next Chapter\u201d<\/strong>, and welcome Peter Slowik from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.\u00a0Professor Slowik is a master educator, and has devoted himself energetically and tirelessly to mentoring hundreds of young violists, and many other young musicians, throughout his long teaching career.\u00a0He has also served as President of the American Viola Society, and the Artistic Director of the Credo Festival, which develops the musical potential of students while also engaging in community service.<\/p>\n

At its root, education is about securing a better future \u2013for our art of music-making, for the lives and careers of our students, and to contribute in our own humble\u00a0way toward a more open and communicative society. This is also the mission of the Utah Viola Society.\u00a0If we are organized, and if we make the time and effort to maintain a self-supportive community, then we will survive and thrive in the 21st<\/sup> century. This is about writing the next chapter.<\/p>\n

The art of viola-making is also entering a new chapter: we\u2019re excited once again to feature local luthiers, in the hope that we will introduce violists to their next instrument.<\/p>\n

Perhaps you can break new ground with your scales \u2013 Professor Slowik will begin the day by leading a scale play-in, with a focus on revitalizing your routine.\u00a0 Bring your violas \u2013 no better way to start Viola Day than by all of us warming up together!<\/p>\n

Finally, we will end the day together as an ensemble, with Aaron Copland\u2019s great vision for the future, Fanfare for the Common Man<\/em>, arranged for viola orchestra. All are welcome and encouraged to be part of this performance!<\/p>\n

Looking forward (in every way),
\nBradley Ottesen\u00a0and your UVS Team<\/p>\n

P.S. Please note that Professor Slowik will be giving several classes at Utah State University on\u00a0Friday, these are free and open to the public!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, October 13 – Utah State University<\/strong><\/div>\n