Excellence - Wyoming Seminary

© Peter JohnsonThe Performing Arts Institute is...A vibrant community of talentedpeople who thrive in a richcultural atmosphere …Students come to study with mentors whoinspire them, to perform the best of theliterature and to associate with new and oldfriends who understand “what makes themtick.” Our international faculty membersand conductors come to collaborate withstudents who are refining their skills for alifetime in the arts. Dedicated teachers andconsummate professionals, they enjoy workingwith young musicians, actors and dancers inan atmosphere of mutual respect. Counselorscome to share their knowledge and talents,to perform alongside students and faculty,to contribute fresh ideas from their studiesat universities and conservatories aroundthe world and to provide supervision for theresidential community.A rigorous program for dedicatedstudents ages 12–18 who knowthat performing side-by-side withprofessionals will raise their technicaland artistic talents exponentially …Students seeking to master their craft forcareer or avocation will find that intensiverehearsal, practice and class time are devotedto in-depth development of technical andexpressive abilities. Students work closelywith an international faculty, gainingexposure to their individual vision andstyle while performing major works of therepertoire. As a pre-professional program, theInstitute prepares students for conservatoryauditions by providing academic training andperformance experience at the highest level.PAI students who do not wish to pursue acareer in the arts enjoy the association withthose who do and welcome the challenge andstimulation of a demanding program.A campus alive with the arts ...Imagine dance productions with live music,major symphonic repertoire at everyorchestra concert, wind and jazz ensemblesthat perform university and professionallevelmusic, choirs handling the masterworksof the repertoire and a full-length, fullymountedmusical theater production. Rarelydo young performers have continuousexposure to such significant works and theopportunity to perform them at such a highperformance standard.It wasn’t until performing“Pictures at an Exhibition”at PAI that I knew I wantedto become a professionaltrombonist. Artie was notonly a fantastic teacher, butan amazing human being whoplayed an important role inmy path to where I am today.Performing next to him duringthe concert that night was whenI realized how much I lovedplaying in the orchestra – sincethen I have not looked back.Currently I am a trombonist inthe Civic Orchestra of Chicagoand I am a substitute trombonistwith the Chicago Symphony.Jason Stein, PAI 2001B.M. Boston UniversityM.M. Northwestern University4To apply or audition, visit wyomingseminary.org/pai-apply