Excellence - Wyoming Seminary

Theory Classes: Daily theory classes give students theopportunity to analyze music by means of traditionalacademic theory, which they can then apply in rehearsal.Students place into one of three levels of traditional theory.In addition, an advanced-topics class is offered to studentswho have completed all three levels. The class changesyearly, enabling returning students to take new music theoryofferings each season.Institute Chorus: In the middle of each day, students andcounselors break from their individual schedules and cometogether for Institute Chorus. They practice sight-singing,learn a varied choral repertoire and – equally important –meet as a unified group.Practice: Essential practice time is built into every student’sschedule. Whether preparing for ensembles, private lessons,or solo performances, students will have time every day forindividual practice.( ... part of a letter to the editor of two NEPA newspapers: )This past Saturday I had the distinct pleasure ofattending a performance presented by the PerformingArts Institute of Wyoming Seminary. And I was not alone:St. Stephen’s Church was so full of music lovers, it wasdifficult to find a seat. It is evidently no longer a secretthat PAI is a phenomenal summer program for highschool musicians that draws talented students and giftedteachers from across the country.Saturday’s performance was remarkable for both thepassion and precision that the conductors were able toinspire in their young performers.Dr. Steven ThomasDirector of Choral ActivitiesWilkes UniversityPrivate Lessons: Although students are required to takeonly one private lesson per week, teachers are available foradditional lessons. Instruction is offered on all instruments, aswell as voice. Payment for each lesson is an additional fee,paid directly to the teacher by the student.Performing OrganizationsEvery major performing organization at PAI enjoys theopportunity to work with outstanding international guestconductors; each group will have from three to five differentconductors over the six-week period. This variety providesensemble members with exposure to diverse musical stylesas our conductors bring their own experience, training,interpretation and nation’s musical traditions to the podium.To apply or audition, visitwyomingseminary.org/pai-applyQuey Percussion Ensemble