Snow Pond Music Festival

 

Where Aspiring Artists,
Develop, Collaborate & Grow

 

Call Us!   844-476-6976  or  207-465-9648

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June 3 - 18, 2024  

Click here to apply.

Applications are now being accepted. Apply today!!! 

Important Information

All applicants (including alumni) must register for an ACCEPTD account.

 

Fred Hemke

Continuing the Legacy

Dr. Fredrick L. Hemke, a pioneer and international leader of the classical saxophone for more than fifty years, has inspired an entire generation of composers, musicians and saxophonists.  His artistic values and his pedagogical genius are preserved and celebrated through the Frederick L. Hemke Saxophone Institute (FLHSI) at Snow Pond Music Festival, providing high-level college and graduate saxophonists with an intensive two-week summer program of study.  Located on the shores of Maine's Snow Pond Lake, the Institute offers a beautiful and inspirational setting for the creation of art and music.  The distinguished faculty for the FLHSI are all former students of Dr. Hemke.

 


saxophoneProgram Details

  • Combination of repertoire and technique lessons with faculty
  • Masterclasses, recitals, and evening seminars
  • An intimate and supportive environment for working with peers and professionals
  •  Ample practice time

 

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Dr. John W. Sampen, Artistic Director, (Distinguished Artist Professor at Bowling Green State University)

Dr. Nathan Nabb, (Stephen F. Austin State University)

Dr. Gail B. Levinsky, Program Director and Co-Artistic Director (Susquehanna University)

Dr. Joshua K. Heaney, (Oklahoma City University)

Sharon Peterson, Piano, Collaborative Artist

2024 Guest Artists:

   FLHSI Guest Artists

Professor Gerard McChrystal, (Trinity Laban Conservatoire, London; RWCMD, Cardiff)

Dr. Paul Bro, (Indiana State University)

Previous Guest Artists
Professor Masato Kumoi

Dr. Noa Even

Dr. Susan Fancher

Dr. William Street

Dr. Masahito Sugihara

Dr. Jan Berry Baker

Marcus Weiss

Masato Kumoi Saxophone Quartet

FLHSI Faculty

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FLHSI Saxos Group 2022

Participants must be over the age of 18 and are selected on the basis of ability and supporting materials. As the application process is on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply early.

Individual Instrumentalists and Preformed Ensembles

  • Applicants must submit two video recordings showcasing their current level of musicianship. 
  • Applicants are required to submit two letters of recommendation. (Alumni are exempt from this requirement).

Apply Today!

For additional assistance, please contact Gail Levinsky, Program Director

Tuition includes a non-refundable $50 application fee
  •  14 days – all-inclusive  (instruction, meals, housing, and on-campus activities) $2,495

  • Register today: Please complete the application and submit the required application fee of $50. Early bird discount of $100 towards tuition upon acceptance for all applications received by February 1st. Application, deposit, and first payment must be submitted by 11:59 pm PST in order to receive the $100 discount.
  • Pre-formed quartet discount available.
  • Frederick L. Hemke Scholarship will be offered in 2023. 
  • Financial Aid available
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Arrival Day:

3:00-5:00pm Registration
5:30pm Dinner
Evening Orientation and Evening Gathering

Daily Schedule:

8:00-9:00am Breakfast
9:00-10::00am Lessons & Indiviudal Practice
10:00-11:00pm Lessons & Individual Practice
11:00-12:00pm Lessons & Individual/Chamber Practice
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-5:30pm Master Classes, Chamber Coachings, Lessons, Flextime, and/or Recreation
6:00pm Dinner
Evening Recitals, Master Classes Workshops, and/or, Social Activities

Departure Day:

8:00-9:00am Breakfast and Departure

 

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Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors:

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Snow Pond Center for the Arts

Testimonials

Thank you

“Thank you for everything! This was a priceless experience. The highlight of my entire year.” FLHSI Participant