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NEBOJSA JOVAN ZIVKOVIC's
International Summer Academy for Marimba & Percussion  - America 2011

August 16th - 21st,  2011 in Las Vegas, USA  University of  Nevada,  (UNLV)

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click HERE for application form as .pdf file so you can print it out and mail.

 Application Status on MAY 11th 2011:  Registered participants: 17   /    Free places left: 3 (monthly update)

The Zivkovic International Summer Academy for Marimba and Percussion (ZISAMP-USA)

The first ZISAMP USA is taking place in Las Vegas in August 2011 and is a six-day Academy (workshop) for marimba and percussion music. The Academy is intended primarily for advanced marimba students, percussion teachers, professional musicians and marimba enthusiasts (passive enrollment only). However, intermediate players are welcome to enroll in the course if they prepare at least two pieces of moderate difficulty (for example, pieces from the "Funny Marimba Series" by Nebojsa Zivkovic are suitable). We will have four full days of practicing, lessons, master classes, lectures, and chamber music coaching.  Special guest artist and coordinator of the ZISAMP-USA 2011 is Dr. Timothy Jones, from UNLV.

 

There are two options to participate: 

As a performing participant (active) or observer (passive participant). The number of active participants is limited to 20 so apply early to ensure active participant status (and a lower tuition rate). Each active participant must prepare two marimba compositions of his choice (If you choose to prepare a large work of 20 minutes or more, such as a concerto, you will need only one piece), or, one marimba composition and one percussion composition. If you are interested in preparing exclusively percussion compositions, you may do so if at least one of them is Zivkovic composition for percussion. Musicians of any level are welcome to apply as passive participants. Each active participant will receive two lessons (open master class format) with Nebojsa Zivkovic on their prepared pieces (individual lesson length is approximately 30-40 minutes). All participants will be involved in fundamental master classes covering grip and technique, but passive participants will not be involved in any performing, or individual lessons.
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PUBLIC CONCERTS for participants and faculty:

The Academy will begin and end with concerts open to the public. The opening concert will feature Nebojsa Zivkovic with Timothy Jones and the UNLV Percussion Ensemble. The closing concert will feature selected students from the Academy and will be in a more casual environment in one of the UNLV percussion facilities. Works for percussion ensemble, marimba duo, or any chamber music combination are encouraged if participants come prepared and negotiate logistics in advance (contact Timothy Jones).

 

The Academy will include:

  • Master Class Lessons on pieces prepared by active participants 
    (including works for solo percussion, or chamber music, in addition to marimba repertoire)

  • A Clinic by Dr. Timothy Jones (six-mallet technique)

  • Two Lectures by Nebojsa Zivkovic on selected topics (Educational, or Solo-performance issues)

  • Strategies for addressing fundamental performing problems (including aspects of the mental attitude towards solo performing)

  • Technique builders for two-mallet and four-mallet technique (sound, endurance, power-kicks)

  • Fun & basic improvisation (no jazz) on the marimba

  • Musical and formal analysis of all Zivkovic compositions of interest, with an emphasis on concertos.

  • Chamber music: Pieces by Zivkovic, duets, percussion trios, ensemble etc...

  • Active participants are welcome to introduce any piece of interest, or their own composition.

Academy SITE:

UNLV Percussion Complex and Doc Rando Recital Hall , 
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Department of Music

Las Vegas is the 5th most popular foreign travel vacation destination in the world. It is also the top summer destination in the United States. Las Vegas attractions offer something for everyone including theme parks, roller coasters, museums, art galleries, national parks, casinos, live music, dozens of production shows, and more. We intend to “do Vegas” one evening with Nebojsa Zivkovic and all participants of the ZISAMP course (a night not to be missed!). The University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers excellent practice and performance facilities for the Academy, and on-campus accommodation and food is available. Permits for parking on campus can be purchased for only $10 (for the whole week).

 

COSTS OF THE SUMMER ACADEMY AND APPLICATION DEADLINE:

The application deadline is JULY 1st 2011. Applying before May 1st will save you money! We expect the course to fill quickly so please apply early.  

Accommodation and food on the UNLV Campus is available to all participants for  $250. This includes: Five nights accommodation in double room at campus, including 3 meals a day, starting with dinner on August 16th and ending with breakfast on August 21st.

  • Application BEFORE MAY 1st  2011 

  • ACTIVE (ZISAMP only) $380 

  • PASSIVE (ZISAMP only): $200 

  • ACTIVE + accommodation and food: $630 

  • PASSIVE + accommodation and food: $450

  • Application AFTER MAY 1st 2011 (active: if openings are still available) 

  • ACTIVE (ZISAMP only): $420 

  • PASSIVE (ZISAMP only): $240 

  • ACTIVE + accommodation and food: $670 

  • PASSIVE + accommodation and food: $490

  • One week parking permit for the UNLV campus: $10

HOW TO APPLY??
Select your option of ZISAMP only, or ZISAMP plus accommodation and food, (add $10 for parking if needed) 
and send a check on total amount together with your application form.  
Please make checks payable only to Nebojsa Zivkovic. 

Download HERE, print and fill out your application, and send it together with the check to the following address: 

Dr. Timothy Jones

ZISAMP-USA Coordinator 

Department of Music 

4505 Maryland Parkway 

Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-5025, USA

Academy details, Arrival / Departure:

The total course duration is six days. All participants should arrive on Tuesday, August 16th 2011 in the afternoon 
(preferably between 1:00 - 4:00 PM). Departure is after breakfast on Sunday, August 21st.

There will be a welcome-dinner at 5pm on the arrival evening for all participants that have booked accommodation and food, after which we will create a lesson schedule for the week. The opening concert featuring Nebojsa Zivkovic and Timothy Jones will be at 8pm Tuesday, August 16th 2011 in the Doc Rando Recital Hall. After four full days of master classes, lectures and clinics, selection for the final concert (Saturday, August 20th) will be made.
ZISAMP is about art, performance and music. It is NOT about "I must practice" and "being competitive, and the winner." 
No winners or losers here, just a positive learning experience. Practice at home. Arrive well prepared. Bring an open mind and be willing to share music and camaraderie with your new friends at ZISAMP-USA.

CONTACT: U.S Phone number/email for enquiries: 
 Dr. Timothy Jones, ZISAMP Coordinator Phone: (702) 895-1066  Email: timothy.jones(at)unlv.edu

To Contact Nebojsa Zivkovic directly please click here: CONTACT  Nebojsa Zivkovic 

CANCELATION AGREEMENT: 

NOTA BENE: In case you pay in full but do NOT come, and cancel BEFORE JULY 1st, 
only a cancellation fee  of  $150 will be withhold and rest will be paid back to you.  
If you cancel  AFTER JULY 1st, your total ZISAMP amount will be withhold, and  your 250 dollars 
for accommodation and food (if you have booked it previously) will be returned to you.