NEWS FLASH! As of 5/14, we are completely full. No more applications can be accepted. We look forward to seeing you on the Mountain!
Welcome to the Glickman-Popkin Bassoon Camp!
The Glickman-Popkin Bassoon Camp is a ten-day summer gathering for bassoonists of late high school or college age and above and all skill levels held at Wildacres Retreat in Little Switzerland, NC. Begun in 1978 by Loren Glickman and Mark Popkin, the camp meets annually and provides an opportunity for players to learn new methods and techniques for old excerpts and solos. With daily master classes given by Mark, Loren and our guest artists, as well as daily reed making classes and recital hours, this camp provides a unique experience for all levels of bassoonists. The environment in which the master classes are held is very relaxed, with no fixed order or selection of performers. In fact, anyone and everyone who wishes to play in a master class is given an opportunity to do so.
2008 Glickman-Popkin Bassoon Camp Information!
This year the Glickman-Popkin Bassoon Camp is proud to announce that we have secured, once again, 10 fabulous days of camp! Camp will convene at Wildacres Retreat in Little Switzerland, North Carolina for its 30th year from May 26 to June 5, 2008. As always, Mark and Loren have lined up another great group of guest artists, and Frank Morelli, Bob Williams, and Steve Dibner will be joining us. See the "Guest Artists" page for more information about our guests.
Repertoire List for the 2008 GPBC Guest Artist Lecture-Masterclasses
In an effort to allow campers to better prepare themselves for the lectures and masterclasses of our guest artists, we'll be posting a tentative list of excerpts and solos that the guests will be covering. Where possible, please have your own copy of the musical selections at camp. Our music provider, T. D. Ellis of The Music Source will have a limited number of copies on hand at camp, and you can also visit the e-store and order a personal copy in advance.
Orchestral excerpts not found in the Stadio book will be available for pickup at registration. Please note, NO MUSIC WILL BE MAILED IN ADVANCE.
Frank Morelli's repertoire list:
Masterclasses:
Class 1. Weber Bassoon Concerto (Universal Edition required for performers)
Class 2. Saint-Saens: Sonata for Bassoon and Piano
Class 3. Working on sound and intonation: Scheherezade solo, Una furtiva lagrima, Tchaikovsky 4th slow mvt solo.
Class 4. Mignone: Brazilian Waltzes for Solo Bassoon (the new LRQ Edition preferred-NO PHOTOCOPIES!)
Repertoire for Bob Williams:
"Orchestra Audition works from the sublime to the ridiculous"
Mozart: “Marriage of Figaro Overture”
Stravinsky: “Berceuse from the Firebird”
Ravel: “Bolero”
Bartok: “The Miraculous Mandarin”
Repertoire for Steve Dibner:
Beethoven: Symphs 4 - 7 (one excerpt from each - or more)
Brahms: Symphs 1 - 4 (same)
Ravel: Bolero, Alborada, or Rhapsodie Espagnole, Piano Concerto in G
Loren and Mark's Repertoire:
Haydn: Symph. Concertante
Haydn: Symph. in G
Stravinsky: Pulcinella, L'Histoire
Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel, Serenade for Winds
Respighi: Trittico Botticelliano
Mozart: c minor serenade
Britten: Young Person's Guide
Poulenc: Trio, Duo
Debussy: Nuages & Fetes
Bizet: Carmen
If you are a current or former camp attendee, and have recently earned a position, had a special performance or honor, please e-mail the webmaster.
