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SUMMARY:The First Annual I ❤️ Chamber Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:8 AM: Faculty and volunteers will arrive early to complete setup and prepare all rooms and the check-in desk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30-9:30 AM: FACULTY rehearsals (Bach Concerto and Mendelssohn Piano Trio) and team organizational meeting \n\n\n\n9:45-10:15 AM: Student check-in for scheduled MORNING GROUP rehearsals and coachings (coffee break for faculty!) \n\n\n\n10:30-11:45 AM: MORNING rehearsals and coachings for scheduled groups with faculty coaches \n\n\n\n11:30-12: Students begin check-in for scheduled AFTERNOON GROUP rehearsals and coachings \n\n\n\n12-12:45 PM: Pizza lunch for all in the lobby! (Students with food sensitivities are encouraged to pack their own lunch and snacks. Water will be provided.) \n\n\n\n1 PM: MORNING rehearsal groups will move through Activity Stations OR have individual practice time. AFTERNOON rehearsals and coachings begin \n\n\n\n2-2:25 PM: Students presenting in INFORMANCE #1 will gather on stage for a pre-recital organizational meeting \n\n\n\n2:30 PM: INFORMANCE #1 in DeMeester Recital HallStudent performers and their coaches will be seated on stage and in rows 1-3.Family and friends are invited to sit anywhere else in the hall (lights remain on) \n\n\n\n1-3 PM: AFTERNOON rehearsals and coaching are ongoing in scheduled rooms \n\n\n\n3:15-3:45 PM: Snacks for AFTERNOON groups and reception for INFORMANCE #1 performers in the lobby. AFTERNOON students are encouraged to “check in” on friends and peers who are performing at the 2:30 PM Informance 😊 \n\n\n\n3:30-3:55 PM: Students presenting in INFORMANCE #2 will gather on stage for a pre-recital organizational meeting \n\n\n\n4 PM: INFORMANCE #2 in DeMeester Recital HallStudent performers and their coaches will be seated on stage and in rows 1-3.Family and friends are invited to sit anywhere else in the hall (lights remain on).ALL are welcome to stay for (some of) this recital\, if they have the energy 😊 \n\n\n\n4:45 PM: Festival ends as student performers depart; available faculty and volunteers assist with cleanup\, classroom reset\, and preparing the stage for the YCPrep recital on Sunday\, 2/15. (6 PM: All depart – Happy Valentine’s Day!) \n\n\n\nAfter the festival weekend:POST pictures to your social media: be ambassadors of chamber music! 😊 \n\n\n\nAll students will receive (electronically) a printer-ready “Informance” program documenting their participation and musical achievement(s) on Festival Day \n\n\n\nAll students grades 5-9 are encouraged to sign up for the YSO/YCP “York Summer Music Experience” camp (held June 21-26\, at York College): a link will be provided in addition to the flyer that is handed out at registration \n\n\n\nEVERYONE is invited to continue to MAKE MUSIC with your chamber group this spring in a “Salon” recital (performance at local retirement communities)\, a Matinee Music Club recital (grades 7 and up) or a YMTA recital (open to all). Dates and more information on how to sign up will be provided to all festival participants
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/i-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-chamber-music-festival/
LOCATION:DeMeester Recital Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20260203T193231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T193235Z
UID:2843-1771002000-1771016400@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Festival Rehearsals
DESCRIPTION:Available faculty and volunteers will “set the stage” (arrange rooms\, hang signs) for the festival day (Saturday\, 2/14) while student groups and coaches are meeting to rehearse \n\n\n\nSelect groups (especially those with students who are members of the York Youth Symphony) will rehearse between 5-9 PM in Wolf Hall at York College. Check your email! You should have received your group-specific schedule with dates and times
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/pre-festival-rehearsals/
LOCATION:DeMeester Recital Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20251002T002619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T002916Z
UID:2753-1760284800-1760297400@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Susan Miller MAKE MUSIC Festival Honors Recitals
DESCRIPTION:The HONORS recital will be on Sunday\, October 12th in DeMeester Hall and will feature students who have earned HONORS level recognition as well as SHOWCASE students selected by our judges for their exceptional accomplishment in performance. All are invited!
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/susan-miller-make-music-festival-honors-recitals/
LOCATION:DeMeester Recital Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20251002T002833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T002955Z
UID:2756-1760184000-1760187600@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Gala Guest Artist Recital
DESCRIPTION:At 12 PM on Festival Day (10/11)\, there will be a GALA GUEST ARTIST RECITAL sponsored by the Matinee Music Club of York in DeMeester featuring Dr. Emily Ilyes on violin\, assisted by our own Festival collaborative pianist\, Dr. Jacob Frasch. The duo will perform music of Lalo and Debussy\, and all are encouraged to attend this FREE concert (but especially violinists and pianists!)
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/gala-guest-artist-recital/
LOCATION:DeMeester Recital Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20251002T002412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T002713Z
UID:2751-1760169600-1760202000@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:The Susan Miller MAKE MUSIC Festival
DESCRIPTION:Auditions will be held throughout Wolf Hall\, including in the recital hall (advanced students)
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/the-susan-miller-make-music-festival/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20240708T155322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T155408Z
UID:2246-1736006400-1736010000@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:YMTA Miller MAKE MUSIC Festival 2025 FINALE at 4 (pm)
DESCRIPTION:Come to downtown York for the Miller MAKE MUSIC festival – it’s happening all day on Saturday\, January 4th\, 2025 – but be sure to stay for the FINALE at 4 in DeMeester Recital Hall (York College\, Wolf Hall)! This open-forum\, feel-good\, drop-in community concert event will feature fun sing-a-longs with powerful instrumentals and a message of community unity (through music\, of course) – you won’t want to miss this FESTIVE wrap-up to the festival day!
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/ymta-miller-make-music-festival-2025-finale-at-4-pm/
LOCATION:DeMeester Recital Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20240708T151145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T160523Z
UID:2237-1735999200-1736001000@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:HONORS Recital
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear the NEXT GEN(eration) of rising young musical stars at the Miller MAKE MUSIC Festival! Advancing students from all disciplines will be showcased in this special HONORS recital held at 10 am and 2 pm on festival day (January 4th\, 2025) at the DeMeester Recital Hall (York College of PA\, Wolf Hall). Students who wish to be considered for participation must pre-audition and take their theory tests in December (see separate listing for more information).
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/honors-recital-1/
LOCATION:DeMeester Recital Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T124500
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20240708T150339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T160447Z
UID:2232-1735992900-1735994700@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Festival Orchestra LUNCH Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Festival Orchestra LUNCH Concert on Saturday\, January 4th at 12:15 pm! This showcase will be performed in the DeMeester Recital Hall (York College of PA\, Wolf Hall). Bring a friend or a neighbor and come start your new year off with EXCELLENT music!
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/matinee-music-club-traditions-recital/
LOCATION:DeMeester Recital Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T183818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T183818Z
UID:2491-1735988400-1736002800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Flute Factory: Just Fluting Around (TBD)
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Alicia Kosack TBDWHEN: 11 am-3 pm\, drop-in all day\, guided sessions at :15 and :45 (decorating is ongoing at will)WHERE: In an art studio at Wolf Hall TBDWHAT: Come learn about flutes and whistles at the flute factory with Alicia Kosack and friends! Participants will get to choose their own colorful whistle and can personalize their instrument at our craft table\, then learn some simple tunes and play a round with their new festival friends. Try out a “regular” flute\, and decorate your own Penny Whistle to take home with you as a souvenir…
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/flute-factory-just-fluting-around-tbd/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T183812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T183812Z
UID:2488-1735988400-1736002800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Chime-O-Rama
DESCRIPTION:WHO: TBDWHEN: 11am – 3 pm\, drop-in fun as well as guided learning sessions on the hour (not between 1-2 pm)WHERE: A hallway at York College’s Wolf Hall – come find us!WHAT: Two octaves of BOOM WHACKERS and Malmark hand chimes will be set up for anyone to step in and try their hand – drop-in sessions will run about 15 minutes\, and all that is required is a sense of adventure\, the ability to distinguish colors\, and a sense of humor about just how tricky it can be to have only ONE note to play…
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/chime-o-rama-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T183804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T183804Z
UID:2486-1735988400-1736002800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Keyboard Corral: Hands-on Harpsichord and Piano Anatomy 101
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Joan Peffer\, Gretchen Dekker\, and Mabel tangWHEN: Drop in all day between 11 am- 3 pm\, informal performancesWHERE: Classroom in Wolf Hall at York CollegeWHAT: See\, touch\, learn about\, and play a clavichord and a (digital) harpsichord. Learn why a harpsichord isn’t a piano\, and try a short piece on YOUR instrument – with harpsichord accompaniment! Periodic period-accurate performances of our signature festival pieces may just…break out\, so come ready to jump in and play!Did you ever wonder how the piano makes sound? What are all those PARTS you can see in there – what do they do? Let expert registered piano technician and tuner Mabel Tang take you on a journey INSIDE the piano to see how things are really put together! Check out the hammers\, dampers\, and pedals\, and try your hand at tuning (or un-tuning) a piano string. Learn how the music is made in the GRANDEST of instruments\, and then help us to DECORATE our donated instrument…
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/keyboard-corral-hands-on-harpsichord-and-piano-anatomy-101/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T183750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T183750Z
UID:2478-1735988400-1736002800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:As I See – And Hear – It: Art Through Music
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Elizabeth Gawron\, Painter and EducatorWHEN: 11 am – 3 pm – drop in to make art\, music ongoingWHERE: an art classroom on 3 rd or 4 th floor in Wolf HallWHAT: Experience immersive art by watching Elizabeth paint – or taking up a brush yourself! – while music is performed. How do you hear – and SEE – music? Come find out at this unique interdisciplinary experience!
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/as-i-see-and-hear-it-art-through-music/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T183832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T183832Z
UID:2493-1735988400-1736001000@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Opera Adventure
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Leah Crowne and Keystone Opera and friendsWHEN: 11 am – 2:30 pm on the hour (approx.. 20-minute session)WHERE: TBD\, likely the Piano Lab (Wolf 100)WHAT: Embark on a whimsical journey: the Keystone Opera invites you to dive into the enchantment of opera for yourself! Join us for an interactive workshop where both young and old can don costumes\, explore the magic of melodies\, and learn the timeless secrets of opera from local opera virtuosos. It’s not just a performance; it’s a hands-on experience!
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/opera-adventure/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T183825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T183825Z
UID:2482-1735988400-1736001000@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Classical Music of North India: An Introduction to Ragas and Rhythms and Sitar Sampler
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Jan Protopapas\, John Protopapas and friendsWHEN: Sessions on the hour at 11 am\, 12 pm\, and 1 pm with Sitar Sampler mini-concerts in betweenWHERE: In a quiet classroom (TBD) in Wolf Hall and possibly in the stairwell (!) tooWHAT: Take 30 minutes with ethnomusicologist Jan Protopapas to “go deep” in a mini-workshop on Indian classical vocal music with tambura and harmonium. Learn a simple melody in an Indian raga accompanied by a cyclical rhythm and experience new sounds as Jan leads small groups through exploratory activities.
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/classical-music-of-north-india-an-introduction-to-ragas-and-rhythms-and-sitar-sampler/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20250103T160030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T160644Z
UID:2601-1735984800-1736029800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:HONORS Recital
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear the NEXT GEN(eration) of rising young musical stars at the Miller MAKE MUSIC Festival! Advancing students from all disciplines will be showcased in this special HONORS recital held at 10 am and 2 pm on festival day (January 4th\, 2025) at the DeMeester Recital Hall (York College of PA\, Wolf Hall). Students who wish to be considered for participation must pre-audition and take their theory tests in December (see separate listing for more information).
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/honors-recital/
LOCATION:DeMeester Recital Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T184006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T184006Z
UID:2469-1735984800-1736002800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Studio Experience
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Member of the YMG (York Music Group) and Peter Bottros & Friends (TBD)WHEN: 10 am – 3 pm (ongoing all day\, with brief breaks for staff)WHERE: In the award-winning recording studio at York CollegeWHAT: Students can learn about and (under supervision) learn how to use electronic music production tools: Come find out what the Music Industry has to offer!
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/studio-experience/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T183928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T183928Z
UID:2471-1735984800-1736002800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Instrument Petting Zoo
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Thomas Klimek and Menchey MusicWHEN: drop in all day to try instruments 10 am – 3 pmWHERE: Classroom space in Wolf Hall (likely 3rd floor)WHAT: An interactive\, hands-on opportunity to see\, touch\, hold\, play\, and hear advanced performers play the instruments of the orchestra.
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/instrument-petting-zoo-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T183904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T183904Z
UID:2475-1735984800-1736002800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:The Blues Band
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Max Halterman\, Bill Druck\, Myles Druck\, Randy Yoder and friendsWHEN: All day 10 am – 3 pm\, drop-in at willWHERE: Classroom space in Wolf Hall (likely basement or 3rd floor)WHAT: a drop-in opportunity to learn the Blues scale\, play a simple progression\, and do a 12-bar blues improv experiment – we encourage auditioning students to do this to loosen up (!) and we guarantee that there are no-experience-needed chances to play along (percussion\, perhaps? Or try that Blues scale – you can do it!)
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/the-blues-band-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T183847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T183847Z
UID:2484-1735984800-1736002800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Junior Podcast Interviews
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Morgann Davis & Kirstin MyersWHEN: 10 am – 3 pm\, drop-in for 5-minute interviews (may need to wait depending on how busy it is)WHERE: In the TV Production Studios at Wolf HallWHAT: Based on Kirstin Myers’ and Morgann Davis’ podcast “Life Between the Notes”\, student musicians are invited to be interviewed about the role that music plays in their life. These short sessions will be collected\, curated\, and shown on the YMTA website to help promote future music activities in York involving community students
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/junior-podcast-interviews-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T181442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T181442Z
UID:2467-1735984800-1736002800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Free Music Exchange
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Pick up (or feel free to drop off!) donated music books\, both repertoire and pedagogical volumes – if it’s on the table\, it’s free to a good home (and you can drop off anything you’ve outgrown or want to trade). Especially welcome are pedagogical materials that families can trade to one another as students step into and step up their music studies
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/free-music-exchange-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T181326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T181326Z
UID:2464-1735984800-1736002800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Art Gallery Pop-Ups
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Brass\, Choir\, Strings\, Keyboard…and more! \n\n\n\nWHAT: MUSIC ALL DAY LONG – share the spirit of the festival through performance! Students\, teachers\, and community performers including the YJSO Octet\, Dallastown String Ensemble\, and a YSO Quartet will be scheduled for sets throughout the day.
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/art-gallery-pop-ups/
LOCATION:The Art Gallery in Wolf Hall\, York College of PA\, 441 Country Club Rd\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T183945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T183945Z
UID:2480-1735984800-1735999200@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Junk Band With Jeff
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Jeff Stabley and friendsWHEN: 10 am- 2 pm\, sessions start on the hour (approx. 20-30 mins)WHERE: in a classroom at Wolf HallWHAT: Rhythm grooves for all with “junk” instruments (buckets\, chopsticks\, pie pans\, etc.) – Jeff will runsessions that are drop-in\, no-experience-required and participants will learn several rhythmic patterns that can be combined to form intricate African-inspired rhythmic “grooves”
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/junk-band-with-jeff-2/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T184024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T184220Z
UID:2473-1735984800-1735995600@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Kindermusik Sampler with Windham Music Studios
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Sarah Heckert and friendsWHEN: 10 am – 1 pm\, sessions beginning on the hour (last approx. 20-30 minutes)WHERE: classroom space at Wolf Hall\, likely 3rd floorWHAT: Young music lovers can step right up to engage with sound and have FUN with music through this accessible\, entertaining experience designed for young musicians (toddlers and preschoolers welcome) and parents! Led by certified Kindermusik educator Sarah Heckert of Windham Music Studios(windhammusicstudios.com).
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/kindermusik-sampler-with-windham-music-studios/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T181125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T181125Z
UID:2461-1735981200-1736010000@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Festival Theory Testing
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Students\, members of the YMTA and music educator friends \n\n\n\nWHAT: all YMTA auditioning students should take a level-specific PMTA theory test. For HONORS candidates\, the test must be Level 3 or above\, and must be passed with an 80% or higher during the “pre-audition” phase in December in order to qualify for the HONORS recitals on January 4th.
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/festival-theory-testing-2/
LOCATION:Lecture space at Wolf Hall\, York College of PA\, 441 Country Club Rd\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T180758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T180857Z
UID:2458-1735979400-1736015400@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Susan Miller Festival Auditions
DESCRIPTION:YMTA Student Audition and Theory Testing Information \n\n\n\nWHO: Students and contracted adjudicators and accompanists \n\n\n\nWHAT: Students who have pre-registered will play a closed (elementary) audition for an adjudicator who will rate their performances.
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/ymta-student-audition-and-theory-testing-information/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241121T180614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T180614Z
UID:2456-1735978500-1736010000@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:Check In at the Registration Desk
DESCRIPTION:Stop in and pick up your building map and events listing and find out where and when all of the day’s activities are happening! Check-in for your audition (pre-registration is required: deadline December 1st\, 2024)
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/check-in-at-the-registration-desk/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20241018T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T180159Z
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SUMMARY:The 3rd annual Miller MAKE MUSIC Festival: this year at York College!
DESCRIPTION:Join the YMTA\, Matinee Music Club and other community partners to celebrate all things MUSIC! Start your new year off on a high note by saving SATURDAY\, JANUARY 4th 2025 as a day to MAKE MUSIC – come\, play with us! Students of all levels can register to take closed adjudications* and discipline-specific theory exams\, and EVERYONE can enjoy the wide array of drop-in music and music-adjacent FREE events and recitals! This year’s host is York College of Pennsylvania\, so no matter the temperature or weather\, the show will go on… inside the beautiful Wolf Hall Music\, Art & Communication building.  \n\n\n\n*HONORS students who would like to be considered for performance on HONORS recitals on January 4th are invited to PRE-audition (and take your theory test) this year December 19-21 at York College.  \n\n\n\nCHECK IN at the REGISTRATION DESKWHEN: All day beginning at 8:15 amWHERE: Lobby of Wolf Hall\, York College of PennsylvaniaWHAT: Stop in and pick up your building map and events listing and find out where and when all of the day’s activities are happening! Check-in for your audition (pre-registration is required: deadline December 1st \, 2024 – visit www.yorkmusicteachers.org for details) \n\n\n\nPICK-ME-UP SNACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL DAY! \n\n\n\nYMTA Student Audition and Theory Testing InformationSUSAN MILLER FESTIVAL AUDITIONSWHO: Students and contracted adjudicators and accompanistsWHEN: All day (8:30 am – 6:30 pm) by appointment (pre-registration required)WHERE: Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania (classrooms\, studios\, and rehearsal halls by appointment)WHAT: Students who have pre-registered will play a closed (elementary) audition for an adjudicator who willrate their performances. \n\n\n\nFESTIVAL THEORY TESTINGWHO: Students\, members of the YMTA and music educator friendsWHEN: All day 9 am – 5 pm\, drop-in (pre-registration required)WHERE: Lecture space at Wolf Hall (likely 4th floor)WHAT: all YMTA auditioning students should take a level-specific PMTA theory test. For HONORS candidates\,the test must be Level 3 or above\, and must be passed with an 80% or higher during the “pre-audition” phasein December in order to qualify for the HONORS recitals on January 4th. \n\n\n\nScheduled special events and recitals: \n\n\n\nART GALLERY POP-UPSWHO: Brass\, Choir\, Strings\, Keyboard…and more!WHEN: 10 am – 3 pmWHERE: The Art Gallery in Wolf Hall (immediately to your left upon entering the building)WHAT: MUSIC ALL DAY LONG – share the spirit of the festival through performance! Students\, teachers\, andcommunity performers including the YJSO Octet\, Dallastown String Ensemble\, and a YSO Quartet will bescheduled for sets throughout the day. \n\n\n\nFREE MUSIC EXCHANGEWHEN: All day\, walk-in (10 am – 3 pm)WHERE: throughout Wolf Hall – see if you can find ALL the locations!WHAT: Pick up (or feel free to drop off!) donated music books\, both repertoire and pedagogical volumes – if it’son the table\, it’s free to a good home (and you can drop off anything you’ve outgrown or want to trade).Especially welcome are pedagogical materials that families can trade to one another as students step into andstep up their music studies \n\n\n\nSTUDIO EXPERIENCEWHO: Member of the YMG (York Music Group) and Peter Bottros & Friends (TBD)WHEN: 10 am – 3 pm (ongoing all day\, with brief breaks for staff)WHERE: In the award-winning recording studio at York CollegeWHAT: Students can learn about and (under supervision) learn how to use electronic music production tools:Come find out what the Music Industry has to offer! \n\n\n\nINSTRUMENT PETTING ZOOWHO: Thomas Klimek and Menchey MusicWHEN: drop in all day to try instruments 10 am – 3 pmWHERE: Classroom space in Wolf Hall (likely 3rd floor)WHAT: An interactive\, hands-on opportunity to see\, touch\, hold\, play\, and hear advanced performers play theinstruments of the orchestra. \n\n\n\nKINDERMUSIK SAMPLER with WINDHAM MUSIC STUDIOSWHO: Sarah Heckert and friendsWHEN: 10 am – 1 pm\, sessions beginning on the hour (last approx. 20-30 minutes)WHERE: classroom space at Wolf Hall\, likely 3rd floorWHAT: Young music lovers can step right up to engage with sound and have FUN with music through thisaccessible\, entertaining experience designed for young musicians (toddlers and preschoolers welcome) andparents! Led by certified Kindermusik educator Sarah Heckert of Windham Music Studios(windhammusicstudios.com). \n\n\n\nTHE BLUES BANDWHO: Max Halterman\, Bill Druck\, Myles Druck\, Randy Yoder and friendsWHEN: All day 10 am- 3 pm\, drop-in at willWHERE: Classroom space in Wolf Hall (likely basement or 3rd floor)WHAT: a drop-in opportunity to learn the Blues scale\, play a simple progression\, and do a 12-bar blues improvexperiment – we encourage auditioning students to do this to loosen up (!) and we guarantee that there areno-experience-needed chances to play along (percussion\, perhaps? Or try that Blues scale – you can do it!) \n\n\n\nAS I SEE – AND HEAR – IT: ART THROUGH MUSICWHO: Elizabeth Gawron\, Painter and EducatorWHEN: 11 am – 3 pm – drop in to make art\, music ongoingWHERE: an art classroom on the 3rd or 4th floor in Wolf HallWHAT: Experience immersive art by watching Elizabeth paint – or taking up a brush yourself! – while music isperformed. How do you hear – and SEE – music? Come find out at this unique interdisciplinary experience! \n\n\n\nJUNK BAND WITH JEFFWHO: Jeff Stabley and friendsWHEN: 10 am- 2 pm\, sessions start on the hour (approx. 20-30 mins)WHERE: in a classroom at Wolf HallWHAT: Rhythm grooves for all with “junk” instruments (buckets\, chopsticks\, pie pans\, etc.) – Jeff will runsessions that are drop-in\, no-experience-required and participants will learn several rhythmic patterns that canbe combined to form intricate African-inspired rhythmic “grooves” \n\n\n\nCLASSICAL MUSIC OF NORTH INDIA: An introduction to ragas and rhythms and SITAR SAMPLERWHO: Jan Protopapas\, John Protopapas and friendsWHEN: Sessions on the hour at 11am\, 12\, and 1 pm with Sitar Sampler mini-concerts in betweenWHERE: In a quiet classroom (TBD) in Wolf Hall and possibly in the stairwell (!) tooWHAT: Take 30 minutes with ethnomusicologist Jan Protopapas to “go deep” in a mini-workshop on Indianclassical vocal music with tambura and harmonium. Learn a simple melody in an Indian raga accompanied bya cyclical rhythm and experience new sounds as Jan leads small groups through exploratory activities. \n\n\n\nJUNIOR PODCAST INTERVIEWSWHO: Morgann Davis & Kirstin MyersWHEN: 10am – 3 pm\, drop-in for 5-minute interviews (may need to wait depending on how busy it is)WHERE: In the TV Production Studios at Wolf HallWHAT: Based on Kirstin Myers’ and Morgann Davis’ podcast “Life Between the Notes”\, student musicians areinvited to be interviewed about the role that music plays in their life. These short sessions will be collected\,curated\, and shown on the YMTA website to help promote future music activities in York involving communitystudents \n\n\n\nKEYBOARD CORRAL: HANDS-ON HARPSICHORD and PIANO ANATOMY 101WHO: Joan Peffer\, Gretchen Dekker\, and Mabel tangWHEN: Drop in all day between 11 am- 3 pm\, informal performancesWHERE: Classroom in Wolf Hall at York CollegeWHAT: See\, touch\, learn about\, and play a clavichord and a (digital) harpsichord. Learn why a harpsichord isn’t a piano\, and try a short piece on YOUR instrument – with harpsichord accompaniment! Periodic period-accurate performances of our signature festival pieces may just…break out\, so come ready to jump in andplay!Did you ever wonder how the piano makes sound? What are all those PARTS you can see in there – what do they do? Let expert registered piano technician and tuner Mabel Tang take you on a journey INSIDE the piano to see how things are really put together! Check out the hammers\, dampers\, and pedals\, and try your hand at tuning (or un-tuning) a piano string. Learn how the music is made in the GRANDEST of instruments\, and then help us to DECORATE our donated instrument… \n\n\n\nCHIME-O-RAMAWHO: TBDWHEN: 11am – 3 pm\, drop-in fun as well as guided learning sessions on the hour (not between 1-2 pm)WHERE: A hallway at York College’s Wolf Hall – come find us!WHAT: Two octaves of BOOM WHACKERS and Malmark hand chimes will be set up for anyone to step in and try their hand – drop-in sessions will run about 15 minutes\, and all that is required is a sense of adventure\, the ability to distinguish colors\, and a sense of humor about just how tricky it can be to have only ONE note to play… \n\n\n\nFLUTE FACTORY: JUST FLUTING A-ROUND (TBD)WHO: Alicia Kosack TBDWHEN: 11am-3pm\, drop-in all day\, guided sessions at :15 and :45 (decorating is ongoing at will)WHERE: In an art studio at Wolf Hall TBDWHAT: Come learn about flutes and whistles at the flute factory with Alicia Kosack and friends! Participants will get to choose their own colorful whistle and can personalize their instrument at our craft table\, then learn some simple tunes and play a round with their new festival friends. Try out a “regular” flute\, and decorate your own Penny Whistle to take home with you as a souvenir… \n\n\n\nOPERA ADVENTUREWHO: Leah Crowne and Keystone Opera and friendsWHEN: 11am – 2:30pm on the hour (approx.. 20-minute session)WHERE: TBD\, likely the Piano Lab (Wolf 100)WHAT: Embark on a whimsical journey: the Keystone Opera invites you to dive into the enchantment of opera for yourself! Join us for an interactive workshop where both young and old can don costumes\, explore the magic of melodies\, and learn the timeless secrets of opera from local opera virtuosos. It’s not just a performance; it’s a hands-on experience! \n\n\n\nWINTER WONDERLAND PIANO (TBD)WHO: Anyone who wants to play!WHEN: Drop-in all-dayWHERE: on the sidewalk in front of Wolf HallWHAT: Come and play the piano outside (!) in January – last summer’s National MAKE MUSIC Day snow-white grand piano will be placed outside (seriously)\, decorated and ready for YOU to MAKE MUSIC! Bring your hand warmers and let the music warm your heart and soul (you could play THAT old chestnut\, too…) \n\n\n\nAnd Potentially More!
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/the-3rd-annual-miller-make-music-festival-this-year-at-york-college/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20240411T145751Z
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SUMMARY:The 3rd Annual Miller MAKE MUSIC Festival
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! The Miller MAKE MUSIC Festival is returning on SATURDAY\, January 4th\, 2025 with another fun-filled day of all things music! New this year: ONLINE REGISTRATION FORMS will be available by September for students to register for auditions and theory testing. HONORS students who wish to perform in the HONORS recital on January 4th should plan to PRE-AUDITION in late December (see separate posting). \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register for the Miller Make MUSIC Festival Auditions\, please click on the button below. \n\n\n\n\nMiller Make MUSIC Festival Auditions Registration Form
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/miller-make-music-festival/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="York Music Teachers Association and the Matinee Music Club of York":MAILTO:admin@yorkmusicteachers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20240708T131427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T152651Z
UID:2183-1734620400-1734800400@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:NEW: Pre-auditions for HONORS candidates for the Miller MAKE MUSIC Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:NEW this year\, students who wish to be considered for the HONORS RECITAL at the Miller MAKE MUSIC Festival on Saturday\, January 4th\, 2025 at 2 pm at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts will PRE-AUDITION in late December at York College. Auditions and advanced theory testing will be held on Thursday 12/19\, Friday 12/20\, and Saturday 12/21 and must be scheduled in advance (the deadline for online registration will be early December; details will be available soon.) \n\n\n\nFor more information and to register for the Miller Make MUSIC Festival Auditions\, please click on the button below. \n\n\n\n\nMiller Make MUSIC Festival Audition Registration Form
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/new-pre-auditions-for-honors-candidates-for-the-miller-make-music-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Wolf Hall\, York College of Pennsylvania\, 441 Country Club Road\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="YCPrep Community Music School and York Music Teachers Association":MAILTO:gdekkere@ycp.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T192016
CREATED:20240708T140006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T140011Z
UID:2204-1734285600-1734292800@www.yorkmusicteachers.org
SUMMARY:YCPrep/YMTA Student Recital
DESCRIPTION:Are you RECITAL READY? The YCPrep Community Music School hosts 4 formal recitals each season that present polished and prepared students with the opportunity to perform on stage in the DeMeester Recital Hall at York College of Pennsylvania (a professional collaborative pianist is available to accompany). There is limited space on these programs: students are encouraged to prepare for these “showcase” events by playing beforehand in a SALON RECITAL or other community event. Ask your teacher about your repertoire and your readiness to perform in a YCPrep recital!
URL:https://www.yorkmusicteachers.org/event/ycprep-ymta-student-recital-2/
LOCATION:York College of PA: Demeester Recital Hall\, 441 Country Club Rd\, York\, Pennsylvania\, 17403\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="YCPrep Community Music School and York Music Teachers Association":MAILTO:gdekkere@ycp.edu
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