Master Classes

• Composer-in-Residence Experience
• One Stop Rhythm Shop/One Stop Latin Shop

Orlando Youth Chamber Ensembles
Jesus Lopez, Director
Valencia College

Date: December 10, 2022

Times:

• Clinics & Rehearsal Demonstration: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
• 4:30 pm: Culminating Concert for clinic participants
• Culminating Concert will be available via Zoom. Link will be made available.

Michele Fernández will highlight various musical styles via her original works, as well as working selected literature in the students’ existing repertoire as time allows. During the rehearsal process, she will discuss/demonstrate the intricacies of authentic stylistic interpretation in both horn and rhythm section components in a manner to include and engage all students in a highly interactive experience. Original works include: “Misteriosa”, “Slither”, “Bons Sohnos Maestro”, “Varadero Hip”, “E’ So’ Neblina”, “Ojitos” (mp3’s accessible on Soundcloud or www.Michele-Fernandez.com)

Michele Fernández is a nationally recognized, highly engaging and an active educator, guest clinician/conductor, adjudicator, published instrumental music composer and performer. Her compositions have been premiered at Midwest, IAJE and Regional Honor/All-State venues and received national acclaim. Most recently she is publishing original works for jazz ensemble through Hal Leonard, Excelcia Publishing, JW Pepper, Print Music Source and also serves as a staff composer for the “Jazz Zone” book/music library series (authored by J. Richard Dunscomb).

Further details: http://hapcopromo.org/one-stop-clinic-series/