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Long before the concerts begin, the Festival's first
"ensemble"
convenes. Student volunteers, mostly from the Monterey Bay area, meet to
form our
prestigious Student Staff. Under the aegis of the Student Staff Program,
these individuals
are given a rare opportunity to interact directly with the CMF orchestra
members,
general staff, and of course, our illustrious Music Director Marin
Alsop.
When Marin Alsop became music director, an important aim of hers was to
address
the music education and participation issues of the Monterey Bay area. The
Program
nourishes the participants in areas no less profound than skill development,
performance
opportunities, and even career guidance.
Now in its 8th year, the Program provides opportunities, and
encourages the
student "staffers" (ages 16-24) to engage musicians, composers,
and Marin Alsop in the topics of contemporary music making.
In addition to having unlimited
access to all performances, the Program provides a fertile ground for the
participants' musical interests in other ways: master classes; a workshop
where the students sit side-by-side with the orchestra members during
a rehearsal with Marin Alsop; dialogs with the composers whose music is
programmed; participation in a staff ensemble that performs at
different venues during the Festival; the chance to attend various social
gatherings. Quite a "full plate" for two weeks in any
student's life.
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The Student Staff Program is open to non- musicians and musicians alike. The rewards of "being there" are many, and we are excited by the prospect of positively affecting the quality of a young person's personal growth and development. When attending a concert, please feel free to introduce yourself and ask our student "Staffers" about their experiences as members of the Program. ANDREA ROUTH STUDENT STAFF DIRECTOR
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