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The Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts


Meet Our Alumni

AMANDA ACOSTA

Andrew Filmer

 

Amanda Acosta (B.M in Harp performance 2008) Is currently teaching harp in Suzhou China as well as freelancing as guest artist in orchestras, the most recent being the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.

Ms Acosta will be starting her Masters of Music this Fall 2009, in which she will be continuing research on her Thesis: Teaching the Young Harpist: Principles, Methods and Applications of Child & Young Adult Pedagogy in Harp Teaching.

She would like to express her gratitude toward the Raclin School of the Arts, especially Dr. Jorge Muñiz, Dr. David Barton, Ms. Suzann Davids, and Ms. Barbara Warner, all of whom have had significant roles in her musical journey.

More information about Ms. Acosta can be found on her website: www.amandaacosta.com

 

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Music Area

The Enthusiasm for Sound Abounds

The Music Area of the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts comprises studies in music performance, composition, musicology and audio technology.

Among the noteworthy features of the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts are the resident string quartet, the Euclid Quartet and the Toradze Piano Studio. Praised by the Washington Post for its "an elegant mix of passion, ferocity and feathery delicacy" the Euclid Quartet runs the strings program and coaches chamber music. The Toradze Piano Studio is led by the internationally renowned Martin Endowed Professor in Piano, Alexander Toradze, and is unique in its concept of a "touring conservatory studio".

Students taking up music will be exposed to all areas of the music industry, including performance labs designed to train students in approaching audiences, individual and chamber music sessions, studio work in discovering the intricacies of audio technology, lectures in theory, ear training, the physics of sound and ethnic music, and ensemble work in either the IUSB Philharmonic, Wind, Jazz, Electronic or Vocal Ensembles. These are supported by the Arts Office in the various areas of Outreach, Student Services, as well as the Arts Ensemble Library and stage management.

Composition majors and students studying conducting work alongside performance majors in bringing their work to life, and piano majors learn the art of accompanying their fellow performers of other instruments. Plato and the Western Tradition, a Postmodern Improvisation Ensemble is run by Area Coordinator David Barton, Ph.D., and involves electronic music recorded every Friday afternoon.

Programs at various levels include the Bachelor of Music, Master of Music degrees and the Artist Diploma. Furthermore, an outstanding recital may earn the additional award of a Performance Certificate.

Currently, the music area is a community of faculty and students from over a dozen countries around the world. A passion for music brings us together, and a vibrant and balanced program keeps us together.

The Music Area strives to provide strong fundamentals necessary for any musician to succeed, while breaking new ground in artistic achievement.