Master Class in Flute
Saturday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m.
Carlton Vickers, acclaimed flute soloist with NO EXIT new music ensemble, will lead a master class performance on Saturday, March 5 in the Heights Arts gallery. Master classes are free and open to the public for observation. Each features students who perform with excellence within various levels, and have been recommended by their teachers.
Students in grades 6-12 are welcome to apply for all master class sessions; applicants must be recommended by their music teacher in addition to the online form below for consideration by February 17, 2016.
Participating students and one parent (if under 18) are given complimentary tickets to an upcoming Heights Arts’ Close Encounters chamber music concert.
MASTER CLASS APPLICATION
ABOUT MR. VICKERS
Carlton Vickers is internationally regarded as one of today’s most important performers of avant-garde flute music, specializing in the demanding works of the contemporary and electro-acoustic repertoire. Vickers has remained a ubiquitous presence for well over two decades as flute soloist with the acclaimed Canyonlands New Music Ensemble/Maurice Abravanel Visiting Distinguished Composers Series, and the Cleveland based NO EXIT New Music Ensemble.
Mr. Vickers has appeared in concerts and recitals spanning four continents. Invitations include the Dresdener Zentrum für Zeitgenössische Musik, DIEM (Danish Institute of Electroacoustic Music), SEAMUS, Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival and the Cleveland Contemporary Players.
His performances are featured on Albany, Bridge, CRI, Capstone, Centaur, New Focus and contextrecords.