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Clemson Students Work With Members
Of The National Symphony
Clemson University student musicians and Production Studies in Performing Arts majors recently had the opportunity to receive training and mentoring from members of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO).
As part of the NSO’s visit to Clemson University, some of the world’s most noted musicians and arts administrators took time to conduct master classes, discuss their careers and provide insightful advice.
“The workshop was instantly helpful,” said Justin Sims, a senior music concentration student, who worked with NSO percussionist Benjamin Ramirez. “Mr. Ramirez was able to make several suggestions that will make a world of difference for my recital.”
“It’s these types of learning opportunities that make the Productions Studies in Performing Arts degree unique,” explained Richard Goodstein, chair of the Department of Performing Arts. “Students wanting to improve their musicianship, learn more about arts administration, or what it take to run a large and prestigious arts organization like the NSO were given the chance to meet one-on-one with leaders in the field. We try to present opportunities like these for our students on a regular basis, making our program distinctive.”
The NSO was in Tiger Town as part of the orchestra’s American Residency in South Carolina. “The American Residency is one of the signature projects of the National Symphony Orchestra and our musicians are incredibly committed and generous with time and talents,” said Patricia O’Kelly,” spokesperson for the NSO.
The goals of the residency were to share all elements of classical instrumental music throughout the state, to explore the diversity of musical influences within the state, and to give the region a musical voice at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts—the nation’s center for the performing arts—through training programs, career development opportunities, and commissions.
The South Carolina residency included full orchestra concerts in Clover, Greenville, Clemson, Columbia, and Aiken, in addition to more than 100 outreach and educational activities. The performances showcased William Shuman’s Prayer in a Time of War, “The Overture” to Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and Maurice Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
“We were thrilled the National Symphony Orchestra—one of the world’s leading musical organizations—was able to perform here and work with our students,” said Lillian Harder, director of the Brooks Center. “The residency was a momentous event for classical music at Clemson University and South Carolina.”
The National Symphony Orchestra’s American Residency in South Carolina is funded by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Educational and outreach opportunities are funded by the Kennedy Center’s Abe Fortas Memorial Fund, and by a major gift to the fund from the late Carolyn E. Agger, widow of Abe Fortes.
