News from MWF:
"It's hard to believe the MasterWorks Festival is already preparing for its 14th season. In just a few weeks students from around the world will descend on Winona Lake, Indiana to attend MasterWorks 2010. Each year, the festival grows in number and excellence and we are anticipating 2010 to be our best year yet.
"If you are first-time visitor to our site, we are excited about your interest in the MasterWorks Festival and encourage you to browse through our programs. You'll find them located under our Prospective Students section. If you are a returning alumni, we are excited to be able to offer you a better way to connect with your fellow artists through our on-site chat forums and MWF news updates. Look for these under our Alumni section.
"I look forward to seeing each one of you this summer, as we perform our art with excellence and pursue Christ with passion!"
Sincerely,
Dr. Patrick Kavanaugh
Artistic Director
MasterWorks is an intensive four-week festival for advanced and passionate students of music, dance and theatre. Each year, 250 students from around the world participate in this unique festival that combines artistic excellence and biblically-sound teaching. Students and a faculty of 90 live and work on the campus of Grace College, in the quaint and picturesque community of Winona Lake, Indiana.
At MasterWorks, a wide variety of Christian backgrounds unite in glorifying God in their art and growing deeper in their faith. Spiritual activities include topical Bible studies for performers, The MW Movement training program, faculty devotionals and Sunday worship services. Prayer is an integral part of rehearsals, classes and performances.
Some of the world’s finest performers have been a part of MasterWorks including Midori, Christopher Parkening, Rebecca Wright, Jeanette Clift George, John Dalley, Lawrence Dutton, John Kirby, Anne Martindale Williams, David Hardy, Doug Yeo, Hugh Sung, Steve Rooks, Jimmy Sites, Christine Smith, Steve Hendrickson, John Nelson, Phil Smith, Paula Robison, Stephen Clapp, the Ying String Quartet, and many others.
MasterWorks offers the following eight programs to advanced students ages 14 – 26:
- Orchestral/chamber music studies
- Piano
- Classical guitar
- Wind intensive studies (WISP)
- String intensive studies (SISP)
- Ballet and modern dance
- Theatre
- Technical internships
The festival culminates in more than 40 free, public concerts including two weekly orchestral performances, a full length dance program with orchestra, a fully staged theater production, piano recitals, chamber music recitals, concerti with guest artists, as well as Faculty Recitals, the Student Honors Recital, the Concerto Competition and numerous community performing opportunities.
Admission to MasterWorks requires an audition. Tuition compares favorably to other elite summer music programs and most students receive financial aid via scholarships and work study.
Join us this summer, June 20 to July 18, as we pursue artistic excellence and spiritual growth!
Images from the 2009 MasterWorks Festival"
-Photos by Kevin Schmidt
What people are saying about the Masterworks Festival
"While at MasterWorks I found a purpose for playing my violin, and that has helped me to really try to improve my playing"
-John, Orchestra
"I have never before found a professional musical organization that had both a commitment to Christian excellence and a commitment to musical excellence. There was never a moment where both of these aspirations were not expressed equally."
-Jeremy, Voice
"MasterWorks has changed my view of performing. It is not just doing what one learned on stage, but it is a place in one’s heart and soul-that whenever people use the talents God has given them, they are worshiping Him."
-Lisa, Dance
"I learned so much about acting and performing, as well as music and movement, and how we have God to thank for it all!"
-Geoffrey, Theatre
"At MasterWorks God really spoke to my heart about what it means for my self-worth to be in Him and in who He says I am."
-Bethany, Clarinet
It is an honor and a privilege for Grace College to partner with the MasterWorks Festival. Together we endeavor to advance performing arts with excellence while pursuing Christ with passion.
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at the Rodeheaver Auditorium
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