Bella Musica is open to talented instrumentalists and vocalists.
Pianists, string, and woodwind players will receive two to three coaching
sessions per week on duo, trio, quartet, and quintet ensemble repertoire;
flute choir is also offered. Private lessons on solo or chamber repertoire
are included. Vocalists may take private voice lessons with the option of
coaching with vocal coaches from the Rossini Opera Festival. Vocalists
interested in a chamber experience may audition for a Medieval and
Renaissance vocal ensemble based on period research and performance
practice. An intensive course in vocal pedagogy will be offered for those
interested in learning how to teach voice. Students and faculty present
weekly recitals in the salon at Centro Studi Italiani. Additional
performance opportunities are available throughout the Marche region.
Millikin University faculty Dr. Susan Schroeder Cobb, Dr. Laurie
Glencross, Tina Nicholson, and Thomas R. LeVeck conduct the chamber music
instrumental program. Dr. Cobb is Director of the Bella Musica and the
piano division. Dr. Glencross, flutist, and Tina Nicholson, oboist, will
direct the woodwind division; Thomas R. LeVeck, violinist, will direct the
string division. Daniel J. Carberg will supervise the vocal division and
direct the Medieval/Renaissance ensemble.
During the four weeks of the festival, students may stay in apartments
or with host families, absorbing local culture on a daily basis. The
combination of studying music and the Italian language while living with
native Italians is truly unique. For those wanting to explore Italy,
excursions to neighboring towns such as Florence, Siena, and Assisi are
offered on Wednesday afternoons and Sundays for a nominal fee.
Bella Musica is open to college students, junior/senior high school
students, and adults. String quartet, trio, or woodwind ensembles are
encouraged to apply. High school students or adults may enroll at a
reduced credit rate through the Millikin University
Discovery
Courses program. College students may receive credit for the
language and music components of the program by paying summer school
tuition through Millikin University.
To apply:
- Audition: Everyone applying
for Bella Musica must audition. A personal audition
is preferred, although video or audiotapes will be accepted. Two
contrasting works or movements from the standard repertoire for your
instrument are required.
A letter of recommendation from your current
teacher is also required.
Please send tapes to:
Bella Musica – Millikin in Italy
Director Dr. Susan S. Cobb
Millikin University
1184 West Main Street
Decatur, IL 62522
Course credit:
College students may receive credit for the language and music components
of the program by paying summer school tuition through Millikin
University. Millikin students
can
fulfill both the off-campus learning requirement and part of the
language/culture track of MPSL. Additional college credits may be applied
to individual Millikin plans of study.
Tuition and fees for 4 credits of Italian and
3 credits of music.
All include a $200 Study Abroad program fee.
For vocalists, pianists, and instrumentalists, the following is
included in the fee:
- 3 music credits in whatever speciality
- Italian course – 25 hours of Italian language and culture per week
(4 credits)
- Italian textbook and teaching materials
- Use of facilities, including space for individual practice
- Concerts – posters, in-house programs, transportation to concert
venues outside of Urbania
Liberal Arts tuition includes an elective art course in Ceramics,
Painting, or Cooking.
Millikin and Credit in Escrow students
The Credit in Escrow option is
available to high school seniors who wish to earn college credit
that will be held by Millikin for use at Millikin or other accepting
higher education institution. The student must be in the upper third
of her/his high school class and must be recommended by their
high school principal or counselor.
$2417 for VOCALISTS (includes
weekly private sessions with Italian vocal coach)
$2273 for PIANISTS (includes use of
piano)
$1985 for INSTRUMENTALISTS (bring
own instruments)
$1985 for LIBERAL ARTS
Discovery students
The Discovery
option is available to community adults
who do not wish to receive college credit for the course. Current
Millikin students may not register as Discovery students unless they
are ALSO either degreed Millikin alums or over 65 years of age.
$2021 for VOCALISTS
(includes weekly private sessions with Italian vocal coach)
$1841 for PIANISTS
(includes use of piano)
$1488 for INSTRUMENTALISTS
(bring
own instruments)
$1488 for LIBERAL ARTS
May 1, 2006 $500 non-refundable deposit due
June 1, 2006 Balance of tuition/fee payment due
Additional costs
(will vary somewhat depending on Euro exchange rate
at program time)
Housing $320 – 800 for a 4 week
session. Pay on
arrival in Urbania. Options:
- Double room in a shared apartment with other students 260 Euros per
person ($312)
- Single room in a shared apartment with other students 382 Euros per
person ($459)
- Bed and breakfast with host family in a single room 408 Euros per
person ($490)
- Bed and breakfast with host family in a double room 356 Euros per
person ($428)
- Half board with a host family in a single room 668 Euros per person
($802)
- Half board with a host family in a shared room 616 Euros per person
($740)
- One-room furnished apartment for one person 484 Euros ($581)
(limited availability – usually for faculty)
- One-room furnished apartment for two people 620 Euros ($744)
(limited availability – usually for faculty)
*Euro to Dollar conversion rate figured at $1.20; exchange rate may
fluctuate
Utilities are included in the above prices
High school students are encouraged to board with a host family.
Airfare $1000 – 1200 (Chicago to Rome -rates subject to change)
You must make your own travel reservations. You will be notified if group
rate becomes available.
Bus $42 (from Rome airport to Urbania) Pay in Rome on bus.
Food approximately $500 ($20 a day for 30 days) You are on your own for
food.
Cultural Excursions $18 Wednesday half-day trips, $30 Sunday full day
trips. These are optional but highly recommended. They are offered weekly
to historic/cultural sites.
Miscellaneous costs such as
mandatory ISIC card, passport fees, telephone card, and
souvenirs.
