Online Master Classes

Each IMC @ Home Master Class will be 2-3 hours long with a break taught by IMC Faculty.  Each Master Class will have its own age group and will need a minimum of 3 participants in order to run.  Please see each Master Class for details.  All times are in Central Time.  Each IMC @ Home Program costs $100 USD.  Registration information can be found on the IMC @ Home Registration Page.  Scholarships are available and can be found on the IMC @ Home Registration Page!

2021 IMC @ Home Master Classes

Master Classes are organized by date, time, and then alphabetically.  All times are in Central Time.

Instructor, Instrument & Bio	Date and Time	Age & Size Limits	Topic
Mark Godfrey Jazz String Bass Toronto, Ontario	Friday, June 11, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages 13-20 No Maximum	Triads: A Map to Freedom on the Bass
Nicole Gagner Visual Art Bismarck, North Dakota	Monday, June 14, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages 10-14 Maximum of 20	Mixed Media Drawing & Painting for Fun and Relaxing (use the supplies you have and have fun!)
Dr. Jeremy Brekke Trumpet North Dakota State University Fargo, North Dakota	Tuesday, June 15, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 10-14 Maximum of 20	Putting the Fun in Fundamentals for Trumpet
Niki Bernier Elementary Music Bismarck, North Dakota	Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9am-Noon	Professional Development for Educators No Maximum	Curriculum Creation in Elementary Music
Ryan Christianson Jazz Dallas Brass Conn Selmer Performing Artist Chicago, Illinois	Wednesday, June 16, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages 14-20 No Maximum	Developing Jazz Language: Putting Transcription in Practice
Dr. Leah McGray Band Director SUNY Geneseo Rochester, New York Dr. Armand Hall ROCmusic Collaborative Rochester, New York	Thursday, June 17, 2021 6pm-8pm	Professional Development for Band Directors No Maximum	Diversity in Ensembles – Creating an Authentic Performance Context This Master Class is free thanks to Eckroth Music.
Nicole Gagner Visual Art Bismarck, North Dakota	Monday, June 21, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages 10-14 Maximum of 20	Mixed Media Drawing & Painting for Fun and Relaxing (use the supplies you have and have fun!)
Dr. Gail Zugger Clarinet Capital University Gahanna, Ohio	Monday, June 21, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 10 & Up No Maximum	Clarinet Boot Camp: Exercises to Improve Your Sound, Boost Your Technique, and Accelerate Your Articulation (with some advice for those pesky reeds)
Rhonda Rom Voice Texas Women’s University Little Elm, Texas	Tuesday, June 22, 2021 2pm-5pm	Vocalists Ages 14-20 Maximum of 8	Studio Class: Growing Your Musical Community Click Here for More Details
Dr. Glen Gillis Saxophone Selmer Performing Artist University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan	Wednesday, June 23, 2021 10am-1pm	Ages 14-20 Maximum of 25	Sound Concepts for the Saxophonist
Ann Germani Harp Brandon, Manitoba	Thursday, June 24, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages 14 & Up with at least 6 months of playing experience Maximum of 12	Arranging for the Harp
Nancy Hennen Flute Brandon University Brandon, Manitoba	Thursday, June 24, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 11-16 Maximum of 12	Flutes in Action Click Here for More Details
Dr. William Wieland Piano Northern State University Aberdeen, South Dakota Dr. Nariaki Sugiura Piano University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota Autumn Zander Piano MacPhail Center for Music Janesville, Minnesota	Thursday, June 24, 2021 2pm-5pm	Ages 12-20 Maximum of 20	Important Concepts for the Young Pianist
Dr. Scott Sandberg Saxophone Conn Selmer & Selmer Paris Performing Artist University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota	Thursday, June 24, 2021 2pm-5pm	Ages 14-20 Maximum of 12	Saxophone: Yes, it Really Can be a Beautiful Sounding Instrument & Everything Else You Wanted to Know About It
Michelle Lucia-Ingle Clarinet Asheville, North Carolina	Friday, June 25, 2021 9am-Noon	Beginning to Intermediate Clarinet Students Ages 10 & Up Maximum of 20	How to Build Good Clarinet Skills Quickly
Nicole Gagner Visual Art Bismarck, North Dakota	Monday, June 28, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages 10-14 Maximum of 20	Mixed Media Drawing & Painting for Fun and Relaxing (use the supplies you have and have fun!)
Vicki Peterson Jenks Percussion Yamaha Performing Artist Wild Rose, Wisconsin	Monday, June 28, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 14-20 Maximum of 10	Percussionists’ Recipe for Success -Tai Chi for Focus -Latin Percussion for Fun -Orchestral Percussion for Seriousness and more!
Dr. Tom Zugger Trombone Edwards Trombone Artist Capital University Gahanna, Ohio	Monday, June 28, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 11-16 No Maximum	Fun with the Fundamentals of Trombone
Dr. Emily Moss Band Director Cal State LA Altadena, California	Tuesday, June 29, 2021 1pm-4pm	Professional Development for Band Directors No Maximum	Re-thinking How We Teach and What Students Are Learning
Dr. Aaron Wilson Brass Willson Trombone Performing Artist Brandon University Brandon, Manitoba	Tuesday, June 29, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 13-20 Maximum of 12	Open the Practicing Toolbox
Dr. Jeremy Wohletz Clarinet Dickinson State University Dickinson, North Dakota	Wednesday, June 30, 2021 10am-1pm	Ages 14-20 Maximum of 20	Essential Clarinet Concepts & Techniques

Instructor, Instrument & Bio	Date and Time	Age & Size Limits	Topic
Sister Dorothy Guitar Winnipeg, Manitoba	Tuesday, July 6, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 13 & Up with at least 6 months of guitar experience Maximum of 12	G is for Guitar plus Bonus Songwriting for Guitar Click Here for More Details Click Here for G is for Guitar Series Now Online through 8/2!
Dean McNeill Trumpet University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan	Tuesday, July 6, 2021 2pm-5pm	Ages 14-20 No Maximum	Thoughts and Perspectives on Building One’s Comprehensive Musicianship as a Trumpet Player
Stewart Smith Brass University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba	Wednesday, July 7, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 12 & Up Maximum of 10	Building a Strong Foundation: Fundamentals of Brass Playing Click Here for More Details
Dr. Lisa Bost-Sandberg Flute University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota	Thursday, July 8, 2021 2pm-5pm	Ages 14-20 No Maximum	Digging In: Finding Your Sound and Tackling Technical Challenges! (for Flute)
Joanne Alme Oboe Columbia, Maryland	Tuesday, July 13, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages TBA Maximum TBA	Topic TBA
Ben Bussey Low Brass Concordia University McPhail Center for Music Minneapolis, Minnesota	Tuesday, July 13, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages 12-20 Maximum of 20	Deliberate Practice Concepts for Developing Low Brass Tone & Technique
Dr. Nicholaus Meyers Mallet Percussion East Central University Ada, Oklahoma	Wednesday, July 14, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 12 & Up Maximum of 15	Simple Steps to Improve Your Keyboard Playing
Judith Oatway Voice Canadian Mennonite University Winnipeg, Manitoba	Wednesday, July 14, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 12 & Up Maximum of 10	Finding Your Voice!
Marshall Sealy French Horn Conn Selmer Performing Artist Newark, New Jersey	Thursday, July 15, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages 12 & Up No Maximum	French Horn Nation Horn Hangout 6 Horn Fixes to Make You a More Confident Horn Player
Emily Sapa Woodwind Albany, California	Thursday, July 15, 2021 2pm-5pm	Ages 14-20 No Maximum (open to all wind players)	A Breath of Fresh Air – Using Balance & Breathing to Unlock Your Musical Potential!
Dr. Marla Fogderud Voice Northern State University Aberdeen, South Dakota	Friday, July 16, 2021 2pm-5pm	Ages 12-20 Maximum of 20	Practice Room Skills 101: Preparing Your Best Performance (Voice Emphasis)
Dean McNeill Trumpet University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan	Tuesday, July 20, 2021 10am-1pm	Ages 14-20 No Maximum	Thoughts and Perspectives on Building One’s Comprehensive Musicianship as a Trumpet Player
Mark Wamma Violin St. Peter, Minnesota	Tuesday, July 20, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 11-14 Maximum of 10	Get Toned! Exploring the Tonal Range of the Violin
Tatiana Friesen Violin & Viola Winnipeg, Manitoba	Wednesday, July 21, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages 12 & Up Maximum of 30	Baroque Composers Were Not All White Men
Shawn Porteous Guitar Winnipeg, Manitoba	Wednesday, July 21, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 14-20 with 1 Year of Playing Experience Maximum of 12	Blues Guitar Boot Camp
Dr. Simona Barbu Cello University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota	Thursday, July 22, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 14-20 Maximum of 20	Developing Cello Technique – for High School Students
Deb Harris Flute Concordia College Moorhead, Minnesota	Monday, July 26, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 14-20 No Maximum	Finding Inspiration Through Practicing for Flutes Click Here for More Details
Joanne Alme Oboe Columbia, Maryland	Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9am-Noon	Ages TBA Maximum TBA	Topic TBA
Jennifer Parker Painting Tolna, North Dakota	Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1pm-4pm	Ages 14 & Up No Maximum	Acrylic and Watercolor Painting Click for Materials Needed
Mark Preece Tuba University of Regina Besson Performing Artist with Buffet Crampon and Performing Artist for LefreQue Sound Bridges Regina, Sasketchewan	Tuesday, July 27, 2021 2pm-5pm	Ages 14-20 Maximum of 15	Important Concepts for Young Players