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INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

Participate in Innovative Music Learning With Us!

IMF MOVES TO THE EAST COAST FOR ITS 26TH YEAR

The 26th Annual International Music Festival will be held in new locations on the East coast.

The Annual Festival will be held the last week in July, 2011.  Also there will be a four day

Spring Weekend Mini Festival date and location to be announced. 

Complete Details will be on this website by the end of September.

The July Festival will be similiar in content to that of that held in 2010.  Most of the events, faculty, and

curriculum listed below will occur again in 2011.  However, there will be many new exciting events to

celebrate our move to a college location in the NY, NJ, PA metropolitan area.  Details are being worked out

now and will be announced in late September.  We guarantee another exciting festival.

ALL THE LISTINGS ON THE CURRENT SITE ARE FROM

2010. CHECK THEM OUT FOR AN IDEA WHAT THE 2011

IMF WILL BE LIKE.  If you have questions contact Dr. Ray Landers, IMF Director

and founder at 215-321-7811 or 267-987-0190.   e mail - rlanders@mymailstation.com

DIRECTOR/FOUNDER - DR. RAY LANDERS
Advisors: Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hauck, Marlene Seicean, Esther Tyree Mertz, Elaine Edwards, Laurel Ann Maurer, Vijay and Sudhua Ayyangar                                                                                                         
                                                                                                       
                                                                                                    
   INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVALS OF THE AMERICAS, INC. a not-for-profit corporataion                                                                                                 
Sanctioned by the SUZUKI ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS 
PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE BY CHECK, MONEY ORDER, CREDIT CARDS, or securely online through PAYPAL
    
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 5 DAYS OF STUDENT CLASSES FOLLOWED BY FRI EVE/SAT AM FINAL CONCERTS
      

IMF 2008 Pictures by Sean Foreman SOON ON OUR NEW UPDATED WEBSITE: PICTURES FROM IMF 2010.

IMF 2008 Pictures by Audra Sloan

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Student Institute
July 24 -30, 2011
Suzuki Teacher Training and General Teacher Enrichment
July 23-30, 2011

Every Child Can!
An Introduction to Suzuki Education for Teachers and Families
July 23, 2010

What is IMF?

Founded in 1985 by Dr. Ray Landers, the  International Music Festival is a family-oriented, week-long music, theater, arts and sports camp for the entire family. Following the philosophy of Shinichi Suzuki that "all children can be educated" and the belief of numerous educators that "music is a necessary luxury for man," the Festival strives to be an international leader in music and other arts education. It offers quality programs that are intended to help each participant become more compassionate, intelligent, caring and cooperative through interactive learning in small and large groups. It's ongoing mission statement and continual emphasis is to provide an environment that will remind everyone of the important role of the arts in a healthy society.  The International Music Festival seeks to create an environment that is a learning style vacation with classes for every member of the family and opportunities for the whole family to participate together in creating music and art.  IMF is unique in its combination of a Suzuki institute and a traditional music camp and in its eclectic approach in presenting various approaches not only in music, but also in art, dance, music theatre, and sports.  An important aspect is IMF involvement of student's parents in the learning processes and the inclusion of courses for traditonal as well as Suzuki teachers.

What happens during IMF week?

The International Music Festival and Cleveland Suzuki Institute is a 5 day music and arts camp for the entire family. All activities, classes, and events are family-friendly. Daily recitals and concerts provide every participant with a chance to step into the spotlight and perform either individually or in groups. Final concerts celebrate the collaborative and cooperative learning of the students and participants.  Children are required to be under the supervision of a parent or responsible adult at all times. Parents or guardians are expected to attend lessons, classes, concerts, and included activities with their children. Students ages 13 and older may register for the teen program or the combination teen program and teen dorm. Students registered for the teen program will be under the supervision of the teen camp leaders.


2011 SPECIAL EVENTS  Will be posted as we have confirmations!!  Check back often!

  

   *FACULTY CONCERTS:

     Lessons in violin, voice, fiddling, cello, piano, organ, art, dance, karate, guitar, flute, theater, harp, viola,      

   * BLOSSOM MUSIC FESTIVAL PLAY-IN, CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA CONCERT 

   * MUSICAL  WITH SETS, COSTUMES, DRUMMING, and DANCE involving the entire family

   * CONCERTO PROGRAM WITH STUDENTS/FACULTY AND ORCHESTRA

   * STUDENT/FACULTY TALENT SHOW   

   * STUDENT RECITALS, TEACHER SPECIAL EVENTS   

   * FRIDAY EVE AND SAT AM - GALA FINAL CONCERTS AND PLAY-IN            

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Main Pavillion, Blossom Music Festival - Summer home of the Cleveland Orchestra

 

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IMF Play-in/Concert at Blossom Music Festival

The International Music Festival of the Americas is a not-for-profit corporation registered with the State of Ohio.  IMF is approved by the Suzuki Association of the Americas;  it's faculty and staff are members of the SAA and other national music organizations, including Music Teachers National Association, Music Educators Association, and National Piano Guild, as well as numerous state and local organizations.