Having finished a frenetic performance of a Johann Sebastian Bach composition, world-renown violinist Stefan Jackiw stood on the LGI auditorium stage at Ilion High School and waited for the applause of students and teachers to subside.
Then he asked, “Any questions?”
As part of the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Young Artist Series, students in advanced music classes in the Ilion school district enjoyed the rare educational opportunity Wednesday of an interactive concert.
One young student raised her hand after the five-minute flood of classical music and asked, “Is it hard to remember all of those notes?”
Jackiw, 24, of New York City, smiled and gave an encouraging answer to the obviously intimidated young musician. “After you practice, it’s like when you hear a song enough times and then your playing it, you just know,” he said.
The lesson was filled with this kind of casual conversational tone.
But in giving insightful explanations on everything from themes in classical composition to practice tips, Jackiw really served as a window for the students (in grades 7-12) to sneak a peak in to the life of a professional musician.
Prior to the session, Jackiw, who has given similar lessons at numerous schools, talked about what he wants students to take away from the experience. “The most important thing is persistence,” he said, “keeping at it when it gets hard.”
He will be visiting schools in the Utica district later in the week, and the series finishes with a performance, along with pianist Timothy Bozarth, on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Museum of Art Auditorium, in Utica, at 2:30 p.m.
There is also a chance for concertgoers to learn, as a pre-concert talk will start at 1:30 p.m.
For information on the event, call 797-0055 or visit www.mwpai.org.
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Having finished a frenetic performance of a Johann Sebastian Bach composition, world-renown violinist Stefan Jackiw stood on the LGI auditorium stage at Ilion High School and waited for the applause of students and teachers to subside.
Then he asked, “Any questions?”
As part of the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute Young Artist Series, students in advanced music classes in the Ilion school district enjoyed the rare educational opportunity Wednesday of an interactive concert.
One young student raised her hand after the five-minute flood of classical music and asked, “Is it hard to remember all of those notes?”
Jackiw, 24, of New York City, smiled and gave an encouraging answer to the obviously intimidated young musician. “After you practice, it’s like when you hear a song enough times and then your playing it, you just know,” he said.
The lesson was filled with this kind of casual conversational tone.
But in giving insightful explanations on everything from themes in classical composition to practice tips, Jackiw really served as a window for the students (in grades 7-12) to sneak a peak in to the life of a professional musician.
Prior to the session, Jackiw, who has given similar lessons at numerous schools, talked about what he wants students to take away from the experience. “The most important thing is persistence,” he said, “keeping at it when it gets hard.”
He will be visiting schools in the Utica district later in the week, and the series finishes with a performance, along with pianist Timothy Bozarth, on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Museum of Art Auditorium, in Utica, at 2:30 p.m.
There is also a chance for concertgoers to learn, as a pre-concert talk will start at 1:30 p.m.
For information on the event, call 797-0055 or visit www.mwpai.org.
