MASTER CLASSES -- A growing aspect of the Festival is its Master Class section. Visiting artists are asked to provide workshops to the public aside from the general performance.
Often the Festival teams up with other arts organizations in the area, such as Atlantic Center for the Arts, to provide advanced training in music or dance technique to amateur artists.
Participants and observers meet with the artist in small class settings; to ask about performing and to learn from a true 'master' in the particular field.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM -- The Festival offers job experience and education to more than 30 high school and college students through its Internship Program. Interns from area schools join the Festival's permanent staff in nearly all aspects of the Festival. From administration, operations, marketing to sales and service, these young people not only earn money for their continued education but also gain job skills, networking opportunities and references which are important resume-building experiences.
Interns have the special opportunity to see what it takes to produce a Festival of this size and the variety of career options available in the behind-the-scenes-side of the cultural arts.
The Festival gathers its interns from all of the area colleges, including Stetson University, Bethune-Cookman College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Community College, Florida State University and the University of Florida. Interns have also come from many other Florida State Schools and out-of-state facilities.
Those interested in applying for an internship for the 2003 Festival should mail a resume and a brief cover letter to Florida International Festival, P.O. Box 1310, Daytona Beach, Fl� 32115-1310, or email�the information to [email protected]
INFORMANCE SERIES -- INformances are less predictable than formal concerts. They have been known to include chats by the artists, presentations and demonstrations of uncommon instruments�and conversations between artists and audience members --� something for all ages and backgrounds.
LSO FAMILY CONCERT -- The LSO Family Concert brings the experience of hearing a live orchestra to thousands who may never have had the opportunity before. The hope is to expose young people to the wonder of classical music and instill in them a lifetime appreciation of music.
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