Hollywood Music Workshop 2024 – USA Summer Academy – Detailed Program

June 3-6, 2024 – Animation with Julie & Steven BERNSTEIN

Date: June 3 – 6 (Monday – Thursday)

Schedule: 10-1:00 / 2-5:00 PDT

 

One of the most daunting challenges a composer can face is writing effectively for animation. Anyone who has done it, knows that it requires the composer to possess a strong compositional technique. A successful composer in the animation has a fluent command of harmony, a mastery of counterpoint and knowledge of the orchestra; not only of the color and ranges of the instruments but their individual character(s). If that isn’t enough, one needs to have a sense of humor, irony, and drama, not only about music but about life! This summer at the Hollywood Music Workshop, we are fortunate to have two masters of the genre: Steven Bernstein and Julie Bernstein, who have been recognized with multiple Emmys.

 

If you have the technique to effectively score a cartoon, chances are you will be more than equipped to score a dramatic film. Explore the world of Animation this summer at the Hollywood Music Workshop. Ultimately, you may not ever score a cartoon, but the lessons you’ll have learned in this class will serve you well with whatever project you are involved in.

 

The ANIMATION classes will begin each day with a discussion of aesthetics as it pertains to music for animation.

 

A clip will be shown without the musical score and we will discuss the elements of the scene with attention to dramatics, character, timing, score set-up, special timbres and orchestration, as well as musical choices including harmony and melodic and rhythmic possibilities.

 

The actual scoring process will be discussed from spotting the cue, choosing hit points, finding a suitable tempo and laying out the score. Examples will be shown demonstrating each element discussed.

 

In the afternoon, students will score short clips for review the following day, after which the cue will be presented as scored by the instructors.

 

Julie and Steve will be available during the writing segment for problem solving, ideas, suggestions and anything else which may arise during the writing process.

 

https://www.hollywoodmusicworkshop.com/us-animation/

 

June 4-7, 2024 – Amy Andersson – Composers’ Conducting Inmmersion

Date: June 4 – 7 (Tuesday – Friday)

Schedule: 10-1:00 / 2-5:00 PDT

 

The Composers’ Conducting Immersion course will be a comprehensive four-day course focused on the core fundamentals of conducting. Participants will also learn the comprehensive skills needed to conduct confidently, clearly and musically in recording sessions, rehearsals and on the concert stage.

 

https://www.hollywoodmusicworkshop.com/us-composers-conducting-immersion/

 

June 8-9, 2024 – Austin Wintory – Scoring For Games

Date: June 8-9, 2024 (Saturday – Sunday)

Schedule: 10-1:00 / 2-5:00 PDT

 

In this 2-day course AUSTIN WINTORY will provide rare insight into his approach towards scoring for games and the process of development/production.

 

” Where do we start”?

Present a diverse array of Austin Wintory previous projects by delving into the genesis of each concept. Explore the initial insights and discussions that shaped the musical direction, essentially asking, “Where did we begin?”

” Process, interactivity, design”

Following that, Austin will detail the production process and development journey, with a strong focus on interactivity and design. Consequently, the task at hand will mirror his own experiences.

“Assignments”

Austin will furnish a fictional brief for a “new” game and the assignment to the participant will be to create a pitch outlining the approach, a brief theme sketch, and an exploration of the envisioned interactivity and design elements.

 

https://www.hollywoodmusicworkshop.com/us-austin-wintory-c/

 

June 10-13, 2024 – Orchestration and Arranging with Conrad Pope and Nan Schwartz

Date: June 10-13 (Monday – Thursday)

Schedule: 10-1:00 / 2-5:00 PDT

This course will provide an insider’s look at “orchestration” of film music. From basic instrumentation to complete execution of a score, every step of writing professionally for an orchestra in today’s film world will be addressed.  The course will include an overview of all the instruments and instrumental families of today’s orchestra, their characteristics, their strong and weak points and how to use them effectively in an orchestration. Also determining the orchestra size for particular genres of scores as well as adapting to budgetary constraints will be discussed.

 

https://www.hollywoodmusicworkshop.com/orchestration-and-arranging-us/

 

June 14-15, 2024 – Thomas Newman

Date: June 14 -15, 2024

Schedule: 1pm – 6pm PDT

THOMAS NEWMAN – son of composer Alfred Newman; nephew of Lionel Newman and Emil Newman; cousin of Randy Newman and Joey Newman.; brother of composer David Newman, Tim Newman, Maria Newman – is widely acclaimed as one of today’s most prominent composers for film. He has composed for more than eighty motion pictures and television series and has earned fifteen Academy Award nominations, one Emmy Award, and six Grammy Awards.

 

He is the youngest son of Alfred Newman, the longtime musical director of 20th Century Fox. He studied at the University of Southern California and Yale University, and was mentored by legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim.

 

Participants in the seminar will be divided into two groups: active and passive.

 

A limited number of active participants will share their assignment results with the class, receiving constructive feedback from Mr. Newman.

Passive participants can observe and listen without interacting during the class.

Active participants are expected to have a level of proficiency that will meet Mr. Newman’s standards.

The first day will start with a lecture by Mr. Newman, where he will share his work and examples, with opportunities for questions. At the end of the day, active participants will be given an assignment to write music for a film clip.

The second day will take on a seminar format, with Mr. Newman providing critique and facilitating discussion of the assignment results.

 

COURSE FEES

“Early Bird” – booking until Apr. 15th, 2024

• 4 days: $ 1100

 

Booking from Apr.15th, 2024

• 4 days: $ 1200
• 3 days: $ 900
• 2 days: $ 600

 

https://www.hollywoodmusicworkshop.com/us-overview-prices/