THE SILKEN PHOENIX EXCERPT PROGRAM, For College and Adult Audiences
A 50-minute program hosted by the Core Ensemble with verbal introductions to vignettes from the lives of three legendary
Asian female literary figures: the passionate Izumi Shikibu of Japan, the outspoken Vietnamese poet Ho Xuan Huong
Asian female literary figures: the passionate Izumi Shikibu of Japan, the outspoken Vietnamese poet Ho Xuan Huong
and Li Qingzhao, considered by many to be China’s greatest woman writer.
MASTERCLASSES FOR ACTORS
Fiona Choi critiques the work of student/professional performers in a 50-90 minute workshop.
MASTERCLASSES IN CELLO, PIANO AND PERCUSSION
50-90 minute workshops for instrumental music students of all levels.
LECTURE DEMONSTRATION FOR MUSIC CLASSES
Discussion and performance of works featured in The Silken Phoenix by a wide range of Asian and
Asian American composers.
REINVENTING THE CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE
As audience demographics change and technology touches the ways in which people experience art, chamber ensembles
are seeking new ways to engage audiences. Core Ensemble members discuss their vision of chamber works of the future,
citing examples from their own repertoire: The Silken Phoenix, Of Ebony Embers-Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance and Tres Vidas. The musicians will discuss the artistic process of creating the new genre of chamber music theatre as well
as the social and cultural issues explored in each work.
THE BUSINESS OF ART
A business plan for performing artists or anyone else interested in the “nuts and bolts” of how an arts organization runs. Invaluable as a career development tool, this seminar is a must for anyone planning a profession in the performing
arts or arts management. Issues such as marketing, publicity, fundraising, grant-writing, non-profit status-incorporation
and board development will be discussed.
CORE ENSEMBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, For Elementary, Middle and High School Students
A 50-minute program hosted by the Core Ensemble with verbal introductions to vignettes from the lives of Japan’s
Izumi Shikibu, Ho Xuan Huong of Vietnam and China’s Li Qingzhao. A question and answer period with members of the Ensemble will conclude the program. Curriculum materials/teacher guide available.
