Darlington Art Center

Masterclass Series

The Center invites outstanding teacher/performers to instruct students from the Center and the community in a public forum.

It is a wonderful learning opportunity for both performer and audience. In recent years, Darlington has had the privilege of presenting nationally and internationally known artists/teachers such as Chloe Arnold, tap; Leon Bates, piano; David Cramer, flute; Roberto Diaz, viola; Judith Ingolffson, violin; Veda Kaplinski, piano; Marlayna Locklear, modern dance; Julian Rodescu, bass; Terel Stafford, trumpet; and Jason Vieaux, guitar.

Darlington offers an excellent series of master classes featuring some of the finest performer-pedagogues in this country and abroad. These master classes are open to the public and offer valuable opportunities to teachers, students and music-lovers alike. We urge our students and parents to attend these classes.

Winter/Spring 2012 Master Classes

Anne Martindale Williams
Cello Master Class
Saturday, January 21, 2-4pm
Free for current Darlington students
$10 general admission
Anne Martindale Williams has performed as the Principal Cellist of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 1979, and teaches at Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne Universities. She has been featured frequently as a soloist, both in Pittsburgh and on tour in New York at Carnegie Hall and Avery Fisher Hall, and often collaborates with other artists in chamber music ensembles. Williams is also a member of the Carnegie-Mellon Trio. Her solo and chamber music performances have been presented across America, Europe and the Far East. She is a graduate of Curtis Institute of Music, where she studied with Orlando Cole.

Musical Theater Master Class
with Michael Borton
Saturday, February 18, 1:30-4pm
Ages 13 & up
Free for current Darlington Voice students
$15 for current Darlington Music & Drama students
$30 all other
Performer, educator and music director, Michael Borton, will teach young singers how to use their skills to achieve Musical Theater success! Borton will share audition pointers as well as musical and dramatic techniques to improve performance. In addition to learning a group number, participants are invited to bring their favorite song for individualized feedback. Borton has spent the past decade performing, educating, and music directing in local and regional theater. He has performed in both musicals and operas with such companies as Walnut Street Theatre, Arden Theatre, Central City Opera, and Opera Delaware. He has taught piano and voice lessons at Waldron and Merion Mercy academies, Walnut Street Theatre and in his private studio. Mike has music directed for La Salle University, The University of the Arts and Walnut Street Theatre. His original work, Berenstain Bears Family Matters, is currently on a National Tour and an extended Off-Broadway run.

Hip Hop Dance Master Class
with Samuel Reyes
Saturday, March 10
Ages 8 – 12   1:30-3pm
Ages 13 & up   3-5pm
Free for current Darlington Hip Hop students
$10 for current Darlington Dance students
$20 all other dancers
Renowned choreographer, Samuel Reyes, will guide students through age-appropriate hip-hop basics to enhance their rhythm, coordination and performance ability. Students will learn about the roots and history of hip hop, while being challenged to master new moves and vigorous combinations. Reyes got his start touring with Raven Simon and has taught throughout Philadelphia and New York including Koresh Dance Studio and Walnut Street Theatre. He choreographs for his own theater production company, SABROOKA, which performs across the U.S. He has also worked with theater companies such as Prince Music Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre’s Educational Department, 11th Hour Theater Co., Luna Theater, Media Theater and more. He currently teaches at Temple University and Muhlenberg College.