ACTING: This class focuses on establishing the "building blocks" of acting with which the students can begin analyzing text and creating characters. Older students may also spend time learning different period acting styles.

SINGING: Students will be introduced to the basic components behind proper vocal technique. Using a variety of exercises, they will begin exploring their own musicality and rhythm. Emphasis will be placed on ear training and breath support. More advanced concepts such as harmony are added as students work on specific songs.

THEATRE DANCE/MOVEMENT: Students will be provided with a working knowledge of the essential elements involved in dance for the theater. Styles may include jazz, modern and hip hop.

THEATRE ART: Students will create theater-related projects such as props, masks and puppets, which they will use as part of their production class.

PRODUCTION CLASS: Students will spend up to two hours a day in rehearsal for scenes and musical numbers to be performed at the recital as part of a "mini musical". Elements from all other classes will be incorporated into each production.

SPECIAL SEMINARS & THEATRE SKILLS: Students will spend one hour each day with instructors and guest speakers, performers and/or designers who will demonstrate and/or teach their specialty. Topics may include audition techniques, stage combat and "behind-the-scenes" elements such as set, costume, makeup, sound/light design, magic and clowning.

TALENT SHOWS: The first Friday of each session will include a talent show in which students will perform for each other.

SHOWCASE: The last Friday of each session, students will participate in a recital. In order to give all students a chance to perform, the showcase will be composed of a series of scenes and musical numbers.

The Lyceum Music Festival provides young musicians ages 13 to 21 a sneak peek into the professional world of classical music and positive role models to inspire, encourage, and mentor each participant along their own musical path. String, Wind, Brass and Percussion students prepare a professional level concert with the help of Utah Symphony conductors, musicians, chamber coaches and special guests including David Cho and acclaimed cellist Steven Sharp Nelson.
The Festival provides the perfect musical environment to safely nurture and encourage the next generation of musicians. Students get to know, rehearse and perform with some of the most sought after young stars of classical music. Experience chamber music with emerging professional string quartets and learn the masterworks of the repertory with Utah Symphony players.
Participants enjoy daily opportunities for supervised recreation, tickets to Deer Valley Music Festival Concerts, as well as private performances and Q & A time with sought after soloists including renowned cellist Steven Sharp Nelson. Getting the inside track to a career in music has never been SO MUCH FUN!