UPCOMING EVENTS


PERFORMANCE TODAY BROADCAST
Wednesday, May 14, 2008

On Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Performance Today will broadcast Gary Schocker’s and Jason Vieaux's performance of Romanian Folk Dances by Bartόk, recorded live at the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall at the University of Georgia on October 19, 2007.  
American Public Media's Performance Today is broadcast on 250 public radio stations across the country and is heard by about 1.4 million people each week.  Each station individually decides what time to air the program.  To find out where and when Performance Today is broadcast in your area, please visit performancetoday.org.
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Summer Master Classes
Two six-day classes in 2008
June 24-29, 2008
July 15-20, 2008
Recital, traditional master classes, along with yoga,
Alexander Technique workshop, meditation, ensemble
playing, class concert and more.
Flute study in peaceful, scenic surroundings. Limited class size -- spaces still open.

Summer Master Classes
Two six-day classes in 2008! 

Tuesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 29, 2008
Tuesday, July 15 through Sunday, July 20, 2008

There is still room for a couple of performers in each class.
Applications will be accepted until every spot is filled.

Download the brochure and application here.

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     Call 845-227-2706 or E-mail JulieMB@Prodigy.net for more information. These classes offer intensive flute study balanced with activities to rejuvenate mind, body and spirit in the peaceful, scenic surroundings of the Holy Cross Monastery & Retreat Center, on the Hudson River. 
     The master class will be conducted as a series of open lessons. Mr. Schocker's teaching is highly individualized. He is able to pinpoint how people play, physically, and offer other specific options for exploration to enhance performance. His work as a composer has enhanced his ability to understand musical construction which he also discusses and demonstrates. 
     Gary Schocker is a longtime student of the Alexander Technique, as well as other mind/body methods, and applies his own experience to his flute teaching. His approach is positive and encouraging. This class will be of interest to traditional students, as well as longtime teachers and performers who may be interested in exploring a different approach to making music. Each session will be limited to 18 performers. Course includes master class flute instruction, an Alexander Technique workshop by Bill Connington, a world-renowned Alexander teacher; yoga sessions, meditation workshop, a get acquainted ice cream party, final concert in St. Augustine's Chapel, and ensemble playing.
     Accommodations: Each resident participant will have a private room. Three hearty meals daily prepared by the Monastery chef are included for residents. Lunch and dinner are included for commuters.
     Repertory: Any flute repertoire is acceptable for the class. Mr. Schocker's works are especially welcome. The emphasis for this class will be on learning and improving skills in a non-competitive and supportive environment. Age and playing level are not as important as a desire to learn and enjoy music.

    Follow this link for photos from previous classes, and to see the beautiful location of our classes!

Previous events:

Guest Artist for Falaut
The Italian Flute Convention
Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11, 2008
www.falaut.it

Guest Artist for Ives Concert Flutists
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, Connecticut
Master Class in Alumni Hall from 1:00-4:00 p.m. with a mini-concert and 
reception to follow. 

Flute Retreat Weekend
February 15-17, 2008
West Park, New York
A relaxing and informative weekend, similar to our Summer Master Classes. 
Includes recital, traditional master classes, yoga and Alexander Technique
in the beautiful surroundings of Holy Cross Monastery.
Download the brochure here.

Indiana State University Flute Fair
January 12, 2008
Guest artist for recital and master class

Ithaca College
November 10, 2007
Composer-in-residence for Ithaca Choral Festival

Skidmore College
November 8-10, 2007
Guest artist/composer

Memorial Concert
October 27, 2007
Bnai Abraham Synagogue, 1545 Bushkill Street
Easton, Pennsylvania

Concert with Guitarist Jason Vieaux
October 19, 2007
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

Greater Portland Flute Society
Weekend of October 5 & 6, 2007
Guest artist for recital and master class

National Flute Association Convention
August 8-12, 2007
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Performance and available for private lessons

Flute Master Class
Tuesday, August 1, 2007
Oneonta, New York
Guest artist presenting recital and master class.

Julius Baker Legacy Class
Monday, July 30, 2007
Western Connecticut State College
Danbury, Connecticut
Teaching for the annual Julius Baker Master Class

Performance of Mr. Schocker's Musical "Far From The Madding Crowd"
June 6, 8-10, 2007 
Kansas City, Missouri

Gary Schocker Commissioned Composer and Judge at Biwako Competition
Friday - Sunday, May 4 - 6, 2007
Japan   
 
Gary Schocker Masterclass and Exhibition
Sunday, April 29, 2007 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Taichung, Japan 

Gary Schocker Masterclass and Exhibition
Saturday, April 28, 2007 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 
Saturday, April 28, 2007 7:30 p.m. recital
National Concert Hall
Taipei, Japan

Gary Schocker Master Class at Dolce Musical Instruments with Powell Exhibition
Wednesday, April 25, 2007  6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Osaka, Japan

Gary Schocker in Recital
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 7:00 p.m. 
Hyogo Fine Arts Recital Hall 
Hyogo, Japan

Gary Schocker Master Class at Powell Flutes Japan Salon
Monday, April 23, 2007  6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
Powell exhibition at Dolce 

Gary Schocker in Recital
Sunday, April 22, 2007 3:00 p.m. 
Yotsuya Public Hall 
Tokyo, Japan

Gary Schocker on Tour in Asia
April 19 - May 6, 2007

Flute Retreat Weekend
February 16-18, 2007
Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Master class, recital, yoga, and
Alexander Technique workshop.
A weekend similar to the summer master classes, 
held at the same idyllic location on the Hudson River.

Gary Schocker Master Class
Saturday, January 13, 2007 1:00 p.m. 
Easton, Pennsylvania

Guest Artist, Rochester Flute Association
Recital and Master Class
October 27 and 28, 2006
Bay Trail Middle School
Penfield, New York

Master Class to open the Season for
the Flute Society of Greater Philadelphia
Saturday, October 14, 2006 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Olivet Covenant Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Master class and group ensemble workshop on 
Mr. Schocker's piece "Pop"

Gary Schocker Master Class
Saturday, September 23, 2006 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Mansion at Strathmore
North Bethesda, Maryland

Gary Schocker in Recital with pianist Cliff Jackson
Thursday, September 21, 2006 7:30 p.m.
The Mansion at Strathmore
North Bethesda, Maryland

Julius Baker Legacy Master Class
Gary Schocker master class session
Wednesday, August 2, 2006 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Western Connecticut State College
Danbury, Connecticut

Gary Schocker in Recital with Guitarist Jason Vieaux
Friday, July 28, 2006 8:00 p.m.
Silver Mine Guild Arts Center
Sara Victoria Hall
New Canaan, Connecticut 

Gary Schocker In Australia
Tour in May/June 2006
Saturday, May 20, Sydney  
Sunday, May 21, Concert at the Mosman Art Gallery
Monday, May 22, Canberra Workshop 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23, Concert at the Bellingen High School, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 25, Concert at the Clarence Valley Conservatorium, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 27 - Sunday, May 28  Retreat at the Nymboida Coaching Station, Nymboida, Northern NSW
Wednesday, May 31, Concert at the Stanthorpe Art Gallery, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 1, Toowoomba  Concert at the Empire Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 3, Toowoomba 
Sunday, June 4, Brisbane
Sunday, June 4, Concert at St Aidan's Anglican Girls School, Brisbane at 7:30 p.m.
Monday, June 5, Gold Coast Workshop at Southport Anglican Church, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.  

Gary Schocker Master Class and Recital
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York
Recital including Solo performance by Mr. Schocker
Mr. Schocker's "Nymphs" for by the Marist College Flute Quartet
"Airheads" for Flute and Clarinet by members of the Marist College Flute Choir
Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Flutes by Mr. Schocker with Julie Martyn-Baker 
accompanied by the Marist College Flute Choir.

Los Angeles Flute Quartet Flute Day with Special Guest, Gary Schocker
Sunday, April 23, 2006
www.LosAngelesFluteQuartet.com

Gary Schocker in Recital with Pianist Cliff Jackson
Saturday, April 22, 2006
El Camino College
Torrance, California

Gary Schocker in Recital with Guitarist Jason Vieaux
Sunday, April 9, 2006 3:00 p.m.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Gary Schocker in Recital with Guitarist Jason Vieaux
Thursday, April 6, 2006 7:30 p.m.
Gettysburg Middle School
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gary Schocker Weekend
March 31 and April 1, 2006
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, Kentucky

Gary Schocker Master Class and Recital
University of Louisiana, Monroe and Louisiana Flute Society
March 24 and 25, 2006
Monroe, Louisiana

Master Class at Oberlin Conservatory
Monday, February 27, 2006

Performances with the Firelands Symphony
Master class for the Sandusky Concert Association
Saturday and Sunday, February 25 and 26, 2006
Sandusky, Ohio

Master Class at the University of Toledo
Wednesday, February 22, 2006  4:00-6:30 p.m.

Gary Schocker Flute Weekend
February 17-19, 2006
Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Master class, recital, yoga, and Alexander Technique
workshop. A weekend similar to the summer master
classes, held at the same idyllic location on the 
Hudson River.
Limited number of performers

Gary Schocker Master Class and Recital
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Charlottesville, Virginia

Guest Artist, Hampton Roads Flute Faire
Saturday, February 11, 2006
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Gary Schocker in Recital with Guitarist Jason Vieaux
February 5, 2006
St. Petersburg, Florida

On Tour in Japan & Taiwan
January 7-16, 2006 
Concerts and master classes in 
Taichung, Taipei, Osaka & Tokyo

Gary Schocker Master Class
Monday, December 5, 2005
Hartt School of Music
Hartford, Connecticut

Gary Schocker Master Class
Saturday, November 12, 2:30-6 p.m.
Bloomingdale School of Music
New York, New York

Gary Schocker Master Class
Monday, October 24, 2005
Lee University
Cleveland, Tennessee 

Gary Schocker in Recital with Guitarist Jason Vieaux
Monday, October 24, 2005
Collegedale, Tennessee

Master Class and Concert
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Master Class for flute students, 11:00 a.m.
Concert, 7:30 p.m.
Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Aug. 10, 13, 16, 18, 21 & 25
Mr. Schocker's musical "Far From the Madding Crowd" with lyrics by Barbara Campbell will be presented at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. 

National Flute Association Convention
August 10-14, 2005
San Diego, California
Mr. Schocker was featured performer at the 2005 convention

Julius Baker Master Class
Wednesday, August 3, 2005
Teaching at the Julius Baker Master Class in Danbury, CT. 

Closing recital for July 20-24 Master Class
Sunday, July 24 2:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker and students of the July 20-24 class.

Opening recital for July 20-24 Master Class
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 6:45 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker solo recital

Closing recital for July 6-10 Master Class
Sunday, July 10 2:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker and students of the July 6-10 class.

Opening recital for July 6-10 Master Class
Wednesday, July 6, 2005 6:45 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker solo recital

Closing recital for June 22-26 Master Class
Sunday, June 26, 2005 2:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker and students of the June 22-26 class.

Opening recital for June 22-26 Master Class
Wednesday, June 22, 2005 6:45 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker solo recital

Concert and Master Class at Marist College
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Master Class 1:00 p.m.
Recital 4:00 p.m. featuring Mr. Schocker's works for flute and piano;
concerto performance of Vivaldi's Il Cardellino with the Marist Flute Choir

Gary Schocker Master Class and Recital
April 22-24, 2005
Charlottesville, VA
Two-day event for area flutists featuring Mr. Schocker in 
a solo recital, master classes and more. 

Guest Artist Concert and Master Class
April 8 & 9, 2005
Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY
Two-day event for area flutists featuring Mr. Schocker in
a solo recital, master classes and more. 

Concert in Washington, D.C.
Sunday, April 3, 2005 3:00 p.m.
National Academy of Sciences Cultural Series
Washington, D.C. 

Recording sessions in Cleveland, Ohio
November 13-17, 2004

Concert with guitarist Jason Vieaux
Saturday, October 16, 2004  8:00 p.m.
Boise State University

New York Music Theatre Festival presents
Far From the Madding Crowd
Book and Lyrics by Barbara Campbell, Music by Gary Schocker
Monday, Sept. 20, 2004 8 p.m.   Wednesday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m.   Tuesday, Sept. 28, 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 3, 4:30 p.m.
47th Street Theatre
New York City

National Flute Association Convention
Thursday, August 12, 2004
Nashville, Tennessee
Julius Baker Tribute Concert, 8:00 p.m.
Showcase concert for the William S. Haynes Company, 2 - 2:30 p.m.

Guest Artist, Julius Baker Memorial Master Class
August 3, 2004
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, Connecticut

Closing recital for July Master Class
Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004 2:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker and students of the July 28-Aug. 1 class.

Opening recital for July Master Class
Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker solo recital

Guest Artist, Western Connecticut State University
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Danbury, Connecticut
Master Class and performance for the
High School Flute Institute at WCSU

Concert with guitarist Jason Vieaux
Sunday, July 25, 2004, 2:00 p.m.
St. Petersburg, Florida

Closing recital for June Master Class
Sunday, July 11, 2004 2:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker and students of the July 7-11 class.

Opening recital for July Master Class
Wednesday, July 7, 2004 7:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker solo recital

Closing recital for June Master Class
Sunday, June 27, 2004 2:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker and students of the June class.

Opening recital for June Master Class
Wednesday, June 23, 2004 7:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker solo recital

Guest Artist, Central New York Flute Association
Concert and Master Class
Saturday, April 24, 2004
Syracuse, New York

Gary Schocker Master Class and Recital
Saturday, April 17, 2004
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel

Premiere of Tapestry Sonata
Sunday, March 28, 2004 3:00 p.m.
Part of the Curtis Institute of Music Memorial Recital
for Julius Baker
Gary Schocker, piano accompanied Jeff Khaner
and Jasmine Choi, flutes, in the premiere of Schocker's 
"Tapestry Sonata" for two flutes and piano, written
in memory of Julius Baker

The 10th Annual New Jersey Flute Choir Day
Saturday, March 27, 2004 
Guest Artist:  Gary Schocker performing on piccolo 
the Goldfinch Concerto by A. Vivaldi
accompanied by UpTown Flutes
http://depts.drew.edu/music/beyond
then click on Flute Choir Day and/or UpTown Flutes

Concert with guitarist Jason Vieaux
Sunday, March 21, 2004 3:00 p.m.
Sunday Afternoon Concerts in Saranac
Church in the Hollow
Saranac, NY  

Gary Schocker Master Class and Recital
Saturday, March 6, 2004
Master Class 3 - 6 p.m.
Recital 7:00 p.m.
Western Connecticut State University
Danbury, Connecticut

Concert with guitarist Jason Vieaux
Sunday, February 29, 2004 4:00 p.m.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
San Antonio, TX 

Gary Schocker Master Class and Recital
February 13 and 14, 2004
Charlottesville, VA

Guest Artist, Kentucky Flute Festival
Recital and Master Class
Saturday, January 17, 2004
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, Kentucky

Soloist with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, November 22, 2003 8:00 p.m.
Washington Pavilion of Arts and Sciences
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Gary Schocker Master Class
Friday, November 21, 2003 4 - 6 p.m.
Augustana College
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Reading of "The Awakening"
Musical by Gary Schocker, composer; Barbara Campbell, book and lyrics
Based on the book by Kate Chopin
Monday, November 17, 2003 7:00 p.m.
Theatre Building Chicago
Chicago, IL  

Concert and Master Class
Monday, October 20, 2003
Master Class 3:45 p.m., Concert 8:00 p.m.
Augustana College
Rock Island, Illinois

Guest Artist, Chicago Flute Club
Concert and Master Class
Sunday, October 19, 2003
Chicago Flute Club
Sherwood Conservatory of Music
www.chicagofluteclub.org
Chicago, Illinois

Concert with guitarist Jason Vieaux
Saturday, September 20, 2003 8:00 p.m.
Guitar Society of Fine Art
PNC Recital Hall, Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
Performance included works by Leclair, Merlin, 
Piazzola, Bartok, Machado and Schocker

Radio Interview and Performance
With guitarist Jason Vieaux
Friday, September 19, 2003  4:45-5:30 p.m.
WQED-FM, 89.3 FM in Pittsburgh and 89.7 FM in Johnstown, PA.
Ted Sawyer, host

Concert with guitarist Jason Vieaux
Tuesday, August 12, 2003 8:15 p.m.
Hoover Auditorium
Lakeside, OH. 8:15pm

Closing recital for July Master Class
Sunday, July 27, 2:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker and students of the July class

Opening recital for July Master Class
Wednesday, July 23, 2003 7:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker solo recital

Closing recital for June Master Class
Sunday, June 29, 2:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker and students of the June class.

Opening recital for June Master Class
Wednesday, June 25, 2003 7:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Chapel, Holy Cross Monastery
West Park, New York
Gary Schocker solo recital

Gary Schocker Master Class
and Recital
Saturday, June 7, 2003 1:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church 
Lexington, MA
Class followed by a recital featuring the premiere
of Gary Schocker's first flute choir piece, commissioned 
by the Nashua Flute Choir.

Gary Schocker with The Joyce Ensemble
Sunday, June 1, 2003 3:00 p.m.
Special Benefit Concert 
First United Church of Christ
Easton PA 18042.  
The Program included a Prelude and Fugue by J.S. Bach arr. by W.A. Mozart, the D Major Flute Quartet K. 285 by W.A. Mozart, and the String Sextet Souvenir de Florence by P.I. Tchaikovsky.  

Concert with guitarist Jason Vieaux
Sunday, May 18, 2003, 3:00 p.m.
Heritage Concert Society
Heritage Village Community Hall
Southbury, Connecticut

Gary Schocker Master Class
and Recital
March 8, 2003 1- 5 p.m.
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, New York
Master class 1-3:30 p.m.
Recital 4:00 p.m. with pianist Dennis Helmrich
Recital program:
   Hindemith: Sonate
   Dutilleux: Sonatine
   Debussy: Syrinx
   J.S. Bach: Sonata in B Minor
   Mozart: Andante in C Major (accompanied by members of the flute ensembles of Marist College and the Hof-Barthelson School of Music, Ms. Elly Ball, Guest Conductor)
   Schocker: Airborne

Guest Appearance at LaFayette College
Sunday, February 2, 2003 3:00 p.m.
Lafayette College
Williams Center for the Arts
Easton, PA 18042
Recital by Susan Charlton, flute
Alexis Firstenberg Fisher, piano
Mr. Schocker accompanied Ms. Charlton on "Xynoglyko"
and performed "Three Dances for Two Flutes" 

Solo Recital with Dennis Helmrich, piano
Thursday, January 30, 2003 8:00 p.m.
Scott Concert Hall
Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina

Gary Schocker Master Class
Monday, December 9, 2002 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Hartt School of Music
Hartford, CT

Concert with guitarist Jason Vieaux
Friday, November 22, 2002 8:00 p.m.
Atrium Concert Hall
H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Paraquita Bay Campus
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Solo Recital
Monday, November 18, 2002 7:30 p.m.
Indian Wells Valley Concerts
Mesquite Hall, Desert Empire Fairgrounds
Ridgecrest, California  

Solo Recital
Saturday, November 16, 2002
Long Island Flute Club Festival
Howitt Junior High School
Farmingdale, Long Island, New York

The International Festival Of
Musical Theatre in Cardiff, Wales 
November 1 - 3, 2002
"The Awakening," with music by Gary Schocker and book and lyrics by Barbara Campbell, based on a book by Kate Chopin, was one of 9 musicals chosen for the inaugural Global Search for New Musicals Sony Showcases. 
The Showcases were held at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff, Wales, from the 1st – 3rd November 2002. The 9 finalists were chosen from nearly 200 entries from around the world.

Concert with guitarist Jason Vieaux
Monday, October 14, 2002 8:00 p.m.
Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall
University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Concert with the Plymouth Symphony
Saturday, October 12, 2002 8:00 p.m.
Plymouth, Michigan
Performing Gary Schocker's Concerto Green Places

Gary Schocker Master Class
Saturday, October 12, 2002
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The Southeastern Michigan Flute Association celebrated its formation with a Flute Day. Gary Schocker was guest artist, teaching a master class and giving a mini recital  with assistance from Amy Porter and the SEMFA Flute Choir, conducted by Shaul Ben-Meir. 

Concert with guitarist Jason Vieaux
Thursday, September 26, 2002 8:00 p.m.
Arts Series 
University of Dayton

Gary Schocker Master Class
Thursday, September 26, 2002 3:30 - 5 p.m.
University of Dayton

Gary Schocker's concert engagements are booked through: