2016/17 season details coming soon!
2016/17 season details coming soon!
$120, $100 mbrs. (discounted price will display for members upon login)
Students will meet in the second floor Helmerich Theater, 533 Eaton Street
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Class Description
The Red Door is Open project involves visual artists, musicians and writer/storytellers. Once a group is assembled, the process encourages:
Collectively, the group, depending on disciplines and interests, decides on the format for their next exploration. Robert Hitz facilitates and sets the groundwork for the group. At the close of the collaborative adventure, the class sets the stage for a culminating showcase event.
Meet Your Instructor
Robert Hitz is a composer, pianist, and master teacher. He is the quintessential modern artist – his music spans genres and influences, and is open to all great musical ideas. Although classically trained at the Peabody Institute and Syracuse University, Robert now primarily plays and composes through improvisation.
“Passion permeates his music – powerful” (L. Billingsly, RSI). Whether in live concert or his recordings, Robert is an engaging and lyrical performer. He has recorded 4 solo CDs and 3 collaborative CDs, and will soon record a collection of new compositions. Robert has received Meet the Composer and ASCAP grants. He is a member of ASCAP, NARAS, and serves on the executive committee of the Society of Peabody Alumni (SPA).
Robert has performed concerts in the United States and Europe since 1984. In addition to solo concerts he also performs with the Numinus Trio composed of tenor Lee Moore and pianist Felicia Clarke. He will soon tour an inter-arts collaboration with moderator John C. Wilson. Based upon their highly successful Baltimore series, The Red Door is Open, this concept matches visual artists, the audience, and a moderator in a dialogue about the artworks, after which Robert improvises a response on piano.
Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm
Call us at 305-296-0458
With one of the tallest buildings – and most spectacular views – in town, the Hugh’s View rooftop terrace serves as The Studios’ creative space in the sky. The terrace sits four stories above street level and offers panoramic views of the island. The Kitwald Stage glows in the golden twilight of our sunset performances.
With original seating from its days as a Masonic temple, the Helmerich Theater has been updated to also include floor seating. As a black box theater, the set up is intimate but professional, and sets the stage for concerts and performances that leave guests feeling like they really got to know the performer.