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Madison Early Music Festival and Workshop
Madison, WI, July 13–20. AF $50. Fee approx. $350. R&B TBA.
Scholarship. (100)
Work with University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty and guest artist/teachers
in historically informed performances of early works, and hear world-class
performers of early music. Focus in 2002 is on music of the French Medieval
and Renaissance style.
Faculty: David Douglass, violin; Mary Springfels, viola; Additional
faculty, TBA.
Contact: Chelcy Bowles, 720 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon
St., Madison, WI 53703. (608) 265-5629. Fax: (608) 265-2475. E-mail:
cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu.
Web: www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/memf/.
Magic Mountain Music Farm, Practice Marathon Retreats
Morris, NY, May 23–June 7 (ret. #1); July 2–17 (ret. #2); July 27–September
2 (ret. #3 & #4); October 21–28 (ret. #5); January 2–17, 2003 (ret.
#6). AF $40. Fee $1,350 (spec. 5wk sess.-$2900 all inclusive, free 3rd
week holiday). R&B incl. Tape. (11)
Interest-free extended-payment plans available. Required: resumé,
professional level of playing. Advanced conservatory students welcome.
Founded in 1986. Intensive practice marathon retreats for violinists,
violists, and cellists. Expert individual coaching three times
a week. Daily workshops to increase performance consistency and confidence,
reduce muscle tension, and improve practicing effectiveness. Gourmet
food.
Faculty: Burton Kaplan, violin/viola/cello.
Contact: Burton Kaplan, 817 West End Ave., #11B, New
York, NY 10025. (212) 662-6634. Fax: (212) 662-2916. E-mail:musicfarm@mindspring.com.
Web: www.magicmountainmusic.org.
Manchester Music Festival
Manchester Center, VT, July 7–August 19. AF none. Fee none (full
scholarship for all participants). R&B incl. Scholarship.
Audition. Tape. (24–28)
Faculty: Danwen Jiang, Eudice Shapiro, violin; Ariel Rudiakov, Susan
Dubois, viola; TBA, cello.
Contact: Robyn Pruett, Managing Director, PO Box 1165,
Manchester Center, VT 05255. (802) 362-1956. Fax: (802) 362-0711. E-mail:
mmf@vermontel.net.
Web: www.mmfvt.org.
Henry Mancini Institute
Los Angeles, CA, July 22–August 20. AF $40. Fee covered by full
fellowship. R&B incl. Scholarship. Audition. (80)
For accomplished musicians training in jazz, film, and symphonic and
popular music. Intensive four-week program. Private lessons, ensemble
coaching, master classes, performance, clinics, concerto opportunities.
Held at UCLA.
Faculty: Jeremy Cohen, Richard Greene, Aimeé Kreston, Irving
Geller, Lesa Terra, violin; Carole Mukogawa, viola; Anthony Cooke, Roger
Lebow, cello; Bert Turetzky, bass.
Contact: Kelly Connaughton, PO Box 34575, Los Angeles,
CA 90034-0575. (310) 845-1900. Fax: (310) 845-1909. E-mail: hmi@amjazzphil.org-ucla.
Web: www.manciniinstitute.org.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Violin Repair
Workshops
North Adams, MA, June 3–7 (violin set-up & ident.), June 10–14
(violin repair), June 17–21 (adv. violin repair, edges), June
24–July 28 (adv. violin repair, varnish). AF $100 deposit. Fee $550.
R&B $150. (15 per session)
(Formerly North Adams State College.) Annual violin-repair workshops.
Program includes four separate one-week workshops.
Faculty: Hans J. Nebel.
Contact: Leslie Tustin, Office of Lifelong Learning,
375 Church St., North Adams, MA 01247. (413) 662-5576. Fax: (413) 662-5104.
E-mail: ltustin@mcla.mass.edu.
Web: www.mcla.edu/iifelong.
Meadowmount School of Music
Westport, NY, June 22–August 10. AF $35. Fee $4,250. R&B incl.
Scholarship. Audition. Tape. (225)
Founded in 1944 for accomplished young violinists, violists, cellists,
and pianists training for professional careers as soloists, orchestra
musicians, and teachers. Weekly private lessons, chamber-music coachings,
master classes with guest artists, and numerous concerts with excellent
accompanying staff inspire students to achieve maximum accomplishment
on their instruments.
Faculty: Charles Avsharian, Cyrus Forough, David Salness, Ann Setzer,
Stephen Shipps, Sally Thomas, violin; Alan Bodman, violin/viola; Hans
Jensen, Owen Carman, Tanya Carey, cello; Eric Larsen, piano; Skye Carman,
Richard Roberts, Ronny Feldman, orchestra repertoire/audition prep;
Andrés Cárdenes, master class; Pinchas Zukerman and
Amanda Forsyth, guest artists.
Contact: Teri Shipps, Admissions Director, 1240 Barrister
Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105. (734) 662-4126. Fax: (734) 662-4126. E-mail:
admissions@meadowmount.com.
Web: www.meadowmount.com.
Midsummer Musical Retreat
Walla Walla, WA, July 30–August 4. AF None. Fee $340. R&B $210.
Scholarship. (110 instruments, 60 vocal)
Midsummer Musical Retreat is a festival workshop for adult amateur
musicians. This workshop provides a rich musical experience for adult
musicians, a music camp for adults. Since 1983 singers and instrumentalists,
amateurs and semi-professionals have found Midsummer Musical
Retreat to be an invigorating, instructive, and rewarding part of their
musical lives. The strength of Midsummer Musical Retreat program has
been the exciting intersection of a committed, supportive, professional
faculty, thrilling repertoire, enthusiastic campers and a non-competitive
but challenging curriculum that includes large ensembles, chamber groups,
and electives. Enrollment is first-come first serve. 18 and older only.
Faculty: Eileen Swanson, viola; Karen Iglizen, Marcia Ott, Martin Friedmann,
violin; Meg Brennad, cello; Karen Janes, bass.
Contact: Tricia Gabrielson, 12345 Lake City Way NE
#255, Seattle, WA 98125. 1-800-471-2419. E-mail: midsummer@musicalretreat.org.
Web: www.musicalretreat.org.
Milwaukee Chamber Music Institute
Delaware, OH, June 28–July 30. AF $35. Fee $1,750. R&B $300.
Scholarship. Tape. (45–50)
Ages 15–30. Private lessons and daily master classes in both solo and
chamber repertoire from our entire faculty. Weekly performances by faculty
and student groups. Rehearsals and coachings in a variety of chamber
ensembles. Weekend activities taking advantage of local and regional
attractions.
Faculty: Myron Kartman, violin; Desiree Barron, viola; Stefan Kartman,
cello; Catherine McGinn, bass; Fine Arts Quartetin residence - Efim
Boico, Ralph Evans, violins; Yuri Gandelsman, viola, Wolfgang Laufer,
cello.
Contact: Peck School of the Arts-Music, University
of Wisconson, PO Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413. (740) 368-3704.
Fax: (740) 368-3723. E-mail: skartman@uwm.edu.
Web: http://uwm.edu/soa/Music.
Mount Vernon Orchestra Music Festival
Mount Vernon, VA, June 24–July19. AF $20 per family. Fee $345 per
week. R&B TBA. Scholarship. (30 per week)
Individual lessons, theory, chamber groups, orchestra daily; master
classes. Winner of concerto competition performs with Mount Vernon Orchestra
during regular session. Composition, conducting classes available.
Faculty: Master classes with Elisabeth Adkins, Jody Gatwood, Peter
Haase; others TBA.
Contact: Ulysses James, PO Box 120, Mt. Vernon, VA
22121. (703) 799-8229. Fax: (703) 360 7391. E-mail: mvorch@aol.com.
Web: www.members.aol.com/mvorch.
Mountain Collegium for Early Music
Young Harris, GA, July 2–8. Fee $493/$545 (double/single room).
R&B incl.
An early-music and folk-music workshop held by the Kelischek Workshop
for Historical Instruments at Young Harris College, with air-conditioned
dorms, cafeteria, classrooms, and rehearsal and performance halls. Instrument
classes, ensemble playing, group coaching, lecture-demonstrations,
faculty concert, student recital, and English country dancing offered
daily.
Faculty: Martha Bishop, viola da gamba; Lisle Kulbach, viola da gamba,
vielle, rebec; Margaret Pash, viola da gamba, lute; Atossa Kramer,
recorder, continuo.
Contact: G. Kelischek, Kelischek Workshop for Historic
Instruments, 199 Waldroup Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902. (828) 837-5833.
Fax: (828) 837-8755. E-mail: mtcollegium@aol.com.
Web: www.susato.com.
Music Academy of the West
Santa Barbara, CA, June 22–Agust 17. AF $50. Fee covered by full
scholarship. R&B incl. Scholarship. Tape. (52 strings)
Founded in 1947. Intensive training and performance: weekly private
lessons, master classes, orchestra, chamber music and opera. For professionally
oriented students, primarily of college and graduate school age.
Faculty: Peter Salaff, Kathleen Winkler, Zvi Zeitlin, violin; Donald
McInnes, viola;TBA, cello; Nico Abondolo, bass. Guest faculty:Takás
Quartet.
Contact: Samuel Dixon, 1070 Fairway Rd., Santa Barbara,
CA 93108. (805) 969-4726. Fax: (805) 969-0686. E-mail: catalog@musicacademy.org.
Web: www.musicacademy.org.
Music at Port Milford
Prince Edward County, ON, July 13–27, July 28-August 17. AF $25.
Fee $1,150 (two weeks); $1,650 (three weeks). R&B included. Scholarship.
Audition. Tape. Recommendation. (40 per session)
Intimate chamber music program in historic lake district. Designed
to further the love of music through a program of quartet and string
orchestra playing, choral singing, private lessons, and practive with
the fun of regular camp activities. Quartet playing is at the heart
of the camp experience. Each student is assigned before camp to a group,
music parts are sent for advance study, and at camp each group is
coached daily. Seminars in improvisation with AliceKay Kanack, founder
of Creative Ability Development. All teaching staff seasoned professionals.
Faculty and student performances. Established in 1987.
Faculty: Marie Berard, Rohan Gregory, violin; Angela Rudden, Katharine
Rapoport, viola; Coenraad Bloemendal, Susan Gagnon, cello; Doug Rooks,
bass.
Contact: Meg Hill, 288 Washington Ave., Pleasantville,
NY 10570. (914) 769-9046. Fax: (914) 769-2538. E-mail: director@mpmcamp.org.
Web: www.mpmcamp.org.
Music Institute for the Development of Personal Style:
In Memory of Jascha Heifetz
Ashland, OR, June 22–30. Fee $299/$149 (participants/auditors).
R&B $394–$499. Tape. (15 violinists and 15 pianists)
Dedicated to the tradition of the great masters whose distinct musical
personalities were instantly recognizable trademarks, Southern Oregon
University's Extended Campus Programs presents the Eighth Annual Music
Institute for the Development of Personal Style. You are invited to
joing world renowned performers and teachers Sherry Kloss and Todd Trynolds,
violin, and Linda Siverts, piano, as they present eight days of intense
study. Talented students of all ages are welcome.
Faculty: Sherry Kloss (artistic director), violin; Linda Siverts, piano.
Contact: Brooke Friendly, Extended Campus Programs,
Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland, OR 97520.
(541) 552-6901. Fax: (541) 552-6047. E-mail: friendly@sou.edu.
Web: www.sou.edu/ecp/arts/musicinst.html.
Music in the Mountains
Eagles Mere, PA, August 5–18. AF $50. Fee $900. R&B some meals
incl. Scholarship. Audition. Tape. (15–20)
Apply by May 1. Intensive coached chamber-music program for string
players and pianists ages 13–20. Four to six hours of daily coaching.
Dormitory-style lodging in "Endless Mountains." Two performances during
session. Swimming,hiking, craft fair. Daily theory.
Faculty: Barbara Sonies (codirector), Mechelle Chestnut, theory; Lori
Simpson, viola; Deborah Reeder (codirector), cello.
Contact: Deborah Reeder, 214 Avon Rd., Narberth, PA
19072-2308. (610) 664-0346, (610) 664-7386. Fax: (610) 664-3726. E-mail:
philtrio@mymailstation.com.
Musical Passages in Italy
Ripatransone, Italy, Marche, September 7–14. Fee $700 or less. R&B
incl. Scholarship. (30)
Several hours of chamber ensemble work daily. Sightseeing, freelance
playing. Stay in a beautiful hill town near the Adriatic and enjoy fall
in the beautiful Marche region of Italy. Visits to nearby Umbria easily
arranged.
Faculty: TBA.
Contact: Jane M. Carhart, 25 Alden Terr., Millbrook,
NY 12545. (845) 677-5092. Fax: (845) 677-3210. E-mail: Carhartjm@aol.com.
Web: www.musical-passages.org.
Musical Passages in Malta
Valletta, Malta, May 13–20. AF inc. Fee $1000 or less. R&B
inc. (30)
Several hours of chamber ensemble work daily, sightseeing, freelance
playing. Discover this beautiful island country inthe Mediterranean,
near Sicily. Sample wine and foods of this popular region.
Faculty: TBA.
Contact: Jane M. Carhart, 25 Alden Terrace, Millbrook,
NY 12545. (845) 677-5092. Fax: (845) 677-3210. E-mail: Carhartjm@aol.com.
Web: www.musical-passages.org.
Musical Passages in Normandy
Normandy, France, May 27–June 3. AF $850 or less. Fee $250. R&B
incl. Scholarship. (30)
Several hours of chamber ensemble work daily, with time for sightseeing
and freelance playing. Held in a 12th-century mill, now a cultural center
an hour from Paris. Cello rental possible. Coaching by professional
string quartet. Scholarships available to qualified students.
Faculty: Bridge Quartet from London.
Contact: Jane M. Carhart, 25 Alden Terr., Millbrook,
NY 12545. (845) 677-5092. Fax: (845) 677-3210. E-mail: Carhartjm@aol.com.
Web: www.musical-passages.org.
Musical Passages in Provence
Provence, France, September 16–24. Fee $700 or less. R&B incl.
(30)
Several hours of chamber ensemble work daily, with time for sightseeing
and freelance playing. Held in a private mansion in the Ardèche
region of Provence. Cello rental possible. Extensive music library available.
Excellent cuisine and wine.
Faculty: TBA.
Contact: Jane M. Carhart, 25 Alden Terr., Millbrook,
NY 12545. (845) 677-5092. Fax: (845) 677-3210. E-mail: Carhartjm@aol.com.
Web: www.musical-passages.org.
Musical Passages in Spain
Jimena de la Frontera, Andalucia, December 27–January 4, 2002. Fee
$800 or less. R&B incl. Scholarship. (30)
Several hours of chamber ensemble work daily, with time for sightseeing
and freelance playing. Set in a beautiful "pueblo blanco" in Southern
Spain. Course participants and professionals give a concert on New Years
Eve. Cello rental possible.
Faculty: TBA.
Contact: Jane M. Carhart, 25 Alden Terr., Millbrook,
NY 12545. (845) 677-5092. Fax: (845) 677-3210. E-mail: Carhartjm@aol.com.
Web: www.musical-passages.org.
Musicfest: Aberystwyth International Music Festival
and Summer School
Aberystwyth, Wales, Wales, July 27–August 3, 2002. Fee £195/£160
(regular/student). R&B £95/£70. Scholarship. Tape. Recommendation.
(varies)
A gathering point for Europe's most outstanding chamber musicians and
soloists, with a focus on the musicians of the future.
Faculty: TBA.
Contact: Aberystwyth Arts Center, Penglais, Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion, SY23 3DEWales. (44) 970-622882. Fax: (44) 970-622883. E-mail:
lla@aber.ac.uk.
Web: www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre.
Musicorda Festival and Summer String Program
South Hadley, MA, June 30–August 11. AF $50. Fee $3,750. R&B
included. Scholarship. Audition. Tape. (80–90)
Summer Chamber Music Institute. Leopold Teraspulsky, Artistic Director.
Six weeks. Six Festival concerts with distinguished faculty and guest
artists. Student performances: Concerto competition, Young Artist Series,
Recitals, Road Company ourtreach concerts. Individual coaching,
chamber groups, master classes. Students: International, advanced,
Ages 14 through graduate school. Dorm accomodations on campus. Call
for brochure or e-mail.
Faculty: James Buswell, Lynn Chang, Marylou Speaker Churchill, Andrew
Jennings, Masuko Ushioda, violin; Michele LaCourse, Peter Slowik, George
Taylor, viola; Matt Haimovitz, Ronald Leonard, Carol Ou, Leopold Teraspulsky,
cello.
Contact: Jacqueline Melnick, Executive Director, PO
Box 557, South Hadley, MA 01075. (413) 538-2590. Fax: (413) 538-3021.
E-mail: musicorda@aol.com.
Web: www.musicorda.org.
Naantali Music Festival
Naantali, Finland, Finland, June 10–19. Fee 330 euros.
The Naantali Music Festival offers more than 20 top class concerts
held in this sunny seaside resort. The festival inlcuds master classes
given at a special music camp by most of the guest artists.
Faculty: TBA.
Contact: Tiina Tunturi, Executive Director, PO Box
46, Naantali, FIN-21101Finland. 358 2 434 5363. Fax: 358 2 434 5425.
E-mail: info@naantalinmusiikkijuhlat.fi.
Web: www.naantalimusic.com.
The National Orchestral Institute
College Park, MD, May 31–June 23. AF $35. Fee covered by full scholarship.
R&B covered by full scholarship. Scholarship. Audition. Recommendation.
(90)
Ages 18–28. An advanced orchestra training program at the University
of Maryland. Intensive rehearsals and sectionals in preparation for
three public concerts; master classes and mock auditions to prepare
for professional orchestral auditions.
Faculty: Principal chairs from major American orchestras such as Baltimore,
Boston, Cleveland, National, and Philadelphia. Conductors for 2002:
Michael Stern, Gerard Schwarz, Stanislav Skrowaczewski.
Contact: Phil Kancianic, NOI/School of Music, 2110
CSPAC, Univ. of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. (301) 405-2317.Fax:
(301) 314-9504. E-mail: noi@accmail.umd.edu.
Web: www.nationalorchestralinstitute.com.
National String Workshop, Orchestral Conducting Seminar,
Instrument Repair Clinics
Madison, WI, July 21–27. AF $50. Fee approx. $375. R&B TBA.
(100)
A unique opportunity for strings teachers, performers, conductors,
university students, or amateurs. A flexible five-day schedule allows
participants to focus on playing skills, pedagogy, conducting, or repair,
or to follow a course of study that includes all of these areas.
Faculty: Janet Jensen, artistic director; Sharan Leventhal, violin;
Additional faculty, TBA.
Contact: Chelcy Bowles, 720 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St.,
Madison, WI 53703. (608) 265-5629. Fax: (608) 262-1694. E-mail: cbowles@dcs.wisc.edu.
Web: www.dcs.wisc.edu/lsa/nsw/.
New Directions Cello Festival
Storrs, CT, May 31–June 2. Fee $160. R&B $50+. Scholarship.
(unlimited)
The only festival dedicated exclusively to nonclassical cello, and
very broad in its scope: jazz, blues, folk, rock, world, and
experimental music. Concerts, workshops, jam sessions, Cello Big Band,
electric cello exhibition, and more. Share and learn about the latest
trends in this field. Held at the University of Connecticut, Storrs.
Faculty: Daniel Pezzotti, Swiss improvisational cellist; Sean Grissom,
cajun cellist; Relative Sight, cello, guitar, voice; Erich Kory, Canadian
cellist/composer; others TBA.
Contact: Chris White, 501 Linn St., Ithaca, NY 14850.
(877) 665-5815. Fax: (607) 277-1686. E-mail: info@newdirectionscello.com.
Web: www.newdirectionscello.com.
New England Music Camp
Sidney, ME, June 23–August 19. AF $400. Fee $2,400/$4,400 (4/8 weeks).
R&B incl. Scholarship. Audition. Tape. Recommendation. (195)
Founded in 1937. For students ages 12–18, with equal emphasis on both
intensive music education and sports and recreation. Two weekly
private lessons, participation in one or more performing groups, practice
time. Optional classes. Regular student and faculty performances. Weekly
concerts.
Faculty: Michele Le Fevre, Julia Stortie, violin; Carolyn Tarzia, Linda
Gregorian, violin/viola; Jennifer Snyder, viola; Michal Schmidt, cello;
Barton Dunning, bass.
Contact: Davis E. Wiggin, New England Music Camp,
549S Spring St., Manchester, CT 06040. (203) 646-1642. Fax: (203) 646-2128.
E-mail: play@nemusiccamp.com.
Web: www.nemusiccamp.com.
Garth Newel Music Center
Warm Springs, VA, mid-July to mid-August. AF $500 upon acceptance.
Fee none. R&B none. Scholarship. Audition. Tape. (4–10)
Apply by March 1. Chamber-music program for strings. Students ages
16–26. Homestyle living; public faculty and student concerts;
daily coaching and recreation.
Faculty: Teresa Ling, violin; Evelyn Grau, viola; Tobias Werner, cello;
Peter Henderson, piano.
Contact: Evelyn Grau, PO Box 240, Warm Springs, VA
24484. (540) 839-5018. Fax: (540) 839-3154. E-mail: office@garthnewel.org.
Web: www.garthnewel.org.
North Bennet Street School Summer Workshops in Musical
Instrument Technology
Boston, MA, 1 day to 1 week long. Fee $100–400. (12 per session)
Summer workshops in music instrument technology.
Faculty: TBA.
Contact: Janet A. Collins, North Bennet Street School,
39 N. Bennet St., Boston, MA 02113. (617) 227-0155. Fax: (617) 227-9292.
North West Early Music Forum
Ambleside, Cumbria, England, England, July 20–25. AF £30. Fee approx.
£200. R&B £250–£350. Scholarship. (50)
Offers group instruction for singers and players of the viol and Renaissance
wind instruments in the beautiful English Lake District. Open to residents
and nonresidents. Brochure available.
Faculty: TBA.
Contact: Clive Walkley, St. Martin's College, Ambleside,
Cumbria, LA 22 9BBEngland. (44) 153-94-30300. Fax: (44) 153-96-30305.
E-mail: clive@greengarth-natland.fsnet.co.uk.
Web: www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~steveh02.
Northwestern University National High School Music
Institute
Evanston, IL, June 30– August 2. AF $25. Fee $3,450. R&B incl.
Scholarship. Audition. (160)
A precollegiate music-major experience for talented high-school musicians.
Study music theory, solfege, and chamber music; perform in the orchestra
and master classes; work with members of the Chicago Symphony.
Faculty: TBA.
Contact: Heather Landes, 711 Elgin Rd., Evanston,
IL 60208-1200. (847) 491-3141. Fax: (847) 467-7440. E-mail: musiclife@northwestern.edu.
Web: www.northwestern.edu/musicschool.
Oberlin at Casalmaggiore, Italy
Casalmaggiore, Italy, June 26–July 18. AF $100. Fee
$1,820. R&B incl. Tape. Recommendation. (80)
A select group of young musicians participate in a three-week training
and performance program with an outstanding international faculty.
Faculty: Taras Gabora, Anne Shih, violin; Roger Chase, viola; Simo
Fryer, Vagram Saradjian, cello.
Contact: Anna Hoffman, Conservatory of Music, 77 West
College St., Oberlin, OH 44074-1588. (440) 775-8044. Fax: (440) 775-6840.
E-mail: occasalmaggiore@oberlin.edu.
Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camp/Conference
Montgomery Bell State Park, TN, June 23–29. AF $300 deposit. Fee
$700 in full at application. R&B incl. (100)
Near Nashville. Five days of fiddle instruction, seminars, concerts
and dances, with an in-depth look at a wide variety of music styles.
Daily fiddle/violin instruction (including some classes available for
viola and cello).
Faculty: Mark O'Connor,Matt Glaser, Natalie MacMaster, Buddy Spicher,
Randy Elmore, Claude Williams, Daniel Carwile. Guest instructors (faculty
subject to change).
Contact: Helen Holzen, PO Box 110573, Nashville, TN
37222. (615) 377-6064. E-mail: fiddlecamp@pegasusnet.com.
Web: www.markoconnor.com.
Mark O'Connor Fiddle Conference
Pt. Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA, August 12–16. Fee $700
in full at application. R&B food incl. (170)
Five days of fiddle instruction, seminars, concerts, and dances, with
an in-depth look at a wide variety of music styles. Daily fiddle/violin
instruction (including some classes available for viola and cello).
Faculty: Mark O'Connor,Matt Glaser, Natalie MacMaster, Buddy Spicher,
Randy Elmore, Claude Williams, Daniel Carwile. Guest instructors (faculty
subject to change).
Contact: Helen Holzen, PO Box 110573, Nashville, TN
37222. (615) 941-7426. E-mail: fiddlecamp@pegasusnet.com.
Web: www.markoconnor.com.
Orchesterakademie/Orchestral Academy
Lübeck, Germany, Germany, July 10–September 2. AF $40. Fee
none (grant is given). R&B none. Scholarship. Audition.
Young musicians from all over the world (age limit 26) work on orchestral
and chamber music and perform within the largest festival of classical
music in Germany. Travel expenses, tuition, and accommodation at Salzan
castle paid by festival.
Faculty: Christoph Eschenbach, Cristabul Halffter, Jukka-Pekka Saraste,
conductors.
Contact: Christian Lorenz,, Stiftung Schleswig-Holstein
Musik Festival, Jerusalemsberg 7, Lübeck, D-23568Germany. (49)
451 3895718. Fax: (49) 451 3895716. E-mail: orchestrerakademie@shmf.de.
Web: www.SHMF.de.
Orford Arts Centre
Orford, PQ, Canada, Canada, June 24–August 16. AF CDN$45. Fee CDN$510
per week. R&B incl. Scholarship. Tape. Recommendation. (120
per week)
Master classes, chamber music, and solo repertoire, performance opportunities
and concerts.
Faculty: Anne Robert, Jean Angers, Lorand Fenyves, violin; Terence
Helmer, Douglas McNabney, Jutta Puchhammer-Sedillot, viola; Janos Starker,
Paul Katz, Marcel Saint-Cyr, Laurence Lesser, Heidi Litschauer, cello;
René Gosselin, Joel Quarrington, bass.
Contact: Andréa Poulin, 3165, Ch. Du Parc,
Orford, PQ JIX 7A2Canada. (819) 843-3981. Fax: (819) 843-7274. E-mail:
arts.orford@sympatico.ca.
Web: www.arts-orford.org.
Oxford Cello School
Abingdon, Oxford, England, Session I: June 1–7, Session II: July
23–August 3. Fee £265–£565 (resident/nonresident). R&B incl. for
resident (nonresident, lunch only), July 25-August 4. Scholarship.
Solo performance, cello orchestra, aural/theory, improvisation, singing,
ensembles, sight-reading, scale sessions, video analysis, master
classes, and individual lessons. A comprehensive program for each course
to suit all levels. Cello activity holiday (adults) in French Alps welcomes
nonplaying partners. Beginners' course for up to grade two standard.
New for 2002: Teachers development course and exam booster course. Full
leisure activity program.
Faculty: Alexander Boyarsky, visiting master; Marianne Gottfeldt (founder),
Steve Collisson, Lisa Cowling, Philip Sheppad, (improvisation specialist),
cello; Alexander Baillie, William Bruce, Charles Dickie, others.
Contact: Steven Gottfeldt, 67 Oxford Rd., Abingdon,
Oxon, OX142AAEngland. (44) 1235-530572. Fax: (44) 1235-555952. E-mail:
cello@oxfordcelloschool.freeserve.co.uk.
Web: www.oxfordcelloschool.org.
Performing Arts Institute
Kingston, PA, June 30–August 10. AF $25. Fee $2000 per three-week
session. R&B inc. Audition. Tape. Recommendation. (220)
Students come to study with mentors who inspire them, to perform the
best of the literature and to associate with newand old friends who
understand "what makes them tick." International faculty members and
conductors come tocollaborate with students in refining skills for a
lifetime in the arts. Dedicated teachers and consummate professionals,
they enjoy working with young musicians, actors, and dancers in an atmosphere
of mutual respect. Counselors come to share their knowledge and talents,
to perform alongside students and faculty, to contribute fresh ideas
from their studies at universities and conservatories around the world
and to provide supervision for the residential community.
Faculty: Ralph Allwood, Christiane Appenheimer, Neil Casey, Kenneth
Jernigan, Ryan Lannan,Cathy Liu, Victor Liva, Sophie Till, Steven Schmidt,
Ming Yang.
Contact: Nancy Sanderson, Office of Summer Programs,
201 North Sprague Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. (570) 270-2186. Fax: (570)
270-2198. E-mail: nsanderson@wyomingseminary.org.
Web: www.wyomingseminary.org/pai.
Point CounterPoint Chamber Music Camp, for Strings
and Piano
Lake Dunmore, VT, June 23–July 13, July 14–August 10, June 23–August
10. AF $30. Fee $2,275/$2,750/$4,650 (3/4/7 weeks). R&B incl.
Scholarship. Audition. Tape. Recommendation. (50)
Ages 11–17. Emphasis on study and performance of chamber music. Ensembles
formed by ability and coached for weekly concerts; private lessons,
theory, music studies, faculty concert series. Cabin living, beautiful
lake setting, recreation including water skiing, supportive environment
(staff-to-student ratio of three to one).
Faculty: Rebecca Dorly, Dimiter Ivanov, David Lamse, Sean O'Neil, violin;
Christina Winrich, viola; Robert Burkhardt, Aron Zelkowicz, cello;
Vanessa Fadial, piano.
Contact: Paul and Margaret Roby, Directors, PO Box
3181, Terre Haute, IN 47803. (812) 877-3745. Fax: (812) 877-2174. E-mail:
pointcp@aol.com.
Web: www.pointcp.com.
Portland String Quartet Workshop at Colby College
Waterville, ME, July 28–Aug. 11. AF $100 deposit. Fee $950. R&B
incl. Scholarship. Tape. (8 string quartets)
Student quartets are chosen for compatibility in age, experience, performance
level, and instrumentation. Major literature is prepared in intensive
schedules. Daily schedule includes coaching session by a member of the
PSQ; afternoon master classes; and individual lessons on the quartet
literature. Lobster bake on Great Pond, evening activities, etc. Each
quartet does final performance. Campus offers excellent facilities,
good food, and a beautiful environment.
Faculty: Portland String Quartet (Stephen Kecskemethy, Ronald Lantz,
violin; Julia Adams, viola; Paul Ross, cello).
Contact: The Portland String Quartet, Box 6782, Portland,
ME 04101. (207) 774-5144. E-mail: arpeggio@att.net.
Web: www.portlandstringquartet.org.
Positano International Chamber Music Course and Festival
Positano, Italy, Italy, July 1–14, 16–29, 2002. AF $300. Fee $400/$200
(participant/observer). R&B $900. Scholarship. Tape.
Daily master classes, ensembles, coaching, and recitals. Public performance
opportunties, for both chamber and solo music. Every day begins with
Taichi Quan, traditional Chinese exercise. ightseeing tours to the Great
Wall and Ming Tomb. High-quality musical training with a healthy lifestyle,
warm friendship, international cultural exchanges, and greatmusical
experiences. Parents, friends, and music lovers may join as nonparticipants
for lower fee.
Faculty: Eileen Huang (director), piano; Roberto Cani, violin.
Contact: Eileen Huang, ICMC, via G. Marconi 45, Positano,
SA I-84017Italy. (39) 089 812045. Fax: (39) 089 812045. E-mail: Eileen@starnet.it.
Web: www.positanonline.it/music_courses.
Putney School Chamber Music Institute
Putney, VT, June 19–29. AF $25. Fee $950. R&B incl. Audition.
Tape. (20)
Intensive 10-day study and performance workshop for gifted string,
piano, and woodwind students including private lessons, ensemble coaching,
theory classes, and public performance. Call Yellow Barn Music School
at (800) 639-3819 for faculty, program, and audition information.
Faculty: Peabody Trio, Steven Coxe, others TBA.
Contact: Putney Summer Programs, Elm Lea Farm, Putney,
VT 05346. (802) 387-6297. Fax: (802) 387-6216. E-mail: summerprograms@pegasus.putney.com.
Raphael Trio Chamber Music Workshop
Adamant, VT, June 22–29; June 30–July 7. AF $25. Fee $750/$550 (resident/commuter).
R&B incl. (30)
Preformed groups or individuals are assigned repertoire in advance;
three groups daily remain together for the entire
week, each coached every day. In-depth work, distinguished artist faculty.
Performance opportunites. Magnificent setting, gourmet food, supportive
atmosphere.
Faculty: Philippe Djokic, Lind Rosenthal, violin; Mary Ruth Ray, Leonard
Matcynski, viola; Susan Salm, cello.
Contact: Susan Salm, 175 W. 73rd St., #16D, New York,
NY 10023. (212) 362-0023. Fax: (212) 362-3541. E-mail: epsteind@bcn.net.
Rocky Ridge Music Center
Estes Park, CO, June 16–July 22 (young artist seminar); July 24–August
4, August 7–18 (junior student seminars). AF $100. Fee $2,500/$985 (YAS/JSS).
R&B incl. Scholarship. Audition. Tape. (65–70)
The five-week Young Artist Seminar, open for students ages 15–22, includes
a daily schedule of practice, lessons, theory, chamber ensembles,
and orchestra. Twice-weekly playing classes provide public performing
experience, and weekly faculty concerts model musical development
and performance. The Junior Student Seminar, for students ages 10–14,
is a shorter, less-intense version that carefully maintains a balance
of musical study, performance, and extracurricular activities.
Scholarships available for YAS only. Students may attend one or both
JSSs.
Faculty: YAS Faculty: Roy Malan, Susan Freier, violin; Scott Woolweaver,
viola; Stephen Harrison, Elizabeth Anderson, cello; Paul Erhard, bass.
JSS Faculty: David Neely, violin; Scott Woolweaver, viola; James McWhorter,
cello; Brian Knott, bass.
Contact: 4600 Valley Rd., Suite 312, Lincoln, NE 68510-4844.
(402) 486-4363. Fax: (402) 486-4363. E-mail: RRMCoffice@aol.com.
Web: www.rockyridge.org.
