Summer 2009

Strings International Music Festival

Bryn Mawr College, PA

June 13-26

The Festival offers students of all ages and skill levels an immersion in classical music education and performance. Participants are divided by age and proficiency:  Children's Division/8-10 yr olds; Pre-college Senior Division/11 yr olds to graduating high school seniors; College Students and Young Professionals.  The program includes private lessons and master classes with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, daily orchestra rehearsals, solo performance opportunities, two concerto competitions, an optional chamber music proggram, and daily music courses. www.stringscamp.com

Princeton Chamber Music Play Week.

924 Riverside Avenue, Trenton NJ 08618

Playweek East, June 21-28 at Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Playweek Virginia, July 19-26 at Lexington, Virginia

The heart of the program is twice-daily ensemble sessions, half of each session being coached.  Participants have the opportunity to perform 3 times during the week. Players with moderate to excellent abilities are accepted. $810/East or $775/Virginia.  Deposit of $200, full payment by May 15. www.playweek.net

Cellospeak

Sunday, July 26 to Saturday, August 1, 2009

Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA

Dorothy Amarandos, Artistic Director and Gary Fitzgerald, Conductor

The Cellospeak Workshop for Adults is an intensive 6-day seminar for adult cellists from novice to advanced.  Participants improve technical skills, experience playing in ensembles and enjoy performances.  The daily schedule includes private lessons, coached quartets, group technique sessions, special faculty topics, rehearsals of the all-inclusive cello choir, and performances by the virtuoso faculty.  The 64 participants from all over the country have a faculty ratio of 1 to 4.  For full program information, list of faculty, directions, and application form, visit the web site:  www.cellospeak.org