2011 Summer Chamber Music Festival

Update: Applications will be accepted until June 1, but applicants will need to pay the tuition fee along with the registration fee.

Join the UVA faculty this summer in an intensive five-day chamber music workshop. The focus will be on developing musicianship skills which go "beyond the notes" — the listening, rhythmic, analytical, and diplomatic skills that go into the making of quality chamber music. Students will study appropriately assigned repertoire in detail with faculty members in small ensembles, culminating with a final performance in Old Cabell Hall.

The program will meet on the grounds of the University of Virginia from 9:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday, June 21 through Friday, June 24, and on Saturday, June 25 from 11:00am through 1:00pm. Students will perform in a final concert the afternoon of June 25. Each day will be divided into chamber ensemble coachings and rehearsals, master classes, and large chamber ensemble rehearsals. There is a non-refundable application fee of $30, and the program fee is $320 (late program fee is $370).

The workshop is open to college and high school students, advanced middle school students, and adult amateur musicians who play string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. A few advanced piano students will also be accepted to participate in the chamber ensembles. A minimum of three years of individual instrumental study and at least one year of ensemble experience is expected of all applicants. Teacher recommendation and an audition CD or DVD are required of all applicants. The program fee includes coaching/instruction, lunch and snacks each day, locker rental for the week, and two tickets to the 2009-2010 UVA Chamber Music Series. Parking is available for an additional fee.

Faculty:

Members include:

Tasha Warren, Clarinet & Artistic Director
Ayn Balija, Viola
David Sariti, Violin
Adam Carter, Cello
Aaron Hill, Oboe
Nathan Dishman, Trombone
Mimi Tung, Piano

Biographies are available on the UVa website. Additional coaches will be brought in throughout the week. Faculty subject to change.

Application Procedure:

Please click on the link below for the brochure and application. Send completed applications, application fee and recording to:

SCMF Brochure (.pdf, 2.0MB)
SCMF Application (.pdf, 67KB)

UVA Summer Chamber Music Festival
McIntire Department of Music
P.O. Box 400176
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4176