Adult Chamber Music Workshop

June 11—15, 2008
Mary Watt, Director

Summers in Vermont remain a cherished memory in the minds of the many professional and non-professional musicians who have attended Kinhaven Music School. Kinhaven's emphasis on non-competitive, supportive music making has been at the very heart of its philosophy. This approach—the basis for our success with students of all ages—is the guiding spirit for our Adult Piano and Adult Chamber Music workshops.

The Program

The workshop will begin with supper on Wednesday and will end with a concert on Sunday morning, followed by lunch. Participation in this concert is optional. The workshop is open to string, wind, and piano players, 18 years or older, of all levels and experience. Existing groups are welcome. Acceptance will be based on the need for a balanced instrumentation and the date the application is received.

The coaches will be Senior session faculty members, all professional musicians with experience working with adults. Chamber groups and music will be chosen in advance by the music faculty. Tapes submitted with the application will help us to create compatible and challenging groups. Participants will be assigned to at least two groups. Groups will meet daily and will be coached at every meeting.

There will also be orchestra readings and free time for sight-reading, practicing, and enjoying Weston, Vermont and the surrounding area.

The Faculty

Eva Gruesser, Andrea Schultz & Rohan Smith, violin
Peter Schultz, flute & conductor
Mary Watt, oboe
George Lopez, piano
Michael Finckel, cello

Housing and Food

Kinhaven has camp facilities consisting of communal cabins with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. There is electricity in all cabins. The Common Room in the Main House will be available day and night for reading, visiting, and relaxing in front of the fireplace.

Participants have the option of commuting by staying at one of the many inns or motels in the area. A list of inns will be sent upon request. Meals will be provided from supper Wednesday to lunch Sunday. The Kinhaven kitchen is famous for its delicious homemade fare—fresh, nutritious and non-institutional. Vegetarian meals will be available.

Costs

Tuition: $700; includes all musical activities, room and meals.

How to Apply

Application form: Please print and mail in this form with your audition recording. The application deadline is March 1st.

Audition recording requirements: A home recording or copy of a live performance is fine. The recording can be on a cassette (audio or VHS), CD or DVD. A solo work is preferable; however, a piece of chamber music with the piano clearly defined will be acceptable.

Please be sure to label the recording media and case with your name and the work performed.

Send the completed application and recording to:

Kinhaven Adult Chamber Music Workshop
Mary Watt, Director
11 Main Street
Exeter, NH 03833

If you have further questions, please email mwatt@exeter.edu or call (603) 778-4667