MANCHESTER and the MOUNTAINS
CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
May 11-14, 2023
Manchester, Vermont
15th annual workshop weekend
CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
May 11-14, 2023
Manchester, Vermont
15th annual workshop weekend
.....a unique, non-competitive, learning and playing experience for amateur string players of all levels……..This workshop will be housed in the charming and historic “Inn at Manchester”, in the majestic Green Mountains of Vermont.
Small chamber ensembles will be assigned. Placement and assignments will be based upon a self-evaluation questionnaire. We do accept some winds and piano in this workshop. Each participant will receive his/her music assignments several weeks prior to the workshop. We encourage participation of amateur musicians at ALL LEVELS OF PLAY. Groups and repertoire will be carefully assigned to meet the needs of ALL levels of participants in order to maximize your weekend experience. Pre-formed groups are most welcomed.
Besides some new playing/learning sessions we have planned for May, we are again excited to offer all participants the experience and joy to perform together in our Saturday evening program. Although we are not a performance-based workshop, our hope is to encourage participants to join with everyone in this group performance. This additional assignment will be sent to all when the regular two assignments are sent.
The program’s focus will be on playing repertoire, authentically, as chamber group musicians. Sight-reading sessions and Master Classes will be offered. There will be ample time factored into our busy schedule to enjoy the ambiance of the greater Manchester area: Great shopping! Great food! Great hiking, running, golfing, biking and walking. There are many sight-seeing opportunities to be experienced and enjoyed!
Our coaches are distinguished and accomplished musicians:
Stefanie Taylor, our workshop Artistic Director, violist and active chamber and orchestral musician, is the assistant principal violist of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra, and violist for the orchestra’s Juke Box Quartet. She has been principal violist for both Middlebury Opera and Green Mountain Opera, and has led the Burlington Chamber Orchestra as concertmaster. In nearly twenty years in New York, Stefanie performed with the New York Philharmonic, was guest principal violist for the American Symphony Orchestra, performed in numerous ensembles, including the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and played live on WQXR. Stefanie is a graduate of Indiana University and SUNY Stony Brook. She teaches both violin and viola privately and at Middlebury Community Music Center.
Other professional musicians scheduled to coach in this workshop are : Dale Stuckenbruck (violinist/sawist);
Ariel Rudiakov (violist); Joana Genova (violinist); Perri Morris (cellist)…other coaches TBA.
WHAT DOES THIS WORKSHOP OFFER?
……… 3 nights lodging in a beautiful room with private bath
……….3 delightful Vermont country breakfasts
……….3 sumptuous dinners
………. beverages and snacks daily
……… 18 hours of hands-on coaching, rehearsal, and playing sessions
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT:
Please click the button below to request more information on fees related to the workshop and to request an application.
