(not just) Simply , strings ... a chamber music workshop

​Welcome to:
(not just) Simply , strings... a chamber music workshop
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Dates: November 1 - 4, 2018
(room for some piano players and wind instrumentalists)

An "invitation" to enthusiastic amateur string players....of all levels of play....to join us in a non-competitive, musical workshop experience. We also welcome some wind players and pianists. This workshop will be held in the charming and historic, Inn at Manchester, in Manchester, Vermont. Our outstanding coaching staff will support and guide us in the exploration of playing and interpreting chamber music literature.

Small chamber ensembles and appropriate repertoire will be assigned to each participant several weeks prior to the workshop. Each participant will be assigned two pieces to prepare. The music and group assignments will be based upon a "self evaluation" section in the application

The program's focus will be on playing and interpreting the musical literature in a chamber group setting. Sight reading in evening ensembles will be encouraged to help enhance each participant's confidence level of playing in groups. There will be ample opportunities to put together "pick up" groups during the day, as well as participating in an informal "play-in" on Thursday evening. Come Join us!  Make new friends, meet old ones, and enjoy the grandeur of Manchester, Vermont, at this time of the year. There's lots to do: hiking, biking, shopping, sightseeing....or just "chilling out" in the beautiful surroundings of the Inn.
 
WHAT DOES THIS WORKSHOP OFFER?
.......3 nights lodging in a beautiful room, private bath (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
.......3 delicious Vermont country breakfasts (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
.......3 delicious dinners (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
.......beverages and snacks daily
......18 hours of hands-on coaching, rehearsal and playing sessions, master class
 
FEES:
​The entire cost for this unique musical experience is:
              $765 per person/single occupancy ;  $565 per person/dbl occ. as a participant
              The fee for a "non-playing" guest is $495

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT: 
The registration deadline is August 26, 2018 . Please send a non-refundable deposit of $175 , per participant(please make sure to include deposit for  your  non-playing guest).

Make the check payable to: Janet Hoffman
and mail it to the address on the application form.

​To obtain the application form, please contact Janet so that you may complete it and send it with your payment.

Please contact Janet Hoffman at [email protected].