Chamber Music for String & Piano: Overview
June 8 - July 6, 2008
The chamber music program for talented young string players and pianists at Madeline Island Music Camp was founded in 1986. Over 23 years the Camp has refined its curriculum to offer a truly exceptional program devoted exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music. 48 outstanding young musicians aged 14-24 are grouped according to age and ability into chamber ensembles to receive daily coaching by faculty such as the Pacifica, Parker, Arianna and Fry Street String Quartets, and other distinguished artists from the University of Wisconsin, Oberlin College, the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, Cleveland Institute of Music, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and Houston Symphony. In addition to coaching, students spend three hours each day in chamber music rehearsal and two hours in solo practice. Students also receive one private lesson and one semi-private lesson (lst with 2nd violin, viola with cello) each week as additional preparation for the public performances, attended by enthusiastic and supportive audiences, every weekend. Master classes, lecture/demonstrations, and six performances by the faculty also take place. While the Camp program is rigorous, the focus remains on learning and fulfilling potential. Students experience not only the richness of performing music at their highest level, but form lifelong friendships. Ample time is available for students to enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities (ping pong, tennis, movies, enjoying Madeline Island's beautiful beaches). Advanced groups may also go on short local tours to perform. In 2008, the Pacifica Quartet will complete the Beethoven String Quartets they began last year at Madeline Island Music Camp.
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