Chamber Music Odyssey is a day camp for motivated string and piano students ages 11-18 looking to broaden their musical experiences by exploring the repertoire and techniques of chamber music literature.
A day at camp includes ensemble coaching with faculty; sight singing; “fingerboard geography,” a hands on approach to music theory for string players; score reading and sight reading classes for pianists; and a string orchestra rehearsal.
Ensembles are formed based on age, ability, experience and instrumentation to ensure skill-level compatibility. Classes are taught by skilled, inspiring, widely respected teachers in a setting designed to foster musical creativity, self-confidence and the ability to make music with others.
Snacks and lunch at Downer Commons will be provided. Each day will include swim or recreational time at the Buchanan-Kiewitt Recreation Center. A final “informance” on Friday, July 18 is open to families.
| Dates | July 14-18, 2008 |
| Time | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Location | Music Drama Center, Lawrence University |
| Fee: | $225 ($200 if paid in full by 5/15/08) |
| Registration | |
| or Print and mail a registration form | |
| Deadline | Registration and placement recording (CD or tape) due May 15. |
| Forms | Health form; Publicity permission |
Eligibility:
Chamber Music Odyssey is open to violin students performing at WSMA level A, viola and cello students performing at WSMA level A or B, and high school piano students performing at WSMA level A with fluency in sight reading and upon the recommendation of their piano teachers.
Applicants must submit a placement tape of no more than ten minutes by May 15. Specific tape requirements are:
| Violin | One etude from Preparing for Kreutzer, Volume I, page 21 or above, or any of the Kreutzer 42 Studies for the Violin; and one WSMA level A solo piece |
| Viola | One WSMA level B or A solo, and one etude from the following: Essential Exercises and Etudes by Harvey Whistler, number 2 or higher; Wolfahrt 60 Studies for the Viola, op. 45, Book II, number 32 or higher; Kreutzer 42 Studies for the Viola; or Kayser 36 Studies for the Viola |
| Cello | One etude from Popper High School of Cello Playing, op. 73; or Schroeder 170 Foundation Studies Volume I, number 36 or higher; and one WSMA level B or A solo piece. |
| Piano | One WSMA level A solo |
A printable information page comes as a PDF file; you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat reader to view and/or print it. Please call Lawrence Academy of Music at 920-832-6632 for more information or to request a brochure.