Chamber Music Workshop for Strings & Piano
For Residential and Nonresidential Students. An exceptional comprehensive
music camp for serious string and piano students in 7th - 12th grades.
“What MYA does for young musicians is nothing short of remarkable!” – parent of summer participant
Midwest Young Artists' nationally recognized Summer Music Festival has an outstanding faculty, nurturing staff and is held in a beautiful and comfortable setting. The Summer Music Festival offers students an unparalleled music experience in a fun and supportive environment. Our goal is to help each student grow musically and individually. Dedicated faculty, who love to teach, will inspire students to explore new ideas, discover new talents, and learn skills that will stay with them forever.
About the Festival
- A First-rate Faculty
Work with outstanding, nationally known professional performers and musicians who love to teach and want to work with you this summer! - An Emphasis on Chamber Music
MYA knows chamber music. MYA has won Chamber Music America's Heidi Castleman Award for Excellence in Chamber Music Teaching and has more medal winners in the Junior Division of the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition than any other pre-college program in the country! - A Comprehensive Music Experience
While our summer program has a strong focus on chamber music, students may also participate in our Evening Orchestra. In addition we offer courses in music theory, conducting, as well as a sonata class. - A Nurturing and Supportive Environment
Our faculty members residential campers, we have caring and supportive staff on hand 24 hours a day. - A Welcoming Environment for International Students
We have had students attend our Strings and Piano Workshop in past years from Germany, Switzerland, Bolivia, South Africa and China. This year we have added an elective for students to take ESL classes each day. We will also house international students with an English-speaking roommate to gain confidence and skills through conversations and friendships. (Students from China may find help with visas and applications at StarLink)
Location
Our residential programs are held on the lovely campus of Carthage College located in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Students stay in dormitories with one roommate, with easy accessibility to rehearsals, performances and the cafeteria. In addition, Carthage College has excellent athletic facilities along with a state of the art swimming pool. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, there are scenic bicycle and jogging paths that extend into the heart of downtown Kenosha. This serene setting provides the perfect environment for inspiring young musicians.
Carthage Location and Directions
Carthage Campus Map
Strings and Piano Workshop Daily Schedule
Chamber Music Workshop for Strings and Piano offers chamber music study and performances, inspirational master classes and electives, including private lessons with outstanding faculty. The Chamber Music Workshop aids students in developing their interpretive and communicative skills while studying chamber repertoire.
Students will take part in a selected chamber music ensemble, grouped by age and ability (pre-formed ensembles may participate as well). Chamber ensemble concerts will take place in the evenings, giving each group frequent opportunities to perform.
Electives include Theory Class, Sonata Class, and Music History
Daily Schedule
| 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. | Morning meeting |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Music theory & history |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Practice/Private lessons/Coachings |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Coachings & group practice |
| 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Free time |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:30 - 11:00 p.m. | Night activities, recitals, talent nights |
Faculty & Master Class Artists
Susan Bates, Viola: Preparatory Chamber Music Program, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, San Francisco Ballet
Robert Bassill, Violin, Chamber Orchestra, Theory: Chamber Music Director and Camp and Orchestra Director, Midwest Young Artists; Director of Orchestras and Music Theory, Lake Forest High School.
Anthony Elliott, Cello: Professor of Cello, University of Michigan; recordings on CD Baby Independent Music; Conductor, Michigan Young Symphony.
Amanda Dennis, Cello: faculty, Midwest Young Artists
Peter Kupfer, Music Theory: faculty, Midwest Young Artists
Charles Pikler, Viola/Violin: Principal Viola, Chicago Symphony Orchestra; faculty, Northwestern University and North Park University.
Sarah Plum, Violin/Viola: Professor of Violin & Viola, Drake University.
Gene Purdue, Violin: Artistic Director, Midwest Young Artists 2008 Summer Music Festival; founding member, Thouvenel String Quartet.
Gerardo Ribeiro, Violin: faculty, Northwestern University; recordings on EMI and RCA labels.
Tom Rosenberg, Cello: Artistic Director, Fischoff Chamber Music Competition; faculty, University of Minnesota , Macalester and Carleton Colleges .
Rami Solomonow, Viola: Professor of Viola, DePaul Unversity; Member, Chicago Chamber Musicians
Tatyana Stepanova, Piano: faculty, Midwest Young Artists; free-lance pianist and accompanist.
Comprehensive Faculty bios »
Student Eligibility
Strings and Piano Workshop will accept serious string players to fill 16 ensembles. Additionally, up to four pianists and one double bass will be accepted. MYA's String and Piano Workshop is made by "rolling admission", with earlier applications having a greater likelihood of entrance (finding suitable chamber music partners). Chamber Music Workshop for Strings and Piano is for students who have completed 6th grade by summer 2010.
Tuition and Application
Students wishing to attend the Chamber Music Workshop for Strings & Piano must complete the Secure Online Application and submit the $75 non-refundable application fee. This application fee will be applied toward summer workshop tuition for students who enroll. As described in the online application form, a recording, clearly labeled with your name and “2010 Strings & Piano Workshop” must be mailed under separate cover. Financial assistance is available.
Application Deadline
All materials should be mailed in as soon as possible. Students will be notified of their acceptance when all materials have been submitted and we have determined that there is an ensemble placement.
Secure Online Application »
$75 Non-refundable Application Fee »
Financial Aid Form »
The financial aid form must be submitted at the same time as the camp application.Upon receiving notification of your acceptance, you must remit a $1,000 deposit. Deposits are non refundable except in cases of medical necessity. This deposit will be applied toward your invoice, which must be paid in full by June 1, 2010.
Tuition and Fees
* $75 Application Fee is non-refundable and applied toward Workshop tuition, if accepted.
* $3,420/$2,570 Residential/Non-Residential (no housing and no meals) for the full three week program payable on the following schedule:
NOTE: All payments are non-refundable unless by special arrangement with the Director of Midwest Young Artists with a Doctor’s excuse.
