Chicago Chamber Music Workshop
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 Chicago Chamber Music Workshop has an outstanding faculty, nurturing staff and is held in a beautiful and comfortable setting. This workshop offers students an unparalleled musical 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.
Faculty & Master Class Artists
Robert Bassill, Violin, Chamber Orchestra, Theory: Chamber Music Camp Director and Orchestra Director, Midwest Young Artists; Director of Orchestras and Music Theory, Lake Forest High School.
Amanda Dennis, Cello: faculty, Midwest Young Artists
Annie Fullard, Violin: Cavani String Quartet; Cleveland Institute of Music
Charles Pikler, Viola/Violin: Principal Viola, Chicago Symphony Orchestra; faculty, Northwestern University and North Park University.
Gene Purdue, Violin: Artistic Director, Midwest Young Artists Summer Music Festival; founding member, Thouvenel String Quartet.
Deborah Price, Viola, Artistic Director: faculty, Denison University; Artistic Director, Chamber Music Connection; recipient, CSO Community Music Educator of the Year Award.
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.
Gary Stucka, Cello: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
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New for 2012
In an exciting collaboration with Ravinia's Steans Music Institute, this year's workshop will feature master classes with Steans Students and Faculty at Ravinia.
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 Chicago Chamber Music Workshop in past years from Germany, Switzerland, Bolivia, South Africa and China. We pair them with an English-speaking roommate to gain confidence and skills through conversations and friendships.
Location
Our workshops are held at the MYA Center at Fort Sheridan. Students are housed at the nearby Lake Forest College and are shuttled to the facility. They will stay in air-conditioned dormitories with one roommate. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, this serene setting provides the perfect environment for inspiring young musicians.
Chicago Chamber Music Workshop Details
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
July 2 Schedule
First day (July 2) schedule is subject to change, please check back for updates.
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Residential Registration and Move In at Lake Forest College |
| Lunch on your own | |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Non-Residential Registration at MYA |
| 12:15 p.m. | Music Theory Placement Test |
| 12:45 p.m. | Orientation Meeting (Parents encouraged to stay) |
| 1:30 p.m. | Coachings and Rehearsals Begin |
| 4:00 p.m. | Time to get to know each other! |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. | Orchestra Rehearsal |
| 9:00 p.m. | Residental students travel back to LFC. Non-Residential students are done for the day. |
| 11:00 p.m. | Lights Out |
The Typical Daily Schedule
| 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:45 - 10:00 a.m. | Music Theory / History / Scale Class |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Chamber Coachings |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Chamber Coachings |
| 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Lessons / Performance Class / Master Class |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 6:30 - 11:00 p.m. | Recitals / Orchestra Rehearsal / Ravinia Trips / Free Time |
Final Concert
MYA Center at Fort Sheridan
July 21, 2012 at 10 a.m. with the Evening Orchestra performance following at 1:30 p.m.
Student Eligibility
The Chicago Chamber Music Workshop will accept serious string players to fill 6-8 strings/piano ensembles. Additionally, up to four pianists and one double bass will be accepted. This workshop is made by "rolling admission," with earlier applications having a greater likelihood of entrance (finding suitable chamber music partners). Chicago Chamber Music Workshop is for students who have completed 6th grade by summer 2012.
Tuition and Application
Students wishing to attend the Chamber Music Workshop for Strings & Piano must complete the Secure Online Application and submit the $50 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 video recording, clearly labeled with your name and “2012 Chicago Chamber Music Workshop” must be mailed under separate cover. The auditions may be submitted as DVD or online, with sites such as youtube. MYA Concert and Symphony Orchestra Students do not need to send an audition video.
Audition Requirements:
DVD or online video to including the following:
- two movements of contrasting style
- one major and one minor 3 octave scale
- NOTE: Students who participated in 2011 CCMW and MYA Concert and Symphony Orchestra students do not need to send an audition recording.
- NOTE: Students can upload their audition to YouTube or a website for review.
Application Deadline
Auditions will not be reviewed until all materials are received and will begin immediately upon MYA receiving all of the application materials. It is recommended that materials be received by May 1, 2012 for best possible placement. Applications received after that date will be considered for open positions.
Upon 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, 2012. Tuition for this workshop includes participation in Evening Orchestras.
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$50 Non-refundable Application Fee »
Financial Aid Form »
The financial aid form must be submitted at the same time as the camp application.
Tuition and Fees
* $50 Application Fee is non-refundable and applied toward Workshop tuition, if accepted.
* $1,000 Deposit upon acceptance and will be applied toward Workshop tuition
* $2,800 Non-Residential / $3,200 Residential
NOTE: All payments are non-refundable unless by special arrangement with the Director of Midwest Young Artists with a Doctor’s excuse.
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