Adult Chamber Music Workshop
General Information
DescriptionExperience a weekend chamber music workshop which includes rehearsals, daily coachings by professional musicians, and a chamber music masterclass with University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Matthew Zalkind. We will conclude our weekend with an optional recital in Eastman’s beautiful Hatch Recital Hall. What a great opportunity to meet your musical community!
Open to adult musicians over 18 of intermediate-advanced levels who play stringed instruments or piano. String players are encouraged to register in pre-formed groups, but they may register individually and be placed in a group. All applicants must be approved by the director in order to be fully registered. To facilitate this, all new groups/applicants can submit a short recording when they submit their registration form or set up an online session to play something for 3 – 5 minutes. Individuals or groups who have previously participated in the program do not need to submit recordings.
Anyone unsure of their level can contact the director to help determine it.
Repertoire will be discussed with every applicant and they will receive the music well ahead of the start of the workshop to aid in their preparation.
Additional InfoRegistration is not complete until the group is approved by the director. Register early, as the program tends to fill up by April. To verify that space remains, contact Directors Roberta Zalkind at rzalkind@esm.rochester.edu and Ryan Hardcastle at rhardcas@esm.rochester.edu.
* 10% off for ECMS Students enrolled both semesters of current year
* 25% tuition waiver for eligible UR employees
* Please note that payment is not due at the time of registration. The student will be billed.
“I found the workshop to be both thrilling and informative. I am sure that years of chamber music will be enhanced by the skills and perspective gained from the workshop. The way our coach brought a new layer to playing, and the masterclass coaching helped turn my ensemble’s vision completely. And oh, how we connected. I cannot convey how pleased I am.”
– 2024 Participant
