Linda Chesis and David Geber, Artistic Directors
Lynne Normandia, Manager
Christine Carter, Coordinator

Experienced adult amateur chamber musicians will have the opportunity to study, rehearse, and perform works from the chamber music repertory coached by professional chamber musicians and distinguished faculty from one of the world’s leading conservatories.

Participants will receive a week of intensive coaching, and an individual private lesson on assigned chamber music repertoire, culminating in performances in Manhattan School of Music’s premier performance venues.

Eligible instruments include piano, violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn. Pre-formed amateur chamber groups are also welcome and encouraged to apply. Enrollment is limited in order to balance repertoire and instrumentation.

The Festival will include master classes, instruction in the Alexander Technique from distinguished instructor Lauren Schiff, seminars in rehearsal process, sight reading and performance psychology, as well as debriefings between performances.

There will also be the opportunity to explore New York City’s offerings and to attend concerts and cultural events during the week. Of special interest, we are co-hosting a week-long gathering of musical instrument scholars at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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What you get:

• 8 hours of chamber coaching with professional faculty
• 12 hours of chamber rehearsals
• 6 hours of professional training workshops (e.g., including Alexander technique, 
• sight reading, practice techniques)
• 30 minute private lesson per participant on assigned chamber music repertoire
• Masterclass, dress rehearsal, and final concert all in MSM venues
• Free faculty concert
• Cocktail reception on opening night
• Dinner with the president of Manhattan School of Music
• Daily coffee/snack break provided
• Reasonable additional fee accommodation available in the MSM dorms - immerse yourself in the conservatory experience!

You may contact us at acmf@lists.msmnyc.edu >

Telephone:

Maeve Hoglund
Assistant to David Geber
917 493-4587

Lynne Normandia
Manager of Chamber Music
917 493-4433