CIM Summer Chamber Music

*UPDATE* - Deadline for applications has been extended to April 14, 2009.

June 15 - June 26, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Download the application brochure (PDF).

About CIM Summer Chamber Music

Directed by Sandra Shapiro, CIM Summer Chamber Music is a 10-day experience for piano, string and wind players interested in exploring music outside of their solo venues. The rich and varied works available in the chamber music repertoire provide endless opportunities to explore and expand one’s musical horizons.

Students will have the chance to meet and work with other young musicians of similar abilities and musical interests.

The course will combine coachings, supervised rehearsals, ear training, chamber music literature classes, rehearsal techniques, Dalcroze classes, public master classes and a final performance.

Faculty

Who Should Attend?

Auditions are open to all students who study privately, ages 12 – 18, although exceptions may be made. Auditions will be scheduled at 10-minute intervals and heard by faculty only. Applicants must submit a completed application form and $35 non-refundable application fee before an audition will be scheduled. Applicants will be notified of audition date/time one week prior to the audition. Students will be asked to play two pieces of contrasting styles and sight-read. String students should prepare a 3-octave scale and will audition without accompaniment.

What to Expect

Each student will participate in two groups with one project (piece) for each group. In order to allow adequate preparation, the pieces will be assigned and sent to the student in advance of the camp. Placement will be determined by level, ability and knowledge. Musical assignments will include repertoire for piano and string ensembles, piano, wind ensembles, string & wind ensembles, string ensembles and piano duet.

Each day will begin with a movement class and will conclude with a session devoted to faculty and guest artist master classes, lectures on chamber music, sight-reading and other group activities.

Activities will include

• Dalcroze Class
• Coaching
• Rehearsals
• Ear Training
• Classes in:
  • Piano Duets
  • Strings
• Special Activities:
  • Improvisation class
  • Yoga class
  • Guest Artist Classes
  • Faculty Classes
  • Assistants Performance
  • Final Concert
• Snack/Lunch Breaks
  • Students need to bring snacks, lunches & beverages

Welcome Meeting – Monday June 15, 2009 at 9:00 am.

First Unitarian Church - Sanctuary

• Informational session with students and parents
• Group assignments, schedules and master classes discussed

Final Concert – Friday June 26, 2009 at 9:00 pm

Kulas Hall at CIM in University Circle

• Friends and families invited to attend

Tuition

Tuition for Summer Chamber Music Camp is $825. A non-refundable application fee of $35 is required with application. Upon receiving an acceptance letter, the first installment of $400 is due by May 15. The final installment of $425 is due by June 1.

Please make checks payable to Cleveland Institute of Music.

Mail application and check to:

Cleveland Institute of Music
Attention: Mary Ann Grof-Neiman
11021 East Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Limited scholarship assistance is available. Contact the CIM Preparatory Department for a scholarship application.

Auditions will be held on April 18, 2009 from 2 – 6 p.m.; Acceptance notice: May 4, 2009.

Need more information?

Contact the CIM Preparatory Department at (216) 791-5000, ext. 371, or e-mail Mary Ann Grof-Neiman at mag52@case.edu or Sandra Shapiro, Coordinator at Sndshapiro@aol.com.