Chamber Music Festival
for Strings
String Chamber Music Festival at East Tennessee State University
Festival Dates: Monday, June 13 - Saturday, June 18 2022
Location: ETSU Campus
Participating students will be placed into chamber groups and/or a chamber orchestra based on their auditions. Each chamber group will receive daily coachings from the festival faculty in preparation for the final concert. All ensembles will perform selected movements from chamber music masterworks. Students will have the opportunity to participate in additional enrichment music classes during the festival.
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The ETSU campus is located in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian mountains in northeastern Tennessee. This idyllic location, combined with the engaging and dedicated faculty, yields an inspiring setting for this incredible festival
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For more information or questions, contact Dr. David Kovac
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Festival Faculty
Violin
Tim Barrett - Academy of Strings
Jessica Ryou - ETSU
William Shaub – Concertmaster: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
Avi Nagin – Amernet String QuartetViolin/Viola
David Kovac – ETSUCello
Sean Hawthorne – ETSU
Patrick Hopkins – South Texas CollegeConductor
David Kovac - ETSU
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Festival Registration Information
Tuition - $450
Application Fee - $25 Not required until you are accepted!
Limited Scholarships Available!!
Application deadline to submit a video audition May 13, 2022
Room and Board
- $36.00/Day - Single Occupancy
Meal Plan (Optional)
- $25 per day or pay per meal
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Schedule
9:00 - 11:30 Coachings/Rehearsals
11:30-1:00 Lunch and fun activities
1:00 - 4:30 Orchestra Rehearsal/Enrichment Classes/Sectionals
Afternoon and Evening: Fun indoor and outdoor activities, sports, hiking, museum visits and performances
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Audition Requirements
1) Piece of your choice that best represents your current level 3-5 minutes long
2) A contrasting solo piece (2-3 minutes) or a short excerpt of your choice from the standard chamber music repertoire that best represents your current level (duet, trio, quartet) 1-2 minutes long.
Chamber samples are listed below, other excerpts may also be used.
Violin Intermediate Bar 1-20
Viola Intermediate Bar 1-20
Cello Intermediate Bar 1-20Violin Advanced Beginning to letter C
Viola Advanced Beginnig to letter C
Cello Advanced Letter E to letter GSubmit your YouTube video links on the registration form.
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Concerts
Faculty Recital – Wednesday, June 15 @ 7:30, Martin Center
Student Orchestra Performance - Friday, June 17 @ 7:30, TBD
Student Chamber Recital – Saturday, June 18 @ 4:30 - Martin Center
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