Auditions & Program Info

The Camp

The six daily sessions consist of three-and-a-half hours per day of instruction, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., the faculty concert on Friday evening (6 pm), and the final student concert followed by a reception on Saturday. Each day begins with the combined student and faculty string orchestra rehearsal. The student quartets then rehearse individually and receive coaching by members of the faculty. The location of the camp will be at the Pembroke Hill’s Centennial Hall on State Line Road.

Week One and Two

  • Master classes: Throughout the week, select quartets will be coached by all faculty members observed by all students.
  • Faculty will choose at least one outstanding student ensemble to be featured during the Faculty performance, July 30 and August 6, 6:00 p.m. at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, Town Sqaure and another location to be determined.
  • Special guest luthier, Doug Marples, will be in residence during Week Two.

 

Eligibility

All middle and high school string players are eligible to apply, though we welcome serious students of all ages. Students already in string quartets are encouraged to audition as a quartet, with one movement of a string quartet of their choice. CDs or DVDs are accepted, but live audition is preferred. The quality of the recording must be on the best equipment that is possible. Check the quality of sound on the recording, if it is not clear, or if it is distorted, we have the right to reject the audition. Discs will not be returned.

Send CDs or DVDs to: Kansas City String Quartet Program, 3965 W. 83rd Street, Suite 154, Prairie Village, KS 66208. Applications and $25 nonrefundable registration fee are due on April 24, 2010. Late discs and applications are not accepted.

Auditions

All applicants are required to audition. Auditions will be held on May 1, 2010 at Pembroke Hill’s Boocock Middle School, Ward Parkway campus. Each applicant will be notified by mail, e-mail or phone of the specific time and place. Requirements for the audition: All students must prepare one movement of a concerto or solo that best represents his or her ability.

Requirements for the audition:

All students must prepare one movement of a concerto or solo that best represents his or her ability

ALL APPLICANTS must also be prepared to play the following quartet excerpt with a faculty member:

Haydn Quartet Op. 64, No. 6, movement 4, Finale: Presto


Violin - Pickup to Measure 17 to Measure 42 downbeat.


Viola - Pickup to Measure 17 to Measure 38 downbeat.

Cello - Measure 142 to Measure 160.

Schedule
Week 1: July 26-31, 2010 (Andy Simionescu* and Matthew Johnson* in residence)
Week 2: August 2-7, 2010 (Paula Kosower** and Sunghae Anna Lim** in residence)
Elizabeth Suh Lane and Peter Chun in residence both weeks.

Fees
The camp fee will be $300 per week. A $25 nonrefundable registration fee is due along with completed registration by April 24, 2010. Balance of $275 is due by June 1, 2010.

Please do not miss these deadlines — it hurts our ability to run a good program, and a late fee of $25 will be incurred. All fees are non-refundable after June 1st.

Limited partial scholarships are available.

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