This workshop offers several groups—you will stay with your group for the whole weekend. We will honor your preference for group when possible, but group formation is dependent on registrations. PLEASE SELECT AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENT GROUP OPTIONS
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: The Chamber Orchestra will be led by Roger Coull joining us again from the UK and will be premiering a work Kammermusik Workshops commissioned in honor of our 25th year: Sinfonietta No. 3, by the late Colin Touchin. This workshop requires 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns, keyboard, and string orchestra (Violins, Violas, Cellos and Basses).
BAROQUE: The Kammermusik Baroque Workshop will provide its participants – including violins, violas, cellos, pairs of flutists and oboists, bassoons, and keyboard – the opportunity to rehearse and perform a beautiful baroque work to be announced. The pitch will be A=440 Hz. Join baroque specialist Stephen Redfield for an amazing baroque experience!
WIND OCTETS: Join us to explore selections from the large wind octet literature, focusing on a work to be named shortly. Our large library of wind octets will also be available for reading and further exploration. This workshop is always in high demand and requires 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, and 2 French Horns. Doug Dunston will coach/conduct the group.
WIND QUINTET: This intermediate group will explore the rich Wind Quintet literature with Crawford Best. Enrich your chamber music chops with a focus on the classic wind quintet configuration.
ADVANCED WIND QUINTET: ACMP ADVANCED PLAYERS ONLY, please. This advanced group will explore the rich Wind Quintet literature with Carol Redman. Enrich your chamber music chops with a focus on the classic wind quintet configuration.
CLARINET ENSEMBLE: Paul Wexler returns to coach this dedicated clarinet ensemble (clarinets and bass clarinets, as well as other clarinets you may have, depending on registrations received). Suggested exploration will include: new diverse clarinet literature purchased for the Kammermusik library for these clarinet ensembles – maybe even an original composition! An incredibly rich and diverse playing opportunity!