Julie works with Michael from Boston Junior Apprentice Program June 20-July 3, 2009 A two-week program of coachings, master classes and performances for advanced string players aged 10-13 PRINT OUT THE APPLICATION TO MAIL IN Quartets: Print the GROUP application Apprentice Program | Professional Studies Soundfest Events Schedule             Junior Apprentice master class with students from Florida and Falmouth WHO Serious string players, aged 10-13 Previous quartet experience not required You may apply individually or with a quartet (and then make sure you get the GROUP application) WHAT The standard day for a Junior AP student is 1:00-6:00, with an occasional evening or morning event; experienced Juniors are also scheduled for morning coachings. Some very advanced students in this age group may be admitted to the regular Apprentice Program. Students work with a variety of different coaches during their day. The older the students, the more time they have without a coach in the room; at the Junior level groups rehearse for short periods without a coach, and can opt to increase their individual rehearsal time as they are able. JrAP students usually work in 3-4 groups per week, of differing sizes; some rotations are for sight-reading and some are to work towards performance. Local students not yet ready for the regular Junior Apprentice Program may be admitted into the preparatory program, which meets for 2-3 hours each day. Counselors are available for outings and to supervise students during free time. Master Classes with the Colorado Quartet Daily coachings with young professional quartets and staff coaches Advanced quartets may work with Colorado Quartet members Lessons on quartet music Lecture/demos on rehearsal techniques & repertoire Theory & musicianship classes Colorado Quartet concerts Public performances WHERE Junior Apprentice students are housed in rental houses with house parents or counselors Older students are housed in separate facilities Housing is in close proximity to the beach! Classes are held at Falmouth Academy WHY Great concerts Inspiring teachers Fantastic friendships Exciting music Wonderful location (beaches!) Life-long rewards Diane checks in on Chris from NY City HOW PRINT OUT THE APPLICATION TO MAIL IN Pre-formed quartets: Print the GROUP application Contact Soundfest by Email if you have any questions Auditions in Falmouth (March 6 & 7) and NY City A short recorded audition will be required if unable to audition in person AUDITION REPERTOIRE (recorded or live) Two short contrasting works or sections of longer works The fast excerpt should show your technical level of advancement The slower excerpt should show beauty of tone and musicianship No accompaniment is possible at live auditions There will be sight-reading at the live auditions RECORDED AUDITIONS Acceptable formats: Cassette or video tape, CD or DVD. No DAT or mini-disc Selections can be short; you may also send complete live performances Recordings can be home-made, and do not need accompaniment Excerpts will be posted online; applicants will sight-read over the phone APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 20 Applicants notified of acceptance by March 15th HOW MUCH? Tuition: $300 per person, per week Housing: $350 per person, per week, for those in rentals Meals: $75 per person, per week, for those in rentals (TOTAL for complete 2 week program is $1450) Application: $20 per person/$25 for pre-formed groups Some scholarships are available