Professional Studies Senior Apprentice Program June 14-28, 2008 A two-week program of coachings, master classes and performances for serious, career-track quartets and advanced college string players PRINT the GROUP application to mail in PRINT the individual Senior Apprentice application to mail in Apprentice Program | Junior Apprentice Soundfest Events Schedule     The Vinca Quartet thinks deep thoughts in master class WHO Professional Studies is open to pre-formed professional, graduate and advanced undergraduate quartets. A maximum of six groups will be accepted. Senior Apprentice Program is for college-aged string players, with or without a pre-formed quartet. WHAT Daily coachings with the Colorado Quartet Master Classes with the Colorado Quartet and guest artists Lecture/demos on rehearsal techniques & repertoire Colorado Quartet concerts Public performances A TYPICAL DAY Professional Studies and Senior Apprentice quartets receive 5 private coachings per week and play once or twice in master class, working with the Colorado Quartet and important guest artists. There is a concert at the end of each week. Depending upon repertoire chosen and experience level of the quartet, some groups can do one work per week; others choose to polish one large work over the two weeks, performing half of it the first week and the complete work at the end of the festival. Each quartet is assigned one or two Apprentice or Junior AP groups to coach and mentor; often groups will choose to team-coach, but this is left at the discretion of each group. There is plenty of unscheduled time for intensive rehearsals as well as for outings to the beach!     The Nancy Drew Quartet performs Bartok #2 in master class WHERE Classes are held at Falmouth Academy on Cape Cod HOUSING: Double occupancy rooms in rental houses with kitchens (some singles may be available for an extra charge) FOOD: Meals are provided at Falmouth Academy WHY The Colorado Quartet's personal and inspiring teaching style Coaching that focuses on fine details and stylistic integrity A unique opportunity to work on your teaching skills by coaching younger groups         A Quartet from the Eastman School in master class HOW Contact Soundfest by Email and let us know you're interested Print out the GROUP APPLICATION to mail in Print out the INDIVIDUAL (Senior Apprentice) APPLICATION A short audition tape will be required APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1st Applicants notified of acceptance by April 1st HOW MUCH? Tuition: $600 per person Housing: $700 per person Meals: $150 per person (TOTAL for each person is $1450) Application: $25 per QUARTET; $20 for each individual application Scholarships and Fellowships are available Lydia discusses bow technique with Paula (from University of Michigan) during a master class