2012 Virtuosi of Houston Fourth Annual
SMALL ENSEMBLE SUMMER WORKSHOP

June 13-24, 2011
Virtuosi of Houston Studio, Memorial City Mall, Houston, Texas

Application deadline is February 29, 2012.
All are encouraged to apply soon because space is limited.
First notifications will be e-mailed beginning March 8, 2012

Summer Workshop Summary

The Virtuosi of Houston Fourth Annual Small Ensemble Summer Workshop is designed for talented musicians ages 11-18 who specialize in violin, viola or cello. The workshop takes place Monday through Friday from June 4 to June 15 during the afternoon hours of 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students will work intensively with a small ensemble while they prepare celebrated classical chamber music repertoires. Virtuosi is dedicated to providing the highest quality music education and joining us this year on our faculty list is Ivo-Jan Van der Werff, viola professor at Rice University and member of the world class Medici Quartet. Additional guest artists will include Sophia Silivos, member of the Houston Symphony, Denise Tarrant and Suzanne LeFevre of the Houston Grand Opera, Barrett Sills of the Houston Ballet and other world renowned performers and educators. Participating students will enjoy instrumental technique and masterclasses, chamber music coachings, rehearsal time and music enrichment activities every day of the workshop. Virtuosi is proud to announce returning Enrichment faculty members; vocalist Deborah Krager who will conduct Solfeggio classes, and Anne Bogaev who is certified in the Alexander Technique. The Fourth Annual Small Ensemble Summer Workshop will culminate in a final recital open to the public on June 15 at 6:00 p.m. at the state of the art Virtuosi Studio in Memorial City Mall.  

Application

Please click here to download the application packet (pdf file)

Words from Past Participants and Parents:

“I firmly believe I am not the first and won’t be the last of musicians to leave Virtuosi’s programs inspired to follow their heart, dreams, and soul.”
    -Carson Nunnally, student and Virtuosi of Houston Orchestra member

“It’s fun and challenging and the perfect precursor for those who plan to be in some kind of orchestra-related organization.”
    -Grant Velasquez, student

“I cannot tell you how much my sons enjoyed coming to classes each day. Your program is outstanding and exemplifies examples of caring, integrity, excellence, dedication, and joy. Thank you for your caring and kind natures and for sharing your joy for music to help young musicians pursue their dreams.”
    -Lorie Cabitac, mother of students Matthew and Ryan Cabitac