Calvin College String Summit |
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Who is on the faculty? |
ViolinThe 2008 faculty included soloists James Buswell and Dylana Jenson, orchestral violinist Elisabeth Adkins (Assistant Concertmaster of the National Symphony), quartet violinist Annie Fullard (Cavani String Quartet), and Calvin College Professor David Reimer. The 2009 roster is currently being formed.
ViolaOberlin faculty Peter Slowik, Vermeer Quartet violist Peter Young, and Grand Rapids Symphony Principal LLeslie Van Becker formed the 2008 CSS viola faculty.
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What is the schedule? |
6:30 Orientation in the Gezon Theater Monday, August 24 12:00 Optional: Faith & Music Conversation with Robert Nordling Tuesday, August 25 12:00 Optional: Faith & Music Conversation 2:30-4:00 Music Chat: Discussing issues of practice, performance, time management, etc. Wednesday, August 26 12:00 Optional: Faith & Music Conversation with David Fuentes 6:30-9:00 Quartet Master Class: Elisabeth Adkins Thursday, August 27 12:00 Optional: Faith & Music Conversation with Joy Freschly, Bible Study director for Christian Performing Artist's Fellowship 6:30-8:00 Quartet Master Class: TBA Friday, August 28 Bass Schedule Monday-Thursday 10:30-12:00 Studio Class 12:00-1:00 Optional: Faith & Music Conversation 4:15-5:30 String Orchestra Rehearsal 6:30-8:00 Master Classes: see above
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Why should I consider this? |
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Calvin College is a Christian school - is this camp only for Christians? |
No, it is for advanced string players of any belief. The intent of the camp is to help students refine their musicianship and enjoy the opportunity of playing great music together. There will be an optional daily time for students who wish to talk about issues related to Christian faith and classical music. These sessions will include some profound Christian musicians who will share their thoughts and experiences. |
More InformationFurther details will be added to this webpage as they become available. The cost of the program is $250 per student. If students are not from the Grand Rapids area, housing may be arranged. Students are expected to purchase their own meals; meals may be bought on campus. For anyone who is interested in attending this camp or in providing financial support for it, contact Dr. David Reimer (drr2@calvin.edu). |
The second annual String Summit opened with an orientation and a recital by the
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Many students are not able to participate in the longer summer camp opportunities to hone their skills and enjoy the comraderie of friends making music - this camp provides those opportunities in a more compact time frame. When was the last time many college students played music together with old friends from Youth Orchestra? This camp provides a chance to re-connect with old friends and make new ones from the area around the playing of music. Some students have succeeded at every opportunity they have faced - at this camp they may find a refreshing challenge from others who have accomplished as much or more, as well as a distinguished faculty of national reputation. Some have a teacher expecting to hear that concerto at their first lesson of the new school year or have an important seating audition coming up - this camp provides the feedback and performance opportunities to be prepared for the first week of school.