Chamber Music Festival at UMKC

Chamber Music Festival at UMKC, 7/18/09 ? 7/28/09 For woodwind, brass, string, and piano players ages 8 ? 20. Overnight stay optional (UMKC student housing) Tuition $450.00 ($760.00 with housing) Audition and online application required. For more information call 816-235-2741 or visit http://conservatory.umkc.edu/community_academy/chamber_festival.aspx DESCRIPTION: Heartland Chamber Music Academy and Stringendo are joining forces to offer an exciting and expanded 10-day chamber music festival on the UMKC campus. Musicians will be placed in chamber music ensembles and be coached daily by our distinguished faculty in preparation for the final concert. Both an Advanced and Junior Division will be offered and students will participate in either the full orchestra or chamber orchestra accordingly. Participants will also perform in and observe daily master classes led by faculty and guest artists, and Dr. Paul will be back for some more entertaining music history lessons. Junior Academy students will have daily sessions on alternative styles and techniques exploring innovative areas, including electronic music, composition and improvisation.