Envision – A Young People’s Chamber Music Workshop
2016 INFORMATION & APPLICATION
The goal of the Envision - A Young People’s Chamber Music Workshop is to offer young musicians the
opportunity to study chamber music under the direction of professional musicians. Students will receive
coaching from Sophie and Josie Davis, Maya French, Nate Martin and Colin Wheatley, with additional master
classes and workshops offered by Anna French and Palaver Strings. The faculty is comprised of young
professional musicians, most of who grew up studying music in Maine. They are excited to share their love of
music and cultivate a creative and supportive environment for music-making and learning.
This year’s program will begin Monday, August 8, 2016 and conclude on Friday, August 12, 2016 with a
performance for family and friends on the final evening of the program. The daily schedule is 9 AM to 4 PM
with an hour break in the middle of the day for lunch. Three hours of rehearsal and coaching each day will be
balanced with time for other musical workshops and outdoor activities.
ELIGIBILITY:
This five-day program is open to string, piano, flute, and clarinet individual applicants as well as pre-formed ensembles.
Students should be between the ages of 12-18, though exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
TUITION:
$50 application fee for individuals
$400 program fee
Limited scholarship assistance is available. To apply, please complete a scholarship application.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES: Submit a completed application form, recording, letter of recommendation and a check for
the non-refundable application fee of $50.00 per individual payable to Bay Chamber Concerts.
RECORDING GUIDELINES: Prepare a recorded electronic, CD, or DVD audition labeled with your name, instrument, and
selections. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their recordings electronically by emailing audio files or links
to YouTube clips to [email protected]
➢ Please submit TWO contrasting pieces or movements demonstrating technical proficiency and expressive
quality and style. Neither selection should exceed 10 minutes in length. Recordings should be a fair
representation of your abilities, but need not be of professional quality.
➢ If you are applying as a pre-formed group, you may also include a chamber music performance.
Envision – A Young People’s Chamber Music Workshop
2016 INFORMATION & APPLICATION
RECOMMENDATION LETTER GUIDELINES: please request a letter of recommendation from your current music teacher.
Letters should:
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clearly indicate the student’s name and instrument
identify the length and depth of the student’s relationship to the teacher
include remarks on both the student’s musicianship and character
be mailed with application or emailed to [email protected]
IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
➢ APRIL 15, 2016: Postmark due date for application form, recording and teacher recommendation, scholarship
application and non-refundable application fee. Electronic applications and recordings can be emailed to
[email protected] or mail your materials and application fee to:
Bay Chamber Concerts
P.O. Box 599
Rockport, ME 04856
➢ MAY 1, 2016: Notification of acceptance; repertoire and group assignments mailed. Assigned music should be
prepared with the help of a teacher so that it is performance-ready by the start of the program.
➢ JUNE 15, 2016: Registration deadline, non-refundable payment in full of $400 tuition due at this time.
➢ AUGUST 8-12, 2016: Envision - A Young People’s Chamber Music Workshop
Envision – A Young People’s Chamber Music Workshop
2016 APPLICATION
Deadline: April 15, 2016
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION – PLEASE PRINT
Name:
(First Middle Last)
Instrument:
Length of study:
Pre-formed ensemble? Yes ☐ No ☐
Mailing Address:
Birth date: ___/___ /____ Gender: ☐ Male ☐ Female
(Month /Day/ Year)
Home Phone:
Grade/Year next fall:
Cell:
Email Address:
(All correspondence from Bay Chamber will be sent to student’s email.)
Snack will be provided each day of the week.
Please list any dietary restrictions that we should be aware of:
II. PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Communications should be sent to (check one):
☐ Both parents ☐ Parent 1
☐ Parent 2
☐ Other
Parent/Guardian 1
Name:
Mailing Address:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:
Parent/Guardian 2
Name:
Mailing Address:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:
Envision – A Young People’s Chamber Music Workshop
2016 APPLICATION
III. EDUCATION:
Type of School (check one): ☐ Public Private ☐ Parochial ☐ College ☐ Home School
School Name:
Mailing Address:
(Street City State Zip)
Phone:
Name of School Music Teacher or Department Chair:
Name of Current Private Music Teacher:
Teacher’s Phone:
Teacher’s Email:
IV: MUSICAL BACKGROUND Have you participated in any musical ensembles? (check one)
☐ Choir/Chorus
☐ Musical Theatre
☐ Jazz Band
☐ Orchestra
☐ Chamber Orchestra
☐ Wind Ensemble
☐ Fiddle Ensemble
☐ Band
V. RECORDING INFORMATION. Your two selections should be chosen carefully with the intention of demonstrating
range of musicianship more than technical proficiency or velocity.
☐ Audition recording enclosed
☐ I will email a link or audio file(s)
Please PRINT and accurately record title:
Selection One: (Title/Opus #/ Movement)
Composer:
Selection Two: (Title/Opus #/ Movement)
Composer:
Envision – A Young People’s Chamber Music Workshop
2016 APPLICATION
VI: GROUP INFORMATION: if applying as part of an ensemble, print names and instruments of other players. NOTE: Each
person applying must also submit his/her separate application form.
VII: PLEASE ENCLOSE A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE
(Check payable to Bay Chamber Concerts)
$50 for individuals
Please answer the following questions so we can get to know you better as an applicant.
1. List your most important or most recent musical accomplishments or activities, including music camps or
workshops attended and awards, prizes or honors you have received.
2. What music have you studied or performed in the past year? (This can include traditional music, classical
music, or any kind of music you have worked on recently.)
3. Is there any music you hope to play this summer? A particular piece or style?
4. Who is your favorite composer?
5. Tell us about yourself! What are some of your interests outside of music?
6. What are you hoping to get out of the Envision Program? What are some of your personal goals for the
week?