The Quartet Project

July 19 — 24, 2009
A Summer Chamber Music Program
for High School and College
Violinists, Violists and Cellists

 

     

The Northland is fortunate in being able to provide high quality musical education for our young people. We have many fine school music programs supplemented by private instruction and youth orchestras, providing varied musical experiences for budding musicians. The Quartet Project, begun in 1997 at the inspiration of LSCO conductor Warren Friesen, has greatly enriched the musical opportunities for its participants.

 

The Quartet Project is designed as an intensive one-week program for high school and college age string instrumentalists. Students study string quartet repertoire in addition to orchestral music. Sessions on instrument care, well-being for the musician, and basic music theory will also take place.

Daily activities take place at First United Methodist Church ("Coppertop") in Duluth, MN. Activities with the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra take place at UMD's Weber Hall.

Participants begin the week on Sunday, July 19 at an afternoon "Welcome Meeting" and rehearsal with Quartet Project Staff. They will then attend a rehearsal that evening with the LSCO musicians, under the direction of Artistic Director Warren Friesen. Students will partake in rehearsals and coaching Monday through Friday (July 20 through 24) from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM with faculty artists.

Students join the LSCO in a public performance on Wednesday, July 22nd. And, their week culminates in a final student performance on Friday, July 24th.

 

     

Program Acceptance/Auditions

All students that apply for the Quartet Project will be accepted into the program. We hold auditions in order to place students together by ability level and to select appropriate music. Applicants will be contacted by Rebecca Peterson to set up an audition time.

Faculty

Warren Friesen (Advisory Director/Coach) — Artistic Director /Conductor of Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra (LSCO) and Director of Orchestras at Gustavus Adolphus College

Laurie Bastian (Coach) — Violinist with LSCO and DSSO, instructor of violin and viola with the Lake Superior Suzuki Talent Education Program

Amy Eichers (Coach) — Violinist with LSCO and DSSO, Superior Middle School Orchestra Teacher and private studio instructor

Kevin Hoeschen (Coach) — Violist with LSCO and DSSO, DSSO Youth Orchestra Director and UW-Superior viola instructor

Rebecca Peterson (Coach and Director) — Cellist with LSCO and DSSO, UW-Superior cello instructor and private studio instructor

For more information about this year's Quartet Project, call Rebecca Peterson at 218-724-8502 or gsquartet@qwestoffice.net.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tuition

Tuition for the Quartet Project is $225 per student. This fee covers all coaching and class costs, a season ticket to attend the 2009 summer season of Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra concert performances and a Quartet project T-Shirt.

Deposit and Payment

A $50 deposit is due at the time of application. Application is due by May 15, 2009. The balance is due by July 1, 2009.

Please mail application and deposit to:
Quartet Project / LSCO
C/O Rebecca Peterson
1919 Lakeview Drive
Duluth, MN 55803

For More Information

If you need additional information, please contact Rebecca Peterson at 218-724-8502 or gsquartet@qwestoffice.net

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships are available through the Cecilian Society and Matinee Musicale. There may be a limited number of partial scholarships available through the LSCO. 

SCHEDULE 

Sunday July 19
	3:00 PM	Welcome & Rehearsal
	5:00 PM 	Break for dinner 
	7:30 PM	LSCO Rehearsal*

Monday through Friday; July 20-24
	9:30 AM		Morning Meeting
	10:00 AM	Quartet Rehearsal
	11:45 AM	Lunch (Brown bag)
	12:30 PM	Group sessions
	1:00 PM		Solo Practice
	1:45 PM 	Quartet Rehearsal
	3:30 PM		Full group Rehearsal
	5:00 PM		End of day

Tuesday July 21
	7:30 PM		LSCO Rehearsal*

Wednesday July 22
	7:00 PM 	Arrival
	7:30 PM		Performance with LSCO*

Friday July 24
	5:00PM		Final Student Concert

Wednesday June 17, 24 & July 8, 15, 22
	7:30 PM		LSCO concerts*
Students receive season tickets for the LSCO 2009 summer series of concerts

*LSCO Rehearsals, LSCO Performance & LSCO season concerts are at the Weber Music Hall on the Campus of UMD. All other activities are held at First United Methodist Church (the "Coppertop") in Duluth.