An inspiring, collaborative and intensive workshop for string players of approximately Grade 7/Suzuki Book 7 level and above (up to the age of 25). This workshop will be held at St. Oran’s College in Lower Hutt.
Each student receives
Daily master class instruction on a prepared piece (maximum length approximately 10 minutes)
Collaboration with professional pianist leading to public performance
Upper strings/lower strings instrumental ensembles, including technique work, leading to public group performance (music will be sent in advance)
String orchestra sectionals and rehearsals leading to public performance (music will be sent in advance)
Final concerts
Wednesday 8 April afternoon /evening for solo performances
Thursday 9 April, 12:10 pm, St Andrew’s on the Terrace for ensembles, orchestra performance and selected solos
Hours
Monday and Tuesday 9:30-3
Wednesday 9:30- end time TBA
Tutors
Violin/viola: Helene Pohl, Anna van der Zee, Jonathan Tanner (Christchurch)
Cello/bass: Rolf Gjelsten, TBA
Collaborative pianists: Nadja Mijatovic-Sekicki, Gabriela Glapska, TBA
Conductor: Hamish McKeich
Update and registration form to follow soon
Registration opens February 16, closes February 23 or whenever available places are filled – first in first served
Solo piece submission deadline March 16