If you have not attended prior to 2019 please email kshields@chaparralchambermusic.org with your contact email and phone to be notified of future workshops and events.
Faculty: Seventh Roadrunner Ensemble- Dr. Stefanie Gardner, clarinet; Dr. Andrew O’Brien, piano; Dr. Katherine Shields, viola/violin. Joined by Maria Flurry, percussion and composer Zachary Bramble.
FUN weekend workshop in historic Prescott, AZ (2 hours north of Phoenix) features great small ensemble music for piano, string, percussion, woodwind & brass players. No previous chamber music experience needed; separate youth (13-18) and adult (18-onwards) tracks are available. Adult learners group also available.
Ensemble skills are built in a relaxing, supportive atmosphere. Musicians play several pieces of different instrumentation, mailed in advance. They leave with new skills and repertoire ideas to explore over the coming year. Each participant receives 6 hours of professional faculty coaching, plus group-led rehearsal time. Preformed groups are welcome!
Chaparral Chamber Music Workshop culminates in a free, public Celebration Concert Sunday, June 2 at 3:00 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Prescott, featuring faculty and student performances. Donations will be accepted.
The course fee includes 6 hours of coach-led sessions, ensemble rehearsal time, sheet music, clinics, Friday dinner, great experience and great fun! Registration fee is $25.00; tuition is $240.00 thru March 15/ $275.00 from March 16-April 1. Registration after April 1 is only open to pre-formed groups, or to fill a group vacancy. Please email for information.
Limited scholarships are available; please inquire.
For information email: kshields@chaparralchambermusic.org
2024 Workshop Schedule (subject to change)
Friday May 31
12:30-1:00 check-in, set-up, warmup
1:00-1:15 Introduction
1:30-3:00 Session 1A (break included)
3:00-4:00 Clinic TBA
4:00-5:30 Session 2B (break included)
5:30-6:15 Dinner (catered-included in tuition)
6:30-7:30 Informal play-in of Friday works
Saturday June 1
9:00-10:30 Session 3A (break included)
10:30-12:00 Session 4 B (break included)
12:00-1:00 Lunch (bring your own-refrigeration is available)
1:00 -2:00 Session 5A (break included)
2:00-3:00 Clinic TBA
3:00 -4:00 Informal play-in of Saturday works
Sunday, June 2
11:30–12:30 Session 6A
12:30-1:30 Session 7B
1:30-2:30 Dress Rehearsal in Sanctuary
2:30-3:00 Break for changing
3:00-4:30 Celebration Concert & Reception at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 630 Park Avenue, Prescott, 86303
Seventh Roadrunner Ensemble is on the Teaching Artists Roster of the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
The Chamber Music Workshop is made possible through the generosity of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Prescott; ACMP: The Chamber Music Network (New York); the J.S. Acker Trust (Prescott) and individual donors.
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