CHICAGO CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
CHICAGO CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP June 29 - July 18, 2015 ABOUT Midwest Young Artists SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL Midwest Young Artists' nationally recognized Chicago Chamber Music Workshop offers students an unparalleled musical experience in a fun and supportive environment. An outstanding faculty, nurturing staff, and beautiful setting will inspire students to explore new ideas, discover new talents, and learn skills that will stay with them forever. Classes and rehearsals are held at the historic MYA Center in Fort Sheridan at 878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL. Non-residential students arrive each morning and depart in the evening, and Residential students stay in air-conditioned dormitories on the beautiful Lake Forest College campus with one roommate and receive shuttle service to and from activities each day. While at the Chicago Chamber Music Workshop, students will rehearse in a chamber group both with a faculty member and independently. To create an intensive experience, groups rotate each week after performing on Saturday Chamber Music Soirees held at the MYA Center. Students will also attend Music Theory, Sonata, and Music History Classes and participate in MYA’s Evening Orchestra*—which is included in the tuition! *Please note that MYA’s Evening Orchestra meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings from June 23 to July 18—beginning before CCMW. Students are encouraged to attend all rehearsals, please check out the Evening Orchestra page at www.mya.org/summer for details. FACULTY Includes past faculty Violin Gene Purdue, Founding member of the Thouvenel String Quartet Annie Fullard, Cavani String Quartet, Cleveland Institute of Music Kirby Dennis-Kay, West County Strings Robert Bassill, Midwest Young Artists Viola Rose Armbrust-Griffin, Wheaton College, Midwest Young Artists Kyle Armbrust, International Contemporary Ensemble, Knights Chamber Orchestra Violin/Viola Rami Solomonow, Chicago Chamber Musicians, DePaul University, Midwest Young Artists Deborah Price, Chamber Music Connection, Denison University Cello Martin Nocedal, University of Michigan, Midwest Young Artists Piano Tatyana Stepanova, Midwest Young Artists For more information, visit www.mya.org/summer MYA Center at Fort Sheridan • 878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL 60040 • 847 -926-9898 Midwest Young Artists SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL WHO MYA’s Chicago Chamber Music Workshop is for serious string and piano students entering grades 7 through 12 as of Fall 2015 who are seeking an exceptional comprehensive chamber music camp. TUITION Chicago Chamber Music Workshop, Residential: $3,800 Chicago Chamber Music Workshop, Non-Residential: $2,700 Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Apply for Financial Aid for the Chicago Chamber Music Workshop at www.mya.org/summer. We ask that the Financial Aid Application be received at the same time as the Secure Online Application. Upon acceptance after review of the application materials, you must remit a $1,000 Participation Deposit. Participation Deposits are non-refundable and applicable toward the tuition. Tuition is due in full by June 15, 2015. Deposit and Tuition payments can be made online at www.mya.org/summer. All summer deposits are non-refundable. Tuition payments are non-refundable unless a detailed medical Doctor’s note is submitted at least two weeks before the beginning of the workshop or camp; absolutely no refunds are issued after two weeks before the beginning of the camp. APPLICATION Students or pre-formed ensembles wishing to participate in the Chicago Chamber Music Workshop must: - Complete and submit the Secure Online Application found at www.mya.org/summer. - Submit the $50 non-refundable application fee (applicable to tuition upon enrollment) - Submit an Audition Video* Applications are only reviewed when all materials are received. The Chicago Chamber Music Workshop is limited to 6 to 8 ensembles, and admission is conducted on a rolling basis. The suggested deadline for all materials is May 1, 2015. *MYA Concert and Symphony Orchestra students, along with 2014 CCMW students, do not need to submit an audition video. Audition Video Requirements All audition videos must be clearly labeled with the student’s name, the title “2015 Chicago Chamber Music Workshop,” and must include: - Two pieces/movements of contrasting style - One major and one minor 3 octave scale Audition videos can be mailed as a DVD to 878 Lyster Road, Highwood, IL 60040 Att. Jeremy Krifka, or submitted as a link from a video sharing site (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) on the Secure Online Application (Titled: Student Name 2015 Chicago Chamber Music Workshop.) Including a link in the Secure Online Application is preferred.
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