2008 Portland String Quartet Workshop
at Saint Joseph's College: July 20 - August 3

PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP
Since 1975, the Portland String Quartet has directed this intensive two-week summer session of chamber music study and performance. The rigorous schedule of rehearsals, coaching sessions, master classes and concerts is designed to teach gifted string players the art of ensemble performance. The Quartet members, experienced teachers as well as internationally acclaimed performers, offer dynamic direction in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Each year, the workshop participants (eight string quartets) master major works in the chamber music literature and present them in public performance at the culmination of the session. Participants are selected through audition from throughout the United States and abroad. Individuals, those not applying as a full quartet, are carefully placed in compatible ensembles based on musicianship and experience.

Saint Joseph's College
Saint Joseph's College, an independent four year liberal arts college, is situated in Standish, Maine, on beautiful Sebago Lake just 30 minutes from the city of Portland and 2 1/2 hours from Boston.

MEALS
Meals are provided daily starting with dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 20th.

HOUSING
Housing will be in a College residence hall. Linens and maid service are provided during the week. Rooms are available from Sunday night, July 20th, through Sunday morning, August 3rd.

FEES
The workshop fee of $1,300 includes tuition, meals, and lodging on campus. Special consideration is given to string quartets applying as units. A limited number of partial scholarships may be awarded.

REGISTRATION
Sunday, July 20th 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Preregistration is required and forms may be requested by writing to the address below or printing the Preregistration Form below and mailing it to the address indicated. Applications must include a $150 deposit made payable to the LARK Society for Chamber Music. This deposit will be credited to tuition upon acceptance and refunded only if application is not accepted. Participants are selected and placed in quartets on the basis of application letters of interest, resumes, and, for new applicants, an audition tape containing two contrasting excerpts no longer than 10 minutes total time.

ENCLOSE:
1) $150 deposit to be applied to tuition.
2) Letter of application.
3) Audition tape if new applicant.
4) Brief resume
5) Instrument

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Portland String Quartet
60 Candlewyck Terrace
Portland, Maine 04102
Telephone 207-774-5144
arpeggio@worldnet.att.net

Early application is recommended. Application deadline is May 1, 2008. Balance of tuition and room and board payments are due June 1, 2008. Final acceptance is based on audition and date of application. Please make checks payable to: LARK Society for Chamber Music.