Summer Chamber Music Workshop
June 9-13, 2025
Participate in a week of intensive in-person chamber music coachings, workshops, and exciting guest artists masterclasses. Learn from esteemed University of Utah violin faculty, absorb new angles of chamber music playing and be exposed to the knowledge of major international artists. Program is open for serious and dedicated violinists, violists, cellists and pianists ages 13-26.
Schedule
CMW Faculty Recital TBA
Participant Recital TBA
Daily Public Masterclasses TBA
Faculty
Blanka Bednarz / Julie Edwards / Kasia Sokol-Borup / Elliott Cheney / Vedrana Subotic / Hasse Borup
Clinicians
TBA
APPLY BY MARCH 22, 2025
Limited audition based scholarships will be available for preformed groups. Sponsored by Chamber Music Society of Salt Lake City. Questions? Contact stringworkshop@music.utah.edu
Audition Video Requirements/Guidelines
Total audition time at least 10 minutes
One movement of solo Bach, one movement of contrasting style. Send video links directly
to stringworkshop@music.utah.edu
Strings (violin, viola, cello)
- One movement of solo Bach
- One movement of contrasting style
Piano
- Two pieces of contrasting style, preferably one by Bach and one from Romantic period.
Preformed Ensemble Repertoire
- Two contrasting movements from the standard literature
- One each from Classical and Romantic periods
Testimonials
"I have never learned so much in such a short time!" - Highline High School junior
"I loved playing with the other members of my group and the whole experience was amazing." - University of Wisconsin freshman
"The coachings and master classes were my favorite. I learned so much about playing chamber music!" - Durango, Colorado junior high student
“Incredible level of playing and instruction. I will definitely come back!" - Davis Junior High student
Previous Years...
Over five highly focused days, serious string and piano pre-college and college students in the U's Summer Chamber Music Workshop will explore the fine art of chamber music playing under the expert guidance of School of Music string and piano faculty members, as well as dynamic guest artists.
In addition to intensive coachings on the assigned repertoire, each participant will be involved in sessions designed to explore new and unique angles to musicianship and performance, such as improvisation, movement, conducting and singing. A typical daily schedule will include two coachings, one rehearsal and one group session or performance.
The workshop takes place in the outstanding performance facilities of David P. Gardner Hall on the U campus. The Summer Chamber Music Workshop offers a unique opportunity for the young artist to improve his or her musicianship in a professional setting and stimulating environment.
Pre-formed groups or individuals between the ages 13 and 26 are welcome to apply. Individual participants will be placed in groups by audition.