Sonoma Brass Institute | Chanticleer Workshop

Pre-Professional Program

Atlantic Brass Quintet
June 8 - 12, 2008

SEMINAR COMPONENTS
The Atlantic Brass Quintet International Brass Quintet Seminar is a one-week program of study for brass students and professionals designed to educate, inform, and develop brass player’s advanced musicality, performance technique, and collaborative skills. The program is open to individual brass students, as well as pre-formed brass quintets. Individual participants will be formed into quintets based on their experience and ability.

All aspects of the program occur between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Sunday to Thursday, with an evening faculty recital. Coachings and Performances Participant quintets receive two daily coachings, guided by a member of the ABQ or guest artist, in preparation for the participant concert. After each week’s concert, quintets will receive written commentary from their faculty, as well as an opportunity to view a video recording of their performance. Faculty Concerts and Master classes The ABQ will collaborate in open rehearsals, presenting a recital for participants of the seminar. Possible master class formats include discussion groups, orchestral excerpt classes, and solo performance classes.

Teaching Staff
Atlantic Brass Quintet
John Faieta, guest artist

Enrollment Guidelines
Participants, ages 15 and older, can apply by submitting a downloaded application, $25 application fee, and a 10-minute recording that demonstrates the ability to play various musical styles, by February 15, 2008

DATES, TIMES & COSTS
Enrollment Deadlines
2/15: Application, & $25 Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
3/15: Acceptance Letter
4/15: Tuition Deposit of $250 (Non-Refundable)
6/8: Balance of Tuition and Housing upon arrival

Tuition and Fees
Tuition: $500
Application Fee: $25

Housing and Meal Plan (rates are subject to change)
$350 (Includes 3 meals daily, and private room in a suite)

Seminar dates
Move-in Date & Registration:
Sunday, June 8
Final Student Concert:
Thursday, June 12, 1:00 p.m.
Move-out Date:
Thursday, June 12

QUESTIONS?
Email: brian.wilson@sonoma.edu
Phone: 707.664.2468
Fax: 707.664.4332