Chamber Mentorship Program

August 10-16, 2020 in caledon, on

The Chamber Mentorship Program is designed to provide young advanced string players to get a chance to work with some of Canada's most sought-after chamber musicians. This intensive experience will include in-depth rehearsals on a chamber music masterwork, private lessons, master class, string orchestra, and other activities throughout the week, culminating in a performance as part of the 2020 festival programming. Participants will also receive a free pass to all festival concerts. 

All participants will be billeted in Caledon, and tuition covers room and board.

Eligibility:

• Advanced string players (RCM Gr. 10 or higher equivalent)

• Age 22 or under

Mentors for 2020 festival:

       Carissa Klopoushak, violinist, The National Arts Centre Orchestra

       Jeffrey Dyrda, violinist, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

• Rory McLeod, violist, Founding Director of Pocket Concerts

• Grace An, cellist, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

• Travis Harrison, bassist, Canadian Opera Company Orchestra

• Emily Rho, pianist, General and Artistic Director of Caledon Music Festival

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Breakfast

Chamber Mentorship rehearsals

Lunch

Free time/Individual practice

Masterclass/Lessons

String Orchestra rehearsals

Dinner

Social time/Sight reading party

Sample Day Schedule: 

*Festival activities begin on the morning of Monday, August 10th, and the final concert is on Sunday, August 16th at 2pm.

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8 - 9am               

9:30am - 12pm  

12 - 1pm           

1 - 3pm 

3 - 5pm 

5 - 6pm 

6 - 7pm

8 - 9:30pm ​

Performances:

• Friday, August 14th 5:30pm Soundcheck; 7:30pm Concert at Alton Mill Arts Centre

• Saturday, August 17th 5:30pm Soundcheck; 7:30pm at Windrush Estate Winery

• Sunday, August 18th 1pm Soundcheck; 2pm at Alton Mill Arts Centre

Repertoire 2020:

Once we receive everyone's application, then selected participants will be assigned to a chamber group. Repertoire for 2020 Chamber Mentorship Program includes

Mendelssohn Octet in E-flat major (1st movement)

Elgar String Serenade

Dvorak String Quintet in G major (1st movement)

Dvorak String Sextet in A major (1st movement)

A classical string quartet TBA

And more!