- Who would expect to come?
- The Chamber Music Summer School is for adult string players who come as a preformed quartet, quintet, sextet or trio. People may be of ages from 18 to 80+, but all can enjoy the summer school. If single players apply we may be able to help them join a compatible group but generally we will give preference to pre-formed ensembles. For the 2010 summer school we will not, unfortunately, be able to support groups with pianos. We are unable to offer places to non-players. A limited amount of financial assistance can be made available for young musicians with career aspirations in chamber music.
- What standards are involved?
- The most important requirement is at least some degree of experience, that is an ability to sight read some works comfortably, together with a love of playing chamber music. We happily support a wide range of capabilities, for example from amateurs starting to explore the repertoire to established young professional groups who are already pursuing a performing career. All these may benefit equally, even if at quite different levels of proficiency.
- Mount Buller is a long way from Melbourne. How can I get there?
- Most people drive themselves or may arrange to travel with friends who are driving, and there is public transport as far as Mansfield. The organising committee assists by coordinating transport, so as to reasonably optimise the use of car space and resolve any individual difficulties.
- How to contact us.
- Our mailing address is:
Chamber Music Summer School
273 The Boulevard
East Ivanhoe VIC 3079
or you can speak to members of the organising committee:
Jean McMullin 0414 474 784
Jim Vizard (03) 9592 8941
Edwina Kayser 0419 202 182
Wilma Smith 0421 137 847