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Festival of Strings
A Summer Music Program
May 31- June 7, 2008
Lexington, Kentucky
Program Directors
Clyde Beavers & Rebecca Kiekenapp
About Festival of Strings...
Festival of Strings, now in its 12th season, offers several programs
designed for young musicians interested in developing their instrumental
technique, improving their performance level, and furthering their love
and appreciation of music.
Students in the Debut Orchestra will work with professional musicians in
a variety of settings - sectionals, orchestra rehearsals and master classes.
General music classes will include presentations given by guest artists.
On the final day of the Festival, all string students will perform in a
concert.
Selected students from the Debut Orchestra may be eligible to participate
in the Debut Chamber Music Program. Students
in this program will participate in a small ensemble and receive daily coachings
from a faculty member. Debut Chamber Music students will also perform in
the final concert.
The Festival Chamber Music Program is open
to advancing string players and to a limited number of pianists. Students
will rehearse and receive daily coaching from faculty members. Students
will participate in master classes and receive presentations by faculty
members and guest artists. All chamber music groups will perform in the
final concert. String players will also participate in chamber music reading
sessions during the week and perform in a large ensemble as the closing
performance in the final concert.
The Prima Volta Ensemble is a beginning level
performing ensemble designed to strengthen music reading ability and ensemble
skills. Students will perform as an ensemble in the chamber music concert
on Saturday afternoon, June 7.
More Information:
Chamber Music Program for CKYO Students on Tour to Spain
Current Faculty Roster and Bios
Please direct questions regarding Festival of Strings to the director at