Intensive String Quartet Seminar

The Intensive String Quartet Seminar schedule includes coaching and group rehearsals 8+ hours daily, 7 days a week. Two weeks of intensive training with world-renowned master musicians. The intensive is part of the annual Vocal Arts and Music Festival presented by the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech.

Shmuel Ashkenasi, violin

Curtis Institute, formerly Vermeer String Quartet

David Ehrlich, violin

Virginia Tech Center for the Arts, formerly Audubon String Quartet

Mathias Tacke, violin

Northern Illinois University, guest lecturer at Northwestern University, formerly Vermeer String Quartet

Beth Guterman, viola

Member of Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, principal of Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

Michael Klotz, viola

Florida International University, Amernet String Quartet

Marc Johnson, cello

Boston University, formerly Vermeer String Quartet

Dmitry Kouzov, cello

University of Illinois, Manhattan Piano Trio

Benjamin Wyatt, cello

Virginia Tech Outreach and International Affairs, Renaissance Music Academy

Included

>>    Performance opportunities 
>>    Career advising
>>    Free admission to all Vocal Arts and Music Festival  performances

Pre-formed groups preferred, but individuals seeking ensemble experience may also apply and will be fitted with an ensemble whenever possible. Space is limited.

Intensive String Quartet Seminar Fee 

 $1,000 per person with housing and breakfast daily
 or
 $300 per person without housing or breakfast

Deadlines

January 15   Application Deadline (deadline to apply)
March 1     Registration Deadline (deadline to accept, half of the seminar fee is due )
April 15      Fee Deadline (second half of the seminar fee is due)