Adult Chamber Music Camp

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Adult Chamber Music Camp Program Definitions

Organized Ensembles
Participants may choose one of the following tracks for the Organized Chamber Music Groups that will be coached by faculty:

• “Horizons” is our traditional organized ensemble experience with exposure to a variety of repertoire and ensemble pairings. Please note: There is a "minimal skill set" required for placement in the organized ensembles.*  Individuals will be placed in groups with others of like abilities and interests for the first two days with the option then of requesting personnel, repertoire and coaches for their groups for the rest of the week. The only exception for the first two days of the program would be requested groups who will perform on the first chamber music master classes on Tuesday or Wednesday.
• “Polestar” is a more intensive study experience allowing a group to focus on a more limited amount of repertoire covered in greater detail. “Polestar” is only for pre-formed groups and those individuals who wish to work with one group consisting of the same people for the entire week in a more intense exploration and refining of a piece.

*Minimal Skill Set: Players should be confident note readers, be able to sight read at an intermediate level and have the ability play a part independently while part of a larger group. (Note for returning participants: Participants who do not meet the minimum skill set have already been notified by the Artistic Director. If you have not received such a notification, you will continue to be placed in ensembles as usual).

Large Conducted Reading Ensembles
This first session of the morning makes for a bracing, energizing way to begin your musical day! The two string ensembles provide both a truly advanced repertoire challenge and an intermediate level alternative led by faculty. This daily course offers historical performance practice, pithy anecdotes, and practical advice on the way to a satisfying and edifying reading with multiple players on a part. The Wind Ensemble focuses on preparation for the popular evening pre-concert Bear Serenade performances. These reading ensembles for strings are optional and participants may choose to participate in either of these daily courses.

Pedagogy Classes
These educational seminars focus on individual instrumental issues, practice techniques and musical advice that are intended to further enhance individual’s performance experience. In addition to instrumental classes taught by various faculty members, participants are invited to attend open rehearsals for the quartet-in-residence and faculty concerts, which provide an “insider” look at the artistic process. There is time for Q&A at the end of these sessions. 

Chamber Music Master Classes
These “open” events allow a large group of people to observe the coaching process of individual group performances toward a more polished, compelling and successful result. Everything is on the table and interaction between performers, coach and audience are heartily encouraged. Attendance is elective.

Piano Duet and Two-Piano Repertory Class
An opportunity to perform in master classes, individually coached sessions, and to learn about piano ensemble technique and repertoire. Pre-formed duos welcome. Faculty will help match players who need partners. Preparation of repertoire in advance is encouraged, but not required.

Chamber Music Concert Series
Interlochen College of Creative Arts and the Adult Chamber Music Camp faculty invite you to join us for the Chamber Concert Series which features daily chamber performances by the Telegraph Quartet, notable Adult Chamber Music Camp faculty, and our emerging artist quartet, invoke. Participant Chamber Concert Series tickets are included with paid registration (2 tickets per concert). Additional Telegraph Quartet concert tickets are available for purchase at Interlochen's Box Office. Faculty and invoke concerts are free and open to the public.

Bear Serenades: Participant Wind Performances
The Bear Serenades are exciting pre-concert chamber music performances presented primarily by wind participants, featuring a variety of combinations from duos to double wind quintets. In addition to providing an excellent performance opportunity for participants, the Bear Serenades present some of the most charming repertoire written for winds.  

Participant Performances
In addition to the nightly Bear Serenade performances given by the winds, there are opportunities for participants to perform just prior to the Chamber Music Concert Series performances and at an informal participant concert with groups to be selected by faculty.