From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
The 2nd Annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Tune-Up Session this summer is designed for young musicians ages 8-high school and who play at advanced beginner and up levels. Music students will attend a rehearsal, meet with Festival Musicians over lunch, and receive coaching from OICMF Teaching Artists.
Day One, on Tuesday August 16th, welcomes student musicians (any and all instrument background) to work with Teaching Artist Rachel Buchman. Day Two, during the second week of the Festival (and after the County Fair), will be with members of The Gryphon Trio focusing on violin, cello and piano. (Viola may be added) Dates for Day Two depend on instrument of interest.
To take full advantage of Day Two with The Gryphon Trio, students need to be able to read music and be able to play at an advanced beginner or above level. Small ensembles may register as a group. Call 376-6636 to register.
Free Tickets for Early Sign Up
Musician-in-Residence Monique Mead not only gave us the gift of her time and talent during the week of April 25th, she has also given a gift of concert tickets for the young musicians she cares so much about!
Monique has purchased two tickets for every concert during the upcoming Festival August 12-27 and reserved them for young musicians. Our plan is to award the tickets to students who sign up for the Tune-Up Session first. We will ask a parent or guardian to attend with each student and purchase or contribute toward the price of their ticket, creating a family evening.
For more information about the Children’s Concert, the Tune-Up Session or the Festival concerts, call376 – 6636 or go to www.oicmf.org.
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