THE CASTLEMAN QUARTET PROGRAMS

in residence at

S.U.N.Y.Fredonia and University Colorado Boulder

 

What to Expect at QP

*COST*

$4975 attendance for 7 weeks June 10-July 29, 2012 (QP East only)

$2495 attendance for 3 weeks, June 10-July 1 or July 8-29 (QP East)

$3300 attendance for 4 weeks at QPEast (including Sonata Week) June 10-July 8, or July 1-29

$3100 attendance for 4 weeks at QPWest July 1-29(including Sonata Week)

*CHECKLIST OF WHAT TO BRING TO FREDONIA 14063 *

Music stand/mute/extra strings/solo and chamber music parts and scores...Stationery/ hangers/laundry bag/swimsuit/$ for movies and snacks, FAN, Every room has its own computer outlets, but you may need an ethernet connector. Linens supplied. Wireless internet capacity. Computer banks in the library may be used to check email & access the internet. Laundry is free, except for the soap.

*CHECKLIST OF WHAT TO BRING TO BOULDER 80310*

Cooking Utensils, Plates, etc, Every room has its own micro-fridge (small microwave & refrigerator combination), Music stand/mute/extra strings/solo and chamber music parts and scores...Stationery/ hangers/laundry bag/swimsuit/$ (for movies, snacks, and dinners out. ), All residence halls and other buildings have wireless internet.  An identikey code will be provided for access: Logon:  confqpw and password; Fb6943ee were active in 2008.  In additon, there are computer kiosks around campus that may be used to check email & access the internet. Linens and fans supplied, but no blanket. Summer residents may enjoy the facilities at the CU Recreation Center.  The rate is $6 per day and $20 per week.  This is paid at the Rec Center at time of use. Laundry:There are quarter coin-operated machines located in the basement: $1.00 wash and $1.00 dry. For entertainment, The Connection at the UMC – University Memorial Center (student union) has a 10 lane bowling alley and pool tables. It's fine to have a car --a parking permit costs $23/week .

 

*CURRICULUM*

The Castleman Quartet Program, in its forty-second season, develops both individual and ensemble skills and explores group dynamics, with at least 3 hours quartet rehearsal and 3 hours solo practice scheduled daily.

            

                SOLO

There are 2 1/2 lessons the first three weeks and 2 1/2 lessons the last three weeks at QP East, 2 1/2 lessons the first three weeks ay QP West. The fourth week at QP East and West features duo coaching and a private lesson.

 

  • Each seven-week participant selects, from solo repertory entirely learned at QP, a work (up to 15 minutes), to be performed in a public concert at Fredonia, previewed when possible at an off-campus venue. There is a comparable performance opportunity for the three-week participant at either location
  • Each seven-week participant selects a work with significant piano partnership (which may or may not be the performed work) for duo coaching the fourth week. 
  • The private teacher is available daily for practice help.
  • Every seven-week participant is taught/helped by all QP teachers of his/her instrument.
  • Four pianists with extensive accompanying experience are available for collaborative work.

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                      QUARTET

  • Each participant is placed in a string quartet which performs a complete work every three weeks preceded by an off-campus tryout.
  • There are 9 hours of coaching on each work.
  • The quartet, by the final performance, is expected to be able to project its own ideas as well as those of the several coaches, taking responsibility for difficult interpretative decisions.
  • Each participant takes part in a weekly sight-reading session organized by the Director.

                       PIANO

    INTERNSHIPS for Eight Pianists with FLEXIBILITY and COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCE. 4 at QP East, 4 at QP West   

     
    The Castleman Quartet Program has for over 20 years offered a piano intern program whereby young artists, employed or working on advanced academic degrees, spend from 4 to 7 weeks at THE CASTLEMAN QUARTET PROGRAM, residing this coming summer at SUNY Fredonia from June 10 until July 29, and at University of Colorado Boulder from July 1-29.
     
    Attendance for Piano Interns is tuition-free, for seven weeks, or the first four weeks, the last four weeks, or the last three weeks. Room and board is supplied, but the position is unsalaried. Each intern has a piano to himself/ herself, for practice and for rehearsal by appointment in the afternoon/evening. Many works are learned, all of which will be coached with Kyoko Hashimoto at QP East, or Heasook Rhee and Alexandra Nguyen at QP West. Many will be performed.

    Applicants for the piano intern program of  THE CASTLEMAN QUARTET PROGRAM should send a CV, (including contact information) plus all works studied/performed to date, of whatever size, including violin, viola, and/or cello. Please also send a 15-20 minute CD/DVD of  movements/ excerpts in 3 contrasting styles. At least one should be chamber music- a Sonata is satisfactory. 

    Please indicate if you are applying for less than seven weeks. Applications will be accepted until the end of March.

     

    *SUMMER CONTACT INFORMATION*

    Quartet Program East

    Hendrix Hall (physical location)

    280 Central Ave.

    University Commons

    Fredonia NY 14063 (mail address)

     

     SUNY Fredonia NY 14063

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    Castleman Quartet Program participant

    University of Colorado Conference Guest

    Sewell Hall

    Boulder CO 80310 (80309 for UPS or shipping)

    Office phone: 303-492-6801 (info re concerts, etc)

     

    Front Desk Sewell Hall 303-492-6852

     

     

     

    *RECREATION*

    ---Fredonia is one hour's drive from Niagara Falls.

    For other local happenings, the Fredonia Village Chamber of Commerce website is: http://www.fredoniachamber.org/visit.html

    ---Boulder is 32 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park, 59 miles from Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, and less than 10 miles from whitewater paddling in Boulder Creek and dozens of reservoirs

    • *DAILY SCHEDULE*

  • 7:30 Wakeup

    7:30-8:30

    7:00-8:30

    Breakfast (Fredonia)

    Breakfast (Boulder)

    8:45-10:45 Quartet rehearsal
    11:00-1:00 Private practice (practice help during this period)

    1:15-2:00

    11:00-1:30

    Lunch (Fredonia)

    Lunch (Boulder)

    One more hour Quartet rehearsal

    6:00- 7:00

    5:00-6:30

    Dinner(Fredonia)

    Dinner (Boulder)

    One more hour Private practice
    8:00 Concerts


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