Chamber Music Roundup in Fort Worth
2012 Festival and Workshop
May 14-19, 2012

THE FESTIVAL

Director:  Dr. Misha Galaganov

The Chamber Music Roundup in Ft. Worth provides an opportunity for amateur musicians of all levels to play with top professional musicians, to enjoy working in chamber music groups with other music lovers, and to learn great compositions written for small ensembles. The workshop will begin with registration at 9:00 am, Monday, May 14, 2012 and will conclude after the participants' recital on Saturday, May 19th at 7:00 pm.

The Faculty Performance will take place on Friday evening, May 18th; attendance will be free for workshop participants. The festival will culminate in a public performance on Saturday, May 19th. The concert will be recorded, and CDs of the participant performances will be available to the participants at no charge upon request.

STRUCTURE

One of the unique aspects of the festival is that amateurs work together with faculty members, as colleagues, in rehearsals and performances.

Other features of the festival:

Two Ensembles: Each participant will play in two different ensembles, one rehearsing in the morning, and the other in the afternoon. Each of the ensembles will include one top class professional musician to supervise and lead, as well as play in the group. Participants are provided with music in advance.

Orchestra and Chamber Music Reading: A small orchestra reading session will be offered three mornings and a chamber music sight-reading sessions might be arranged for each afternoon by participants. Both of these sessions are optional.

History of Chamber Music: An extended education class - open to the public - is offered at no additional charge. This year, the class is exploring chamber music for instruments and voice by a variety of composers from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries (such as Bach, Mozart, Brahms and Stravinsky) through historical lectures, in-class demonstrations, pre-concert talks, and discussions..

Daily Schedule:
9:00 -10:00 am – Orchestra Reading Sessions (Tuesday - Thursday)*
10:00 – 10:30 am – Coffee Break
10:30 am - Noon – Group 1 Rehearsal
Noon - 1:15 pm – Lunch on your own
1:15 - 2:15 pm – "History of Chamber Music" class
2:30 - 4:00 pm – Group 2 Rehearsal
4:15 – 5:15 pm – Sight-Reading*
Evenings - Social Activities/Classes
*optional activities

PERFORMANCES

The Faculty Performance will take place on Friday evening, May 18th; attendance will be free for workshop and extended education class participants. The festival will culminate in a public performance on Saturday, May 19th. The concert will be recorded, and CDs of the participant performances will be available to the participants at no charge upon request.

LOCATION

The Chamber Music Roundup in Fort Worth is based at Texas Christian University.

FACULTY

Each year Roundup includes new professional performers and university professors as faculty, welcoming the return of many past faculty members as well. Past faculty include:

William Fedkenheuer, violin
Ronald Francois, violin
Tomasz Golka, violin/conducting
Betina Pastenik, violin
Curt Thompson, violin
Katie Wolfe, violin
Rumen Cvetkov, viola
Misha Galaganov, viola
Jonathan Ruck, cello
Jesus Castro-Balbi, cello
Michael Murray, cello
Stewart Williams, oboe
Laura Logan, harp
Jon Burgess, trumpet
Gloria Lin, piano
Harold Martina, piano
John Owings, piano

PRIVATE COACHING

Individual coaching may also be available from the faculty upon request, for an extra charge. These private sessions provide the opportunity to address any musical or technical issues in a more intensive one-on-one format.

OBSERVER OPTION: IF YOU WISH TO OBSERVE THE WORKSHOP BUT NOT PLAY

Those persons who LOVE chamber music and its creation process, but who do not desire to play, may observe any or all of the festival rehearsals and events (apart from private lessons) for a reduced fee. Observers may also make arrangements for private coaching.

ACCOMODATIONS

Roundup participants may stay in the Homestead Studio Suites Hotel for special Roundup group rates. A list of local hotels can be found at www.admissions.tcu.edu/visit/hotels.asp. This list can be mailed to you upon request. Some hotels may offer shuttle service to TCU.

TUITION AND FEES

Adults - $400
Full-time students - $275
Observers - $80

The application/tuition deadline is February 15, 2011. You may apply on-line with a credit card below or print out the application and mail it with a check to:

Dr. Misha Galaganov,School of Music, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 297500, Fort Worth, TX 76129.

Make checks payable to—TCU,Chamber Music Roundup“. If you wish to request a blank, printed application for you to complete and mail back, please contact Dr. Misha Galaganov at (817) 257-6619 or m.galaganov@ tcu.edu.

OTHER INFORMATION/WEBSITE

If you have any questions about the festival, wish to become a corporate sponsor, or make a donation, please contact Dr. Misha Galaganov at 817-257-6619 or M.Galaganov@tcu.edu.

WEB APPLICATION (participants)

2009 ROUNDUP BROCHURE (pdf)

Thanks to our Chamber Music Roundup SPONSORS:

ANONYMOUS

ANONYMOUS

Mr. Jay and Michiko Jones

Aziz J. Abdul-Rahim

Donald A. Ray and Natalya Anisforova
Janice Bandy
Robert J. Jennings, Jr. and Gayle M. Jennings
Claude Cain
Tom and Jackie Church
Betty G. Sisson
Mike Bush
Charles and Sanae Fulkerson

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