Intersection 2022
An Intensive Chamber Music Workshop | Learning and Performing the Music of Our Time
Join us for a unique opportunity to enrich your chamber music skills and understanding. Receive coaching from experienced, consummate musicians in both contemporary and traditional classical music.
Collaborate with Bay Area composers and chamber musicians to explore and perform new compositions written especially for this program. This is our seventh year!
INTERSECTION is an innovative chamber music workshop designed by the musicians of the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble for adult amateur musicians who are fascinated and delighted by the prospect of being part of the creation of new works while gaining new insights into the traditional classical repertoire. This intensive program will familiarize participants with the sometimes-intimidating techniques and practices of playing new music by accessible, living composers and offer a fresh look at familiar chamber music masterpieces.
The COACHED REHEARSALS
Each individual is assigned a chamber ensemble; each ensemble is assigned a traditional classical work along with a new work specifically composed for them by one of these Bay Area composers: Michael Kimbell, Karl Josef Schmidt, and Katrina Wreede, winners of our 2020 Intersection Composition contest. Left Coast Chamber Ensemble players and the composers work with each group in three 2 hour coaching sessions between Jan. 5 and Feb. 18, 2020 (scheduled by the participants). That will be followed by a weekend workshop and performance February 19 and 20, 2022.
For details see the attached brochure or our website: http://www.leftcoastensemble.org/intersection/
The Weekend Intensive
Over the weekend of February 19 & 20, 2022, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble (LCCE) will present an intensive workshop with all participants, composers, and LCCE coaches. The workshop will culminate in a concert Sunday evening.
Dates
Small ensemble coached rehearsals starts January 5, 2022
Intensive weekend is February 19 & 20, 2022
Location OF INTENSIVE WEEKEND
The Crowden Music Center
1475 Rose Street (at Sacramento), Berkeley, CA
Requirements
Open to the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, french horn, piano, percussion, guitar
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have played the instrument you are applying on for at least 2 years
Pre-formed groups are encouraged to apply!
Weekend Intensive Preliminary Schedule
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
4 – 5:30 Check in, ensemble rehearsal, and coaching.
5:30 – 6:30 Feldenkrais Workshop
6:30 - 7:00 Light Dinner (provided on site)
7–9:30 Masterclass/Dress Rehearsals
Sunday FeB 20, 2022
4:00-5:30 Additional Coaching and Warm-Up
6–8 Concert/Reception
Participant Timeline
Registration deadline September 15, 2021
Skype/in person interview ongoing until September 20
Chamber Ensembles assigned and composers work on pieces September 20 – December 1, 2021
All music distributed December 1, 2021 (1 traditional classical repertoire work, 1 newly composed small ensemble piece)
Final payment due December 1, 2021
Rehearsals start January 5, 2022
Weekend Intensive February 19 & 20, 2022
Cost
Fee for participating in Intersection is $475
$238 due with application
$237 balance due December 1, 2021
Admission is on a first come, first served basis taking into account ensemble and instrument distribution needs.
Refunds will not be given if an applicant cancels after December 1. An administrative fee will apply for cancellations before Dec. 1.
This unique workshop is funded in part by a generous grant from ACMP - The Chamber Music Network.
Application Form
After submitting your application
1. Pay the participation fee
You may pay with a credit card (see below) OR send a check to:
Left Coast Chamber Ensemble
INTERSECTION 2020
55 Taylor St
San Francisco, CA 94102
2. Set up an interview
All new applicants are required to participate in a 15-minute Skype interview with a member of the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble. In person interviews are also available. Please contact Phyllis Kamrin at almaduo@comcast.net to set up a convenient time.