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.