Round Top Director, Nancy Freeman said, "To hear the sounds of music coming from every room, and to be the catalyst for serious amateur musicians to have the opportunity to work with a quartet the caliber of the DaPonte, is an important element in Round Top's goals. We bring serious art and education coming together in our beautiful, tranquil setting, and I look forward to this event every year".
DSQ violinist Dean Stein said, "These workshops are rigorous and demanding, but the level of satisfaction at the end of the day is what musicians at all levels strive for".
Participants in the workshop will gather at RTCA at 9 a.m. on January 23. After introductions and coffee, the coaching sessions begin. Most of the quintets, quartets, trios, and duos are pre-existing groups that have been working together over time to prepare for the workshop. Individual musicians who are not part of a group will be matched with other musicians if possible.
Each member of the DSQ will work with each group during the course of the day. Participants will break for lunch on their own and then continue coaching sessions throughout the afternoon. At 5 oíclock, there will be a master class in which any of the ensembles can perform for the other participants, with comments and coaching by the DSQ.
Dinner will be provided by RTCA members, and the spouses of participants are invited to join. The day will culminate with an open rehearsal in which the audience will be privy to some of the meticulous and demanding process the DaPonte String Quartet employs in rehearsing a new piece of music.
The cost of the day is $100. Housing at RTCA membersí homes is available for participants traveling long distances. The evening session is open to the public for a cost of $10.
To enroll, or for more information, call Round Top Center for the Arts in Damariscotta, Maine at 207-563-1507.
AMATEUR STRING PLAYERS COME TO ROUND TOP CENTER FOR THE ARTS FOR A DAY OF COACHING, CONCERTIZING AND CAMARADERIE WITH THE DAPONTE STRING QUARTETJoin the DaPonte String Quartet at beautiful Round Top Center for the Arts on Sunday, January 23, 2000, for a full day of:
Concentrated music coaching and playing Getting an insiderís look at a professional string quartet Meeting others interested in chamber music literature Performing in an informal and relaxed setting
WHO: Amateur musicians who have had some ensemble experience WHAT: All-day workshop with DaPonte String Quartet 9 a.m. Meet at Round Top for coffee, introductions 9:30 - 12 work in groups with coaching 12 - 2 lunch break on your own, a chance to see the town 2 - 5 coaching 5 - 6 master class 6 - 7 dinner at Round Top 7 - 8 open rehearsal by DSQ WHEN: Sunday, January 23, 2000, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. WHERE: Round Top Center for the Arts Damariscotta, Maine HOW: Please make checks for $100 payable to: Round Top Center for the Arts or RTCA P.O. Box 1316 Damariscotta, ME 04543 Telephone: 207-563-1507Minimum number of students required: 12 If you are not part of a pre-existing group, the DSQ will make every effort to match you with other musicians, depending on enrollment.
REGISTRATION FORM To register, please fill out the form below and send with check or charge information to Round Top Center for the Arts Name_____________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________ Master/Visa _______________________________________________________ Instrument ________________________________________________________ Technical Level ____________________________________________________ Group Members/Experience ________________________________________For travel directions, any questions, or to arrange for housing, call 207-563-1507