Chaparral MusicFest Chamber Music Workshop 2012
June 1 - 3, 2012
Trinity Presbyterian Church
630 Park Avenue
Individuals and pre-formed groups of violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, french horn, and piano are welcome. Participants will self-rate according to ACMP Rating Scale below. Repertoire will be chosen by the Director in consultation with the group, and parts will be mailed in advance. Chamber Music Workshop final concert is Sunday June 3 at 3:00 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Groups will be coached by members of Quartet Sabaku, a Phoenix-area string quartet on the Teaching Artists Roster of the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
Participant from out-of-town are most welcome. Historic Prescott boasts dining, shopping, museums, and side trips for all tastes. Lodging arrangements are being worked out with local hotels. Participants under 18 must be chaperoned outside of workshop hours.
Fees & Schedule to be determined.
For questions regarding the Chamber Music Workshop, please contact Dr. Katherine Shields at 480-980-6516 or via email at chamber@chaparralmusicfest.org.
ACMP rating scale
Self-Rating Scale from Amateur Chamber Music Players site (www.acmp.net/ratings)
These general grading categories enable players of similar skill levels to find each other. Use the following descriptions to determine your playing level. Plus or minus may be useful for greater precision.
Ask yourself which rating best applies to fellow musicians who enjoy playing with you. Keep in mind that you can always revise your grade as you improve and acquire more chamber music experience, or change it if lack of practice time affects your playing.
Feel free to add "+" or "-" to a letter to better describe your level.
"D" Novice/Beginner
You play a repertoire chosen to be within your technical limitations. On a first reading, you usually aim to get through the music and end together without too many stops and starts in between.
"C" Fair
You are in the process of exploring the standard repertoire, perhaps avoiding those works that are currently too technically challenging. You concentrate on not making major mistakes while reading an unfamiliar part, though you are aware of what the others are doing. You often slow down a fast movement for technical reasons.
"B" Good
You are quite familiar with portions of the standard repertoire (perhaps pieces from certain periods or for certain instrumental/vocal combinations). You generally sound good and sight-reading is not a problem. You usually pay attention to blend, balance, dynamics, and basic phrasing on a first reading.
"A" Excellent
You have extensive experience with and a strong command of the standard repertoire, from many time periods and for a variety of ensembles that include your instrument or voice. If your partners make a mistake, you can often bring them back in without stopping. You are a superior sight-reader and you consistently sound good (both in tune and at tempo). You already aim for cohesive musical expressiveness with attention to fine nuance on a first reading.
"Pro" Professional Musician
You perform professionally.