"Every instrument received special coaching and help, as well as the group as a whole."*

SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar Participants

The Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford attracts participants from 18 to 82 years, ranging from intermediate to advanced in skill. While most attendees are in pre-formed ensembles (which are given preference for admission), others are assigned to new groups before the seminar. Though most participants are string players, we also welcome pianists and wind players with an interest in chamber music. Participants from our previous seminars have overwhelmingly rated their experience outstanding and hoped to return again to enjoy the experience of working with the St. Lawrence and our adjunct faculty.

Enrollment

Enrollment is limited, due to space considerations. Individual players are encouraged to apply, but preference is given to pre-formed ensembles. Note: All applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applications must be postmarked by February 28, 2007 and a non-refundable $50 application fee is required. Pre-formed quartets need only send in one application, and the application fees are $25 for each ensemble member. NB: The application fee is not a deposit on tuition, but a fee for processing applications, and must accompany the application.

Audition Tape and Repertoire Requirements

A cassette tape or CD must accompany your application. Please label the CD/tape with your name and instrument (or all of the names/instruments if applying as an ensemble). Applicants must present two contrasting selections. The following repertoire is intended as a guide, representing the minimum requirements in terms of difficulty:

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Violin:	Bach Violin Concerto in E Major or Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, any selection from Bach's Solo Sonatas and Partitas.
Viola:	One movement from a Bach Suite, plus a contrasting movement from the standard viola repertoire
Cello:	One movement of a sonata or concerto (examples are Haydn C Major, Saint-Saëns, C.P.E. Bach, Bréval C Major, Brahms E Minor) and a movement from a Bach Suite.
Piano:	Any first movement of a Beethoven trio, plus a movement from another contrasting work (trios, quartets or quintets by Brahms, Schumann, Dvorak, Faure, Ravel, etc.) or works of comparable difficulty
Quartets:	Two contrasting movements from the standard quartet repertoire.
Other Ensembles:	Two contrasting movements from the standard chamber repertoire.

If you would like your application tape or CD returned, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped packet with your application. Stanford is not responsible for the return of audition materials.

Tuition

Tuition for the SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford is $700 per person. Application fees are separate from tuition payments, and cover only the costs of processing applications. If an accepted applicant is unable to attend, a refund of tuition may be requested. Full tuition refunds will only be granted if extenuating circumstances prevent your attendance, and notice is given no later than 72 hours prior to the start of the Seminar. Scholarship assistance may be available for music students only; if you would like to be considered for financial assistance, please include a statement with your application indicating your need and circumstances. Acceptance letters will include decisions about scholarship assistance.

Housing and Food Services

If you plan to stay in campus housing, please indicate that with your application, and as well include names of which members of your ensemble (if applicable) wish to room together; rooms are double occupancy. For an extra fee you can also request a single room. If you prefer not to stay on campus, the Conference Office can recommend a range of hotels and motels near the campus.

During the seminar, meals are available at a variety of on-campus locations, or at restaurants in nearby Palo Alto.

Contact Information:

For more information, please call Barbara Greenwood, the seminar coordinator, at (650) 723-7851 or send her email.

* Comments of participants in prior SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar at Stanford.

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