STRINGS: Faculty of Stringed Instruments at PLU

PLU's High School Chamber Music Workshop is an opportunity for High School Chamber Music groups around Washington and Oregon to receive an all day coaching experience with PLU's music faculty, culminating in a public recital in PLU's magnificent Lagerquist Concert Hall.  Participation in the program is open to the following instrumental areas: violin, viola, 'cello, bass, harp, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, and tuba.  

The faculty is especially seeking pre-established and pre-reheased string quartets, woodwind quintets, and brass quintets that may be preparing for solo performances as well as solo and ensmble contests.

Members of the PLU Music Faculty and PLU's three resident ensembles, the Camas Wind Quintet, the Lyric Brass Quintet, and the Regency String Quartet, will coach students and prepare them for the evening's performance.  Members of the PLU faculty and PLU students will also take part in the performance.

Registration and Fees

Interested ensembles may apply requesting an application form from Dr. Svend Rønning at:svend.ronning@plu.edu or (253) 535-7605. 

The form should be completed, including a check made out to "Pacific Lutheran University Music Department" for $125.00 per ensemble, and mailed to: 

    High School Chamber Music Workshop

    Attn: Dr. Svend Rønning

    Music Department

    Pacific Lutheran University

    Tacoma, Washington 98447

DEADLINE: Material should be received not later than Friday, February 22, 2008

Please note spaces in the workshop are limited and will be treated on a first come/first serve basis. 

PLU will return checks to the applicant if we are unable to accommodate your requeust.