Portland Summer Ensembles

Building on the success of the 2009 Portland Summer Ensembles (PSE) chamber music program, a new, exciting and comprehensive training and performance program for young musicians has been launched for 2010. For 2011 PSE's MetroArts is offering two camps; Pianists Camp and Orchestra-Soloist Camp.

Pianists Camp - July 5-15, 2011, Marylhurst University
focusing on solo, concerto, and duo repertoire, July 5-15. Only 16 pianists will be admitted.

Orchestra-Soloist Camp - July 7-15, 2011, Marylhurst University
focusing on solo, duo and orchestral repertoire

Watch this YouTube Video of the Portland Summer Ensemble.

Two Outstanding Programs!

Portland Summer Chamber Ensembles: June 28-July 2, 2010
Jun Iwasaki, Artistic Director and Susan Franklin, Program Director

The PSE Orchestral and Solo Performance Program (for String Players and Pianists): July 7-July 16, 2010
Niel DePonte, Artistic Director and Conductor

The summer of 2010 will mark the debut of a new comprehensive program of training for outstanding young musicians in the Northwest. The Portland Summer Ensembles program is a 13-day series of classes and performances in both chamber music, orchestral string playing and piano solo and chamber music training led by some of the region’s finest musical artists. Comprised of two sessions, one focusing on chamber music and the other on orchestral and solo playing, students will enjoy learning from artist teachers and coaches who occupy principal chairs of the Oregon Symphony or perform with major chamber ensembles in the Northwest. All of this will take place on the beautiful Marylhurst University campus, located 10 minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon. Students may register for the chamber music program, or the orchestral and solo performance program, or for both programs. THE DEADLINE FOR THE PSE Orchestral/Solo Program is June 1st, 2010.

Portland Summer Chamber Ensembles: June 28-July 2, 2010
Jun Iwasaki, Artistic Director and Susan Franklin, Program Director

This 5-day workshop, June 28-July 2, 2010, will give students the opportunity to play, study, and perform chamber music with other young musicians of a similar level. Students will receive instruction in a variety of aspects of ensemble music making, including practice and performance techniques, and other activities designed to enhance the art of ensemble playing. Each day (9 am - 5 pm) includes chamber ensemble rehearsals, coachings and master classes with the outstanding Portland Summer Ensembles faculty. There will also be a noon concert and discussion with CMNW guest artists and an evening Faculty Concert. The program culminates in a final performance by student ensembles on Friday, July 2, 2010, in the beautiful St Anne’s Hall on the Marylhurst Campus. The concert will be open to the public. All workshop events will take place at Marylhurst College. Lunch for PSCE students will be provided. Discounted tickets will be available to students and parents for a CMNW Concert at Reed College.

Tentative Daily Schedule - subject to change

Time	Activity
9am-10am	Rhythm/Improv. Class
10am-11am	Rehearsal/Coaching
12pm -1pm	Lunch
1pm-3pm	Master Class
3pm-5pm	Rehearsal and Coaching

The PSE Orchestral and Solo Performance Program (for String Players and Pianists): July 7-July 16, 2010
Niel DePonte, Artistic Director and Conductor

This 8-day program (Wed-Fri, July 7-9 and Mon-Fri, July 12-16), will give students the opportunity to perform in a

Tentative Daily Schedule - subject to change

Time

Activity

8am-9:30am

Rooms Available for Practice

9:30am-12pm

Orchestra Rehearsal, String Players/Sonata Repertoire Coachings, Pianists

12pm-1pm

Lunch

1pm-3pm

Orchestral Playing Sectionals with Faculty

3pm-5pm

Master Classes on Duos and Concertos

How to Apply

The program is designed for student musicians at the intermediate to advanced level of training, ages 10-18. Admission is by DVD/CD (DVD preferred), which should include two contrasting pieces that display the student’s artistic and technical ability, plus a written application and teacher recommendation. THE CHAMBER PROGRAM APPLICATION IS NOW CLOSED.

PSE Orchestral and Solo Performance Program

All application materials, plus a $25 non-refundable application fee, are due February 15, 2010. Students will be notified of acceptance by April 1. Tuition for attending EITHER the chamber music or orchestral workshop is $500. For students who choose to take BOTH programs, tuition is $900. Payment in full is due by April 15, 2010. Checks should be made payable to MetroArts Inc, with “Portland Summer Ensembles” designated in the memo line. A limited number of need-based and merit scholarships are available. Request forms are available online, and should be submitted with the full application by February 15, 2010.

For questions contact Susan Franklin 503-819-8357 or email susanfranklin@comcast.net.