Hudson Valley Chamber Music

Non-profit that facilitates chamber music, with a directory and other services.

www.acmp.net

This is an awesome online resource of master classes and lectures provided by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center:

http://www.chambermusicsociety.org/learning/161/edweb

http://www.bard.edu/conservatory/preparatory/

Joey attended this past Spring, and really grew.  He got to study with the cellist Katie Schlaikjer.

A Saturday music program for young people ages 5 through 18

The mission of the Preparatory Division of The Bard College Conservatory of Music is to offer young people between the ages of 5 and 18 the joy of studying music in the context of a first-class conservatory.

The early study of music brings important benefits to young people, touching many areas of their lives: language, motor and social skills, and an understanding of the value of hard work. Most important, music enriches the young person’s life and provides a lifetime of enjoyment.

Because of its connection to The Bard College Conservatory of Music, the Preparatory Division provides its students with many advantages, including an expert and nurturing faculty, many of whom have connections with the Conservatory. Concerts and master classes presented by the Conservatory are open to students and families of the Preparatory Division, free of charge. In certain cases, advanced senior students in the Preparatory Division may be able to arrange to have lessons from regular Conservatory faculty, who are among the most distinguished musicians of our time.

http://www.stringendoweb.org/
Stringendo, Orchestra School of the Hudson Valley, began in the fall of 2001 as a year round extension of Summer Strings music camp. Its six string orchestras currently enroll over 180 students between the ages of 7 and 18. Students rehearse Saturday mornings under co-directors Jonathan Handman and Emily Schaad and conductors Elizabeth Handman, Kimberly Handman, Rachel Handman and Kristina Rizzo. Stringendo orchestras have performed at conferences for MENC and NYSSMA, as well as in Cleveland, Rochester (NY), Minneapolis and Amherst, MA.

Strawberry Hill Fiddlers currently hosts 3 fiddle groups where students learn traditional fiddle styles by ear. Performances include singing, dancing, improvisation and body percussion and represent the music of many cultures. The Fiddlers have performed throughout Scotland and released their first CD in April, 2007.

Summer Strings is a three-week day camp for string players in 3rd through 10th grade. Students divide their time between learning fiddle tunes by ear and playing in string orchestra. Fiddle groups are small (6-11 students) and present their own arrangements in performance. Students participate in “Music Jeopardy” (rhythms and musical terms), workshops in traditional dance, and daily concerts by staff and guest artists. Visiting performers and teachers have included Lissa Schneckenburger, Judy Hyman, John Kirk and Trish Miller, the Amidons, Abby Newton, John Hoffman, David Kaynor, and Peter, Paul and George.