Seminars, Workshops, Training Programs

2007 Schedule

Education is an integral part of Music Mountain's mission. Since our founding, we have provided opportunities to study chamber performance in an informal setting with master teachers. This season is no different. We are pleased to host the following workshops and festivals.


Sunday, June 3 to Friday, June 8:
   Lucarelli Oboe Master Class

Bert Lucarelli will present his Seventh Annual Oboe Master Class focusing on solo performance including the fundamentals of oboe-playing and reed-making skills. Participants will have intensive oboe instruction for five days, culminating in a performance on Friday in Music Mountain’s Gordon Hall. For inquiries visit www.geocities.com/lucarellimasterclass or contact: Allison Bitz at allisonbitz (at) hotmail (dot) com [email spelled out to foil spammers] or by telephone: (917) 882-0569.

Tuesday, June 26 to Monday, July 2:
   Chamber Players’ Retreat for Adult Amateur Musicians

Music Mountain offers the ideal setting and atmosphere for amateur musicians to study and perform quartets and other chamber music. Open to string, piano and woodwinds. Individual and pre-formed groups encouraged to apply. Tuition includes coaching fees, room and board on Music Mountain with fabulous meals prepared by the program’s own European Chef, Michael Pelle. Coaching faculty: Jennifer Combs, cello; Andrzej Anweiler, piano, Barbara Wiggin, viola. Guest artist faculty: TBA. Please visit our web page for more information, registration form and updates http://home.comcast.net/~allegro/ or call (860) 229-9136.

Tuesday, July 24 to Sunday, July 29:
   Chamber Music Festival for Young Musicians

Under Artistic Director Jennifer Combs, the program is open to string, woodwind and piano students ages 12-21. Students participate in daily rehearsals and coaching supervised by an outstanding faculty including Andrzej Anweiler, piano; Barbara Wiggin, viola/electric violin and Jennifer Combs, cello. Music Mountain’s beautiful and magical setting, excellent meals prepared by the program’s chef and new friendships create a musical experience to be remembered for a lifetime. For information and registration form please see our web page at http://home.comcast.net/~MMCMF/ or call (860) 839-4703.

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