If you have not attended prior to 2019 please email kshields@chaparralchambermusic.org with your contact email and phone to be notified of future workshops and events.
2025 Registration extended to April 15!
Faculty: Seventh Roadrunner Ensemble- Dr. Andrew O’Brien, piano; Dr. Katherine Shields, viola/violin. Joined by Christina Steffen, Flute and Maria Flurry, percussion.
FUN weekend workshop in historic Prescott, AZ (2 hours north of Phoenix) features great small ensemble music for piano, string, percussion, woodwind & brass players. No previous chamber music experience needed; separate youth (13-18) and adult (18-onwards) tracks are available. Adult learners group also available.
Ensemble skills are built in a relaxing, supportive atmosphere. Musicians play several pieces of different instrumentation, mailed in advance. They leave with new skills and repertoire ideas to explore over the coming year. Each participant receives 6 hours of professional faculty coaching, plus group-led rehearsal time. Preformed groups are welcome! Participants earn certificate for 15 Workshop Hours that can be used for AZDE Teaching Certificate renewal.
Chaparral Chamber Music Workshop culminates in a free, public Celebration Concert Sunday, June 1 at 3:15 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Prescott, featuring faculty and student performances. Donations will be accepted.
The course fee includes 6 hours of coach-led sessions, ensemble rehearsal time, sheet music, clinics, Friday dinner, great experience and great fun!
Registration DEADLINE is April 15, 2025 at 11:59pm Arizona time.
Tuition is $240.00 thru March 25/ $275.00 from March 26-April 15. All registrations include $25 non-refundable registration fee. Those registering after April 15 will be placed as we are able. Pre-formed groups will be accepted after April 15 if space allows. Late registrations, please email for information before registering.
Limited scholarships are available; please inquire.
For information email: kshields@chaparralchambermusic.org
2025 Workshop Schedule (subject to change) NEW CLINICS for 2025!
Friday May 30
12:30-1:00 check-in, set-up, warmup, “Getting to Know You” activity.
1:00-1:15 Introduction
1:30-3:30 Session 1
3:30-5:30 Session 2
5:30-6:15 Dinner (catered-included in tuition)
6:15-7:30 NEW FOR 2025! Masterclass with participant group(s) AND Chamber Music 101: Rehearsing for Success.
Saturday May 31
9:00-10:30 Session 3
10:30-12:00 Session 4
12:00-1:00 Lunch (bring your own)
NEW FOR 2025! Roundtable discussion with faculty: their professional careers, reading music on the iPad, performing tips.
1:00 -2:00 Session 5
2:00-3:00 NEW FOR 2025! Instrument Family Break Outs– piano, strings, winds & percussion. Discuss instrument-specific questions with the faculty. Bring your instrument!
3:00 -4:00 Session 6
Saturday evening is unscheduled. Many participants dine out in Prescott together or meet for some evening chamber music!
Sunday, June 1
12:30-1:00 Session 7
1:00-1:30 Session 8
1:30-3:00 Dress Rehearsal in Sanctuary
3:00-3:15 Group Photo
3:15-5:00 Celebration Concert & Reception at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 630 Park Avenue, Prescott, 86303
Seventh Roadrunner Ensemble is on the Teaching Artists Roster of the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
The Chamber Music Workshop is made possible through the generosity of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Prescott; ACMP: The Chamber Music Network (New York); the J.S. Acker Trust (Prescott) and individual donors.
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