Adult Chamber Music Workshop

At Point CounterPoint, we believe that chamber music should be played by all ages! We offer semi-annual adult chamber workshops (early summer and early fall) incorporating the same ideals and joys that our young musicians have enjoyed for 47+ years.

Our resident faculty coaches both preset groups and those that apply individually. During the session, each participant receives a private lesson, in addition to ensemble coachings. Chamber music repertoire is sent to you a few weeks prior to the start of each session. There is the opportunity to perform at the end of the session for each ensemble, and also to hear the faculty in concert.

Located on the shores of Lake Dunmore, (9 miles south of Middlebury College in Vermont) and beneath the Green Mountains our spot is perfect for finding inspiration from nature! Our rustic cabins have electricity, sleep a maximum of 6, and have a bathroom/shower in each cabin. We have individual practice cabins, and a large Rec Hall for dining and performances. The food is outstanding, and caters to fresh, sophisticated palates. If you prefer, local B&Bs are happy to accommodate you; contact us for a list of accommodations. Our attached brochure answers many other questions.

Upcoming Fall Session: Wednesday, September 15th - Sunday, September 19th

ALL rehearsals, activities, meals, lodging, and a personal lesson with our distinguished faculty: $750

EVERYTHING except lodging (I’d prefer B&B): $500

ALL non-music meals and activities for a partner: $300

To apply, please fill out and return the simple form below.

Adult Chamber Workshop Faculty Bios

David Lamse, violinist B.M., M.M. Michigan State U. Meadowmount & Encore festivals. Currently performs with the Jackson, Lansing & Ann Arbor Symphonies. Faculty, St. Francis of Assisi Parish & Ann Arbor School of the Performing Arts.

Robert Battey, cellist lives in Virginia and has been principal cellist of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, the National Philharmonic, and the Alexandria, Arlington, and Prince William Symphonies. He was in two professional quartets -- the Volker Quartet in Kansas City, MO, and the New College Quartet in Sarasota, FL -- and has appeared in recital throughout North America. Mr. Battey studied with Bernard Greenhouse and Janos Starker, and was on the faculty of S.U.N.Y.-Potsdam and the University of Missouri. His reviews and articles appear regularly in the Washington Post and in STRINGS magazine. Mr. Battey "became a musician" during his four summers as a camper at Point CounterPoint.

Arielle Levioff, pianist has appeared at New York’s Bargemusic in Brooklyn, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, Steinway Hall, Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. She has participated in major music festivals including the Tanglewood Institute, the Cleveland Orchestra’s Kent/Blossom Festival, and the American Conservatory in Fontainebleau, France. Ms. Levioff is a graduate of the Manhattan School of Music and is currently on the faculty of the 92nd Street Y School of Music. Upcoming engagements include her debut with the Astoria Symphony (NY) in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in March 2010, as well as a solo recital in Louisiana in May, 2010.

To apply, please fill out and return the simple form below.

Please feel free to contact us with questions: by phone 267-886-5359 or via email: pointcp@gmail.com.

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Point CounterPoint

1361 Hooker Rd.

Leicester VT

05733