Chamber Music Workshop
With The Fine Arts Quartet
July 1- July 13, 2008

The internationally renowned Fine Arts Quartet will return in 2008 to the Amalfi Coast Music Festival for another promising season. Participants will enjoy the opportunity to study and polish major works from the chamber music repertoire under the guidance of outstanding professionals.

Players will be grouped in ensembles and receive individualized attention in a collaborative yet challenging atmosphere during regular coaching sessions. Students will also participate in master classes and readings and will rehearse together to prepare for recitals. Institute concerts provide a wide range of performance opportunities for qualified musicians and student ensembles.Open to Chamber Music Players of all levels. Already formed ensembles are also welcome to attend.

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Chamber Music - Winds
with Nancy Stagnitta and  Nathan Williams

Coaching with the Winds Faculty
July 1- July 13, 2008

In 2008 winds players are invited to participate in the Chamber Music Program. They will have the opportunity to attend masterclasses with strings and piano students in the chamber music program at the Amalfi Coast Music Festival and study with winds faculty.

Players will be grouped in ensembles and receive individualized attention in a collaborative yet challenging atmosphere during regular coaching sessions. Students will also participate in master classes and readings and will rehearse together to prepare for recitals. Institute concerts provide a wide range of performance opportunities for qualified musicians and student ensembles.Open to musicians of all levels. Already formed ensembles are also welcome to attend.

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Classical Guitar Workshop
With William Feasely
July 1 - July 13, 2008

Master guitarist William Feasley returns in 2008 for an intensive workshop in Classical Guitar. Private lessons and ensemble playing will culminate in recitals featured as part of the ACMF institute concert series. Guitarists may also elect to work with pianists and chamber musicians under faculty guidance.

Course Description:

Guitar students receives a private lesson each day and participates in a repertoire/performance class and a technique class. Students are also organized into ensembles. The Guitar Workshop is limited to 8 student. The small size of the group affords all students plenty of individual attention while the wonderfully relaxed environment of the festival gives them the time and opportunity to fully focus on their development, away from the stress and time constraints of their normal lives. Students inevitably make huge leaps in their playing and have a great time doing so. They are also encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunity to see Italy.