<p>Does anyone know when Kneisel Hall usually notifies people? A friend of mine heard from them today (she got in - cello) but she went last year too so I don't know if they told her early or something. She also just heard that she got into Schleswig-Holstein!</p>
<p>My recollection is that you'll hear end February/early March. It is a program that attracts a high number of "repeaters".</p>
<p>All of the Kneisel Hall viola CDs were lost in the mail!
D got an email last Saturday and had to resend Fed Ex.</p>
<p>And so, Cosmos, it must be an instrument-by-instrument notification. And congrats to your cellist friend.</p>
<p>They also lost cello CDs and some violin CDs... </p>
<p>I just called them though and they told me that they're not taking a double-bass this year so they're sending me my application back...</p>
<p>I went to Sewanee for several years (01-03, plus partial participation in 04 and 05). It's a wonderful place for younger musicians-- best, probably, for high schoolers, but it provides a lot of playing opportunities for a student in the first years of conservatory who might not yet have a lot of chances to play principal parts at their schools. The orchestras are staffed according to ability rather than age, so there are some quite young players in the better orchestra, but they are often among the most talented young people in the region. Students I knew of that description are now doing very well in top studios at major schools.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info, Fiddlefrog. My D was at Interlochen last summer where she was principal all 6 wks. & is now at Eastman, so I'm thinking maybe Sewanee wouldn't be for her? Your opinion is appreciated!</p>
<p>FluteMama, I think your D would be a big fish in a small pond. She would probably grow more surrounded by higher-level/older performers. But I have no personal experience with Sewanee. One of my piano students went there for oboe. She's a great player, but went in 9th or 10th grade, so she was not conservatory level. My D's teacher at MiamiU-Ohio teaches violin there. My D loves him, and he is a great player (studied at the Mozarteum), but my impression is that it is more high school geared. Even though my D is not conservatory level, I don't think she would prosper there as much as she would have a few years ago. I have no idea about the flute teachers; are they names you recognize?</p>
<p>Freerider - I saw your question about Brevard, and didn't answer because our experience has now been so long ago that I don't know if it's still accurate. My S attended the summer following 9th grade - 8 years ago, for horn and composition. He had a blast; loved every single minute. It starts off the first day with auditions for orchestra placement. I believe he spent half the summer in an orchestra, and half in a band. They had great guest artists over the summer - he got Peter Schickele's (P.D.Q. Bach) autograph! There were two horn teachers, both good (from UGA and NCSA - now there's one from Atlanta Symphony). The composition teacher was from Indiana U. The camp itself was rather rustic - campers slept in houses with bunkbeds - perhaps 12 or 16 to a house. College-aged kids were the camp counselors. My S's counselor was from Peabody. Some college kids attend just as campers - I think they have nicer quarters. There are several levels of orchestras, and most of the college kids end up in the higher level orchestra (The highest level has principal parts usually played by the instructors.) Practice rooms were these little huts scattered throughout the woods. When we went to visit S, my D (age 12 I think) took her violin along and loved practicing in them! We enjoyed walking through the woods and listening to the sounds coming from the huts. The property is beautiful, with a big lake, trails, etc. The concerts are well attended in an open air theater.</p>
<p>There are usually a number of students with backgrounds like your daughter's at Sewanee. The advantage of the program for them tends to be things like leadership positions and concerto competition success. But these are not really the people who benefit most from the place.</p>
<p>Thanks again for all the info. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with Bay View Festival in Michigan? It's geared toward chamber music.</p>
<p>Flutemama-
Your d is incredible! My d was at Interlochen last summer, flute also. Loved your d's playing....spoke very highly of her as a person and a flutist. You must be very proud. ;)</p>
<p>Notfromme, Thanks for the super kind words!</p>
<p>Flutemama- sorry for the misunderstanding, i was in the band program at Interlochen last summer, this summer i'm trying for the orchestra. I think I remember your daughter there, she is incredible!</p>
<p>just to add:
since i have been to interlochen, what is another top rate summer music program, (besides tanglewood), that is the equivalent to an interlochen or better, and will help me the summer before I go into college. and around the same length, 6 weeks.
thanks so much.</p>
<p>freerider258
Have you looked into Brevard?</p>
<p>yes, but the deadline is tomorrow and i haven't got everything together. do you know if they accept applications late?</p>
<p>freerider258, check their website. Some programs will accept late apps and add an additional fee. Some will accept apps within a day or three of the cut off, some will not. You can call and ask specifically. Some programs can be more flexible than others. You may be hard pressed to prepare required materials, specific recordings if required, unless you have had experience with the suggested repertoire. </p>
<p>It can't hurt to ask. Good luck.</p>
<p>Agree with violadad-definately ask.</p>
<p>Bringing this thread back up.
I've heard from one place - Yellow Barn Fellowship Program - and I didn't make it this year.
It's ok - I am still waiting on more places, and that is one that will certainly be a goal for me for the future.
Should be hearing from most of my places over the next few weeks, with the exception of a few that have very late deadlines...</p>
<p>Made the associate list for the Jeunesse Musicales World Orchestra. They took only 1 new bass this year and 5 associates. I'm the only US bass player in there, as well as at the end of the age requirement (18-28), so I'm pleased anyway!</p>
<p>Here's a possible option for East Coast older teen dwellers who can get to the UK cheaply:</p>
<p>Chethams</a> Summer School for Pianists - Manchester - Home</p>
<p>First rate courses, choose one or two weeks, and good value with strong US$. You can connect/fly direct to Manchester via London Heathrow and then catch short cab ride to school.</p>
<p>Could suit someone with relatives in UK in particular, for a nice holiday break too.</p>