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SUMMARY:DSQ Institute
DESCRIPTION: DaPonte String Quartet Institute for preprofessional string quartets. \nThe 2026 DaPonte String Quartet Institute takes place at the aesthetically pleasing\, retreat-style setting of the Eagle Hill Institute in Steuben\, Maine\, not far from the famed Schoodic Peninsula of Acadia National Park. The campus is nestled in a peaceful wooded setting on a hilltop overlooking the Maine coastal shoreline.  APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 24. \nApplications & info here.
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-institute/
LOCATION:Eagle Hill Institute\, 59 Eagle Hill Rd\, Steuben\, ME\, 04680\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Quartet Studies Institute,Education Programs
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SUMMARY:Adult Chamber Music Weekend Workshop
DESCRIPTION:General schedule: Friday night\, 6:00-8:30pm; Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 12:00pm-approx 4:00pm. We will conclude with a private mini-concert (friends & family invited) of all the groups on Sunday afternoon\, approx 3:00-4:00pm \nThe workshop includes multiple round robin coaching sessions with each of the four members of the DaPonte String Quartet. Each ensemble will focus on one movement from a standard piece of the chamber music literature.  There are also several demonstrations of rehearsal techniques\, including topics such as phrasing and intonation. \nWe have space for four ensembles and are giving preference to preformed groups of four or more (sextets are really fun!). If you are interested\, but don’t have a group you regularly play with\, let us know and we can try to match you up with others.  In your application\, list the level of music you’re comfortable playing (Haydn\, Brahms\, Bartok\, Ligeti etc). \nThe workshop fee is $250\, a discounted rate made possible through our partnership with Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP).  There is no food or lodging provided\, but there are lots of eateries within walking distance or a quick drive away. We will have some light refreshments on hand. There are also several hotels in the area if you prefer not to commute. \nThe deadline to apply is OCTOBER 20th\, 2025.  To apply\, send an email to dino@dapontequartet.org with your contact information\, instrument\, a short list of your chamber music experience (pieces you’ve played) and if applicable\, the other members of your group.  One person can submit a group application and serve as the main contact for that group. \nWhen you have confirmed your participation with Dino Liva\, please send a check or money order for the total amount to: DaPonte String Quartet Foundation\, PO Box 201\, Freeport\, ME 04032. Please write “Adult workshop” in the memo line. \nWe look forward to working with you! \nThe DaPonte String Quartet
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/adult-chamber-music-weekend-workshop-3/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Freeport\, 185 Main Street\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education Workshop,Education Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
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SUMMARY:2025 Wavus High School Weekend Workshop
DESCRIPTION:DSQ High School Quartet Workshop
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/2025-wavus-high-school-weekend-workshop/
LOCATION:Wavus Camp\, Jefferson\, 88 Wavus Point Rd.\, Jefferson\, Maine\, 04348
CATEGORIES:Education Programs,High School Quartet Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000
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SUMMARY:DSQ Institute Grand Finale
DESCRIPTION:This program features the four ensembles in attendance at the 2025 DSQ Institute for advanced quartet studies. The quartets performing are: \n\nThe Trillium Quartet from Montclair State University’s John J. Cali School of Music\nLes Leins Quartet from Shenandoah University\nThe Rach Chalk String Quartet from University of Kansas\nThe Holly Quartet from University of South Florida\n\nThe 4 pm concert is free and open to the public.  It takes place at the 1802 UCC Congregational Church in scenic Phippsburg\, overlooking the Kennebec River and the Squirrel Point lighthouse.
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/dsq-institute-grand-finale/
LOCATION:Phippsburg UCC Congregational Church\, 10 Church Lane\, Phippsburg\, ME\, 04562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Education Programs
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SUMMARY:DaPonte String Quartet Institute 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis year marks the third year of our Institute for Advanced Quartet Studies located at the beautiful Hyde School campus in Bath\, Maine.  Designed for preprofessional quartets seeking to develop their chamber music skills in depth\, tuition\, room & board are free upon acceptance.  This week long program culminates in a performance with all the resident ensembles.  Application and more details are found in the website link below.
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/daponte-string-quartet-institute-2025/
LOCATION:Hyde School\, 616 High St.\, Bath\, 04530\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Quartet Studies Institute,Education Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="DaPonte String Quartet Foundation":MAILTO:info@dapontequartet.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512
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SUMMARY:Adult Chamber Music Weekend Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When: May 9-11\, 2025. Where: First Baptist Church of Freeport\, 185 Main Street\, Freeport\, Maine. \n\nGeneral schedule: Friday night\, 6:00-8:30pm; Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 1 pm-approx 5:00pm. We will conclude with a private mini-concert (friends & family invited) of all the groups on Sunday afternoon\, approx 4:00-5:00pm \n\nThe workshop includes eight round robin coaching sessions with all four members of the DaPonte String Quartet. Each ensemble will focus on one movement from a standard piece of the chamber music literature.  There are also several demonstrations of rehearsal techniques\, including topics such as phrasing and intonation. \n\nWe have space for four ensembles and are giving preference to preformed groups of four or more (sextets are really fun!). Unfortunately\, we can’t accommodate pianists at this venue.  If you are interested\, but don’t have a group you regularly play with\, let us know and we can try to match you up with others.  In your application\, list the level of music you’re comfortable playing (Haydn\, Brahms\, Bartok\, Ligeti etc).\n\n\nThanks to a grant from ACMP which helped us to reduce tuition by nearly 30%\, the fee for the workshop is only $225.  There is no food or lodging provided\, but there are lots of eateries within walking distance or a quick drive away. We will have some light refreshments on hand. There are also several hotels in the area if you prefer not to commute. \n\nThe deadline to apply is May 1.  To apply\, send an email to dino@dapontequartet.org with your contact information\, instrument\, a short list of your chamber music experience (pieces you’ve played) and if applicable\, the other members of your group.  One person can submit a group application and serve as the main contact for that group. \n \n\n\n\nWhen you have confirmed your participation with Dino Liva\, please send a check or money order for the total amount to: DaPonte String Quartet Foundation\, PO Box 201\, Freeport\, ME 04032. Please write “Adult workshop” in the memo line. \nWe look forward to working with you! \n\n\n–The DaPonte String Quartet \nThis program was made possible\, in part\, through the support of Associated Chamber Music Players (ACMP)\, an international service organization supporting chamber music for pleasure.Join ACMP – Membership is FREE!
URL:https://dapontequartet.org/event/adult-chamber-music-weekend-workshop-2/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Freeport\, 185 Main Street\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education Workshop,Education Programs
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