Dates: July 8 - 12, 2024
Times: Daily 8am - 3:30pm
Cost: $550 | Scholarships are Available
Enrollment Deadline: March 31st, 2024
Open to: Intermediate and Advanced Players. Individuals only, no pre-formed groups.

Miriam Shames, Director & cello
Sue Jane Bryant, viola/violin
Charles Enlow, piano
Leslie Johnson, viola
Thane Lewis, viola/violin
Eileen Swanson, viola
Wendy Wilhelmi, flute
Nathan Whitaker, cello

Puget Sound Chamber Music Workshop offers an array of ways to experience chamber music repertoire - from concentrated study to singing to sight reading with professionals.

Enrollment is open to individuals* only - no pre-formed groups. We will operate within a similar format to the 2023 Workshop. Through the week, participants will play in three arranged groups: Group A will study one work and meet daily; Groups B and C, each with different members, will have a more flexible structure to sight read, explore a variety of repertoire, play with faculty, and more. Participants will be coached by at least three different faculty and perform in a final program.

Daily activities also include masterclasses, informal run throughs, faculty presentations/discussions and morning singing.

*Limited spaces available for piano and winds.

2024 PSCW Refund Policy
- Full refund: notification given to Music Center’s office by May 24, 2024
- 50% refund: notification given to Music Center’s office after May 24, 2024 and by June 24, 2024
- No refund: no refunds given for cancellation after June 24, 2024

This workshop is sponsored by Associated Chamber Music Players.

8:00am Morning singing (optional)
8:30-9:45am Coaching/rehearsal
9:45-10:30am Break, coffee & conversation
10:30-11:45am Coaching/rehearsal
12:00-1:00pm Lunch
1:00-2:15pm Coaching/rehearsal
2:30-3:30pm Group session with faculty

• “I value the quality of the coaching and the warmth and support that you can feel from each coach. I loved the sight reading groups. It was nice to listen to performances throughout the week.” - 2023 Participant

• “The instructors had treasure chests of knowledge to impart and were both kind and inspiring. They told me/us things I needed to hear and I that can build on.” - 2023 Participant

• “I was skeptical about sight reading with a coach (in groups b and c ) but I realized coaches could foster ensemble mentality even before we individually mastered notes, dynamics and rhythms. If I ever played with those musicians again, we’d have a good ensemble foundation and fewer quirks to try to banish.

  I liked steady work on one piece, with only one performance. The previous years, it was too demanding to perform daily. It was a good option, to play briefly at end of day for groups that wanted to. There, We all got exposure to extra pieces.

  Every group improved over the week and the performances were strong. My group progressed, even tho we arrived prepared. We were proud of our results.” - 2023 Participant

Coming to Seattle from out of town? Email us before registering to ask about possible housing options.

Email Miriam Shames