Strauss, Dvorak and Baroque

Saturday, February 18th to Monday, February 20th 2012

This year, we will focus on two of the outstanding works for large wind ensemble:

• Richard Strauss Sonatina in F (From the Workshop of an Invalid) for two flutes, two oboes, clarinets in C, Bb, A, basset horn and bass clarinet, two bassoons and contrabassoon and four horns. The conductor will be Doug Dunston.
  
  
• Antonin Dvorak, Serenade, Opus 44 in D minor, for two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, three horns, cello and double bass. The conductor will be Tom O'Connor.

And for those whose tastes incline to the earlier repertoire, our popular Baroque Workshop, coached by Carole Redman, is returning. This workshop will accept (almost!) any number of flutes, oboes, bassoons, violins, violas, cellos and two or three keyboard players. The pitch will be A=440 Hz.

The 2012 Winter Workshop provides wind players the opportunity for artistic and personal growth in a friendly, supportive, non-competitive atmosphere where all participants can improve their skills and ensemble playing.

Format
Each group will work with the conductor/coach named above for the whole of the workshop. Selected parts of the pieces will be performed for the other participants on the final day.

Coach/Conductors
Our conductors/coaches, Thomas O'Connor, Doug Dunston and Carole Redman all offer substantial professional experience in ensemble performance, education, and conducting - and they're just great people to work with! Please check their bios here.

Where is the workshop?
Sunrise Springs, located on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Instrumentation - Who should attend
We shall need flutes, oboes, clarinets, basset horn, bass clarinet, bassoons, horns, contrabassoon, cello and double bass, and can also accept violins and violas for the Baroque workshop. Your registration form allows you to show your preference, but we shall be selecting the most appropriate players for each ensemble and we may offer you a workshop that is not your first choice.

Is this workshop right for me?
This workshop is for strong intermediate to advanced players who can commit to practicing the music ahead of the workshop. The Strauss in particular is a very challenging work. We ask all new applicants to complete the ACMP self-grading questionnaire so that we can select participants and assign parts appropriately, ensuring maximum enjoyment for all. If you've been to one of our workshops before but have improved since then, feel free to take the test again! If you haven't been before, you may wish to send us a recording and/or a reference from a teacher, however, this is not an absolute requirement.

What will happen each day?
Each day, you will play in an assigned group from approximately 9 to 4 (9 to 1:30 on Monday) with breaks and lunch. Each group will work with an assigned conductor/coach throughout the weekend. On Monday afternoon, there will be an informal performance at Sunrise Springs. And, of course, in addition to playing all day, there will be organized social activities including group dinners as well as a pizza party.

Can I bring a guest?
Of course. Your guests are welcome to observe the workshop sessions and attend the final concert for free. They also may join us for meals for a cost of $25. During the day, there are plenty of fun things for your guests to do on the grounds of Sunrise Springs and in nearby Santa Fe.

How much will it cost?
There is a registration fee of $380 for workshop participation, which includes tuition, administrative costs, snacks and lunches on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Accommodation is available at Sunrise Springs (please see below for prices). You may also make independent arrangements for accommodation elsewhere.

What if I cannot afford it?
We have a limited financial aid program which allows us to award a few "scholarships" in the $100 to $380 range.

How do I register?
Complete the online registration form. Registration will be final once you are accepted for the workshop and have paid the registration fee.

What accommodations at Sunrise Springs are available?
We suggest you stay at the beautiful Sunrise Springs which provides several types of accommodation choices:
- Garden Rooms, with two queen beds or a king bed, TV, full bath and porches or balconies are available for the group rate of $100 plus tax per night.
- Pond View Rooms, which are smaller and more Spartan single rooms (double bed or daybed, shower instead of bath, no TV) are available at the group rate of $72 plus tax per night.
- Casitas, with bedroom, small kitchen, bathroom, TV and private patios, are available at the group rate of $112 plus tax per night.
Taxes are expected to be 10.75%

Book your rooms with Sunrise Springs before January 1, 2012, to secure the group rate! They can be reached at:

Sunrise Springs Inn and Retreat
242 Los Pinos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87507
505-471-3600
800-955-0028
reservations@sunrisesprings.com

What if I have questions?
After you are accepted to the workshop, you will be given an account on the private Member's page, which will offer detailed information for participants. You also may contact the Workshop Directors by email if you have any other questions.

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