Overview
The STEP Birmingham Chamber Music Workshop aims to foster camaraderie, communication, and beauty through high quality music making. Seasoned guest artists from around the country will travel to Birmingham to work with workshop participants. STEP hopes that the weekend proves to be a positive, enriching experience for all involved.
Date: March 11-13, 2022
Place: UAB
Registration is closed
Before the Workshop
Participants should practice and learn their parts to the best of their abilities. Listen to multiple recordings of the piece. If you need assistance finding recordings, contact STEP.
What to Bring
Instrument, bow, case, pencil, individual part AND score in a folder. Cello players should bring an endpin strap as well as a chair if the participant does not use a standard folding-sized chair.
Schedule
Participants will receive individual schedules at check-in.
Friday, March 11, 2022
4:00 - 4:40pm Check-in
4:40 - 5:00pm Introductory meeting
5:00 - 6:00pm Concert by the Bayberry String Quartet
6:00 - 7:00pm Classes (younger participants may be done by 6:30)
Saturday
10:00am - 4:30pm Classes (one-hour lunch break 12:30 - 1:30)
7:00pm Alabama Symphony Orchestra concert at the Alys Stephens Center*
*STEP Chamber Music Workshop participants & families are eligible for discounted ASO concert tickets. To purchase, use THIS LINK, or entering the discount code Scottish. Student tickets are also available for $10/pp.
Sunday
1:00 - 4:00pm Classes
4:00 - 5:00pm Final concert featuring workshop participants
At the Workshop
Participants will receive coachings (i.e. lessons with their group on their pieces) as well as a variety of enrichment classes. Most participants have a one-hour break at some point, and some older groups have scheduled rehearsal time on their own. Parents are not required to stay, though younger participants may benefit from having an adult help them find their rooms.
Meals
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Participants are responsible for all other meals
Questions?
For questions about workshop registration and billing, contact Troy Bast at (205) 440-3611 or info@stepbirmingham.com. For questions about the music and workshop schedule, contact Laura Usiskin at (847) 650-9250 or lusiskin@gmail.com. During workshop hours, there will be someone available on the first floor of Hulsey to answer questions. If no one is available, and/or in case of an emergency, contact Troy Bast at (205) 440-3611.