2024 Classical Workshop

The presidential election of 1824 was also a crazy one! With no presidential candidate garnering an electoral college majority, the vote was sent to the House of Representatives (for only the second time, but it hasn’t happened since). John Quincy Adams emerged as the winner—only to be defeated by the runner up, Andrew Jackson, four years later.

But forget all of that and come join us at the Classical Workshop, where we’ll immerse ourselves in the great music of Beethoven, Mendelssohn and their contemporaries.

On four of the five full instruction days, participants will be assigned to a quartet or other ensemble with whom they will play in coached and uncoached sessions. Each evening, the groups will perform the day’s piece in front of the whole workshop.

Wednesday will feature an all-day all-workshop orchestra.

Our faculty features members of The New Esterházy Quartet, one of the country’s leading period-instrument string quartets.

Kati Kyme director and violin
William Skeen director and cello
Anthony Martin viola
Kristin Zoernig bass

All string players interested in learning more about Classical-era repertoire and historically informed performance are welcome!

Some proficiency with sight-reading is recommended. To the best of our ability, we will tailor your experience to your skill level and ability so that you will feel both comfortable and challenged.

We’ll be hosting the Classical Workshop again on the grounds of the Pacific Boychoir Academy (215 Ridgeway) in picturesque North Oakland!

TUITION:
Full tuition for the Classical Workshop is $825.

Receive an early bird discount of $50 by applying before March 31. SFEMS members in good standing at time of enrollment receive an member discount of $50. These discounts can be combined!

You don’t need to pay the full tuition upfront—secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $250.

All outstanding tuition must be paid by July 14; however, to receive the early bird discount, balances must be paid before March 31.

Tuition (other than the $250 non-refundable deposit) is refundable before July 14.

SCHOLARSHIPS:

Tuition assistance is available through our scholarship and work study programs. Please contact administrator Stacey Helley at workshops@sfems.org for more information.

If you have questions, please contact SFEMS administrator Stacey Helley at workshops@sfems.org.