Chamber Music Archives - Education for Happiness

Education for Happiness Chamber Music Workshop in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

*Individual group coachings

*Large group classes on chamber music principles, rehearsal process, and performing

*Final Performance

5 days of chamber music study! Students will be grouped into chamber groups and assigned music. They will have individual group coaching and group sessions with Gabe Bolkosky, Steffani Kitayama, Debra Lonergan and Lauren Pulcipher. Group sessions involve discussion of rehearsal process, score study, chamber music principles and performance. The workshop will culminate in a performance on February 7.

February 3 - February 7, 2025 | 4:30pm - 6pm |$300

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*Registration closes Dec. 6

Sample Schedule:

4:30pm Large Group Session (all groups will meet together for session with Gabe, Steffani, Debra and Lauren)

5pm Individual Group Coachings (each group will have one on one time with a coach)

*You do not need to be a Suzuki student to attend

Education for Happiness Summer Reset Chamber Music Program is a 3 day chamber music program where students will have focused time dedicated to studying a chamber work as well as larger chamber music concepts. Chamber music is so important to a musician's education because it emphasizes creative collaboration, accountability and joyful music making. The program is based off of director Gabe Bolkosky's PhoenixPhest! Chamber Music Festival. This is a wonderful way to make new friends and 'reset' the routine and excitement of music for the upcoming fall.

All levels are invited to join! You do not need to be a Suzuki student to attend. Ages 11+

July 30 – August 2, 2025 | Ann Arbor, MI

$375 (before Jan 1) / $385 (after Jan 1)

Sample Schedule:

9am Technique Class (This will be an instrument specific class where students explore other aspects of music and techniques)

9:30am Chamber Coaching (students will have a one on one coaching with their chamber group and a coach)

10:30am Master Class (4 students share the hour, each getting a mini private lesson and gain insight by watching their peers private lessons)

11:30am Chamber Music Techniques Class (students will learn about chamber music techniques to develop a group sound, shared pulse, etc. as well as rehearsal techniques like score study and rehearsal process.

LUNCH

1pm Guided Practice Class

1:30pm Bucket Drumming

Saturday

9am Chamber Coaching

10am Master Classes

11am Final Concert

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Chamber Music Program (Ann Arbor)

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