Summer Programs Hosted at Curtis Debut in 2012

Explore classical music this summer in special programs hosted at the Curtis Institute of Music.

Meet people who share your passion for music.
Expand your musicianship.
Refine your bassoon playing.
Play chamber music you’ve been longing to rehearse.
Hone your double bass skills.
Discover what makes your favorite music so special.

Be part of the inaugural Summer Programs Hosted at Curtis in the new Lenfest Hall. Located at the heart of Center City Philadelphia on Rittenhouse Square, Curtis provides an ideal urban setting for making, sharing, and performing great music. Classrooms, studios, and practice rooms—equipped with Steinway pianos—provide a comfortable setting for you to focus on music, while residential and dining space foster community with your fellow musicians.

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Don't miss your opportunity to make and study music this summer. Program enrollment is limited, to ensure an individualized learning environment for students and faculty.

Early registration has been extended to Monday, May 21. Space permitting, applications will be accepted through Monday, June 4.

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Interested in a program you don't see here? Have other questions? Contact the Office of Summer Programs at summer.programs@curtis.edu or (215) 717-3192 for assistance.

Bassoon Workshop at Curtis

June 14–17, 2012
Learn secrets of the trade from world-renowned bassoonists Daniel Matsukawa and Christopher Millard. Focus on your bassoon-playing for four days filled with coaching, master classes, reed sessions, and more.

Chamber Music for Adult Musicians

June 15–17, 2012
Have you been longing to find a group of musicians with whom to rehearse? Come be part of intense and enjoyable music-making while getting to know people who love playing chamber music.

Curtis Connections: Music Appreciation

July 18, 19, 23, 24, 2012, evenings
An evening classroom course to broaden musical insight, taught by Curtis faculty member Jonathan Coopersmith.

Curtis Institute High School Summer Music Program

July 8–28, 2012
In sectional coachings, private instruction, and chamber music rehearsals, enhance your technical and musical abilities while learning from some of the world’s most inspiring musicians and teachers.

Wabass Workshop at Curtis

June 18–21, 2012
The Wabass Workshop features intensive bass instruction, led by founder Ranaan Meyer and Assistant Principal Bass of the Philadelphia Orchestra Joseph Conyers.