About the Festival

*** Auditions are closed for the 2009 festival ***

Dates
June 13 through June 27, 2009

Tuition and Housing
Tuition $900 Room & Board $600 (Partial tuition scholarships available)
Students, resident assistants, and faculty stay in the Brunswick Hotel.

Auditioning
A $20 non-refundable application fee is due with submitted application. Checks may be made out to The Pennsylvania Academy of Music.

Staff Positions
Staff positions are available to qualified college students in exchange for reduced tuition and room and board fees. Inquire if interested.

Questions
Questions may be directed to Cindy McGary at 717.517.5213

Festival Programs

String Program
Strings players find a variety of offerings at the Vivace! program. String players participate in the chamber orchestra as well as one or more chamber ensembles, playing varied and exciting repertoire from many time periods and composers. The 2009 chamber orchestra repertoire includes Mendelssohn Symphonies 9 and 10, and Bach concertos featuring Arnold Steinhardt of the Guarneri Quartet. Students also have the opportunity to perform solo works in masterclass settings.

Piano Program
Pianists are exposed to a variety of chamber ensembles.  From 1 piano 4 hands, 2 pianos, sonatas, and larger ensembles, pianists at Vivace! are immersed the subtleties and nuances unique to ensemble playing.  Solo performance opportunities also take place at the festival.

Wind Program
Wind instrumentalists interested in Vivace can participate in a variety of chamber ensembles with strings and piano. This opportunity will better equip students for professional chamber and orchestral experiences. A limited number of wind players will be accepted into the Vivace! program. Winds interested in large-ensemble opportunities should consider participating in Splash.

Camp Overview

Daily Schedule
A sample daily schedule includes:
8:30-9:00 Breakfast
9:00-9:45 Morning Warm-up
10:00-12:00 Chamber Orchestra
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:00 Chamber Ensembles
5:30-7:00 Dinner
7:30 Concert
*Masterclasses, concerts, and recreational activities may alter schedule

Recreation
Recreational activites include pool parties and movie nights.