The workshops are open to anyone over the age of 18 (younger mature players may be considered). The 2012 dates are: July 22-28 (session 1) and July 29-August 3 (session 2). Participants may apply either as an individual or as part of a pre-formed group.

Applying as an individual, the participant will be assigned a different group each day. As a pre-formed group, participants rehearse with this group on 2-3 days during the workshop.   On the other days, they will have different assignments with different colleagues.
NOTE: Each group member must apply separately.

CalCap is proud to offer coaching from some of the finest musicians in Northern California and beyond, which have included Burke Schuchmann (cello), Pete Nowlen (horn) and Deborah Pittman (clarinet), Anna Presler (violin), Natsuki Fukasawa (piano), Yael Ronan (flute), Richard Cionco (piano), Deborah Shidler (oboe), and Lorna Peters (piano), among others.

Costs

Fees: The workshop tuition fee is $360 per session. A non-refundable $100 deposit is required upon acceptance to the Workshop (see below under Application Procedures).

Housing: Will be in the brand new American River Courtyard, in suites of 5 single rooms or 2 double rooms, each of which includes a kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. In light of this change, we will no longer automatically include breakfast with your room. Breakfast is still available at the dining commons and other on-campus facilities for cash payment. Room rates have been reduced to reflect this change. Double rooms will now be $220 per person and single rooms $285.
 
Meals: There will be a $70 meal fee per participant that will include one meal per day (lunch or dinner depending on workshop schedule) catered to the music building. No meals will be served in the dining commons.

Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available to college and high school students (not including room/board or meals).   Check the scholarship box on the application to be considered.   Scholarship students are expected to help in the library and in stage-managing the daily recitals.

Application Procedure

Complete the online application. Applications are due no later than March 17, 2012. Do NOT send money with your application.

Send applications to:  
CalCap Chamber Music Workshop
c/o Sac State Music Department
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6015
ATTN:   Peter Nowlen

Acceptance letters will go out by mid-April.   Acceptance is not complete until your non-refundable $75 deposit has been received.   PLEASE NOTE:   If you have applied before and been placed on the waiting list, please don't hesitate to apply again.   It's always difficult to turn down chamber music enthusiasts, especially those who have been previous participants, but for the benefit of the whole group we must maintain a good instrumental balance. For more information, contact Pete Nowlen, director, at (916) 278-7982, or calcapcmw@yahoo.com