Summer Music Institute

Summer 2024

The UNM artist string faculty are pleased to present the 2024 UNM Summer Music Institute for accomplished collegiate and high school musicians as well as young professional players. Saturday, June 8 through Saturday, June 15. Welcoming auditions from advanced string instrumentalists ages 15-25.

 

Our Mission

Artistic

The primary mission of the UNM Summer Music Institute is to offer student musicians masterful teaching by UNM faculty and UNMSMI guest artists who are internationally recognized as both performers and teachers.

To Serve our community and region by presenting outstanding performances in string chamber music.

To Raise awareness of the excellence of the UNM string programs both locally and regionally.

Educational

To teach the importance of chamber music through master classes, chamber music instruction, chamber orchestra, concert participation, and concert attendance.

To offer the most advanced NM high school students a chance to work with UNM faculty and guest artists as coaches/mentors/collaborators.

Outreach

To provide access to all UNMSMI events performances free of charge as a gift to our NM community.

To engage younger audiences and families through excellent and exciting performances by gifted young musicians.

To engage with the greater Albuquerque community through a unique partnership with the UNM Hospital and UNM Arts-in-Medicine program.

To share the excellence of our UNM string program with musicians from across the United States and abroad.

 

This exciting festival takes place on the beautiful University of New Mexico campus from June 8 to June 15 and provides participants with intense daily musical interaction and expert guidance from world-class faculty. 

Participants will be immersed in daily chamber music rehearsals and coaching, daily instrumental masterclasses, a solo competition (featuring $2,500 in prizes) student and faculty recitals, outreach events, multiple performance opportunities, special topic lectures, and more!

Safe and comfortable housing available in campus dormitories at an affordable price.

Daily complimentary light breakfasts provided. On campus meal plan available for purchase.

UNMSMI musicians are generally between the ages of 15 and 25. Exceptions to this age range can be requested on a case-by-case basis. No student under the age of 15 can be housed in UNM dormitories.

Double bass intensive participants will have coaching in solo repertoire, orchestral excerpts, advanced bass techniques and will participate in bass chamber ensembles.

Tuition and Registration fees:

$300 tuition fee (*includes non-refundable $50 registration fee)

Additional cost for on-campus housing (approximately $45/night single occupancy)

Optional campus meal plans available. Price variable.

All fees are due upon notification of acceptance.

Some full tuition fellowships are available for students who are currently attending college music programs. Priority given to those traveling from the farthest distance to attend.

 

AUDITION INFORMATION
(DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2024)

VIDEO RECORDED AUDITIONS: All applicants must submit an uploaded video link, 5 to 10 minutes of repertoire, including at least one movement from the solo works of J.S. Bach and the exposition of a concerto movement (memorization/ accompaniment not required) or concert piece. Audio links are not acceptable, audition must be in video format with good quality audio component.

Send a link to kfred@unm.edu by April 1 (midnight).

There is no application fee. Please include the following information in the body of your email:

  1. your date of birth
  2. current institution of study and /or current private teacher
  3. current residence (state, country)
  4. recent chamber music repertoire studied/performed

APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ACCEPTANCE STATUS BY APRIL 15.

ALL TUITION, FEES AND HOUSING/MEAL PLAN PAYMENT (if applicable) DUE BY APRIL 30.

Detailed Registration and Scholarship Information

The UNM Summer Music Institute is pleased to announce that due to generous support from UNM and community donors, many full and partial scholarships are available to the most highly qualified applicants as determined by competitive audition and demonstrated need.

NOTE TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: This is an intense professional training opportunity in string chamber music. Please apply only if your private teacher feels that you are ready to prepare and perform complete chamber music movements or works within a one week period. If your current repertoire includes concertos, sonatas, technical etudes and three octave scales and arpeggios, you should be adequately prepared for the demands of this program.

BASS INTENSIVE PROGRAM is open to both intermediate and advanced level bassists. If you have been studying the bass for at least 3 years, we encourage you to apply. Players will be arranged by skill and experience level in appropriate groups and classes.

All UNMSMI participants will be assigned to chamber groups consisting of 2-8 players. These groups will receive daily coaching by UNMSMI faculty and guest artists. All students will be given the opportunity to perform in at least one masterclass for their specific instrument. Private lessons may be arranged individually with faculty members only if time allows and will require additional payment. Upon arrival, all students will audition for seating/ placement in chamber orchestra repertoire. Our chamber orchestra is generally conductorless and is led by faculty artists. Players rotate throughout the concert repertoire and there may be solo opportunities. Most players rehearse 1 to 1.5 hours per day in chamber orchestra. 

SOLO COMPETITION: All full participants are eligible to participate in the UNMSMI Robertson and Sons Solo Competition. Required repertoire will consist of at least ONE movement from the solo works of J.S. Bach (transcriptions allowed) and at least ONE contrasting unaccompanied solo work or movement from a different composer; 8 to 12 total minutes of performance time including any repeats. Memorization is required. Single or multiple movements of works may be performed depending on length. All works performed must be originally written for solo instrument (without accompaniment). 3-5 Finalists will be chosen to perform in a public recital with award ceremony to follow. Previous first place winners are ineligible to compete. $2,500+ in cash and prizes sponsored by Robertson and Sons Violin Shop.

HOUSING: Convenient, safe and affordable housing is available at UNM dormitories for an extra fee (app. $45/nt). Safe 5-minute walk to music building.

Parking passes available for an additional fee ($40/week).

Complimentary continental breakfast is provided each day. There are many affordable eating establishments located on campus and within a very short walk from the music building. Commuting students may choose to bring their own lunches to campus. Campus meal plan options are also available for purchase.

TUITION AND FEES:

There is no application fee.

ALL ACCEPTED PARTICIPANTS (including scholarship recipients) must pay a non-refundable registration fee of $50.

2024 UNMSMI and Bass Intensive Tuition: $300 (includes $50 non-refundable registration fee).

 

UNMSMI 2024 Faculty

Cármelo de los Santos, violin

David Felberg, violin/viola

Kim Fredenburgh, viola

Christoph Wagner, cello

Albert Laszlo, double bass

Toby Vigneau, double bass

Additional Guest Artists TBD

Event Schedule

June 8 – June 15: All events free and open to public

June 9 | 10:30 am | UNMSMI faculty performance at Chatter ABQ (912 3rd ST. NW)

June 11 | 7 pm | Solo Competition Finalist Recital, Robertson and Sons Violin Shop Recital Hall (3201 Carlisle Blvd NE)

June 13 | 12 pm | Chamber Music Performance at UNM Hospital

June 14 | 7 pm | Chamber Music Finale Concert, Keller Hall

June 15 | 7 pm | Chamber Orchestra Gala Performance, Keller Hall (reception to follow)

 

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