Skill is just the tip of the iceberg.

Skill is just the tipof the iceberg.

The Phoenix Ensemble

Educating the whole musicianwith world-class faculty in a nurturing, noncompetitive setting.

Chamber Music EducationSuzuki ProgramsNEW! Jazz WorkshopAdvanced Teacher TrainingSpecial Guest Simon Fischer

PhoenixPhest May 22–24PhoenixPhest Grande July 27–31

at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti MIGabriel Bolkosky, Executive Director

2015 FacultyAndrew BishopJerry BlackstoneGabriel BolkoskyMiriam BolkoskyElizabeth CantrellTatjana Mead ChamisCarey CheneyElliott CheneyRonda ColeJeremy DittusAndrew DucklesTerry DurbinRodney FarrarSimon FischerStephanie FlackAvi FriedlanderAnnie FullardDiana Gannett

Nancy HairChristian HowesNancy JacksonPaul KellerMelissa KrautEd KreitmanAnthea KrestonMeg LanfearMark MutterRachel NoyesNurit PachtVera ParkinPeter Salaff Mari SatoPete SiersJack WagnerTom WermuthDiane WinderTh

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Why chamber music?Chamber music is signifi cantly diff erent from or-chestral or solo playing. Chamber musicians play in small groups, one to a part, with no conductor. Each person’s part, whether it is the melody, an inner voice, or bass line, is unique and indispensable to the whole. Because of this, each individual is ac-countable to the group in the most profound way.

As a deep and intricate group activity, chamber music has the power to teach the highest level of cooperation, collaboration, compassion, mutual respect, and kindness. It is the perfect training for a life led with self-esteem, integrity, accountability and a deep respect for the larger perspective.

What makes our programs unique?No auditions. It is central to our vision that every-one can benefi t from studying chamber music. Reg-istration is fi rst-come, fi rst-served and there is no minimum age or playing level. Participants include students from top music conservatories, as well as hobbyists and beginners of all ages.

Nurturing, world-class faculty. The Phest faculty is composed of some of the fi nest chamber musicians and teachers in the country. What they all have in common is their dedication to the idea that chamber music is not just for the elite few; that everyone has something to learn and something to off er; that the important thing is not where you start but how far you progress.

Emphasis on the collaborative process. All participants attend classes in Score Study and The Rehearsal Pro-cess. These allow for in-depth examination of how individual parts fi t together musically, and provide opportuni-ties to discuss and practice the art of respectful, creative collaboration.

Individualized scheduling. We take great care to tailor every student’s schedule to their specifi c needs. We encourage requests to study with particular faculty, and consult with private teachers to make sure every aspect of the program will be a good fi t.

NEW! Jazz Workshop @ PhoenixPhest GrandeJuly 27–31, 2015Phest director Gabe Bolkosky has long dreamed of adding a comprehensive jazz program to the Phest, and now it is a reality!

Curriculum includes coachings & masterclasses; classes in Theory and Arranging/Composition, daily faculty performances, and more. Come work with our dream team!

Jazz faculty: Andrew Bishop, Christian Howes, Paul Keller, Pete Siers, Jack Wagner

Simon Fischer is coming to PhoenixPhest!Violin Pedagogy Workshop: Master-classes & Lectures with Simon FischerJuly 27–31, 2015Simon Fischer is perhaps the most celebrated violin pedagogue of our time. Author of Basics, Practice, Scales, and more, he has demystifi ed the study of string playing, and brought to thousands of players around the world a level of help and training that had previously been the privilege of only the few.

Mr. Fischer’s workshop will include a mix of master-classes and lecture. The course is open to anyone who is interested.

Suzuki ProgramsPhoenixPhest Suzuki WorkshopSunday, May 24• Group classes with guest clinicians Terry Durbin

(violin) and Avi Friedlander (cello)

• NEW! Dalcroze with special guest Jeremy Dittus

• Optional private lessons with Terry Durbin

• Base tuition $60

PhoenixPhest Grande Suzuki InstituteJuly 27–31• Traditional Suzuki curriculum for violin, viola and

cello, all ages and levels

• Half-day pretwinkle program

• Many electives, including chamber music with Phest faculty

• Requests to study with particular teachers are encouraged

• Base tuition $550

Suzuki Teacher TrainingJuly 25–Aug 2Every Child Can with Ed KreitmanViolin Unit 1 with Ed KreitmanViolin Unit 2 with Mark MutterViolin Unit 3 with Nancy JacksonCello Unit 1 with Nancy HairCello Unit 2 with Carey CheneyCello Unit 3 with Elizabeth Cantrell

Supplemental Courses:Overview/Review Violin Books 1–4 with Ronda ColeThe Human Energy Field with Tom WermuthPhoenixPhest May 22–24

• 2–3 chamber group coachings per day

• Classes in Score Study and The Rehearsal Process

• Daily yoga, choir and Dalcroze

• Faculty and student concerts

• Base tuition $385

PhoenixPhest Grande July 27–31• Daily chamber coachings

• Private lessons up to 1 hour daily

• Enrichment classes including Score Study, The Rehearsal Process, and a wide variety of electives

• Base tuition $600

The Phoenix Ensemble is a 501c3 nonprofi t. Our programs are made possible by generous support from individual donors as well as government and corporate grants.

Registration, housing and fi nancial aid info at PhoenixEnsemble.com