David Krakauer to lead April workshops at Carnegie Hall; Applications open Sept 15, 2007
Each year, The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall presents several Professional Training Workshops which offer a unique opportunity for young musicians to be coached and trained by today's master artists in an intimate setting.
Renowned klezmer musician David Krakauer will lead a workshop exploring both the traditional and experimental sides of klezmer this season. The workshop will take place in April 2008. Interested musicians may apply beginning on September 15.
Further information about this workshop and an online application will be available by September 15, 2007 at www.weillmusicinstitute.org/workshops. To receive updates on this and other Professional Training Workshops, please call 212-903-9733.
Beginning on September 15, The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall will be accepting applications for the David Krakauer Workshop: Exploring Klezmer, which will take place in New York City from April 8 to 13, 2008. Mr. Krakauer, an internationally acclaimed clarinetist and one of the foremost musicians in the new wave of klezmer music, leads a five-day workshop exploring both the traditional and experimental sides of klezmer. Renowned klezmer musicians Alicia Svigals (fiddle), Michael Alpert (voice/accordion/violin/guitar/percussion), and SoCalled (digital sampling/DJ) join Mr. Krakauer as guest faculty and offer instruction in their various areas of expertise. The workshop culminates in a public performance by the participants in Zankel Hall.
Musicians between the ages of 18 and 30 with backgrounds in classical, jazz, or klezmer music are invited to apply. The workshop is open to musicians applying individually and in pre-formed ensembles. Approximately 20 musicians will be selected.
Further information about this workshop and an online application will be available by September 15, 2007 at www.weillmusicinstitute.org/workshops. To receive updates on this and other Professional Training Workshops, please call 212-903-9733.