Comments
from the Amateur Programs
Inspiration
...
A great and inspiring lifelong
learning opportunity . Sema Brainin, cello
This place seems to exist in a
completely different time and space. Hope to wake up here again next
year. Sue Entmacher, violin
I felt
welcomed and had deep and memorable musical experiences. If there ever was
an extremely fineline between the musical and the spiritual, it was surely
evident at Summertrios; it was crossed many times .. Stephen Korbet, bassoon
This place
was heaven. The non-competitive supportive atmosphere, the egalitarian
assignments.. the genius level coaches, the porch parties and the 3 a.m.
readings made it like no other place I've even been before .. I love this place
.. Cindy Fong, piano, violin
This was my
first year and I enjoyed every aspect of the camp. ... I had so much fun that I
can't begin to thank Betty and Lily for running such a great program. Christie Cabrera, oboe
As always,
Summertrios was a deep and rewarding experience. The intensity of the week
always leaves me exhausted, but with a rich supply of memories and lessons to
draw upon during the year. You and Betty have created a remarkable program
.. Elizabeth Blatt, violin
It's a great
feeling to play and see improvement in my performances .. Muriel Berke,
piano
Every year
at Summertrios holds a different and special pleasure for me .. Reinhold
Edelschein, violin
Thank you
for giving all of us this incredible opportunity.. Margaret Brakel, piano, organ
What
an incredibly supportive, musically nourishing, socially warm and accepting
musical growth experience .. I .. thought I was in heaven .. Judy Merion, piano
We had a
glorious time and look forward most eagerly to next year with Summertrios ..
Joan & Haskell Edelstein, flute & bassoon
It's been a
week since Summertrios ended, and I'm still on a high from my adventures
there. It was a transforming experience for me .. Elizabeth Blatt, violin
I
was a
happy pianist at Summertrios this June. I don't know when I've had a more
exciting or more exhausting time .. Nancy Greenwood, piano
I
loved it! So glad I came! ... The atmosphere is the most
comfortable, friendly and warm I've ever seen... Thank you for a week of heaven
.. Vicky McCoy, French Horn
I
can't wait to do it again next summer. The week flew by. I look
forward to being with my new friends again next year .. Renee Cohen, violin
I left
Summertrios feeling so encouraged to resume my playing after several years of
being away from my instrument...It was difficult to leave such a very special
week .. Sandy Shelton, violin
Thank you
both for a memorable week and a wonderful experience at Summertrios ... I have a
renewed love and energy for chamber music and have been pursuing opportunities
at home .. Stephen Spurlock, cello
Thank
you so much for such a wonderful experience! I regret not knowing about this
program earlier. See you next summer! .. Dana Matsushita, violin
You
run a xxx program -- exhilarating, exemplary and extraordinary.. Michael
Griffin, clarinet
I
don't think there is another program that could have provided the variety of
coaching experiences, the focus on piano technique, the musical insights, the
guidance in ensemble playing and the overall rapport with the other players that
I experienced at Summertrios this year. It was a unique and memorable
experience. Susan Spevak, piano, cello
Music
camp met my every expectation. My love for playing was validated, and most
importantly my skill level increased exponentially .. Hedy Barthel, viola
We
had a wonderful time and learned a great deal .. It was much better than we
expected .. Alice & Richard Kalla, cello & violin
I
have been to many music camps. Yours is certainly one of the better ones
.. David Cohen, violin
The
People ..
Best
about the week: first, the people. Everyone is so supportive
.. Donna Streisfeld, piano
Overall,
it is a real joy to make music with such a splendid, caring group of
people....you have created heaven on earth, or at least as close as you can get
.. Francis Church, cello
I
enjoyed the warm, non-competitive atmosphere .. Marty Lipnick, oboe
Summertrios
exceeded my highest expectations...Very interesting and diverse population with
a common love for music .. Peter Jepsen, violin
Best
about the week: the people and the pianos .. Marjorie Duncalfe, piano
I
was initially not sure what to expect and a little nervous about what might be
expected of me. The relaxed atmosphere and the friendliness of everyone
quickly made me feel very comfortable .. Wayne Gaver, bassoon
Playing
with better players ...
Best about
the week was the opportunity to play with people who play better than I do..
Kathi Coleman, flute
Best about
the week: Playing with people at or above my level ..A wonderful
experience .. Marion Naar, cello
The
excellent pianists allowed me to play more piano trios, sonatas, etc which I
find hard to do at home... I found the entire week delightful.
Alva
Fleming, violin
Best
about the week: holding up my part in the Shostakovich quartet. This was a
miracle. All the people with me were much better .. Mary Robison, piano,
violin, viola
The
novice program...
I
have never had more fun at camp. As a first time novice I was really made
to feel a part of it .. Quig Conley, cello
This
was my second year in the novice program and it was surprisingly as good (if not
better) than my first year ...I found more people to get together with for
impromptu playing... Sheila Rodbell, violin
The
novice string program is a gem. The whole camp experience far exceeded my
best expectations.. Eileen Diorio, violin
It's
now a month since Summertrios ended, and I'm still basking in the afterglow...
what wasn't expected was the camaraderie, the wonderful spontaneous
concerts at midnight, the encouragement faculty and participants provided for
novice players, being made to feel so welcome .. it was truly one of the best
experiences I've ever had. Thank you so much! .. Kristine Billmyer, cello
Coaches
...
Coaches were
TERRIFIC! Patient, serious when needed; wonderful players, insightful..
Laura Conley, viola
The coaches
are musical heroes, putting their art on the line at every performance, and
winning our hearts in the process .. Stephen Korbet, bassoon
The
combined effect of all my coaches was that when I performed, my playing was
elevated to a level it never ever was before in my life .. Ludolph van der
Hoeven, piano
Could you
clone Chris Lee {violin}? .. Janet Smith, violin
All the
coaches I had were good. Those to whom I would award an A+ are Joe Kimura
{cello} and Gene Moye {cello}, especially for their attentiveness to the needs
and level of playing of individual players, and for their ability to explain and
verbalize problems .. Robert Osborn, viola
The
initiative of Jim Jeter {bassoon} in arranging a bassoon quartet session was a
fine addition to the program .. Haskell Edelstein, bassoon
Lindy
{cello} did a masterful job of coaching the group [Shostakovich string
quartet] .. Denise Kahn spent considerable extra time solving piano
problems. Mary Robison, piano, violin, viola
All of the
coaches I had personal contact with were excellent. I still cannot get
over the musical level of the coaches and their willingness to help such a
diverse level of amateurs .. Wayne Gaver, bassoon
A wonderful
experience. Keep Yuval {violin, conductor} coming, and the international
staff .. Marion Naar, cello
Best about
the week: The opportunity to play in large wind ensembles, especially
with George Corbett {oboe} as coach .. Lucy Pinkston, oboe
I
particularly liked Lisa's {violin} interval work on a small part -- playing with
and talking to us about tone, dynamics, etc. .. Quig Conley, cello
I learned so
much from George Corbett {oboe} -- he always goes for the bigger picture,
especially the sound and expression .. Marjorie Duncalfe, piano
Linda Boyd
{flute} is a superb discovery, a gifted enthusiastic teacher .. Joan Edelstein,
flute
Each one
[coach] was excellent -- I loved them, and learned some bowing too! ..
Leonard Krawitz, violin
The
opportunity to be coached by Lily {piano} on the Beethoven piano/violin sonatas
was just exceptional .. Alan Schaffer, piano
George
{oboe} and Linda {flute}. Both of these coaches worked with great energy and
charm and their efforts awakened dormant musical ideas. They convinced us
that we could produce beyond our personal expectations ..
Abby Wells, bassoon
Coaching was
excellent and I was impressed by the faculty's level of involvement ..
Marion McBride, viola
My piano
coach Denise was magnificent .. Donna Streisfeld, piano
Brett
Deubner {viola} did a wonderful job of balancing attention among the players and
also providing guidance for both technique and expression .. Valerie Suzawa,
cello
Robert LaRue
{cello} is an excellent musician and had many thought-provoking questions about
the composer's intentions .. Sherman Kane, piano
Best about
the week:
The faculty
.. were uniformly friendly and supportive .. Kathy {French Horn} in particular,
was great! .. Mike Kelly, French Horn
David Oei
{piano} was excellent! superb! gave specific, helpful information .. Sybil
Baker, cello
The staff is
fabulous .. Susan Parrish, piano
Linda Boyd
{flute}!! -- best teacher I have ever had .. Kathi Coleman, flute
Which
coaches were most helpful:
All of mine .. Sema Brainin, cello
All (how's that?) .. William Coffman, cello
Actually, everyone .. Laura Conley, viola
All .. Alan Fallick, cello
All three were excellent .. Doug Heady, violin, viola
All coaches I had were terrific .. Mel Klein, violin
Everyone I had was excellent .. Joe Rosen, clarinet
Comments
from the Premium Programs
For
a long time to come I will be resonating to the music and fellowship of
Summertrios just past. You have figured out a wonderful format for serious
chamber music lovers .. another part of the chemistry is the generous and
warm-hearted groups of professionals you have collected ... Gordon Avery, cello
This
is a unique and most precious place...It was the best week ever .. Ludolph van
der Hoeven, piano
Best
about the week: Working on pieces at high level. Preparation for
performance was especially useful/fun ... the coaches were great -- supportive,
lovely people. A wonderful spirit pervaded the week.. Judy Tobey,
cello
What
a stellar professional group you assembled. I was delighted with my
players and coaches .. Susanne Hess, Piano
I
cannot suggest anything or any method which would enrich the program for
me. I was scheduled to do what I requested .. Leonard Krawitz, violin
The
overall quality of the faculty, both as musicians and as coaches, was superb
... I got a good feeling of accomplishment about my own playing and
enjoyed hearing the continued musical development among other participants
... Esther Rose, piano
