APST 806 - Advanced String Quartet Seminar

Next Offered: Fall 2013 & Spring 2014
Semester Offered: First and Second Semester
Half Course
Credits: 2 Credits
Attribute: CNDP

A performance class designed around a body of repertoire by the same composer. Examples include Beethoven Op.18, 59 or late quartets; Brahms quartets; Dvorak Quartets, etc. Each string quartet will receive one coaching and participate in the weekly two-hour class meetings. The class will focus on performance issues e.g., strokes, intonation and sound, and will culminate in performances of the complete works. Students wishing to enroll for APST 800, 805, 806, or 810 must fill out a chamber music form available from the Dean’s Office, at the beginning of the semester. Students add APST 800, 805, 806, 810 to their schedules only after being assigned to an ensemble. Assignments are made by the Dean’s Office in consultation with faculty.
Enrollment Limit: By Placement
Instructor: G. Fulkerson
Consent of the Instructor Required: Deans Consent
Prerequisites & Notes
One semester of previous work together required.