Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra

Master Classes

Master Classes for the Classics
Master Classes for the Classics are designed to give aspiring high school musicians the rare opportunity to study with a master of their respective instrument.

Renowned virtuosos invited to perform with the CCSO at a Classics concert are the "masters" who provide one-on-one lessons for the four selected students in front of a live audience. Students are recommended by their music teachers.

Providing access to world-class musicians in this way has been a core component of the Music Works! Education Program since its inception.

Classes are typically held in the week prior to a Classics concert. 

Master Classes for the Classics for 2011/12:

Piano:  Recommendations from private instructors and school teachers are due no later than September 13, 2011 for the Master Class with Jon Nakamatsu, pianist.  This Master Class will be held at the Cape Cod Conservatory, Barnstable Campus from 2:30 to 4:30 pm on Friday, September 23, 2011.

Clarinet:  Recommendations from private instructors and school teachers are due no later than October 20, 2011 for the Master Class with David Shifrin, clarinetist.  This Class will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Friday, November 4, 2011, also at the Barnstable Campus of the Cape Cod Conservatory.

Piano:  Recommendation from private instructors and school teachers are due no later than January 10, 2012 for the Master Class with Martina Filjak, pianist.  The Falmouth Campus of the Cape Cod Conservatory will host this Master Class – Friday, January 20, 2012 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.

Recommendations should be submitted to George Scharr, Director of Community Education, at gscharr@capesymphony.org by the dates indicated above.