Killington Music Festival

Killington Music Festival - Summer Residency

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a typical day like at Killington Music Festival?
During the week, after breakfast, each morning is devoted to personal practice, private lessons, and/or studio classes with you teacher. At noon, everyone goes to the dining hall for lunch. After lunch is chamber music rehearsal and coaching time. Before dinner there is free time for relaxation and recreation. Dinner is also in the dining hall and is followed by a student concert, faculty or guest master class or organized student activity. The weekends are more loosely structured. Saturday night is the Faculty Concert Series, which students attend free of charge. Many activities are organized on the weekends, such as hikes, recreational sports, and excursions to popular central Vermont destinations. Transportation to religious services is provided on request.

Who goes to the Killington Music Festival?
Participants in the Killington Music Festival’s resident artist program are usually evenly divided among high-school and college-age string players and pianists. Some are very serious about pursuing a career in music, while others are playing music for fun. While there is no set upper or lower age limit, the oldest participants at the Festival tend to be graduate students in their late twenties and the youngest are in their early teens.
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How does the chamber music program work?
There are two chamber music sessions, each lasting half the length of the festival. Groups and repertoire are assigned by the Artistic Director with the assistance of other faculty members. Students are placed in groups based on their ability and age. Every effort is made to put students together who request to play together. Most students play in one group during each of the two halves of the festival, though some may be assigned to more. Chamber music groups meet every day, Monday-Saturday, either for rehearsal or for a coaching by faculty. Each chamber music session culminates with a series of concerts where the students play what they have been working on. There are also numerous opportunities for chamber music groups to perform in surrounding communities through our active Outreach program.

Is it difficult to be accepted?
It is not difficult to be accepted. Attitude and maturity are as important as playing ability in determining who is accepted.  

How often will I have a lesson?
You will have a total of 6 private lessons during the Festival. You will also have two chamber music coachings per week and all teachers have weekly studio classes in which their students may receive additional coachings. There are also many masterclasses for those students who are prepared to play in them. If you wish to take additional private lessons during the Festival this can be arranged for an additional fee. Please contact the Killington Music Festival office for details 802.773.4003.

Are there opportunities to perform?
There are many performance opportunities showcasing the talents and achievements of Killington Music Festival participants. You can perform both solo and chamber music repertoire on the Resident Artist and Outreach concerts scheduled throughout the Festival as long as you have your Killington Music Festival teacher or coach’s approval.

What fun things are there to do in my free time?
The Killington Music Festival Residency Staff organizes many activities, including hikes, trips to the movies, to outlet malls and distinctive Vermont attractions in the Killington area. There are on-campus parties organized by the festival. Outdoor recreational sports such as ultimate Frisbee take place at least three times a week, weather permitting. Swimming parties and ping-pong tournaments are also popular pastimes at the Festival.


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