A unique, non-competitive , learning and playing experience for amateur string players of all levels of play. We also accept some winds and piano. The workshop is housed in the beautiful Inn at Manchester in Manchester, Vermont. Small chamber ensembles are assigned according to self-evaluation questionnaires. The focus of our coached groups is learning to play chamber music repertoire authentically. We offer so many opportunites to increase the confidence and musicmanship of our participants:lots of sight -reading, master classes, hours of hands on coached and non-coached sessions, pick-up groups, and a saturday evening group performances. Excellent coaching staff, sumptuous Vermont breakfasts and dinners, great shopping and other activites in the charming village of Manchester, VT.