The Summer Music Festival . . .is an institute of a different flavor. It is designed primarily for amateur adult string players who desire to improve their ability to play thus enhancing their own personal enjoyment. Professional players are welcome to come and take part in the festival for the pleasure of playing with a small amateur orchestra in a beautiful setting. Participants will join with the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra in their summer GALA Concerts under the direction of Mark Robinson. Other events are available to round out a wonderful experience during the festival week for a spectacular musical vacation.

Who can take part in this festival?

String players looking for a chance to play with a community orchestra and take part in master classes and workshops while visiting one of the most beautiful places in the world.

The festival is especially suited for amateur quartets and trios to travel together to the Kenai Peninsula.

Why do we want you?

The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra is a small orchestra striving to grow in technique and experience. The orchestra invites you to visit our lovely home and join us in learning and playing. Your participation gives us a chance to make new friends and experience the sound of a larger string section for our Gala Concerts. Your participation brings a larger orchestra to our stage.

Here's what you get . . .

• Gala Concerts with Guest Artists Paul Rosenthal, Bob Richardson and Gary Stroutsos
  
  
• Master Classes and Workshops
  • Saturday, August 4 in Ninilchik
  
  
• Evening Rehearsals
  • Tuesday through Thursday in Ninilchik 6-9pm
  
  

T-Shirts and Sweatshirts Commemorating this year's festival and a few for last year are available by calling 235-4899.

Add to your vacation and treat yourself to a fabulous experience. Join us for a Cruise on the Rainbow Connection to Tutka Bay Lodge on Sunday, August 5, 2007 for a unique experience with Summer Music Festival Clinicians.

Enjoy "Chocolate, Champagne and Chopin". For reservations call 235-7579. Limited space. Tickets are $100 each. Departure time is 6pm.

Join us for the festival. . . We'll send you music to practice as soon as you sign up to come.

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