Sotto Voce is proud to announce that they are bringing their summer chamber music symposium to the Miraphone Academy to be held June 25th through the 28th on the campus the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. The course promises an intense chamber music making experience filled with rehearsals, coachings, masterclasses, lessons, and a chance to hang with the Sotto Voce Quartet in beautiful Greensboro. A detailed flyer and application are now available on this site.

Denis Askew, Coordinator of Educational Activities for Miraphone unveiled details of the Academy in the winter '09 ITEA Journal. Details include the fact that, "two different tracks will be offered each session: there will be one track aimed primarily at colllege/young professionals, and the other aimed towards high school and amateur players." A preliminary flyer is available to be shared with your students and colleagues. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Denis Askew by email at dwaskew @ uncg.edu.

See what participants in the 2009 Sotto Voce Chamber music symposium had to say about their experience below. Details, pictures, testemonials, and memories from last summer's Sotto Voce symposium can be found on the symposium page.

"In my 16 years of playing tuba, I have never been more motivated than I have in the last few days at the Sotto Voce Symposium. The musicianship, camaraderie, and overall development of each student and ensemble exceeded my highest expectations. I am glad to have been a part of this and would recommend this to any tuba or euphonium player that wants to play at their highest level."



"During the Miraphone Academy, I noticed a great improvement, by just the end of the second day, in my playing. I've become more confident while playing in smaller chamber group and taking charge. This experience has also helped me out in being a music educator. Just overall, it's a wonderful experience."



"I am extremely grateful to Sotto Voce for presenting a symposium that was simultaneously informative, challenging, and very fun. I know that myself and my quartet-mates experienced tremendous growth as musicians and as ensemble players. I recommend attendance for any musician that is serious about achieving the highest standard of music for any ensemble."