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“We felt the students' enthusiasm for good music of every kind even in the energy at dinner before the concert … The strongest memory of that evening lies in the silences we felt between movements. The way the students were listening was overwhelming, the intensity of their quietness almost terrifying. As a camper I remember the way each performance at Greenwood changed my life, whether it was a concert of peers or an outside group … The spirit of Greenwood inspired us that night to play with a renewed inventiveness …”
Chiara Quartet
Excerpt from an article in Strad Magazine (Oct. 2003)
| 2008 Reunion: | Thursday, | June 19 | → | Sunday, | June 22 |
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| Senior Camp: | Saturday, | June 28 | → | Sunday, | August 3 |
| Junior Camp: | Saturday, | August 9 | → | Sunday, | August 24 |
Save the Date!
Upcoming 2008 House Concerts
Boston, MA: Sunday, May 4, 2008
at the beautiful home of our gracious hosts Charles Ansbacher, Founder of the Boston Landmarks Orchestra, and Ambassador Swanee Hunt.
- Mozart Kegelstatt Trio:
- Rebecca Doggett, clarinet; Jennifer Chang, viola; Solon Gordon, piano
- Ravel Duo:
- Madeleine Baverstam, violin; Sebastian Baverstam, cello
- Franck Sonata, 2 mvts:
- Sebastian Baverstam, cell; Solon Gordon, piano
- Schumann Quintet, Allegro Brillante:
- Madeleine Baverstam and Jennifer Chang, violin; Christopher Chang, viola; Sebastian Baverstam, cello; Solon Gordon, piano
The RSVP deadline is fast approaching.
New York, NY: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7:30pm
at 134 Claremont Avenue, the fabulous penthouse home of Manhattan School of Music's President Bob Sirota and his wife Vicky. Bob and Vicky are the parents of alumni Jonah and Nadia, both professional musicians. Jonah is the violist in Greenwood's quartet-in-residence, the Chiara String Quartet.
Music will be performed by Greenwood's own Gil Kalish and Colin Jacobsen.
If you received an invitation in the mail, note that the wrong address was given; the correct address is 134 Claremont Avenue.
For more information please contact us at info@greenwoodmusiccamp.org. RSVP online via the donations page.
Forest Park, IL: Friday, May 23, 2008 at 8pm
at HouseRed, a wine shop owned by Tara and Chris Nemeth with an intimate performance space. Cellist and former Senior Camp faculty member, Matt Haimovitz, will perform.
For more information please contact us at info@greenwoodmusiccamp.org. RSVP online via the donations page.
The 75th Anniversary Year
Greenwood was founded in 1933, and 2007–2008 is being celebrated as its 75th Anniversary Year, with festivities in Cummington and across the country, too.
Online Donations
It's now easier than ever to donate to Greenwood! Just click on the donate here link under the Greenwood sign in the upper right corner of this page or any page on this website!
Explore the Greenwood wiki!
The Greenwood wiki is an interactive website for all members of the Greenwood community. To enter the wiki you need to know the password, which is Oscar's last name. If you have trouble getting in, email the webmaster (Fred Henle). Once you are in the wiki, you can create a page for yourself, add your stories and lore, and read what other Greenwooders have to say. The icon of the Greenwood sign in the upper right is also a link to the wiki.
July 25th Concert in Boston
At 7pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2007, the Greenwood Orchestra played a concert named “Young Brilliance” as part of the Landmarks Festival at the Hatch Shell at the Esplanade in Boston. Fred Cohen conducted; the soloists, Oliver Hagen and Emily Smith, had previously appeared on NPR's From the Top. The program included works by Brahms, Weber, and Saint-Saëns. See the poster (PDF). More information is also available from the Boston Landmarks Orchestra website.
July 6th Concert
On Friday, July 6, 2007, at 7:30pm, the Chiara String Quartet and special guest cellist Joel Krosnick played the much beloved Schubert Cello Quintet and other pieces in the New Barn at Greenwood. Refreshments were served after the performance in the Old Barn. See invitation and reply card (PDF).
Calder String Quartet
Boston's Greenwood Community came together for a delightful afternoon at the home of Ken (SC 52) and Peggy McIntosh featuring the Calder String Quartet. See the full invitation here.
Chiara String Quartet
New York's Greenwood Community enjoyed an evening at the home of Penelope (SC 50–52) and Xavier Pi-Sunyer with a very special performance by the Chiara String Quartet. See the full invitation here. The following evening, the Chiara Quartet performed at Merkin Concert Hall and was reviewed in the New York Times.
Greenwooders play for Deval Patrick's Inauguration Gala
A number of Greenwooders performed at Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick's inauguration gala on January 4, 2007. Stay tuned for more information; in the meantime, read this write-up from a New England Conservatory publication.
Congratulations to Greenwood!
Greenwood was recently awarded a “Citation of Excellence” by Chamber Music America for its contribution to the work of chamber music education. The award was given “for fostering the musical growth of young chamber musicians for 70 years”. Senior Camp Director Deborah Sherr was present to accept the award on Greenwood's behalf.
Featured Alum: Brian Alverson
We recently caught up with Brian Alverson, former camper (violinist) and counselor at Greenwood. Read our interview with Brian. For other alumni interviews and other items of interest to alumni, see our alumni page.
Welcome to Greenwood…
Greenwood Music Camp is a summer camp for classical musicians. The camp offers a life which combines the profound sharing and communication of the chamber music experience with a supportive family-like daily life.
- Senior session (5 weeks, ages 13–18)
- Junior session (2 weeks, ages 10–13)
The camp maintains a balance of string, woodwind and piano players. All students participate in chamber music, orchestra and chorus, and are challenged and encouraged to work hard to discover the great reward of intensive, well-focused learning.
Generations of Greenwooders have agreed that the extraordinarily high level of music making, combined with the warm, non-competitive atmosphere which Greenwood promotes, is unique.