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2nd Annual Spring Strings in the Wallowas
Recreational Chamber Music Players' Retreat

Spring Strings in the Wallowas
Recreational Chamber Music Players' Retreat
April 28-May 1, 2008

The Wallowa Valley Music Alliance in cooperation with Wallowa County Bed and Breakfasts is hosting an exciting mid-week retreat for string chamber music players (violin, viola, cello) designed to celebrate music for string quartets and other small string ensembles.

Participants are invited to bring along their favorite string ensemble music and enjoy the solitude and majestic beauty of early spring in the Wallowa Mountains. Delicious catered meals featuring the bounty of Eastern Oregon, fellowship opportunities with other string musicians, and the gracious hospitality of Wallowa County’s bed & breakfast inns are included. Indoor recreational opportunities for spouses and traveling companions are planned, including a tour of a bronze foundry or local artist studio on Tuesday.

This retreat is a self-directed event designed for the adult recreational string musician. No coaching or instruction will be provided.

String musicians of ACMP level C+ and above welcome. For more information
on Amateur Chamber Music Players (ACMP) level please visit www.acmp.net.


HOW IT WORKS:

Make your lodging choice from participating bed & breakfasts included below and contact the B&B directly. Be sure to indicate that you are participating in the Spring Strings in the Wallowas Retreat. You’ll make arrangements to pay your lodging deposit and your registration fee for the Retreat with the innkeeper. Basic registration per musician is $140. Early bird registration is now EXTENDED TO MARCH 31, 2007and is $115.

Your traveling companion or spouse may join in meals for additional cost. (See registration
form
) At the welcome dinner on Monday night, participants will get acquainted and organize a playing schedule, allowing an opportunity to play with a variety of ensemble partners, at multiple rehearsal locations. Beginning Tuesday morning, participants will meet after breakfast for the following two days for playing sessions and lunches at participating bed and breakfasts. Wednesday night’s dinner will be followed by an opportunity for retreat groups to perform the music they've practiced for each other (encouraged but not mandatory).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Monday, April 28
Afternoon – Check-in at your Bed & Breakfast
6:00 PM – Welcome dinner at 1910 Historic Enterprise House, Enterprise. Playing groups and rehearsal spaces assigned.

Tuesday, April 29
Breakfast at your B&B
10:00 AM – Playing session at your assigned B&B
Noon – Catered lunch
1:00 – Playing session continued
3:30 – Free time
4:15 – Optional artistic bronze foundry tour at Park’s Bronze, Enterprise or tour of Wind-Dancer Flutes artist studio
(Dinner on your own)
7:00 PM – Open playing session and gathering at Enterprise House, Enterprise (optional)

Wednesday, April 30
Breakfast at your B&B
10:00 AM – Playing session at your assigned B&B
Noon – Catered lunch
1:00 – 4:00 PM – Playing session continued
4:00 – Free time
6:00 – Catered dinner at Lear's Dining Room, Enterprise - Performances by retreat participants (optional)

Thursday, May 1
Breakfast at your B&B
Check-out and departure


PARTICIPATING BED AND BREAKFASTS:

All B&Bs are located in the Joseph/Enterprise area of Wallowa County. Each B&B offers a unique lodging experience. Please visit their websites or call for room rates and details before making your reservation.

1901 Eagle’s Haven Bed & Breakfast
www.1901eagleshavenbnb.com
541-432-3070 or 1-800-819-9544

A Cowboy Riverfront Retreat
www.cowboyriverfrontretreat.com
541-432-1775

Alder Slope Bed & Breakfast
www.alderslopebnb.com
541-398-1688 or 541-398-1941

Barking Mad Farm Bed & Breakfast
www.barkingmadfarm.com
541-426-0360

Belle Pepper's Bed & Breakfast
www.bellepeppersbnb.com
541-432-0490 or 1-866-432-0490

Bronze Antler Bed & Breakfast
www.bronzeantler.com
541-432-0230 or 1-866-520-9769

Cowgirl Heaven Bed & Breakfast
www.cowgirlheaven.biz
541-432-0229

Green Valley Inn Bed & Breakfast
greenvalleyinn@hotmail.com
541-426-3747

Whitetail Farm Bed & Breakfast
www.whitetailfarm.com
541-432-1630

 

 
Download the printable brochure here. (large .pdf file 1.2MB)
Download the printable registration form here. (.pdf file)
 
 
 
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