Parking permits are required Monday-Friday and may be purchased in advance at a reduced fee via this link . Be sure the permit you select is valid for the intended lot. NOTE **Permits are virtual. Once your vehicle is registered, you’re set. No receipt or tag is issued”

Seminar Headquarters: Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford CA 94305

Photo Credit Ron Ho 2019

2022 Seminar schedule

Subject to change. Please check back frequently!

The full Schedule is viewable as a spreadsheet and in long form below

(Any discrepancies, the spreadsheet schedule rules.)

Do you like to plan ahead?

Sneak a peek at the Saturday afternoon piano & chamber orchestra sight reading repertoire.

The following documents are posted here for easy reference and also embedded below.

Full roster including studio assignments

Coaching Schedule

Masterclass Line Up

Faculty Personalized Coaching/Rehearsal Schedules

Scores & Parts

Covid Safety Policy

Schedule by DAY in long form follows…

Friday, June 17

5pm - 8pm Housing Check-in

On Campus (paid) Munger Housing

THE PROCEDURE IS DIFFERENT THIS YEAR. Please read carefully.

4:45-7:50pm. Meet Fred Spitz (cell number 415.926.0140) on the patio outside of Campbell Recital Hall/Braun Music Center (the rear of the building closest to the parking lot). Fred will check your vaccination and COVID test documentation (as per COVID protocols) and will provide you a rapid test if necessary. You will need to collect a wristband from Fred before proceeding to Munger Dorm front desk (5:00-8:00pm) where you will receive your room key.

NOTE if you cannot arrive during the check-in period above, please let us know asap so we can make alternate arrangements).

Munger Check in is at 554 Salvatierra Walk, Jacobson-Sorensen Hall, Stanford. (650) 723-3225
If you are locked out during your stay please call CARE 725-1602. Munger Service Center desk is open daily 8-6pm (650) 723-3225

Saturday, June 18

Faculty Personalized Coaching/Rehearsal Schedules

9;30 am Registration Schedule — Please come to the lobby of Campbell Recital Hall (Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall). at your appointed time. (map here)

You will receive the key to your studio at this time.

Rehearsal period (No coaching)

Lunch on your own. Click here for a list of campus cafés

1pm Welcome Meeting in Braun Rehearsal Hall

Rehearsal period (No coaching)

5pm Chamber orchestra reading on Dink Stage ALL PARTICIPANTS & Faculty

6pm Dinner provided for all in Campbell Courtyard

7pm Rehearsal Period

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Sunday, June 19

Faculty Personalized Coaching/Rehearsal Schedules

Continental Breakfast! Campbell Courtyard

-12pm Rehearsal period

11am Meet your Coach! (Open house for each ensemble. Your coaches will drop in to say Hi.)

12pm Light lunch provided in Campbell Courtyard

Rehearsal Period

2:30pm-4pm Keynote Session - Spotlight on Creativity! Campbell Recital Hall

4pm onwards Rehearsal Period

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Monday, June 20

Faculty Personalized Coaching/Rehearsal Schedules

8:30am-9am Seminar Crooners (all participants) in the Courtyard The Crooners are back! Woo hoo! This may be one of the SLSQ’s favorite times together. Plan to join us every morning to warm up those pipes. Learn the answer to the SLSQ trivia quiz —is Chris truly a baritone? Owen a tenor?? We will be led by Stanford’s own -the wonderful Greg Wait. ヽ(*￣o￣*)ノ♩♫♪

9:15am-11:30am Coaching sessions and rehearsals

Faculty Dress Rehearsal Golf Cart Schedule (golf cart schedule here)

12pm Midday Masters Program I at Bing Concert Hall (NO TICKETS NEEDED. ALLOW TIME TO WALK)

1:15pm Lunch for Faculty and Guests at Bing Artists Garden

2pm - 4:15pm coaching sessions and rehearsals

4:30-6pm Story Telling in Music (Pedja) . Stick around for a peek into How The Sausage Is Made! -an inside look at the rehearsal process w Scott, Nina and Pedja (Beethoven Piano Trio) in Campbell Recital Hall.

Dinner on your own

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Tuesday, June 21

Faculty Personalized Coaching/Rehearsal Schedules

8:30am-9am Crooners (all participants) in the Courtyard

9:15am-11:30am Coaching sessions and rehearsals

11:30am - 12pm Pick up your lunch starting at this time in Campbell Courtyard

12pm “Noon With June” Guest Presenter June Goldsmith in Campbell Courtyard

1:15pm - 3:30pm Coaching sessions and rehearsals

4-5:30pm Special guest presentation in Campbell Recital Hall “The Violin from the Makers Point of View” with Joe Grubaugh and Sigrun Siefert

Dinner on your own

6pm Faculty and Guests Faculty Dinner

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Wednesday, June 22

Faculty Personalized Coaching/Rehearsal Schedules

8:30am-9am Crooners - (all participants) in the Courtyard

9:15am-11:30am Coaching sessions and rehearsals

Faculty dress rehearsal golf cart schedule here

12pm Midday Masters Program II at Bing Concert Hall (NO TICKETS NEEDED. ALLOW TIME TO WALK)

1:15pm Lunch for Faculty and Guests at Bing Artists Garden

2pm - 4:15pm Coaching sessions and rehearsals

4:30pm Masterclass #1 A, B & C

Dinner on your own

Evening sight reading (optional, but highly recommended!)

Thursday, June 23

Faculty Personalized Coaching/Rehearsal Schedules

8:30am-9am Crooners (all participants) in the Courtyard

9:15am-11:30am Coaching sessions and rehearsals

Lunch on your own

1:15pm - 3:30pm Coaching sessions and rehearsals

4-5:30pm Masterclass #2 A, B & C

Dinner on your own

Friday, June 24

Faculty Personalized Coaching/Rehearsal Schedules

ALL DAY Dress rehearsals in Campbell Recital Hall. Check for your ensemble’s time slot.

8:30am-9am Crooners (all participants) in the Courtyard

9:15am-11:30am Coaching sessions and rehearsals

Faculty dress rehearsal golf cart schedule here

12pm Midday Masters Program III at Bing Concert Hall (NO TICKETS NEEDED. ALLOW TIME TO WALK)

1:15pm Lunch for Faculty and Guests at Bing Artists Garden

2pm - 4:15pm Coaching sessions and rehearsals

5:30pm Epic sight-reading party at the home of Persis Drell and Jim Welch!! More details to come.

Saturday, June 25

Faculty Personalized Coaching/Rehearsal Schedules

ALL DAY Dress Rehearsals in Campbell Recital Hall. Schedule to be posted.

8:30am-9am Crooners - (all participants) in the Courtyard

9:15am-11:30am Coaching sessions and rehearsals

Lunch on your own

1:15pm - 3:30pm Coaching sessions and rehearsals

2:30pm Azure Family Concert, Campbell Recital Hall

5pm Faculty Showcase Celebration! Bing Concert Hall.

Sunday, June 26

8:30am Breakfast in Campbell Courtyard.

10am Check-out for Munger Housing 554 Salvatierra Walk, Jacobson-Sorensen Hall, Stanford, CA. If there is no one at the front desk, call CARE 725-1602. Do not leave your key in your room. Take your instruments and luggage to your rehearsal studio.

10:30am **Shutter Falls** on Group Photo All participants/faculty/staff. Do Not Be Late. Meeting point: in front of Braun on the post office side.

11am Finale Concert at Campbell Recital Hall (all groups perform one movement) Program available here.

READ: THIS IS HOW THE SHOW RUNS

While Group 1 is ON STAGE...
Group 2 is tuning in BRAUN REHEARSAL HALL and...
Group 3 is getting instruments from your studio and meeting by the SNACK TABLE behind BRH.
THEN when Group 2 goes on stage, Group 3 moves into BRH, and Group 4 should leave the hall to get their instruments.
Etc, Etc. Come out of the recital hall TWO GROUPS before you play.

2:30pm Estimated End of Finale Concert.

Seminar check-out throughout the day

Studio Clean-up: Follow instructions posted on your door.
Return library music to the lounge.
Return your studio key at the ticket desk for return deposit.

4pm(estimated) - WRAP PARTY at the home of Jim and Carie Zehnder . Bring your instruments if you have more sight reading in you or just come by to enjoy a cold one with seminar friends new and old. If you have an evening flight, bring your luggage and catch an uber to the airport from the party.

6pm STAFF LEAVES. Building empty. Thank you. Till next time!

Getting here

Click to jump to Maps section

Most participants fly into San Francisco International Airport (SFO). San Jose International Airport (SJC) is also a fine option. We do not advise flying into Oakland (OAK.
Registration will be held Saturday, June 18 from 9 am to 10:30 am. A sign up sheet will be posted HERE shortly. The Welcome Meeting will be at 1pm.

Transport Options

Download and set up a LYFT or Uber account before you arrive.
With advance planning you can navigate public transportation for less cost. From SFO take BART one stop to MILLBRAE STATION, switch to CALTRAIN towards San Jose. Get off at PALO ALTO STATION. You will be on the correct side of the train tracks. Take free Marguerite Shuttle X or Y to Tresidder Student Union stop (WEEKDAYS ONLY). This trip will probably take two hours.
If you're feeling swanky, set up a ride with Palo Alto Limo. SUV averages $85 plus tip. Let them know you have multiple people with instruments and luggage.

WHAT TO BRING

Munger Graduate Dorm provides:

Towels
Bedding (linen service Wednesday morning)
Toilet paper
Soap, shampoo, conditioner
Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, stove top, and oven but no dishes, cookware, flatware, or small appliances are provided.
If you want to cook on your own, we can help gather some basic supplies (pot, pan, utensils) — please reach out two weeks before the seminar (slsqseminar@gmail.com) and we’ll do our best. You are also welcome to mail yourself a "camping box" of basic supplies ahead of time.
Mail packages to: YOUR NAME c/o SLSQ, Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305-3076

All participants should bring:

Comfortable shoes for walking. All events are on or near campus within one mile.
Music stand
Instrument and bow in good working condition and all necessary supplies (replacement strings/rosin/mute etc)
Light jacket for evenings
Personal toiletries
Cash: studio room key deposit is $20 (one member per ensemble).
Attire for Finale concert: Performers are expected to be in "casual formal" concert dress. No tuxedos or ball gowns, no flip flops. If you wear a skirt, it should be below knee length.
Other than the Finale concert, all events are casual!

Food services are available at a variety of on-campus locations, or at restaurants in nearby Palo Alto. Throughout the Seminar, there will be several group meals provided, but attendees are responsible for most of their own meals. Please plan accordingly.

FOOD

SERVICES

2022 tuition is $1,200 per participant and is due May 15, 2022.
Please make checks payable to “Stanford University” with “SLSQ Seminar” noted in the memo section, and mail to:
SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar
Braun Music Center
541 Lasuen Mall
Stanford , CA 94305-3076

Tuition

HOUSING

On Campus Housing

To the few participants and faculty members staying at Munger Graduate Dorm, please read on.

Housing Check-in: earliest Friday evening, June 17, 2022 at 5:00 pm.

Please read carefully. THE CHECK IN PROCEDURE HAS BEEN UPDATED.
4:45-7:50pm. Meet Fred Spitz (cell number 415.926.0140) on the patio outside of Campbell Recital Hall/Braun Music Center (the rear of the building closest to the parking lot). Fred will check your vaccination and COVID test documentation (as per COVID protocols) and will provide you a rapid test if necessary. You will then collect a wristband from Fred before proceeding to Munger Dorm front desk (5:00-8:00pm) where you will receive your room key.
NOTE if you cannot arrive during the check-in period above, please let us know asap so we can make alternate arrangements).
Munger is at 554 Salvatierra Walk, Jacobson-Sorensen Hall, Stanford. (650) 723-3225
If you are locked out during your stay please call CARE 725-1602. Munger Service Center desk is open daily 8-6pm (650) 723-3225554 Salvatierra Walk, Jacobson-Sorenson Hall, Stanford, CA 94305, 650-723-3225. See staff at Munger Conference Front Desk. They will give you keys and point you towards your nearby building.
If there is no one at the desk and after 6pm, call CARE 650-725-1602.

Housing Check-out: Sunday morning, June 26th, 2022 at 10:00 am.

554 Salvatierra Walk, Jacobson-Sorenson Hall, Stanford, CA 94305, 650-723-3225.

Payment

Each reservation is $1665.
Please make checks made payable to “Stanford University” with “SLSQ Seminar” noted in the memo section and mail to: SLSQ Chamber Music Seminar Braun Music Center 541 Lasuen Mall Stanford , CA 94305-3076

Click here for maps

The guidelines for choosing repertoire are as follows:

Pre-formed groups: you will choose your own repertoire. Two contrasting works are encouraged.
New groups: please consult SLSQ .
Each ensemble will play one movement in the Finale Concert at Campbell Recital Hall on Sunday, June 26th (11am to 3pm).

If you would like guidance or input, send a message to SLSQseminar@gmail.com with the name of your ensemble in the subject line.

REPERTOIRE

Maps

Braun Music Center

Seminar home base
541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford CA 94305

Munger Conference Desk

Munger housing Check-in

Community members & faculty GET YOUR KEY HERE.

554 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA 94305. 650-723-3225.

Bing Concert Hall

Midday Masters concerts - recommend walk don't drive
327 Lasuen St, Stanford CA 94305