Comments From Past Participants
"The festival was fantastic, both participants and coaches are so friendly."
Marion Richter, Washington DC
"The excellent faculty opened me up to new perspectives on how to approach my instrument, especially in sound production. In that regard
it was truly an eye opener."
Paul Konye, Clifton Park, NY
"I was highly impressed by the faculty not only as musicians but as individuals who showed care, attention, concern and respect
toward us students."
Ann Jona, San Francisco, CA
"I had more fun than I’ve ever had at a workshop."
Richard Weinert, New York City
"It was the highlight of my year! I felt like I learned more the week at AKM about playing
chamber music than I have in a long time."
Felicia Weiss, Washington D.C.
"I can't say enough good things about the coaches that worked with my groups. My expectations were that they
would help with ensemble and that I would really enjoy actually playing with them. These expectations were exceeded far beyond
what I could have imagined."
Norma Dermond, Seattle WA

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Comments Of Past Participants:
"It was the highlight of my year! I felt like I learned more the week at AKM about playing
chamber music than I have in a long time."
- Felicia Weiss, Washington D.C.
"I can't say enough good things about the coaches that worked with my groups. My expectations were that they
would help with ensemble and that I would really enjoy actually playing with them. These expectations were exceeded far beyond
what I could have imagined."
- Norma Dermond, Seattle WA

