We at the Lake Tahoe Music Festival are incredibly proud to launch the LTMF Orchestra Academy in June 2010. This 10-day intensive paid residency program will recruit 36 of the most talented young musicians from across the country to work at the LTMF from July 19 – 29, 2010. Selected artists will perform as part of the LTMF Orchestra, and receive world class training from principal players from major U.S. orchestras.

Selected musicians will attend master classes with guest artists drawn from principal players of major U.S. orchestras – 2010 will feature Ariana Ghez, Principal Oboe, Los Angeles Philharmonic and Jerry Grossman, Principal Cello, Metropolitan Opera.

Musicians will live and rehearse at the Granlibakken Resort, located off the gorgeous west shore of Lake Tahoe, Calif. The LTMF Orchestra will perform at two main stage events of the LTMF as well as their own programs during their residency. Practical classes on career planning will also be included.

Internet auditions close March 15, 2010 at 5 p.m. and an orchestra of 36 will be named by April 15, 2010. Music will be sent to members of the orchestra by June 1, 2010.

Our goal is to offer an intensive professional experience with training by world class soloists all in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area. I hope you will join us this summer at the Lake!

Timm Rolek