From: Tim Betts, Music Department

(607)-351-5547

Text for the 2013 Kairos Lyceum Brochure

On the front:

The Kairos Chamber Music Lyceum

July 11 – 20, 2013

Central Washington University

Ellensburg Washington

On the interior:

The Kairos Lyceum is a ten-day, residential, chamber music institute for dedicated high school and college-aged string players and pianists. Hosted by the Kairos String Quartet, ensemble in residence at Central Washington University––renowned for their exciting performances and commitment to education––the Lyceum has provided an intimate and inspirational chamber music experience to students from the Pacific Northwest and beyond for nearly a decade.

Artist Faculty

The Kairos String Quartet, ensemble in residence at Central Washington University: Carrie Rehkopf and Denise Dillenbeck, violins; Tim Betts, viola; John Michel, cello.

Nikolas Caoile, Lyceum Chamber Orchestra Director; Director of Orchestras at Central Washington University.

Peter Longworth, piano; Faculty, Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Canada.

Aaron Berofsky, violin; Faculty, University of Michigan

Kathryn Votapek, violin and viola; Faculty, University of Michigan

Symposium Talks

Every year the Kairos Quartet invites experts from wide-ranging disciplines including the Fine Arts, Dance, Theater, Martial Arts, Opera, Biology, Psychology, and Philosophy to present talks and interactive workshops for Lyceum students fostering an atmosphere of interdisciplinary inquiry.

Performance

Students, faculty, and guest artists present numerous performances throughout Central Washington as part of the Kairos Festival concert series. Students will have the opportunity to perform in Central Washington University’s state-of-the-art music facilities as well as some of the region’s most unique and inspiring venues.

To Apply

Applications are due April 1st 2013. Visit for application instructions and to apply online. A successful live or recorded audition and positive recommendations from a teacher/conductor are required for acceptance to the Lyceum.

Housing, Tuition, and Scholarships

Students are housed in climate-controlled, dormitory suites in a newly constructed dorm conveniently located adjacent to the world-class music facilities on the campus of Central Washington University. A limited number of need-based scholarships to assist with the cost of housing and tuition are available for qualified students. The full cost of tuition, meals, and housing for summer 2013 is $1475.

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Kairos

One of two Ancient Greek classifications of time. As the counterpoint to kronos, kairos is non-chronological time; those special moments when a child is at play or an artist is absorbed in their work and time is suspended.

Lyceum

The tract of ground in Ancient Athens where Aristotle held seminars on a broad range of topics. Today the term is associated with any organization that provides inspirational lectures, concerts, and entertainments.