Through educational programs the Howland Chamber Music Circle brings enjoyment, knowledge and skill in music to young people. In partnership with schools and community groups we sponsor:

• Musician Residencies in area high schools

Residencies
In 2004 The Howland Chamber Music Circle, partly funded by a grant from Chamber Music America, brought the Daedalus String Quartet to the Wappingers high schools for a four-day residency. Members of the quartet held master classes, individual and ensemble coaching sessions and a wrap-up concert. This educational outreach project was so successful that it is now a permanent part of our musical endeavors. In subsequent years the residencies have been led by such distinguished artists as Soovin Kim, the String Quartet of New York, Soo Bae, and the Biava String Quartet; expanding and enhancing classical music experience to our public school students.

The 2012 Residency Schedule:

This will be posted here as soon as our 2012 plans are established.

A winner of the Young Concert Artists Competition and an Avery Fisher Career Grant, violinist Tim Fain is rapidly building a career as a recitalist and a soloist with leading orchestras, playing both classical works and jazz. Described as “charismatic with a matinee idol profile,” he is sure to interact with the audience and charm them with a variety of solo violin works. Marla Rathbun is arranging the master class for young violinists following the concert.