From: Tim Betts, Music Department
bettst@cwu.edu (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 www.kairosquartet.org/lyceum 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.
For complete information and schedule visit www.kairosquartet.org/lyceum
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.