MICHAEL DABROSKI
ESPADERO1923. "... your classroom is Havana and my restored Spanish-Colonial 1923 Cuban mansion ... discover my unique musical life, and learn about resilience and original projects while rehearsing your talent ... observe a revolution, rich cultural community ... offering unparalleled chamber music studies for those seeking artistic excellence, a musical purpose and life, and innovative business skills. " - Michael Dabroski, Artistic Director
CALLING. Manhattan School of Music, Yale School of Music, Harvard University, Berklee College of Music, USC Thornton School of Music, McGill University, Curtis
STRING QUARTET RESIDENCY.
DAY 1. 09:00. Havana, Cuba, Airport Arrival (Monday Morning)
12:00. Cuban "Hemingway" Lunch and Hopes and Dreams discussion
14:00. Individual or String Quartet Practice
16:30. Cuban "Gatsby" Style Cocktail Reception
17:30. Cuban Dinner of Fresh Local, Organic Ingredients
19:00. Experience Traditional Cuban Music, a Private Salon Concert
DAY 2. 07:30. Cuban Breakfast of Fresh Local Tropical Fruits and Cuban Coffee
09:00. Coached String Quartet Rehearsal (3 hours)
12:00. Cuban "Hemingway" Lunch and Niche Market discussion
14:00. Coached String Quartet Rehearsal (2 hours)
16:30. Cuban "Gatsby" Style Cocktail Reception
17:30. Sunset Cuban Beach Walk, Views and Dinner Picnic
19:00. Habana Vieja Tour for Live Music and Drinks
DAY 3. 07:30. Cuban Breakfast of Fresh Local Tropical Fruits and Cuban Coffee
09:00. Coached String Quartet Rehearsal (3 hours)
12:00. Cuban "Hemingway" Lunch and Goals and Objectives discussion
14:00. Coached String Quartet Rehearsal (2 hours)
16:30. Cuban "Gatsby" Style Cocktail Reception
17:30. Cuban Dinner of Fresh Local, Organic Ingredients
19:00. Elements: Business Plan Writing, Part I
DAY 4. 07:30. Cuban Morning Beach Walk, Swim and Breakfast Picnic
10:00. String Quartet Coached Rehearsal (2 hours)
13:00. Cuban "Hemingway" Lunch and Creating Change discussion
14:00. Coached String Quartet Dress Rehearsal (2 hours)
16:30. Cuban "Gatsby" Cocktail Reception
17:30. Cuban Dinner of Fresh Local, Organic Ingredients
19:00. Elements: Business Plan Writing, Part II
DAY 5. 07:30. Cuban Breakfast of Fresh Local Tropical Fruits and Cuban Coffee
09:00. Coached String Quartet Rehearsal (3 hours)
12:00. Cuban "Hemingway" Lunch and Collaboration discussion
14:00. Rest
16:30. Cuban "Gatsby" Cocktail Reception
17:30. Cuban Dinner of Fresh Local, Organic Ingredients
19:00. STRING QUARTET CONCERT and RECEPTION
DAY 6. 07:30. Cuban Breakfast of Fresh Local Tropical Fruits and Cuban Coffee
09:00. Departure
APPLICATION CRITERIA.
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Quartets (Haydn Op. 20, 76; Mozart Prussian; Beethoven Op. 59; and/or Shostakovich #4-8)
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Why do less than 5% of conservatory graduates stay in music? (500 words or less)
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Quartet name, mission statement, photo, player biographies
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Quartet demo recording demonstrating technical skill, passion and historical practice
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Valid passport and travel identification
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Walking ability (up to 60' duration)
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Over 21 years old
TANGIBLE OUTCOMES.
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Make rehearsal and concert experiences
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Discover the Cuban Revolution
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Develop a business plan
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Witness an innovative musical project
PROJECT ALUMNI.
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Project leaders
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Creative, resilient and persistent artists
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Talented, passionate and disciplined artists
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Problem solvers
