The Isaura String Quartet is offering free remote workshops in Fall 2020 for anyone interested in writing for strings (violin, viola, cello). Workshops can include examinations of any work in progress, general questions about how to write for strings and string techniques, or even discussion of a concept that you would like to develop. Priority will be given to collaborations with people of color; queer, trans, and disabled people; and to those who identify as low-income and might not otherwise have access to string players to workshop and record their music. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Each composer collaboration will span up to three weeks and will include:

Week 1: one remote workshop, up to 1.5-hours, with ISQ via Zoom

Week 2: one remote workshop, up to 1.5-hours, with ISQ via Zoom

Week 3: a remote pre-recording check-in to go over any edits and final questions in preparation for a demo recording* of up to 15 minutes of music, recorded remotely by ISQ

*Please Note: We’re all recording from separate locations! This means that we will make a unique plan with each composer to fulfill your needs as best we can under these circumstances.

If you have any questions, please check out our FAQ's at http://isaurastringquartet.com/isq-workshop. If we didn't answer your question there, send us an email at isaurastringquartet@gmail.com.