NEWS:Abraxas
String Quartet goes to Fischoff finals! 
Winter quarter, 2003, the Abraxas Quartet was formed to study and perform the string quartet literature in the Chamber Music Seminar, directed by the members of the Kairos String Quartet. Realizing the special synergy among the members, the Abraxas decided to enter one of the most prestigious chamber music competitions in the country. Throughout the quarter they rehearsed string quartets by Mendelssohn and Shostakovich for an average of 12 hours a week in preparation for the audition video tape. They were one of the twelve nation-wide groups accepted in the 18-32 age division. The finals take place on the campus of Notre Dame on May 9th.
The Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition is the nation's largest. Founded in 1973, the Competition's purpose is to encourage emerging instrumental chamber music ensembles and to provide a forum for their talents. Each year students from the finest American conservatories and music schools participate. Foreign nationals from more than twenty countries representing South America, Asia and Europe participate.
We thank our friends, coaches and families for their support and encouragement.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
- Donna Jacobson
- Cathie Jacobson
- Dawn-Marie Looney
- Scott Hosfeld
- John Michel
- Carrie Rehkopf
- Icicle Creek Piano Quartet
- Kairos Quartet
- Dr. Paul Elliott Cobbs
- Ian Cargill
- Skyline Studios
- Cargill Productions
- Carla Kaatz
- Billy Mac's Juice Bar
- Threads and Needles
- Anne Sutton
- Edward and Dolores Jacobson
- Ruth Hughes
- Virginia Glover
- Sue Gault
- Dean of College of Arts and Humanities
* We still need help to cover our expenses of $1700 to participate in the final round of the Fischoff Competition in South Bend, Indiana this May. Thank you for your support!