Coaches rotate throughout the summer. Members of the artist-faculty are generally in residence for two weeks. In addition, visiting artists come to Norfolk for two or three days, giving master classes and additional coaching. Students thus receive instruction from three or more coaches, providing exposure to a wide variety of artistic interpretations, teaching methods and repertoire. Performances are scheduled twice or more weekly through the Young Artist Recital Series.
Fellows also perform whenever possible on Festival concerts.
Mr. Wilson, professor of flute at Yale University and internationally celebrated musician, will host a residential master class for advanced flutists from August 20 - 27, 1998. These have included the Advanced String Quartet Program, American Song and Vocal Chamber Music Seminar, and a biennial Composition Search and Residency. Though these programs are not offered in 1998, those interested should contact the office for information and application on such future programs. All concerts are held in the acoustically superb Music Shed. Through the years, the Shed has been home to performances by many of the world's greatest musical artists, from Paderewski to the Tokyo String Quartet.