Over the years, participants have overwhelmingly rated the coaching as excellent. Many participants return on an annual basis specifically to experience the coaching by the PSQ members. Each session is limited to approximately 32 participants. This small number is maintained to ensure that each ensemble will have extensive daily contact with the coaching faculty. While quartets are the primary focus, other combinations of string ensembles will be considered for acceptance into the Workshop.
Evenings are open for informal reading sessions.
Participants provide the music for all sessions. Preference in acceptance will be given to applicants at the intermediate to advanced level of ability and experience. 2000 Participants in the June session work in one group for all of the scheduled activities. During the session, each group will work intensely on one selection from the standard literature. The session culminates with an informal performance by each ensemble.