CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY — Salmon Recital Hall, Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music  — Orange, California — a marathon in which listeners come and go — participants select preferred time (1-3 pm) (2-4 pm) (3-5 pm) (4-6 pm)

PURPOSE
To stimulate and encourage string players of all ages 
to enjoy chamber music with colleagues, exploring music of all styles.

PARTICIPANTS
• are limited to groups of 2 through 9 players
• may be any age and skill level
• may include students with students, teachers with teachers, and students with teachers, professionals with amateurs, and amateurs with amateurs....
• may be any group with at least one string player who is a member of ASTA-Los Angeles 
or “coached or sponsored” by an ASTA-Los Angeles member at the time of registration; each coach/sponsor is limited to enrolling 4 ensembles and must be present at the performance to assist with stage set-up, door monitoring, photography, handing out certificates and giving announcements
• may play in more than one group
• may warm-up in separate room 15 minutes prior to performance, alternating with others
• may invite audience; the program is free and open to the public

LITERATURE
• may be classical chamber music or popular music or alternative styles
• must be for equal parts; no solos with piano accompaniment; no concerti
• may include chamber music with piano (such as duet sonatas, trios, quartets, quintets)
• may not include “prepared piano” music
• is limited to 15 minutes maximum (including set-up time, photography, certificates)
• may include more than one piece

REGISTRATION
• DEADLINE is February 19, 2019 online
• fee is $30 per group, payable to “ASTA-LA Section” and either mailed or paid via email invoice by March 10, 2018
• applications are limited to the first 20 ensembles who apply
• acceptance, map and instructions provided by February 19 or as received
• fees are not refundable after group is accepted
• release form for photography required. We perform in a relaxed setting and wish to allow all who want to photograph/video performers the freedom to do so.