Chapman Stick Retreat


Man tuning a Chapman Stick

Take your Chapman Stick playing further while learning alongside a community of players who share your passion for this one-of-a-kind instrument.

In this four-day workshop, master Chapman Stick performers and teachers will work with players at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels through hands-on instruction and collaborative sessions. You’ll explore:

  • Fretboard harmony and chords
  • Bass lines
  • Solo and accompaniment techniques
  • Hand coordination
  • Reading
  • Arranging
  • Performing in odd meters

Throughout the workshop, you’ll have opportunities to learn from experienced players, experiment with new techniques, and put your skills into practice. The program includes a faculty performance and culminates in a side-by-side performance with fellow participants during the closing session.

 

Dates

July 21-24, 2027

Early Registration Fee: $549
Tuition increases on January 15, 2027.

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On-Campus Lodging

Participants can enjoy 10% off at the Stone Hotel and Cottages. 

The schedule for the 2027 Chapman Stick Retreat will be announced closer to the start of the program. To get a sense of the format, view the schedule from 2023 below.

  • Your own Chapman Stick 
  • Your amplifier and cords 
  • A notebook and writing utensil, or a laptop or tablet, for taking notes

Meet the Faculty

Glenn Poorman

Glenn Poorman

Interlochen College of Creative Arts, Artistic Director, Chapman Stick Retreat

Tom Griesgraber

Tom Griesgraber

Guest Clinician, Chapman Stick Workshop, Interlochen College of Creative Arts

Bob Culbertson

Bob Culbertson

Guest Clinician, Chapman Stick Workshop, Interlochen College of Creative Arts

Arthur Durkee playing the Chapman Stick

Arthur Durkee

Guest Clinician, Chapman Stick Workshop, Interlochen College of Creative Arts

Questions? Contact us.

Email: college@interlochen.org 

Phone: 231.276.7340 

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