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Across Campus - A Photo Essay

By definition, a master class is taught by an expert, especially a musician, for exceptional students. This week's gallery features a master class conducted recently by the Harlem Quartet for a select few student musicians. The quartet's mission is to advance diversity in classical music while engaging new audiences with a varied repertoire that includes works by minority composers. Photos by Chuck Thomas.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

One of the benefits of having a quartet is that all of the students can receive expert advice individually.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

Master musicians Felix Umansky and Melissa White of the Harlem Quartet smile after hearing the Diehn String Quartet perform.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

Melissa White holds a copy of Ludwig Van Beethoven complete string quartets.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

Kevin Fields is awestruck as cellist Felix Umansky writes notes on his sheet music.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

Melissa White, one of the founding members of the Harlem Quartet, plays her violin with members of the Diehn String Quartet.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

Lee Murdock makes notes to his sheet music after violinist, Ilmar Gavilan provides some invaluable advice.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

Students in the crowd also benefited from the advice of cellist Felix Umansky.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

Usually a student performs for an expert musician in a master class. Student Nicole Burns plays for the entire Harlem Quartet which is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

Members of the Russell Stanger String Quartet listen to violist Jamie Amador as he critiques their performance.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

Violinist Melissa White has an ear for music and demonstrates an alternative way the music could be played by changing the tempo.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

William Rees Ward intently listens to Ilmar Gavilan as he coaches him on his technique.

The Harlem Quartet Master Class

Even though music performance major Madeline Hofelich is a highly skilled musician, she is refining her skills with the advice from Melissa White.

One of the benefits of having a quartet is that all of the students can receive expert advice individually.

Master musicians Felix Umansky and Melissa White of the Harlem Quartet smile after hearing the Diehn String Quartet perform.

Melissa White holds a copy of Ludwig Van Beethoven complete string quartets.

Kevin Fields is awestruck as cellist Felix Umansky writes notes on his sheet music.

Melissa White, one of the founding members of the Harlem Quartet, plays her violin with members of the Diehn String Quartet.

Lee Murdock makes notes to his sheet music after violinist, Ilmar Gavilan provides some invaluable advice.

Students in the crowd also benefited from the advice of cellist Felix Umansky.

Usually a student performs for an expert musician in a master class. Student Nicole Burns plays for the entire Harlem Quartet which is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Members of the Russell Stanger String Quartet listen to violist Jamie Amador as he critiques their performance.

Violinist Melissa White has an ear for music and demonstrates an alternative way the music could be played by changing the tempo.

William Rees Ward intently listens to Ilmar Gavilan as he coaches him on his technique.

Even though music performance major Madeline Hofelich is a highly skilled musician, she is refining her skills with the advice from Melissa White.

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