Preparatory Chamber Music

The study of chamber music allows students to work together through focused activity and shared goals, giving each member a chance to develop listening skills, musical sensitivity, and group dynamics. Students will participate in a structured high-level chamber ensemble where they will be coached weekly by a member of our Gifted Music School faculty, as well as a weekly rehearsal. Chamber music develops valuable ensemble skills while fostering camaraderie and friendship. Groups are placed based on skill level and age.
 

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Course Details Fall Semester 
   
Instructor(s) Assigned after auditions

Meets

Days and times vary depending on coach's schedule. Available times to choose from are made available upon applying. 

Duration

 

90 minutes (50 minutes of coaching and 30 minutes of rehearsal) 

Length 10 weeks
Starts Week of September 16, 2024
Ends December 7, 2024
Age Range 8 to 55+
Participants See Eligibility Information
Materials Fee $20/semester
Location On Campus (In-Person)
   

 

Course Details Spring Semester
   
Instructor(s) Assigned after auditions

Meets

 

 

Days and times vary depending on coach's schedule. Available times to choose from are made available upon applying. 

Duration

 

90 minutes (50 minutes of coaching and 30 minutes of rehearsal) 

Length 10 weeks
Starts February 3 2025
Ends May 15, 2025
Age Range 8 to 55+
Participants See Eligibility Information
Materials Fee $20/semester
Location On Campus (In-Person)
   

 

Tuition for GMS Lesson Students
Tuition for All Others
   
$298/semester $350/semester
   

 

Eligibility for Enrollment

Students Suzuki Book 3 level and above, or the equivalent, ages 8 through adults are welcome to apply. We eagerly accept all string, guitar, woodwind, and piano students! We also welcome the larger community; students need not be taking private lessons through Gifted Music School.

 

Audition Requirements

Please submit a video with: (1) one scale of choice and (2) one solo piece approximately five minutes in length. Video auditions are due by August 30, 2024 and should be submitted as unlisted YouTube videos using our online application form. We eagerly accept all students; auditions are just for placement purposes.

 
Have questions about the audition? Contact the Preparatory Chamber Coordinator, Katherine Baird, at kbaird@giftedmusicschool.org.
 

Helpful Resources

 

Attendance Policy

Students are permitted one (1) absence per semester. The consistent presence of all ensemble members is essential to everyone’s learning experience.
 

Weekly Assignments & Preparation

Students need to arrive with their own part prepared, with the help of the private instructor if necessary. Students also should be familiar with the other ensemble parts, studying the full score (provided along with individual part by the coach). It is essential that students attend consistently and work on their part on a regular basis, as well as listen to recordings (when available) of the piece.

 

Performances

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 4:00 pm, GMS Campus
Saturday, May 15, 2025, Time TBD, Venue TBD
 

Questions?
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