Chamber Music Ensembles (Mixed Instruments)

Per semester (14 one-hour classes):$350.00, 10% discount for WCMS private lesson students

Ensemble coordinator: Karen Oosterbaan
Tuesdays: 6-7p.m.; 7-8p.m.; 8-9p.m.
Thursday: 6-7p.m.; 7-8p.m.; 8-9p.m.

Next session begins week of February 6, 2012

Performing in a chamber music ensemble is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences for a musician.  Students expand their overall musicianship, technique, and performance skills.  In the past, we have programmed chamber music repertoire such as Beethoven string quartets, Haydn string trios, Dvorak piano trios, Ibert woodwind trios, and Mozart piano quartets.  Chamber music is open to all instrumentalists: stings, woodwinds, brass, piano, voice, and classical guitar.  We also welcome musicians of all ages.

The ensemble coordinator will arrange the weekly coachings based on the schedules of the coaches and participants.  The semester includes twelve coachings, one master class, and a final performance.  Some ensembles take advantage of opportunities to play in the community as well.

Chamber ensembles are created based on matching the level, age, and skill of the musicians who perform a successful audition.

Chamber Music Faculty Pamela Ambrose Anne Bennett Sarah Brady Karen Oosterbaan Olga Talroze Aimée Tsuchiya Nick Upton Noralee Walker