Hands-on experience in writing musical notations coupled with performing with their peer groups allows them to experience the 'Learn How to Learn' concept. This course is open to instrumentalists who wish to play trios, quartets and other mixed ensembles to strengthen their ensemble playing. The groups are formed according to levels of proficiency as determined by entrance auditions and faculty recommendation. Their ability to work and learn together are also considered. Groupings are made on a first come, first served basis.
Chamber music emphasizes the principles and elements of collaborative music-making.
Chamber ensembles consist of mixed groups of 2-8 instrumentalists from strings, winds, brass, percussion, piano and guitar. String Quartets, Trios, and Duos Woodwinds Quintets, Quartets, Trios, and Duos Brass Quintets, Trios, and Duos Percussion Ensemble Sonata Class Musicianship COS offers this course to students of all ages and levels. The musicianship class is a combination of ear-training, solfege, dictation and music theory. It stresses the importance of solving rhythmic problem, improving intonation, acquiring the ability to learn music by singing solfege, recognizing intervals, and chord analysis. Beginning this year, musicianship class is a requirement for all members of the Kinder and Chamber orchestras.