Chamber music is a major area of performance opportunity for professional instrumentalists.
The programs of study for String majors are designed to develop skilled performers in all types of string repertoire. Most String students can expect to play in a string quartet and the WLU Orchestra for all four years of their program. Advanced players may also play in mixed ensembles and a chamber orchestra. Each ensemble receives weekly coaching from a faculty member and performs regularly in the weekly class. Since it is important for music students to perform and practice regularly during at least most of the year, the Faculty of Music offers spring and summer programs and workshops for advanced high school and university string and wind players.