Margaret Henry, instructor. Margaret Leenhouts, instructor. The chamber music experience is invaluable to the development of a musician. It would be hard to overestimate the value of the interpersonal dynamics and the musical sophistication that results from this musical collaboration. CED has a reciprocal arrangement with the chamber music program at the Hochstein School, and many of our students participate in small ensembles and youth orchestras there.
Ensembles can meet at either location, and faculty members are shared by the two schools.
Composition of any such group will be the responsibility of the CED teacher, and no audition is required. Minimum enrollment for any chamber group is three participants. Jazz Studies Jazz Studies Adults and preparatory-age students can enjoy many opportunities in the world of jazz at Eastman. Both the Preparatory Department Diploma and the CED Adult Certificate can now be earned with a concentration in jazz studies, by completing a required curriculum. Emphasis is placed upon aural skills, hearing chord progressions, developing melodies, motivic and rhythmic development, and playing on changes.