Continuing Studies: Chamber Music and Small Ensembles
The chamber music experience can be one of the most fulfilling in all musical study and performance endeavors. Students are auditioned and placed in ensembles according to level, scheduling needs, and instrumentation. While a great effort is made to place all students, it is often not possible to offer an appropriate group.
Sonata Duo
Fee: $525/semester
Course : CS020
Instructor: TBD
Perfect for those just beginning to develop chamber playing skills or an opportunity for friends to elect to work together.
Piano Duo: Four Hands are Better than Two
Fee: $525/semester
Course : CS021
Instructor: TBD
Experience the rich world of four-hand piano repertoire in a structured and supportive setting.
Baroque Ensembles
Fee: $445
Course: CS027
Instructor: Lion
Meets: By Arrangement
For adult players and singers of all levels who are interested in early music and who would like to collaborate with one or more other musicians. After an initial interview, every effort will be made to place individuals in compatible ensembles. All ensembles will meet with a faculty coach for 10 hours during the semester and have the opportunity to perform at the end of the semester.
Early Dance Ensembles
Fee: $425/semester
Course : CS028
Instructor: Pierce
For those who want to explore dance from the renaissance or baroque periods: steps and their relation to music, notation reading, reconstruction and preparation for performance. Ten 1.5-hour sessions.
Consort of Viols
Fee: $495/semester
Course:
Instructor: Hershey
Meets: Thursdays, 6:30-8:00pm
The ensemble will explore the rich tradition of music for viols written in the 16th and 17th centuries. The ensemble often collaborates with other local choirs or instrumentalists.
Early Music Vocal Ensemble
Fee: $445
Course: CS026
Instructor: Catt
Meets: by arrangement
Fall 2010: October-December (10 90-min sessions)
Singers will explore Medieval and Renaissance vocal music. Ensembles may also elect to perform modern works inspired by early music.
Vocal Chamber Music
Fee: $445/semester
Course : CS025
Instructor: Romney
Participants will explore Classical and Romantic works written for voices and instruments.
Small Jazz Ensembles
Fee: $445/semester
Course : CS024
Instructor: TBD
The Modern American Music Department offers several types of small ensembles depending on skill level and interest of participants.
Bluegrass and Celtic Ensembles
Fee: $445/semester
Course : CS023
Instructor: Brown
This ensemble is open to mandolin, guitar, banjo, ukulele and bowed string players of all levels who enjoy jamming together on standard tunes.
Chamber Ensembles
Fee: $445/semester
Course : CS022
Instructor: TBD
An opportunity to experience the joys of music making with others in a collaborative setting. Groups will be carefully formed based on skill level and repertoire will be assigned based on level and interest of the group.
