PERFORMING 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. If commitment to a full semester is not possible, please consider participation in a short course! Through our short course offerings (fall and spring semesters), students can share their performance explorations with others in a comfortable but stimulating workshop atmosphere with optional performances.
Pacifica Quartet Residency: Opportunity for Continuing Studies Students The award-winning quartet is known not only for its skilled interpretation of the traditional quartet repertoire but also for its willingness to perform innovative 20th- and 21st-century works. They will be in residence at Longy for the next four years and will present performances, master classes, and participate in Longy's Experiential Education Program. They will offer two workshops for Continuing Studies chamber music students:
Fall workshop: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007 , 7:30-9:30 PM
Spring workshop: Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2008 , 6:00-8:00 PM
Students in both the traditional course and the short course may participate without fee.
Chamber Music Short Course Fee: $195/semester (3 meetings)
Course: ES003
Instructor: Faculty
Meets: Sundays, 2:00-5:00 PM
Fall: '07: Oct. 21, 28, Nov. 4
Spring '08: Feb. 24, Mar. 2, 9
Intermediate to advanced string, woodwind, and piano players are invited to participate in this coached Chamber Music series. Individuals as well as preformed groups are all welcome to participate. Players will be assigned music in advance based on the Amateur Chamber Music Players standards (available online at http://www.acmp.net). Each session, Longy's distinguished faculty will present a special interactive topic as part of the day's activities. In addition, groups will have coached and individual rehearsal times. The series will culminate with a final event for all at the end of the third session, which will include an informal optional performance for class members or an informal optional performance open to the public. The final plan of the course will depend on the instrumentation and levels of participants. For this reason, we must set a registration deadline of October 12 for the fall and February 15 for the spring.
Small Chamber Ensembles Fee: $405/semester
Course: ES002
Instructor: Faculty
Meets: by arrangement (10 hours)
Chamber ensembles provide a unique opportunity to experience the joys of making music with others. After a placement audition, ensembles are carefully formed according to ability and assigned repertoire appropriate for the skill levels of the members. Each ensemble meets with a member of Longy's faculty for ten hours of coaching over the duration of the semester. Coaching sessions are scheduled at mutually agreeable times for members and coaches. Ensembles are strongly encouraged to perform at the end of the semester. Please see audition schedule below.
Sonata Duo Fee: $405
Course: PI085
Instructor: Faculty
Meets: by arrangement (5 hours)
Explore the rich sonata literature. There are opportunities for instrumentalists who are just beginning to develop chamber playing skills as well as for more experienced performers. Please see audition schedule below.
Piano Duo: Four Hands are Better than Two Fee: $405
Course: #PI081
Instructor: Perrone
Meets: by arrangement (10 hours)
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Experience the incredibly rich world of four-hand piano repertoire in a structured, supportive setting. The goal is to channel existing pianistic abilities into this delightful, intimate form of chamber music. These six substantial sessions are intended to bring students to a point where they can continue on their own to explore the diverse world of this genre, which ranges from delightful trifles to some of the great masterpieces of music. There will be an opportunity for an informal recital after the last session. Students will audition and be paired to form a duo for the duration of the course. Existing duos are also encouraged to audition. Each session will consist of 45 minutes of coaching with the instructor and 45 minutes of rehearsal time with the duo partner. Open to intermediate to advanced pianists. This time slot will accommodate two pairs. Additional times may be arranged upon demand.
AUDITION INFORMATION
For further information about all chamber music, sonata duo, and piano duo auditions, scheduling, or to request an application and audition time, please contact Denise Carter, Administrative Assistant, at or call 617.876.0956 x650 Fall Auditions
Sun., Sept. 9, 4-6 PM , and Wednesday, Sept. 12, 5-7 PM Spring Auditions
Sun., Jan. 13, 4-6 PM , and
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 5-7 PM
