Chamber Music Ensembles - Fairfax, VA 2020

Description Chamber Music Ensembles Thursdays 8:00-9:00 pm, weeksFebruary 20 - June 4, 2020 (15 weeks)Tuition: $427 + $10 music fee Chamber ensembles have 3-5 members and perform music without a conductor. Students immerse themselves in the rich repertoire written for strings and piano in weekly coachings with professional chamber coaches, who guide the students in building skills such as group pulse, communication, the development of a blended ensemble sound, and creating an emotionally expressive performance. Students form strong musical friendships and learn about the wonderfully diverse and beautiful music written for chamber ensembles. The semester of study will culminate in a public performance on George Mason University?s Fairfax campus. Currently open to all middle and high school students. Younger students admitted upon teacher recommendation and successful audition. Students not accepted into the program will have their tuition fee refunded. Minimum Level Requirement for String Students: ASTA grade level 3/Suzuki Book 3. Must be able to play 2 octave scales and read music with ease. Audition materials are required!* Auditions should be recorded on video and uploaded as Unlisted to YouTube, then both the link and the letter of recommendation should be emailed to the Chamber Coordinator, Claire Allen, at callen24@gmu.edu. Letter of Recommendation from Private Instructor 1 major scale of choice (2 or 3 octaves) 1 melodic minor scale of choice (2 or 3 octaves) Solo piece under 5 minutes for String players, if playing a concerto or sonata, the exposition is enough (no accompaniment needed). Please use parent email when registering Add academy@gmu.edu to your address book so emails will not go to your junk folder. Email is our primary form of communication! Activity Sub-Category Children & Teens