The Chamber Music Connection
The Chamber Music Connection has been made possible through the generosity of Amateur Chamber Music Players (ACMP) and the Clinton B. Ford Fund of its ACMP Foundation, an organization that promotes chamber music activities for amateur musicians.
Download the brochure here (.pdf format).
Chamber Connection Concerts are open to the public:
Monday, December 10, 2007 - 7:15 PM; Monday, April 7, 2008 - 7:15 PM; Monday, June 16, 2008 - 7:15 PM
All
concerts will take place in NCMC's Recital Hall. Join Us!
Brass Ensemble
* Generously underwritten by Riverbend Animal Hospital
Being able to accurately play notes and rhythms is the starting point for this group. The focus is on developing musicality and the intricate nuances of ensemble playing. 3 or more years of prior study required. Audition required.
Instructor: Donna Gouger
Thursdays: 3:30-4:30 pm
$270 per academic year
Chamber Ensembles (youth and adult)
*Generously underwritten by Stamell Stringed Instruments
String, wind, and piano players will be coached in groups by age and ability. Times to be arranged by group consensus.
Coordinator: Meg Kelsey Wright
6 coached rehearsals per 8-week session
$120 per 8-week session
Fall Session: begins 10/15
Winter Session: begins 1/28
Spring Session: begins 4/7
For bass students who are looking for an ensemble experience. Time to be arranged by group consensus.
Instructor: Lynn Lovell
6 coached rehearsals per 8-week session
Available by request.
Flutations
This "junior flute choir" provides a beginning ensemble experience for flutists. Two or more years of study and teacher recommendation required.
Instructor: Andrea Kwapien
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 pm
$360 per academic year
Adult flute players meet as a group to explore a variety of repertoire for flute ensemble. Time to be arranged by group consensus.
Coach: Kitty Hay
6 coached rehearsals per 8-week session
Available by request.
For guitar students who are looking for an ensemble experience. Time to be arranged by group consensus.
Coach: John Mason
Available by request.
Piano Connection
A monthly piano ensemble group for adults in which participants share solo repertoire in progress, sight-read 4-hand pieces, discuss style, structure and form, and share articles and books pertaining to the piano world. It's like a "book group" for pianists.
Instructors: Meg Kelsey Wright & Xiaoyu Xie
Thursdays, 10:00am, once per month:
9/27, 10/25, 11/29, 12/20, 1/31, 2/28, 3/27, 4/24, 5/29, and 6/19.
$20 per class.