Chamber Music & Magnolia Scholars (Small Ensembles)

School-year Chamber music & Jazz Program

All ages, instruments, and levels welcome (adults included)!

2026-27 Chamber music/magnolia scholars applications open august 1st. stay tuned!

Chamber Music offers musicians of all ages and abilities the opportunity to make music in small groups. Participants will receive coachings with LAM faculty and the program will culminate with our Chamber Showcase. Special Arrangements for Adult/Advanced groups are available upon request.

Advanced players may choose to be considered for the Magnolia Scholars. These select students will receive free tuition for the 2026-27 year, work together in small groups, and will have unique performance opportunities outside the scheduled chamber showcase. More information can be found at the link below.

magnolia scholars 2026-27:

Are you interested in becoming a Magnolia Scholar? Read more at the link!

Overview:

WHY study chamber music? Unlike solo playing or playing with a conductor, participants learn how to listen and respond to each other for timing and balance, and they learn to negotiate their interpretive choices as a group. This is one of the most important and powerful ways to grow as a musician. Participants will be placed in chamber music ensembles (duos, trios, quartets, etc.) with others who are at a similar level. Listen to our program director, Kent Klarer, for more information on what chamber music is all about!

Our chamber program is made possible thanks to generous funding from the Associated Chamber Music Players.