Chamber Music (Small Ensembles)

School-year Chamber music & Jazz Program

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

Chamber Music offers musicians of all ages and abilities the opportunity to make music in small groups. Participants will receive 8 coachings with LAM faculty and the program will culminate with our Chamber Showcase on February 7th. Special Arrangements for Adult/Advanced groups are available upon request.

Advanced players may choose to be considered for the Magnolia Chamber Players. These select students will receive free tuition and continue working together the entire year and will have unique performance opportunities outside the scheduled chamber showcase.

Coachings are scheduled for Thursdays and Saturdays. Special accommodations may be made if available.

Tuition: $250* (financial aid available)

Dates to know:

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 - applications open

*ATTENTION* this application requires you to upload an audio recording of yourself playing.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025- applications close with the start of our Kickoff party in the Ruth French Recital Hall from 4-6pm.

February 7th: Chamber Showcase Recital

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.