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CHAMBER MUSIC BEGINNINGS (grades 3-6)

Music comes to life in innovative educational programs for students grades 3-6! NOW IN EVERY NY BOROUGH AND NEW JERSEY.

Discover our common musical roots and your students’ own creativity in this series of imaginative, interactive performances that bring your classes up close and personal with live chamber music.

Only $5 per student (NJ performances $7) for each concert includes:

  • Concert admission to live, interactive performances featuring world-class professional musicians
  • In-class activities and instruction led by experienced teaching artists in preparation for each concert
  • CDs and teaching materials provided in advance of each performance

Click here for complete schedule by location

Unit I – Strings Attached

The fascinating modern harp is joined by its musical mates viola and flute for this program ranging from classic French works by Debussy and Ibert to American ragtime, bluegrass, and jazz.

NOVEMBER 2007 PERFORMANCES IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS


Unit II – What Makes it American?

A whirlwind tour of American music and cultural history features works by Benjamin Franklin, Aaron Copland, Charles Ives, and others.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2008 PERFORMANCES IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS AND NEW JERSEY


Unit III – The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

Native American music and folklore are woven together in this adaptation by Bruce Adolphe of the Caldecott Medal-winning book by Paul Goble. Performed with narration and projected illustrations.

MARCH 2008 PERFORMANCES IN MANHATTAN, BROOKLYN, AND QUEENS


Unit IV – Composers “Я” Us

A world premiere by the newest American composers – you! In an interactive concert, your students will create an original composition on the spot – with a little help from Chamber Music Society musicians and composer Bruce Adolphe.

APRIL/MAY 2008 PERFORMANCES IN ALL FIVE BOROUGHS AND NEW JERSEY


Complete Schedule by Location:

Manhattan – Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center
129 West 67th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam

Thurs, Nov. 15, 2007*—10 and 11:15 AM Strings Attached
Thurs, Feb. 7, 2008—10 and 11:15 AM What Makes it American?
Wed, Mar. 12, 2008—10 and 11:15 AM The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Thurs, Mar. 13, 2008—10:00 AM The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Wed, May 7, 2008—10 and 11:15 AM Composers “Я” Us
* at The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street at Central Park West

Brooklyn – Kumble Theater, Long Island University
1 University Plaza (Corner of Flatbush Ave and DeKalb Ave)

Thurs, Nov. 8, 2007—10 and 11:15 AM Strings Attached
Tues, Feb 5, 2008—10 and 11:15 AM What Makes it American?
Tues, Mar. 11, 2008—10 and 11:15 AM The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Tues, May 6, 2008—10 and 11:15 AM Composers “Я” Us

Queens – LeFrak Recital Hall/Colden Auditorium at Kupferberg Center
Queens College
65-30 Kissena Boulevard

Fri, Nov. 9, 2007—10 and 11:15 AM Strings Attached
Fri, Feb. 1, 2008—10 and 11:15 AM What Makes it American?
Fri, Mar. 14, 2008—10:30 AM The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
Thurs, May 8, 2008—10 and 11:15 AM Composers “Я” Us

Bronx – Lovinger Theatre, Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West

Wed, Nov. 14, 2007—10:30 AM Strings Attached
Wed, Feb. 6, 2008—10:30 AM What Makes it American?
Wed, Apr. 16, 2008—10:30 AM Composers “Я” Us

Staten Island – Snug Harbor Cultural Center
1000 Richmond Terrace

Fri, Nov. 16, 2007—10:30 AM Strings Attached
Mon, Feb. 04, 2008—10:30 AM What Makes it American?
Wed, Apr. 2, 2008—10:30 AM Composers “Я” Us

Madison, NJ -Drew University, Dorothy Young Center for the Arts
36 Madison Avenue

Thurs, Jan. 31, 2008—10 and 11:15 AM What Makes it American?
Thurs, Apr. 3, 2008—10 and 11:15 AM Composers “Я” Us

Click here to download the order form and reserve space for your students today!

Click here to learn more about the program’s goals and curriculum.

YOUNG ENSEMBLES PROGRAM (grades 7 & 8)

The Young Ensembles Program offers talented middle-school/junior high school chamber ensembles an opportunity to come to Lincoln Center to be coached by renowned musicians. Four ensembles will receive two, one-hour coachings with Chamber Music Society artists in preparation for a performance before an audience of their peers, friends, parents and teachers in the elegant Daniel and Joanna S. Rose Studio at Lincoln Center. Interested ensembles must submit an application and audition tape.

Click here to download the application.

YOUNG MUSICIANS PROGRAM (grades 9-12)

For over twenty years, the Young Musicians Program has provided young chamber musicians an opportunity to work with renowned musicians and master teachers, in preparation for a professional performance experience that is unique to the program. Participating ensembles receive three coachings with a Chamber Music Society artist and perform at Lincoln Center. Interested ensembles must submit an application and audition tape.

Click here to download the application.

MUSICIANS UP CLOSE (grades 9-12)

Attending a real, working rehearsal gives students the chance to observe how professional musicians work with each other as they prepare for a concert. A lively and informative 30-minute discussion, led by a member of the Chamber Music Society’s staff, precedes the rehearsal. This unique experience held in CMS’ intimate Rose Studio, also includes the opportunity to ask questions and to interact informally with the artists.

Limit: 80 students per session

Fee: $3 per person.

Schedule:

  • 10:00 AM Introduction
  • 10:30 AM Open Rehearsal (aprox. 1 hr)

The Open Rehearsals for 2007-08 are as follows:

  • October 24 Schubert: Octet in F major for Winds and Strings, D. 803 (1824)
  • November 9 Fauré: Dolly Suite for Piano, Four Hands, Op. 56 (1894-6)
  • December 3 Bach: The Art of Fugue for String Quartet and Wind Quintet
  • December 14 Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 in B-flat major, BWV 1051 (1720)
  • April 11 Beethoven: Quartet in B-flat major for Strings, Op. 130 (1825-26)
  • April 30 Brahms: Quintet for Two Violins, Two Violas and Cello in G major, Op. 111
  • May 8 Rachmaninov: Two Movements for String Quartet (1889

To register: call 212-875-5793 or email sstevens@chambermusicsociety.org

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (grades 9-12)

The Chamber Music Society offers technical assistance programs such as coachings, workshops, and master classes for high school instrumental programs. Sessions are individually arranged after consultation with education department staff. Recommended for advanced level high school chamber music and instrumental programs. Please call the education department if you are interested in arranging for a technical assistance program in your school.

STUDENT TICKET SUBSIDY PROGRAM (grades 9-12)

Free tickets to selected Chamber Music Society regular subscription concerts are available to high school students. Teachers are encouraged to request student tickets for concerts that will enhance and complement their school music programs. Please call the Education Department for program listings and ticket requests.

The following programs are available this season:

Two easy ways to order tickets:

Email education@chambermusicsociety.org, and include the concert you’re choosing and the number of vouchers you need; your name, address, phone, and email address; your school and your teacher’s name.

Download and fax an order form. Get it here.

Your request must be submitted no later than 2 weeks prior to the desired concert date. Upon receipt of your order, you will receive vouchers that students may redeem at the box office the day of the concert. To assure that ticket vouchers will be honored, students must arrive AT LEAST 45 MINUTES BEFORE CONCERT TIME.

Vouchers are subject to availability.

Location: New York Society for Ethical Culture or Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Fee: None