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Education: School Programs

CHAMBER MUSIC BEGINNINGS (grades 3-6)

Music comes to life in innovative educational programs for students grades 3-6!

Music and culture come to life in this series of entertaining, interactive concerts. Students learn about the elements of music – melody, rhythm, form – first hand from our musicians and teaching artists.

Only $5 per student 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 teacher guides provided in advance of each performance;

Unit I – Bach and Beyond

February 9, 2010, Staten Island
February 10, 2010, Manhattan
February 11, 2010, Queens

This program will explore the musical concept of counterpoint, and includes works by Steve Reich, Heitor Villa-Lobos, and focuses on the master of counterpoint, JS Bach.

Unit II – Leave it to Ludwig

March 4, 2010, Queens
March 8, 2010, Lincoln Center

Beethoven himself (Bruce Adolphe) appears from the past to help a group of musicians interpret and play his music. The performance features an all-Beethoven program of string quartets, trios, and sonatas.

Unit III – Classics in your classroom

April – May 2010
Performances at your school!

Our teaching artists bring up-close concerts right into your classroom. This will be an opportunity for your students to delve into the works of the masters, ask questions, and interact with our artists.

Click here, call 212-875-5793, or email education@ChamberMusicSociety.org for more information.

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

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.

Special Video:

Click here to watch the entire Young Musicians Concert. Originally recorded on April 23, 2009.

Click here to download the 2008-09 Young Musicians Program. (PDF File)

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 2008-09 Young Ensembles Application. (PDF File)

MUSIC UP CLOSE (grades 9-12)

Ever wonder how professional musicians prepare for a concert? What does a Chamber Music Society rehearsal look and feel like? We invite you and your students to attend a real working rehearsal as our artists get ready for one of our concerts. Each rehearsal lasts approximately one hour and is preceded by a 30-minute introduction to familiarize students with the repertoire they are about to hear. At these unique events students will also have the opportunity to ask questions and to interact informally with our artists.

All rehearsals take place in our Rose Studio, 165 W. 65th Street at Amsterdam Avenue, 10th floor

SCHEDULE
10:00 AMIntroduction
10:30 AMOpen Rehearsal (approx. 1 hour)

  • Thur, Nov. 12 – Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat major for Strings, Op. 20 (1825)
  • Thur, Dec. 10 – Bach: Brandenburg Concerto TBD
  • Fri, Apr. 16 – Ravel: Introduction et allegro for Flute, Clarinet, String Quartet, and Harp (1905)
  • Fri, May 21 – Mozart: Quintet in E-flat major for Two Violins, Two Violas, and Cello, K. 614 (1791)

Fee: $3 per person

To register: call 212-875-5793 or email dbalcom@ChamberMusicSociety.org.

NOTE: Orders for MUSIC UP CLOSE will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit: 80 students per session. Programs subject to change.

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.

Click here for info about the 2008-09 program. (PDF File)

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.