What chamber music?- Chamber music ensembles are made of small groups, like quartets, quintets, and trios. It's usually a group that you do in addition to your regular ensemble since it's less time-intensive, but you can participate in just chamber music.
How often do they meet?- This year you'll have 8 weeks of rehearsal per semester (1 hour each week) with your group and a coach. Since it's such a small group, it's easier to work together to pick a rehearsal time that works for everyone. Additionally, rehearsals may take place at the SFYSA office, or at a different venue if it's more comfortable or appropriate for the given ensemble. You will get to perform on the concert series each semester!
What makes it different from orchestra/symphony?- Since the group is so small, you get much more one-on-one attention, and your part becomes much more valuable. You're the only one playing your part, so it's a perfect place to practice your leadership skills! (Participation in a chamber ensemble is a great thing to put on a resume!)
What groups will there be this year?- See below.
(These are subject to change according to students who are interested and register in this program.)
How often do they meet?- This year you'll have 8 weeks of rehearsal per semester (1 hour each week) with your group and a coach. Since it's such a small group, it's easier to work together to pick a rehearsal time that works for everyone. Additionally, rehearsals may take place at the SFYSA office, or at a different venue if it's more comfortable or appropriate for the given ensemble. You will get to perform on the concert series each semester!
What makes it different from orchestra/symphony?- Since the group is so small, you get much more one-on-one attention, and your part becomes much more valuable. You're the only one playing your part, so it's a perfect place to practice your leadership skills! (Participation in a chamber ensemble is a great thing to put on a resume!)
What groups will there be this year?- See below.
(These are subject to change according to students who are interested and register in this program.)
Galistea QuartetThis is the advanced string quartet, and may be requested for gigging.
red river
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glorieta winds/brassThis is the advanced wind/brass ensemble, and may be requested for gigging.
White Sands Winds/BrassThis is the intermediate wind/brass ensemble.
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Ruidoso piano trio
This will of course have a pianist, but could include a variety of other instruments. If there are enough people interested, this could be a quartet or quintet.
Do I need to audition?- The only students who need to audition are those not currently in an orchestra/symphony. Therefore, if you have a friend you'd like to join you in Chamber Music, they'll need to audition in August.
How do I join?- For participation this Fall of 2023, please send us an email to let us know you're interested. We'll start building ensembles, and place you in a group that will play music of a similar level. When registration opens (in May) you'll sign up for it just like any other ensemble.
We're expecting at least these 5 groups, but if there's sufficient interest, we'll create another one!
How do I join?- For participation this Fall of 2023, please send us an email to let us know you're interested. We'll start building ensembles, and place you in a group that will play music of a similar level. When registration opens (in May) you'll sign up for it just like any other ensemble.
We're expecting at least these 5 groups, but if there's sufficient interest, we'll create another one!
Questions?
Contact Haley Lovelace. Email haley@sfysa.org.
Contact Haley Lovelace. Email haley@sfysa.org.