A chamber music ensemble is a small group of musicians who perform on their instruments together, generally without a conductor.  Each musician in the group is the only one on a part.

Examples of chamber music ensembles are:
-  String quartet (two violins, viola, cello)  
-  Woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn)
-  Brass quintet (horn, two trumpets, trombone, tuba)
-  Piano trio (violin, cello, piano)

Why should I sign up?

Being a member of a chamber music ensemble will enhance your GNOYO experience!  It will allow you to develop and solidify your skills as a musician.  You will have the challenge and responsibility of being a soloist on your part, be exposed to some wonderful repertoire, and work closely with several other dedicated young musicians from your orchestra.  Eventually you will be performing at multiple settings through out the community.  This is truly exciting!  Download and return the PDF application today!

Curriculum

Chamber Music Conservatory  (Open to Symphony members.)
Ensembles are expected to rehearse every week.  GNOYO provides a professional teacher to coach each ensemble in a private group lesson setting six to eight times per semester.  Coaches and group members are responsible for planning out their rehearsal and coaching schedule each semester.  Many ensembles meet on Saturday mornings from 12:00 to 2:00 PM before Symphony rehearsal. All ensembles are required to perform in the Spring Recital.

Chamber Music Academy (Open to Philharmonia and Sinfonia members.)
GNOYO provides a professional teacher to coach each ensemble in a private group lesson setting six to eight times per semester.  Every member is expected to attend every coaching.  Rehearsals are scheduled on Thursday afternoons or Saturday mornings before rehearsals.  All ensembles are required to perform in the Spring Recital.

Note: Additional performance opportunities will be awarded to qualified ensembles to represent the organization.  Selected ensembles will learn an additional standard book of light string quartet repertoire and perform as background musicians at community events during the GNOYO season.  Special reading sessions will be scheduled at the beginning of each semester where participants will receive and become familiar with the repertoire.  Please note that additional rehearsals may be called if a group is to be prominently featured.

TUITION

Total tuition for Chamber Music Conservatory and Academy is $100. (Scholarships are available. Please see Letter of Agreement for details.)
$50 due October 27, 2007 (Due with application.)
$50 due January 19, 2008 (Tuition is non-refundable.)
Chamber Music Institute coaches may request additional fees from ensemble members depending on the rehearsal/coaching schedule to which they agree.  Members and parents must negotiate the payment of any extra coaching fees directly with the coach.  Note: No member will be required to pay additional fees as a condition of participating in more than one ensemble in the Chamber Music Program.  Download and complete the PDF application today!

SCHEDULE

The GNOYO Chamber Music Program is a serious commitment to yourself, your peers, your coach, and the repertoire you learn together.  ALL members are expected to attend ALL rehearsals and ALL performances.  Mark rehearsals and performances on your calendar NOW and be in touch regularly with your coach and other group members.  If you need to miss a rehearsal, you should inform your coach at least one week in advance so the rehearsal can be rescheduled.     Rehearsals Rehearsal dates should be set by ensemble members.  Coaching dates should be set by coach and all ensemble members.  Rehearsal space is available at Mandeville High School on Thursdays after rehearsals and at Loyola University' College of Music and Fine Arts building on Saturday mornings from 10:00AM to 2:00 PM.

Required Performances
Roussel Hall, Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 1:30pm-3:30pm
Performance times and concert order are set by the Program Director

Application

The GNOYO Chamber Music Program application is available here for download in PDF format.  Please complete and return this to GNOYO by October 27th, 2007.