Chamber Ensembles (Ages 8-17)
Chamber Ensembles (Ages 8-17)
Course Description
String Orchestra
Looking for more ensemble playing opportunities? Join an Oscar Peterson School of Music Orchestra! Placement auditions required.
Collaborative music-making for small ensembles!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 1, 2025
Chamber Ensembles are an opportunity to take collaborative music-making to the next level. With the instruction of their coach, students learn to communicate effectively within a small ensemble, fostering teamwork, active listening, and adaptability while working towards a unified musical vision.
In these smaller groups, such as string trios and string quartets, students will explore new repertoire, possibly playing with collaborative pianists and other orchestral instrumentalists. Below are examples of chamber performance pieces from previous years:
- Presto from Quartet in D Major, K 157 by W.A. Mozart
- Ancient Dance and Airs by Respighi
Strings students should have at least one year playing experience in Intermediate or Advanced orchestra, and placement auditions are required. Students not enrolled at The Oscar Peterson School of Music are also welcome to join but will be required to submit an entrance audition.
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Chamber Ensembles will receive 21 rehearsals and will be scheduled on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays after 3:00 pm, Chamber Ensembles present a year-end showcase performance at The Oscar Peterson School of Music's annual PLAY Day event on Sunday June 7, 2026.
PREREQUISITES:
Violin, viola, and cello: playing at RCM Certificate Program Level 6+ or Suzuki book 6-10.
Piano: playing at RCM Certificate Program Level 8+