The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

WELCOME TO THE 2009-2010 YEAR IN CHAMBER MUSIC!

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR CHAMBER MUSIC. SIGN-UP THROUGH MICHAEL KANNEN AND WE WILL GET YOU PROPERLY REGISTERED!

Please use the links to the left to learn more about chamber music deadlines, requirements, policies, and exciting electives.

Auditions

For orchestral instruments, your ensemble audition at the beginning of the year will serve as your chamber music audition, as well.  This is not for admittance into the program, but rather so that we can evaluate your progress and be sure that we place you in appropriate groups.  Take the audition seriously and practice hard!

Pianists: 

For All Pianists who Want to Play Chamber Music or Piano Ensemble:  If you are pianist and would like to play chamber music (which includes piano ensemble), you must play a short audition on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th.  Please sign-up for an audition time on the sign-up sheet on my board, outside of Rm. 302LH.  Please prepare two contrasting movements from your solo repertoire (works from the Classical period are encouraged!) and you will also be asked to sight read a short, not-too-hard piece, as well.

When assigning groups, I have to give priority to pianists who play an audition.  You have a better chance of getting a group if you play!  There is no spring semester audition!

Because of the number of pianists at Peabody, pianists may only play in one group, and cannot do both chamber music and piano ensemble.

Signing Up for Chamber Music

•    The fall sign-up deadline is:  Friday, September 4th!!!!!!
•    Sign-up deadline for spring semester will be on  the last day of fall semester- December  15th.

As always, you can sign up for chamber music in one of two ways.  If you have formed a group, fill out a Pre-Formed Group Form.  Forms will be found on the bulletin board outside my studio (Rm. 302LH) and should be returned to the envelope on my door by Friday, September 4th.

If you have do not have a pre-formed group, but would like to participate in chamber music, you must sign up on the sign-up sheet on my board, also by Friday, September 4th.
 

Chamber Music Party

We will continue our new tradition of the Chamber Music Party, which will take place on Wednesday, September 2nd at 7:00 in the Bank of America Lounge.  This is a chance to read some chamber music, meet new people, and possibly find some people that you would like to play with in the chamber music program.  Look for details when you come in the fall….

Chamber Music Meeting

There will be a meeting for all students interested in the chamber music program on Thursday, September 3rd, from 2:30-3:30 in Goodwin Hall.  At this meeting we will give you information about the chamber music program at Peabody, announce chamber music events for the upcoming year, and answer any questions you might have about chamber music at Peabody.
 

Chamber Music Electives

We are happy to once again offer a range of chamber music electives. Details can be found here.

Creative Access

We are encouraging all chamber music groups to get involved in Creative Access, a Peabody organization that sends groups into the community, bringing music to students and others all over Baltimore. This is a great chance to expose young people to chamber music, hone your presentation skills, and to have an opportunity to perform your chamber music piece. (And, as a bonus, you can get concert attendance credit for doing this!) Look for Creative Access information and meetings when you get back to school. Get involved!!!