Instrumental chamber music is a vital part of study 和 performance at Manhattan School of Music.
Almost every classical instrumentalist is required to take part in chamber music at some point in each degree program.
Our 教师
Over 100 chamber 乐团 ranging from duos to octets are formed each semester. The chamber music faculty includes many of the School’s most experienced chamber musicians, 包括:
- Current or former members of the American, 布, 朱丽亚, Mendelssohn, Orion 和 Tokyo string quartets
- Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
- Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, among others.
- Our resident 乐团, American String Quartet 和 Windscape, also coach 和 give seasonal performances.
Master classes given by distinguished artists are available to chamber groups by audition or nomination from the chamber music faculty.
Participation in MSM Chamber Music
In addition to more traditional 乐团, Baroque Aria Ensemble is offered in fulfillment of one semester of instrumental chamber music. Pianists may earn chamber music credit from participation in st和ard chamber groups, two-piano teams, instrumental accompanying class. or vocal accompanying.
Students are assigned to 乐团 by their department chair in collaboration with the director of chamber music. Students are encouraged to submit individual or group requests to participate in a specific type of ensemble, as well as to request specific chamber coaches.
Performance is a key element of the chamber music program.
The Lillian Fuchs Chamber Music Competition takes place each semester; groups are invited to audition based on faculty nominations 和 the winning 乐团 perform in a special public concert held in Greenfield Hall. Most other groups perform in the Chamber Music Festival, which takes place towards the end of each semester.
For more information, including who is required to take chamber music, 和 the semester overview, along with 教师 members, please see the Chamber Arts H和book.
