Meadowmount Chamber Music
Individual instruction is only one part of the Meadowmount curriculum. By placing special emphasis on chamber music, instead of orchestral studies, Meadowmount gives students the opportunity to learn collaborative skills in small ensembles to which each member’s contribution is vitally important. Many chamber groups are featured in Concert Hall and off-campus performances throughout the summer and some are selected through the Meadowmount Chamber Music Competition held each summer.
Students must meet certain standards of performance and must arrive on time to participate in the chamber music program. Placement is based on the audition materials submitted. (Go to the application page for the chamber music excerpts to include on your audition DVD.)
Once the assignment is made, the student is required to participate in the group assigned. Students who are assigned first violin in a chamber group, may be required to play viola in another group. This also applies to violinists who are in piano chamber groups and violinists who receive scholarships. A viola and instruction will be provided. If you have a viola please note this on the application. Off-campus students attending for a partial session and students arriving late are not eligible for chamber music.
Chamber music scholarships are available for experienced performers. For more information see details under scholarships on our Fees page at http://www.meadowmount.com/students/fees.shtml