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Summer Chamber Music for
Strings, Winds, & Piano

Concertante Orchestra

July 9-20, 2012

Andrew Ehrlich - Program Director

Chamber Groups
Play trios, quartets or other works for strings, winds & piano with peers!  CMC’s Chamber music serves the musical development of young musicians by refining ensemble skills & interpretive abilities through instruction with experienced CMC faculty. Players are placed into chamber groups by audition. Each day, ensembles are coached for an hour and then rehearse a second hour with an assistant coach. There is a required concert on Saturday, July 21st presenting the work of the chamber groups.

Concertante Orchestra
Follow your dreams of one day taking the spotlight!  This a chamber orchestra that also gives students who have learned solo pieces a chance to play with live accompaniment. Soloists then become a part of the orchestra playing for their fellow students. Participants are chosen by audition (see over). Students may choose to play in the orchestra without playing a solo.

These two programs together make a great day-camp experience!

What People are Saying...

"This is a FABULOUS program! My sons gained so much confidence and were just jubilant when I picked them up after rehearsals."

"My children enjoy making music on their own but they LOVE what they can create by playing with others."

"CMC’s instructors instilled confidence in my son. He learned about chamber music & had a defining musical experience performing with the peers in his group."

"The coach was superb and brought such a perfect blend of fun, laughter, and delightful learning to the classroom each day. "

Important Program Information

• This program is designed for intermediate to advanced players.

• Payment is required to schedule an audition time

• There will be no refund of fees except for students not placed with a group.

Chamber Music Northwest
Through a partnership with Chamber Music Northwest, international guest artists give master classes to participants as available.

Summer 2012 Chamber Music Program Calendar

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Sunday June 3

AUDITIONS

Saturday May 19 - 1-5 pm
Friday June 1 - 3-7 pm
Saturday June 2 - 1-5 pm
Sunday June 3 - 1-5

PROGRAM DATES

Monday, July 9 - Friday, July 20
Concert on Saturday, July 21, 2pm
Chamber: 9-11am or 11-1pm
Concertante: 1:30-3pm

FEES

Chamber Music Program: $255
Violists and Cellists receive a 20% discount.
Concertante Orchestra: $83/$175
20% off for all chamber music participants
Need-based scholarships are available for both.

HOW TO APPLY

Call the CMC office at 503-823-3177 to schedule an audition. Registration forms and audition info located on the web at: www.CommunityMusicCenter.org

FACULTY

Andrew Ehrlich, Program Director
BA Yale U; MM (violin performance) Illinois State U. Student of Bernard Eichen. Violin: Sunriver Music Festival. Director, CMC Chamber Music Program. Music Specialist: Sojourner Elem. School; Concertmaster: Portland Chamber & Soundwaves Music Festival orchestras.

All CMC chamber music program instructors are members of the Community Music Center faculty & are active performing musicians.