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String Chamber Ensembles

• The Music Department places special emphasis on the development and performance of small ensemble practices and repertoire, making string chamber music at CSB/SJU particularly exciting and rewarding for both performers and audience members
• CSB/SJU is home to 10 outstanding string ensembles - these include string quartets and quintets, a cello ensemble, a bass ensemble, a viola da gamba consort, and a piano quintet
• The repertoire performed is expansive, ranging from early classical to modern works
• Participating students enjoy working closely with faculty to develop the skills necessary for high quality chamber music performance - coaching sessions occur weekly, and often more frequently than that
• String chamber music coaches include Dr. David Arnott, Dr. Lucia Magney, and Professor Mark Kausch
• Many students take part in extra, independent rehearsals to further develop the skills they have learned from their coaches
• Performances occur with formal Chamber Orchestra concerts, student recitals, weddings, church services, community events, community school outreach, and many other opportunities (the piano quintet recently recorded a CD)
• Interested students should register for MUSC 240, which can be taken for 0-1 credit
• For more information, contact Dr. David Arnott