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 7 outstanding string ensembles, including string quartets, a cello ensemble, a bass ensemble, a cello choir, and a viola da gamba consort.
- 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.
- String chamber music coaches are Dr. David Arnott and Dr. Joshua Schwalbach.
- Many students take part in extra, independent rehearsals to further develop the skills they learn 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 recorded a CD).
- Interested students should register for MUSC 240I, which can be taken for 0-1 credit.
- For more information, contact Dr. David Arnott.
String Chamber Ensembles Concert Series 2021-2022
Spring 2022
coming soon!
Contact the Music Department
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Dr. Amy Grinsteiner
Chair, Music Department
CSB BAC A119
320-363-5717
SJU Music 106
320-363-3375
Kelly Brueske
Coordinator, Music Department
CSB BAC A116
320-363-5796
SJU Music 110
320-363-3371