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
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
