Players of all instruments, including voice, all ages and levels are welcome.  A telephone interview is required of all applicants prior to registration.  Placement depends on compatibility with others, determined in an open audition (the first class meeting).

Because compatibility for chamber music involves much more than instrumental technique and musical sophistication, we consider personal elements such as motivation and adrenalin flow in forming groups, which may or may not turn out to be standard instrumental combinations.  Repertoire, the last decision to be made, may be chosen from a wide range of periods and styles but is always tuneable.

Participants usually work in trios or quartets.  Where possible everyone has the opportunity to refine instrumental technique in ensembles of like instruments-winds, strings, and key-board.

For mixed ensembles the coaches rotate.  Thus, students learn to conceptualize music in terms of different instruments and  musical  personalities.

Every attempt is made to acquaint players with repertoire of various periods and styles, including 20th-century works, preferably by living composers.

Ensembles perform informally at the end of each half term. Where possible or advisable, regrouping may occur at that time.

The program has been beneficial for players of significant accomplishment as well as for beginners.  Alaria's database of previous participants may be tapped to match players and round out ensembles.



SONATA CLASS:

Mondays: 9-10
(EXPER1003)

The Sonata Class is a performance seminar to develop musicianly playing and listening in a supportive, non-competitive environment.  This class is limited to three ensembles, each of which performs in every class session, whether "ready" or not.  The players learn to think on their feet, and produce a formal public recital at the end of the term.



FEES FOR FALL AND SPRING SESSIONS:

$900 for one class plus registration fee
$1350 for both classes plus registration fee



CLASS REGISTRATION:

Before registering for any classes, you must first contact Yuri Vodovoz
at (212) 727-0566, to determine class placement.

To register for the classes, visit: www.mannes.edu/registernow