Chamber Music Reading Party for Adults

“I want to play my favorite music, but it’s only possible with other musicians.”

“I love playing chamber music, but I just don’t have time to get my friends together.”

“I wish I had more friends who want to play music with me!”

If any of the above sounds familiar, join us for a Chamber Music Reading Party at Powers Music School! This casual, one-time experience with chamber music will allow you to get to know other musicians in a fun, low-pressure environment. It’s a great way for students and musicians of all levels to prepare or sight-read chamber music pieces with other adults, have some refreshments, and meet other music enthusiasts.

To help us match you with students of similar abilities, we ask that you fill out a quick RSVP form here: Chamber Music Reading Party Interest Form

Schedule:

• 4:00–4:15: Social Time – get to know one another!
• 4:15–5:00: Reading Session 1
• 5:00–5:15: Break
• 5:15–6:00: Reading Session 2

Bonus – our new Belmont Community Orchestra conductor Marshunda Smith will be there to play with and meet everyone!

What if I’m completely new to chamber music?

You are welcome to try playing with others in this encouraging space! Once you arrive, you’ll be assigned to a room based on the level you indicate on our RSVP form, so that everyone can be part of an experience that will work for them. In each room, we’ll all take turns playing in the middle and have breaks to socialize, eat, and drink.

What music will we play?

If you have a suggestion of what music we should read, please leave it on your signup form! We will send out a list of planned music prior to the party, in case you want to brush up on anything. We’ll also have parts available for anyone who needs them.

This sounds great! What if I want to keep the music going after the party?

Join our Chamber Music Program for a semester of coachings with Powers Music School faculty members!

Auditions are held to make sure that students are placed in groups that will lead to a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for all. Our upcoming audition dates are:

Wednesday, December 17th: 3PM—5PM
Thursday, December 18th: 3PM—5PM
Friday, December 19th: 3PM—5PM
Wednesday, January 7th: 3PM—5PM
Thursday, January 8th: 3PM—5PM
Friday, January 9th: 3PM—5PM
Wednesday, January 14th, 3PM—5PM
Thursday, January 15th, 3PM—5PM

Individuals can apply and attend a placement audition, after which you’ll be placed in a group, assigned a coach, and receive 13 weekly coachings. Students who know they would like to play in a group together may apply to the program as a group, at any time during the semester, and choose how many coachings they would like to receive.

Learn more and apply here:https://powersmusic.org/program/chamber-ensembles/