Playing music with others in small instrumental groups is intensely rewarding. Weekly faculty coached sessions along with weekly small instrumental group rehearsals culminate in a final performance. Students will be active participants in the collaborative process, gaining a greater knowledge of ensemble techniques and widening their musical perspective. Students will learn how to apply their knowledge of music history and theory to their musical performance decisions. By learning how to work and play together, students improve their interpersonal skills.
Chamber Music Spring 2025
This course offers weekly coaching sessions of
small instrumental groups culminating in a final performance. Students will be active participants in the collaborative process, gaining a greater knowledge of ensemble techniques and widening their musical perspective.
All ages are encouraged to participate. For more information, please email Christina McGann.
Collaborative Piano Spring 2025
This class will help you develop skills to work with different instrumental partners. Learn how to develop teamwork and confidence in making music with others. Pianists in grade 7 and up are welcome.
For more information, please email Amy Dorfman.
Chamber Music
Christina McGann, coordinator christina.mcgann@vanderbilt.edu; (615) 322-4911 This course offers weekly coaching sessions of small instrumental groups, culminating in a final performance. Students will be active participants in the collaborative process, gaining a greater knowledge of ensemble techniques and widening their musical perspective. All ages are encouraged to participate. Scholarship opportunities are available by audition.
Collaborative Piano
This class will help you develop skills to work with different instrumental partners. They may be wind players, strings, or brass. Learn how to develop teamwork and confidence in making music with others! Pianists in grade 7 and up are welcome.
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- Vanderbilt Youth Orchestras
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- Private Lessons
- Fiddle
- Chamber Music and Collaborative Piano
- Beginning and Partner Piano
- Music Theory and Aural Skills
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Blair Hit Songwriter Series
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