Chamber Music and Collaborative Piano

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 Fall 2023

Please submit an unlisted YouTube link to a recent performance by August 9, 2023 by email to Christina McGann along with the following information:

Name, Preferred email address, Grade, Age, and Instrument.
Available days and times for rehearsals and coachings
If you are in an existing group that would like to continue, please state that here.
If you are already registered with a coach, but have not contacted Christina McGann, you may not be included on informational emails.

Groups will be assigned by August 12. Each group will be assigned a coach, and it is the group’s responsibility to finalize rehearsal and coaching times. Each group will receive 15 coachings and must participate in the final recital on December 9, 2023 at 2pm in Turner Recital Hall.

If a member drops out of a group, it is not guaranteed that the other members will be reassigned to a group. The member who is not continuing must contact Christina McGann, their coach, and all the members of their group.

Collaborative Piano Fall 2023

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.

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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 8 and up are welcome.