Chamber music brings the musical experience to the next level. Students are exposed to some of the most sublime repertoire while learning life lessons surrounding mutual respect, communication, and improvisation. This promotes a deeper understanding of intimate collaboration—musically and socially. These shared experiences ultimately help students become more accomplished, expressive, and connected musicians.

Program Overview

• Weekly coachings with expert faculty and guest artists

• Flexible scheduling: coachings may be held at SOL-LA or in students’ homes on weekdays or weekends, based on ensemble and coach availability

• Each group will participate in one masterclass with a guest artist per year as an active performer, and attend another as an engaged listener

• Regular informal performance opportunities through Upbeat Musicales, held every other week.

• End-of-semester recitals showcase groups that demonstrate a strong level of preparation and commitment

• Community engagement performances at BroadStage, senior centers, neighborhood festivals, and other local events.

Eligibility

• Open to students with a minimum of 2+ years of experience on their instrument. Students will be placed in a small ensemble according to age and level.

• Open to all instrumentalists.

• Auditions required for new students; returning students do not need to re-audition.

• Individual lessons (at SOL-LA or elsewhere) are essential.

Pricing*

Duet - $895

Trio - $770

Quartet+ - $595

*Prices are for a 15 week semester per student. Prices are subject to change if the coach is a Pre-College Teacher.

Discount: $100 off chamber music tuition for students enrolled in any SOL-LA group class.

Chamber Music Commitment Guidelines

There are a multitude of benefits to be gleaned from participating in Chamber music. Above all it is about teamwork, and like any other seriously regarded activity, only works with 100% commitment from all participating members.

To that effect:

• Attendance is required for all 15 weekly coachings per semester

• Additional coachings available upon request

• All students and parents must participate in the chamber music orientation on the first day of classes in person or via Zoom

• Tuition varies by ensemble size and is non-refundable for missed coachings

• More than 50% of the group has to be present to justify the coaching

• Cancelations from any member must be made 48 hours prior to coaching

• Lessons are only rescheduled if the coach is unable to attend the rehearsal
  In order to keep well informed for any student missing a rehearsal it is recommended that they:

• request to join via Zoom to audit if it is possible

• follow up to get details of the rehearsal from their chamber music members

• There are no refunds for coachings that are missed by individual students as the fee covers the entire coaching period whether the students attends or not

• Chamber groups are strongly encouraged to rehearse at least one additional hour per week outside of coachings; SOL-LA offers rehearsal space on Saturdays before or after lessons upon request.