CMC Chamber Orchestras
Sibylle Johner, Director of Orchestras
Saturdays from September 9, 2023 - June 8, 2024
Con Brio (intermediate orchestra) 2:00 - 3:00 pm
(Expect several extended rehearsals until c.3:30pm for joint rehearsals with Camerata.)
Camerata (advanced orchestra): 3:00 - 6:00 pm
CMC Chamber Orchestras, led by conductor, Sibylle Johner, offer an exciting and rich experience for the orchestral musician. Modeled after intimate chamber orchestras such as Orpheus and The Knights, our orchestras offer a unique experience in which each student contributes individually to their section. Two different levels are offered to enable constant growth and inspiration. CMC Camerata repertoire includes the masterpieces by giants such as Beethoven, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. Con Brio prepares students for entry in Camerata.
Requirements
Orchestra is a year-long commitment, please contact Mary Jo for new students special consideration to join mid-year: MJPagano@chambermusiccenter.org
Students must have a private teacher for their audition instrument.
Private teachers must give consent for their student to enroll.
Students should have previous ensemble experience, i.e. orchestra, piano ensemble, choir, etc.
Students must demonstrate proficiency appropriate for their age in technique, musicianship, note reading skills.
Ages 8 - 25.
Repertoire guidelines for orchestra participation can be found here.
Participation Fees
For a full list of participation fees, please visit our fees page.
Application
Applications are now open for CMC Season 2023 - 2024. Once your application and application fee are received you will be invited to sign up for an audition.
Audition Guidelines
All applicants are expected to perform a live audition consisting of:
A short Solo piece of choice
Two Scales and arpeggios of your choice
Short sight-reading excerpts
Orchestral excerpt, assigned prior to the audition
Financial Aid
Accepted students can apply for need-based financial aid. To apply, please fill out an application.
A word about our Orchestra philosophy:
ROTATIONAL SYSTEM
We want our orchestra members to have the fullest possible orchestra experience and do therefore rotate within the sections and also switch between violin 1 and 2 for different pieces. Section leaders will be determined at a later date and will have the opportunity to practice leading for several weeks before a concert.
Past repertoire for Camerata and Con Brio includes
Barber Adagio for Strings
Beethoven Symphony No. 3
Beethoven Symphony No. 4
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Copland Billy the Kid
Copland Appalachian Spring
Dvorak Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"
Grieg Holberg Suite
Holst St. Paul Suite
Holst Mars, the Bringer of War
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 "Scottish Symphony"
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 5 "Reformation"
Mozart Symphony No. 40
Schubert Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished”