Chamber Groups
$220.00 per semester for students enrolled in private lessons with an H&S teacher (you will be refunded $55 after enrollment)
$275 per semester for non H&S students
Welcome to the H&S Chamber Groups program!
What is Chamber music? Chamber music is art music that is composed for a small group of musicians (such as a group with one violinist, violist, and cellist) written with a unique interplay of parts. Traditionally, chamber groups performed in a palace chamber, a residential parlor, or any small room.
Interested students can register to be placed in a group with other musicians. Duos, trios, quartets, and quintets are all welcome. Fill out the form below to get connected with a group.
Once assigned to a chamber group, each group will choose a rehearsal time that works for all members and a coach.
A $10 fee is added to provide sheet music for the groups.
2 Steps to Register
STEP 1: Start your registration for a chamber music group by clicking “Sign Up Today”! If you are currently a student at H&S, you already have a TeacherZone login. Please use that login information by clicking “Sign In”! (Use your student login, email us if you need help finding that). If you are new to H&S, click “Sign Up” to enter your information to create a new TeacherZone account. Pay your $275 Chamber Music Program tuition at the end of this process. Then move on to Step 2 below.
Step 2: Prepare, record, and submit your audition video.
Requirements for Audition Video
Please submit a video(s) of the student performing the following items:
1. A short piece or excerpt of a piece of your choice.
2. A scale (demonstrate as many octaves that you are comfortable playing).
Video auditions and Registration Form are due by the end of the day on August 16.
Tips for Recording Your Audition Video
Set up your camera (can be your phone or any other device that can record both audio and video) so that your instrument, hands, and general posture can be seen and you can be heard clearly when playing your audition excerpts.
Ways to Submit Your Video
1. Email the video file to chris@hammerandstrings.com.
2. Upload to YouTube as "Unlisted" and send the link to chris@hammerandstrings.com.
3. Upload the video file to your Google drive and share the file with Mr. Chris.
Watch out for a confirmation email that your video has been received. Make sure you do not delete your video from YouTube until AFTER you have been notified of your audition results.