These musicians perform a wide variety of classical music from all time periods. Instrumentalists will be placed in small groups of approximately 3 toÌý8 players based on compatible abilities. A wide variety of instruments are welcomeÌýincluding woodwinds andÌýbrass, but particularly strings and piano.Ìý InstrumentalÌýChamber EnsemblesÌýmeet at different times during the week, depending on the schedule of the members of each ensemble.Ìý Acceptance into the Instrumental Chamber Ensembles is by audition and at the discretion of the director, Judith Davenport.ÌýÌý
1.Ìý Participant form
To participate in an Instrumental Chamber EnsembleÌýyou need to fill out theÌýParticipant Form every term.Ìý There is no LEARNÌýfor Ensembles, so this is a crucial step.Ìý Please emailÌýAngelica Allen,ÌýEnsemble Coordinator to inquire about ICE options or if you have other questions.ÌýÌý
2. Audition
All new Instrumental Chamber Ensemble members need to audition.ÌýAuditions will take place on Thursday, January 8 from 6 to 9pmÌý and Monday, January 12 from 2 to 5pm.Ìý All auditions will take place in room 1209 at CGUC.The auditions are 10 minutes each. Please prepare one fast and one slow movement you know well. You do not have to memorize the pieces. You will receive the audition sign up link when you fill out the Participant form. Make sure you fill out the Participant form, even if you are a returning student.
3. Quest
Register onÌýÌýif you are taking the Ensemble for credit.ÌýÌýPlease note that MUSIC 416 and 417 have been added to the Ensemble Course list.Ìý Also noteÌýit is your responsibility to drop the course on Quest if you do not pass the audition or choose not to participate.Ìý An Ensemble credit is 0.25 units AND you can add this on a normal course load or ask your advisor for permission to override your course limit.ÌýÌýÌýThere is a $30 fee for students who are not able to take the Ensemble for credit, and non-students will be charged a $60 fee.Ìý
4.ÌýCourse requirements
- In person rehearsal twice a week, once with the coach and once with your group. Chamber Ensembles usually start the 3rd week of classes.Ìý
- Winter 2025 term.Ìý Participation in an end of term concert on Sunday, March 29 at 7:30pm in the Grebel Chapel.
- Read the ICE Information SheetÌý
- Learn the nuts and bolts of playing Chamber music.
New Award: The John & Erma Stutzman String Scholarship AwardÌý- this award is primarily open to string students in Music studio, both majors and non-majors.
More resources:Ìý
Evaluation form for ICE - Fall 2025