The AMFS Chamber Music Lab program is open to students in grades 4+ who are working at or beyond a Double Black Diamond level (at the end of Suzuki and/or Essential Elements Book 1). In this program, students will work in small groups to develop ensemble skills, learn new music and techniques, and expand independent musicianship with a dedicated ensemble coach. Students receive a series of private lessons as well as performance opportunities throughout the school year to showcase their progress.
Chamber Music Lab runs mid-October through early May with roughly 20 coaching sessions per ensemble. Ensembles consist of anywhere between 3-9 students of similar age and playing level. Learn more.
The Aspen Music Festival and School's AfterWorks programming (after-school music education) also includes Beginning Strings, Lead Guitar and Maroon Bel Canto Choirs. Students are welcome to participate in multiple programs.
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Chamber Music Lab participants will be formed into small ensembles as soon as possible according to age, experience, and location. Ensembles will meet weekly between mid-October through early May for one-hour coachings with their Chamber Music Lab Coach.
Ensemble rehearsal schedules will be set up at the beginning of the year with 2 excused absences per semester. Please select your preferred location followed by any other location that could also work for your student. Students will be formed into small ensembles according to requests and additional locations will help us find the best musical fit for your student's group. If the listed times/places don't work for you, please let us know and we will work with you!
Chamber Music Lab Rehearsal Schedules (subject to change):
If you are accepted into the Chamber Music Lab program and we have received your tuition payment (or your tuition scholarship request has been approved, if applicable), you will receive information about securing an instrument.
Cost includes coachings, ensemble repertoire, and three hours of private lessons (lessons alone are valued at $240!). This program is heavily subsidized by the AMFS and generous donors--thank you, donors!
Students are responsible for the cost of an instrument (either a rented or purchased violin/viola/cello/bass). AMFS-owned scholarship instruments are also available.Instrument Purchase or Rental Costs:
Rentals are generally $20-35/month and purchases start around $300. Don't buy an instrument from Amazon, the prices are tempting but the instruments are poor quality and will be hard for your student to learn to play on. Please add your instrument cost to the program cost to determine the total cost of participation.Tuition and instrument scholarships (full and partial) are available to families who demonstrate significant financial need. We are also able to set up tuition payment plans for interested students/families.
Student Responsibility: Participation in Chamber Music Lab requires a high level of commitment and an understanding of the following expectations.
I have read the above information about Student Responsibility, understand the program expectations, and agree to contribute fully as a member of a Chamber Music Lab ensemble.
Lindsay Bobyak Manager of Education and Community Programslbobyak@aspenmusic.org 970 205 5055 Photography Note: Throughout the summer and school year, the AMFS staff photographers take photos/videos of select Festival for Kids and AMFS Education events, including during classes and performances of Beginning Strings, Chamber Music Lab, Lead Guitar, and Maroon Bel Canto Choirs. By attending the events and/or registering students for these programs, parents and/or legal guardians give permission for their child’s likeness to be used in photographs, video, or any media created and distributed by the AMFS or AMFS-approved entities. If you do NOT wish your child's likeness to be used in photographs, video, or any forms of media by the AMFS, please contact at education@aspenmusic.org and include "Photo/Media Opt-Out" in the email subject field.
Robert Spano, Music Director
Alan Fletcher, President and CEO