Winter Session
Come join us to experience the thought-provoking and intriguing challenge of chamber music with our expanded program. Two different programs (Discovery and Elite) are available for gifted students to hone or further develop their chamber music skills. Students will have the opportunity to work with different coaches on their ensemble and rehearsal skills, as well as stylistic and technical guidance.
Dates: January 14 – April 16, 2023
Venue: a studio location that is most convenient for each chamber group
Time: a mutually convenient time for coaches and students, which usually falls on a weekend
Requirements: minimum RCM level 5
Rehearsal: PCMA will facilitate a student-only rehearsal over spring-break, an opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills
Performances*
- Masterclass (Elite program) – March 4, Richmond Baptist Church
- Outreach performance – April 9, OPAL by Element
- Final concert – April 16, Richmond Baptist Church
Preparation: students are expected to have their private teacher assist them to be well-prepared for ensemble coachings. In the event that the private teacher is not available to assist, PCMA will arrange one of the coaches to assist the student privately ($65/hour)
DISCOVERY PROGRAM
Coaching: 11 sixty-minute coachings
Repertoire: students are expected to complete 2 movements of a chamber work
Tuition**: $565, early bird discount: $15 off before Dec 15
ELITE PROGRAM
Coaching: 10 ninety-minute coachings + masterclass with violinist professor Akemi Takayama
Repertoire: students are expected to complete the entire chamber work
Tuition**: $715, early bird discount: $20 off before Dec 15
