Supplemental Program Offerings
The Aspen Music Festival and School recognizes the important role of chamber music in a classical musician's education. Engaging in small ensembles enhances collaboration, sound blending, and individual musicianship, allowing students to contribute to creating beautiful music together. As an optional extracurricular activity, students participate in intensive coaching and rehearsals in preparation for a Spotlight Recital performance. Groups will work intensively for three to four weeks, meeting two to three times per week for rehearsals and coachings with an AMFS artist-faculty member before their scheduled performance date. Performances will take place at Aspen venues, including Harris Concert Hall.
Orchestra students are assigned to ensembles comprising members from the same orchestra. Students under the age of 18 are assigned with peers of their age and ability. Pianists are assigned according to age and ability as well. Students approved for a late arrival or leave of absence prior to the on-time completion of the chamber music application may still be considered for chamber music placement dependent upon scheduling and faculty coach availability.
Placement: In April, interested students may apply to be placed in chamber music through their AMFS Student Portal. Chamber Music applications are due by April 28 for placement consideration. While students in the Orchestra/Instrumental, Solo Piano, and Collaborative Piano programs may apply for placement in an ensemble, it's important to note that not everyone will be placed in a chamber music group due to the availability of faculty coaches. Placement in an ensemble is not guaranteed. Students who choose to form their own groups are welcome to rehearse at their leisure but will not be assigned coaches and/or performance opportunities.
Supplemental Program Offerings