CHAMBER MUSIC

Lois Finkel, Department Chair

2008-2009 AUDITIONS
Chamber music auditions will take place in fall 2008. For more information or to schedule an audition contact Peter Bianca at
pbianca@riphil.org
or 401.248.7038

CHAMBER MUSIC
These classes provide a format for intensive study and performance of standard chamber music reper­toire for string quartets, woodwind and brass quintets, piano trios and quartets and mixed ensembles. Students must take a placement audition and should have a minimum of three years playing experience.

Instructor: Faculty TBA by audition placement and schedule availability

Chamber Music Ensembles rehearse at the Carter Center for Music Education, East Providence.

Membership and placement is by audition. Students are placed in groups for the first half of the year based on ability, age and needed instrumentation. Group assignments may be re-evaluated after the January recital. Please contact Peter Bianca at pbianca@riphil.org or (401) 248-7038 for more information.

SMALL ENSEMBLES
FLUTE AND CLARINET CHOIRS AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: These ensembles are designed for middle and high school students. Players study standard literature, learn ensemble skills and present recitals. Students should have a minimum of three years playing experience.

Small Ensembles rehearse at the Carter Center for Music Education, East Providence, except where indicated.

Flute Choirs
Conductor: John Curran
Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00pm

Conductor: Karen Marks
Day and time TBD

Conductor: Jane Revkin
Location: West Bay Branch
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30pm

Clarinet Choir
Conductor: Paul Surapine
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 6:00pm

Percussion Ensemble
Conductor: Rick Andre
Thursdays, 3:30 - 4:30pm

Please contact Peter Bianca at pbianca@riphil.org or (401) 248-7038 for more information.