Come join The Studio Connection’s Chamber Players Class! In this hour-long, weekly class, students will collaborate with fellow musicians in small ensembles such as duos, trios, or quartets. Students will explore a variety of musical repertoire over the semester, diving into the cultural, historical, and musical aspects of each piece. At the end of each semester, students will be given the opportunity to present their music at a studio recital. Open to students ages 10-18, all instruments welcome, 2+ years lesson experience required.
Fall Semester (9 weeks): October 14 - December 20
Performance Opportunities: December 10 or 13 (holiday concerts)
Class Time: Many slots available, will depend on placement and availability.
(All chamber players meet together the week of November 4, during the Studio's Enrichment Week.
This time/day may differ from the regular class. No class the week of November 25th - Thanksgiving Break)
Class Fee: $180 per semester, or $60 per month on auto-pay withdrawn the 15th of each month Oct-Dec.
Class Time: Many slots available, will depend on placement and availability.
(All chamber players meet together the week of November 4, during the Studio's Enrichment Week.
This time/day may differ from the regular class. No class the week of November 25th - Thanksgiving Break)
Class Fee: $180 per semester, or $60 per month on auto-pay withdrawn the 15th of each month Oct-Dec.
Spring Semester (14 weeks): January 20 - May 8
Performance Opportunities: February 21 (studio recital), April 18 (studio recital), and May 8 (Student Showcase & Awards Night)
Class Time: Many slots available, will depend on placement and availability.
(All chamber players meet together the weeks of February 3 & April 6, during the Studio's Enrichment Weeks.
This time/day may differ from the regular class. No class the week of March 23 - Studio Spring Break)
Class Fee: $280 per semester, or $70 per month on auto-pay withdrawn the 15th of each month Jan-Apr.
Class Time: Many slots available, will depend on placement and availability.
(All chamber players meet together the weeks of February 3 & April 6, during the Studio's Enrichment Weeks.
This time/day may differ from the regular class. No class the week of March 23 - Studio Spring Break)
Class Fee: $280 per semester, or $70 per month on auto-pay withdrawn the 15th of each month Jan-Apr.
Register now and you will be contacted to schedule an audition time & placement within the appropriate chamber group.
Melissa Thomas, Chamber Players Instructor
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A Maryland native, Melissa Thomas grew up learning many instruments. She earned her A.A. in Music from Carroll Community College, and her B.A. in Piano Performance from University of Maryland, Baltimore County. In addition to piano and violin, Melissa is also proficient in Celtic lever harp and pipe organ and is a certified and licensed Musikgarten Instructor. One of her greatest passions in music besides teaching is creating chamber music with other musicians and uncovering the rich historical, cultural, and theoretical aspects behind a work. In this exploration, the music comes alive and takes on greater meaning than just notes on a page; it is a way to express the nature of being human. She has had the great pleasure of co-founding and co-directing with her husband, Zachariah Thomas, summer chamber camps for young musicians in both MD and OH.
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