The Austin Chamber Music Academy provides small ensemble opportunities during the fall and spring semesters. Professional musicians coach chamber ensembles and teach theory and composition classes for intermediate and advanced musicians ages 6-18.

During the regular season, ACMC has a thriving coaching program for adult musicians who seek to learn and perform chamber music in a variety of configurations. Groups are formed based on skill level and musical interests and placed with professional musicians for regular coaching sessions.

Purchase all 3 remaining Saturday Synchronism Concerts and save 10%. Offer ends Feb. 18th!

FIFTH WHEEL

Featuring:
Michelle Lee Elliott ~ violin, Katie Wolfe ~ violin, Beth Oakes ~ viola, Hannah Holman ~ cello, Michelle Schumann ~ piano, and Douglas Harvey ~ cello

PROGRAM NOTES

Concerto No. 12 for Piano and String Quartet in A Major, K. 414
W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Quintet for Piano and Strings in D Minor, Opus 89 | Gabriel Faure (1845-1924)
String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 | Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

VARY INTERESTING

Featuring:
Amy Schwartz-Moretti, violin
Gregory Sauer, cello
Michelle Schumann, piano

PROGRAM NOTES

Piano Trio in G Major “Gypsy” | Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major, Opus 47 | L.V. Beethoven (1770-1827)
Piano Trio in C Major, Opus 87 | Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

CZECH PLEASE?

Featuring:
Charles Wetherbee, violin
Gregory Sauer, cello
Michelle Schumann, piano

PROGRAM NOTES

Piano Trio in B-Flat Major, K. 502 | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1797)
Piano Trio in G Minor, Opus 15 | Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884)
Piano Trio in E minor, Opus 90 “Dumky” | Antonin Dvorak (1841-1901)

The Austin Cello Choir is now enrolling for the 2012 spring semester! The cello choir is expanding its vision, intertwining with the community while focusing on cello technique, performance opportunities, and exploring a unique set of repertoire.

The cello choir is open to cellists of any age and ability.

Rehearsals will take place Wednesdays at Blackerby Violin Shop from 6:30-8:00pm.

Announcing the 2012 Coltman Chamber Competition!

Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 3-6pm
Armstrong Community Music School, 901 Barton Springs Rd.

Begun in the spring of 2010, the annual Felicity Coltman Chamber Music Competition provides performance experience and expert commentary to advanced applicants. Winners of the competition are offered a cash prize in addition to multiple performance opportunities including a live-broadcast on KMFA 89.5.

Learn more about the competition!

SOLD OUT, but… Check out the Saturday Synchronism Concert!

Featuring:
Michelle Lee Elliott ~ violin, Katie Wolfe ~ violin, Beth Oakes ~ viola, Hannah Holman ~ cello, Michelle Schumann ~ piano, and Douglas Harvey ~ cello

No tickets will be mailed. Directions to the home will be emailed to all ticket holders the week of the concert.

ON SALE NOW!

Featuring:
Michelle Lee Elliott ~ violin, Katie Wolfe ~ violin, Beth Oakes ~ viola, Hannah Holman ~ cello, Michelle Schumann ~ piano, and Douglas Harvey ~ cello

No tickets will be mailed. Your name and # of tickets will be held at will call. Just check in at the box office.

SOLD OUT, but… Check out the Saturday Synchronism Concert!

Featuring:
Amy Schwartz-Moretti, violin
Gregory Sauer, cello
Michelle Schumann, piano

No tickets will be mailed. Directions to the home will be emailed to all ticket holders the week of the concert.

ON SALE NOW!

Featuring:
Amy Schwartz-Moretti, violin
Gregory Sauer, cello
Michelle Schumann, piano

No tickets will be mailed. Your name and # of tickets will be held at will call. Just check in at the box office.

SOLD OUT, but… Check out the Saturday Synchronism Concert!

Featuring:
Charles Wetherbee, violin
Gregory Sauer, cello
Michelle Schumann, piano

No tickets will be mailed. Directions to the home will be emailed to all ticket holders the week of the concert.

ON SALE NOW!

Featuring:
Charles Wetherbee, violin
Gregory Sauer, cello
Michelle Schumann, piano

No tickets will be mailed. Your name and # of tickets will be held at will call. Just check in at the box office.

During the 2012 Adult Chamber Music Workshop, ACMC will be offering both chamber music coachings as well as the opportunity to play in a chamber orchestra for adults 19 and up.

Chamber Workshop: Musicians are placed in two different chamber ensembles and assigned artist coaches. Activities during the workshop include six coaching sessions with professional musicians, a formal performance at the end of the three weeks, masterclass opportunities with Festival Artists, outreach performance opportunities, plus free tickets to selected Festival Concerts.

Chamber Orchestra: The orchestra runs alongside the Chamber Workshop, allowing musicians the opportunity to participate both in chamber ensembles and orchestra or in just one of the programs. Led by Dr. Rob Radmer, the chamber orchestra tackles exciting repertoire explores various techniques of ensemble playing and expression. Activities include six rehearsals, formal performances, plus free tickets to selected Festival Concerts

The Young Artists Division welcomes musicians ages 11-18 of intermediate to advanced proficiency. Students will work with amazing faculty who will instill musicianship, listening skills, leadership and confidence through chamber music and other music electives. The Young Artists will receive masterclasses, coaching sessions and noonday presentations from guest Festival Artists from around the world. All instrumentalists are encouraged to enroll.

The Primary Division is catered toward elementary school-aged students (ages 6 – 10). Students will work with amazing faculty who will instill musicianship, listening skills, leadership and confidence through chamber music. All instrumentalists are encouraged to enroll.