Chamber Players offers a collaborative and inspiring intergenerational experience, bringing together musicians of similar skill levels to form small chamber ensembles. Each participant is placed in a group that matches their experience. Students explore a wide range of repertoire while building ensemble skills, developing musical leadership, and gaining confidence as players and musical collaborators.
This is an intergenerational program for ages 12 and up, including adults.
Meeting times:
- Saturdays from 10:00 AM–11:15 AM from January 17–April 18
- There will be no class held on March 14
- There will be a performance at the end of the program on April 25
Registrants must have a minimum of three years of instrumental experience, proficiency in note reading, and be at least 12 years old.
All orchestral string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) and piano players are encouraged to join.
Audition:
Admission to the Chamber Players program is open to all interested students. The audition simply helps us place participants in groups with others of similar skill levels.
Please prepare and submit the following via email to bcas@butler.edu:
- One scale of your choice (multiple octaves, if possible)
- A solo excerpt of approximately 90 seconds that best represents your current ability
If you need help uploading your audition video, please contact bcas@butler.edu for assistance.
- Total Tuition Cost: The cost of this program is $150
- Non-Refundable Deposit: At checkout, a $25 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. This will be deducted from the tuition cost.
- Remaining Balance: The remaining $125 of tuition is required one week before the program’s start date.
Register by Saturday, January 10.
Shannon M. Crow is a graduate of Butler University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Ms. Crow has been teaching private violin and viola lessons for over 20 years, and has extensive experience teaching students from 4 years to 80 years of age. Currently she conducts Orchestra B and the Parent Orchestra of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, as well as teaches private lessons. At the Butler Community Arts School, Shannon founded and directs the Adult Strings Ensembles, the Butler Children’s Orchestra, Butler Youth Orchestra and Butler Strings Camp, as well as teaches private violin and viola lessons. When not teaching private lessons, Ms. Crow has partnered with the VA in research and in supporting our veterans through music; and is an avid performer in local orchestras and for private events.