“Music has a power of forming the character and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young.”

Aristotle

Tustin Music is looking for students who are interested in playing with others in a small string ensemble chamber group.

The expected level of each participant is the following:
1) A student who plays the music in the Suzuki Book 1 comfortably
2) A student who plays violin, viola, and/or cello
3) A student who can read the music quite comfortably

Weekly rehearsals will run for 10 weeks and will present their hard work before their loved ones and in the community outreach program.

In careful consideration of participants’ age and level of playing, each group will be assigned from the range of two to four. Each class will be in 60 minute length based on each group’s schedule focusing on the following core concepts:

Musicianship and Musicality

Unlike a solo-playing in a private set-up, chamber music requires a different set of skills as a musician on the stage. In the larger group, each student can easily be passive due to its massive size. This may allow them to feel much more secure, however, it can omit a chance for them to exercise the musicianship and musicality that they have been working on. The chamber music set-up is a great option to strengthen them in a more open environment than the large-sized group. Due to its characteristics, each student in the chamber group will represent different parts of the music nurturing their individual playing.

Score Study and Profound Comprehension of the Music

Music is a language and a score is a script written in a musical language. An incomprehensible approach to music by playing an individual part might allow an assigned player to perform their part at a decent level. However, this approach is similar to understanding the literature partially. To apprehend the music in a larger context, score study is essential. During this process, each student will deepen their music-theoretical knowledge, which will empower their solo playing as well.