Registrations are closed for this season. We will open registration in June for the next season
CMP offers talented young musicians the opportunity to work closely in small ensembles (trios, quartets, quintets, etc.) with exceptional faculty, perform in master classes, and participate in chamber music concerts and competitions. In addition, groups are invited to perform for Strathmore events, National Philharmonic & Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concerts, Strathmore partner collaborations, and other community events.
- ELIGIBILITY: Open to all students, Grades 5 through 12
- INSTRUMENTATION: Open to all string, woodwind, brass, and pianists.
- WHEN and WHERE: The program meets at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (10701 Old Georgetown Road in Rockville, MD)
- DATES: Our program runs from mid-October through late February, consisting of around 16 coaching sessions in total and culminates with a Chamber Music concert. Rehearsals will be held on TUESDAY EVENINGS (55 min coaching sessions) between 6-9pm. Note: Please plan on being available between 6-9pm as we cannot guarantee specific coaching time requests.
- FORMING GROUPS: The student's age and video audition will guide us in forming chamber music groups (trios, quartets, quintets, etc.). Every year, we receive more applications than we can accommodate, so placement in a chamber music group is not guaranteed. If you have a pre-formed group with which you’d like to join our program, please provide that information in your application.
- If you have a pre-formed group and are not able to receive coaching on Tuesday evenings, please let us know, and we will try to accommodate a different evening. However, please note we cannot guarantee a non-Tuesday coaching schedule.
- Tuition:
- $835 per musician each semester for MCYO members
- $935 per musician each semester for non-MCYO members
- AUDITION: Video Submission of a scale of choice + a solo of choice (no longer than 5-7 minutes) is REQUIRED for all applicants (MCYO and non-MCYO students).
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QUESTIONS? E-mail MCYO’s Office: [email protected]