Instrumental Chamber Music

Chamber Music is scheduled for all sections of the orchestra. These ensembles and repertoire will be assigned prior to the start of the festival to allow rehearsals and coachings to begin immediately upon arrival.  

Chamber study also includes intensive work for the basses with Curtis Burris and a percussion residency led by Michael Burritt. 

At the end of each session every group will perform part or all of the studied repertoire in a public performance.  Chamber groups will often include students from our voice and piano program as well as occasional collaborations with dance, theater and the visual arts. Repertoire will range from standard core works to works from historically under-represented composers including women, people of color and composers of our time. 

Placement in chamber ensembles will be based upon the audition submitted in Slideroom for admittance to the program. However, if students have pre-formed ensembles, we will try to accommodate them. Students complete a chamber music survey upon enrollment which will help determine their groups and repertoire assignments. 

Chamber music is chaired by Kathryn Votapek.

Chautauqua is thrilled to feature many of our resident faculty and guest artists on an exciting Chamber Series! The series takes place each Saturday at 4 p.m. in Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall and students are highly encouraged to attend.