Chamber Music at Stanford

Auditions for Autumn Quarter begin with this audition information form.

Auditions will be held:

• Monday, September 23 from 10am-12pm
• Wednesday, September 25 from 12-3pm
• Thursday, September 26 from 1-4pm

Auditions for Winter and Spring Quarters are offered by appointment. Interested candidates should write to chambermusic [at] stanford.edu (chambermusic[at]stanford[dot]edu) for information. Students who want to audition at any time should note the following:

• One may audition as an individual or as part of a pre-formed ensemble.
• This year, everyone must audition even if you have participated in the past. 
• Chamber Music requires a minimum commitment of 3 hours per week. Attendance is required at all chamber music events listed below unless prior arrangements have been made with the St. Lawrence.
• All participating Stanford students are required to enroll for Department of Music ensembles. If you are unable to enroll in Chamber Music for units, there is a process to request a permission number to register for zero units. If you need zero units, address this with your coach immediately. Those registered for zero units are expected to fulfill the same course requirements and commitments.
• More about zero unit enrollment here.

Placement is at the discretion of the St. Lawrence and dependent on several factors including the availability of suitably matched partners and coach availability.

After the audition period, successful applicants will receive an email with information regarding chamber music placement and coaching assignment. Once you know your coach, register in MUSIC 171: Chamber Music, in your coach's section.

Audition

1. Your coach is responsible for your grade and may choose to base your grade partly on attendance, commitment, and teamwork.
2. After consulting with your coach, your group may request to play in a masterclass and/or concert each quarter.
3. When your group is performing in a masterclass or concert you are expected to remain in the audience until the group immediately preceding yours performs. You are then expected to slip out quietly, tune, warm up, and be prepared to walk on stage when it is your turn. Return to the audience following your performance.

In week 7 of each quarter, sign-ups will be available for Showcase performance slots.

Showcase Dates:

Autumn Quarter

Showcase I – Monday, December 9
Showcase II – Wednesday, December 11

Winter Quarter

Showcase I – Monday, March 17
Showcase II – Wednesday, March 19

Spring Quarter

Showcase I – Monday, June 9
Showcase II – Wednesday, June 11

Additional Events Include:

Sunday, October 6 at 2:30 p.m. — St. Lawrence with Guests. Presented by Stanford Live, Bing Concert Hall

• Alexander von Zemlinsky: String Quartet no. 1 in A major, Op. 4
• Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Sextet in D major, Op. 10

A limited number of complimentary tickets will be available to Chamber Music participants via first come/first serve signup.

Friday, November 15 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. — Balourdet String Quartet. Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Center

No tickets required.

Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. — Alisa Weilerstein and Inon Barnatan. Presented by Stanford Live, Bing Concert Hall.

Purchase tickets.

Sunday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m. — Isidore String Quartet. Presented by Stanford Live, Bing Concert Hall.

A limited number of complimentary tickets will be available to chamber music participants via first come/first serve signup.