Engage with a community of like-minded musicians to explore, rehearse, create and perform chamber music. The joy and art of making music together is at the very heart of the Levine experience and is essential to the development of a well-rounded musician. Levine’s highly regarded chamber music faculty work with students of all ages and abilities to help students explore this treasured body of musical literature.
For more information, contact the Chamber Music Department co-chairs Vasily Popov and Ralitza Patcheva at (202) 686-8000 x1118 or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Chamber Music Competition
The Levine School of Music's Annual Chamber Music Competition will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Levine's NW DC Campus. The annual competition is designed to provide an educational as well as a competitive experience for chamber ensembles of all ages.
The competition has four age divsions:
• Junior (average age of ensemble is under 13 years on March 23, 2013)
• Senior (average age of ensemble is under 19 years on March 23, 2013)
• Adult (all members are 19 years and up)
• Adult Professional (all members are 19 years and up)
Particpation in the competition is open to both Levine students and non-Levine participants. The early deadline for registration is March 16, 2013 and final deadline is March 23, 2013.
Click here to download the 2013 Chamber Music Competition application form.
Chamber Music Sunday
Chamber Music Sunday will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013.
You are invited to join us for a day of chamber music. Your group will work with three different coaches from our award-winning faculty, meet and observe other musicans and end the days with a festive faculty and student concert.
For more information and to register, contact Lois Narvey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Download the brochure and application.
Group Classes
(Ages 7 - 18)
Who knew the violin could be so versatile! In this workshop, violin students play a wide variety of ensemble pieces, from Bach to Björk. Each group learns four songs, to be prepared and memorized ahead of time ...
(Ages 12 - 18)
Develop your chamber ensemble skills in a fun-filled environment! This week-long camp is a great opportunity for violinists, violists, cellists, and pianists to make music together and learn from the area's leading professional musicians.
Prerequisite: string players ...
(Ages 8 - 13)
Develop your ensemble skills in a fun-filled environment! This week-long camp is a great opportunity for violinists, violists, and cellists to make music together and learn from the area's leading professional musicians.
Prerequisite: students should be taking ...
Ensemble Classes
(Ages 7 - 18)
Who knew the violin could be so versatile! In this workshop, violin students play a wide variety of ensemble pieces, from Bach to Björk. Each group learns four songs, to be prepared and memorized ahead of time ...
(Ages 6 - 19)
This program offers young intermediate to advanced musicians a unique opportunity to learn string quartet repertoire under the guidance of Levine’s expert chamber music faculty. The program includes 18 hourlong coaching sessions, master classes, and more, with ...
(Ages 13 - 18 years)
Developed by Levine’s Chamber Music Department, the Sonata Project provides an intensive workshop, master class and performance experience for duos of very dedicated young musicians. Auditions are open to instrumentalists and pianists, as well as existing ...
(Adults)
Explore great repertoire in an ensemble setting, while improving intonation, bowing styles, phrasing, dynamics and ensemble techniques. All instruments are welcome! This community ensemble for adults is open to advanced-beginner and early-intermediate musicians, performing mostly Baroque music.
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(Ages 11 - 19)
Based on the models offered by most of the youth orchestra programs in the US, this ensemble program is designed for intermediate to advanced string, woodwind, brass and percussion students. The young musicians study a wide variety ...
(Ages 8 - 13)
Based on the models offered by most of the youth orchestra programs in the US, these introductory classes help young students (strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion) develop note reading and ensemble skills. Course materials and music will ...
(Ages 10 - 18)
Through a collaboration with the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra (MCYO), Levine’s Harp Ensemble accommodates for varying levels of ability and offers a number of unique performance opportunities, including Strathmore Hall, National Institutes of Health, and other community ...
