Skidmore Wind Chamber Ensembles

Students may perform in one or more Skidmore Wind Chamber Ensembles, a course open to all students, whether a music major or not. 

Each ensemble will include two or more wind musicians with either mixed instrumentation or all of one instrument. Depending on repertoire, an ensemble may include additional instruments such as strings, guitar, piano or voice.

Rehearsals

Skidmore wind faculty coach each chamber ensemble in one-hour weekly rehearsals.

Rehearsals are scheduled around the ensemble members' other classes.

Performance

At the end of the semester, all ensembles will perform in the Skidmore Wind Chamber Ensemble Concert.

Placement

Students are grouped according to proficiency. Placement may require an audition. Also, students may propose a particular group for coaching. For placement in a wind chamber ensemble contact:

Email Yvonne Hansbrough

Registration

Course information: Chamber Music Winds MP 297-004 taught by Yvonne Hansbrough.

Ensemble class may be taken for 1 credit or audited.

Private Lessons in Winds

Private lessons in winds are available to all students, whether a music major or not. Lessons are arranged with teachers by interview or audition.

Area of Study	Instructor
Bassoon	Susan Daves
Clarinet	Mike Dee
Flute	Yvonne Hansbrough
Oboe	Randall Ellis
Saxophone	Adam Hutcheson

Course information:

MP 281, MP 381 (45-minute lessons)
MP 281X and 381X (one-hour lessons)

Lessons may be taken for 2 credits or audited.

There is an additional fee for private lessons. However, lesson scholarships are available and may be applied for online.