Inspiring and Guiding The Next Generation of Great Classical Chamber Musicians
Chamber Music Charleston will accept applications for the 2024-2025 CMC TWO program between April 15 – May 10, 2024. High School Wind and String Students interested in participating in the program should access the Google Form application (no application fee required) with the link below. Please email sandra@chambermusiccharleston.org with any questions.
COACHINGS
CMC TWO coachings are led by the professional musicians of Chamber Music Charleston and take place on Sunday mornings at the West Ashley Theater Center.
MASTERCLASSES
Musicians of CMC TWO have participated in masterclasses with violinists Midori, Anthea Kreston (former violinist of the Artemis Quartet), Daniel Ching (violinist of the Miro Quartet), Xavier Foley (double bass soloist), and Jason Duckles (cellist). 2023-2024 season masterclasses include classes with Daniel Ching and Alan Rafferty (cello, Cincinnati Symphony and Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music) on September 22, 2023 and Matt Lipman (viola soloist) and Alexander Fiterstien (clarinet soloist, Peabody School of Muisc) on March 9, 2024.
SIDE BY SIDE PERFORMANCES
CMC TWO members have the opportunity to perform alongside the professional musicians and guest artists of CMC from time to time during the season. To the left is a picture of CMC TWO violinist Gabbi Smith performing with CMC guest violinist Francisco Fullana.
CMC TWO SPRING AND FALL CONCERT
Musicians of CMC TWO perform in two official public concerts each season, the Fall and Spring CMC TWO Concerts. Taking place in the Pearl Theater of the West Ashley Theater Center, this provides the students with the opportunity to perform for their families, friends, and the general public.
CHAMBER MUSIC DAY AND COMPETITION
Students have the opportunity to apply for participation in the annual Chamber Music Day at the University of South Carolina School Of Music (the event was not held during 2023). To the left is a picture of CMC TWO membersat the March 26, 2023 Chamber Music Day and Competition.
OUTREACH CONCERTS
Musicians are provided with the opportunity to perform in various outreach concerts. To the left, musicians of CMC TWO’s “Indigo Quartet” performed selections from Dvorak’s “American” Quartet for students at the North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School in May 2022.
Thank You to our Education Sponsors
EDUCATION INVESTORS:
Linda Hines
Patricia Ann Abraham
Angela and Jere Estes
Sally Lovejoy
Harriet Ripinsky in memory of Linda Ripinsky
Ted and Sue Soderlund
GRANTS:
IN-KIND SUPPORT:
