
Levine Junior Chamber Ensemble - NW
Group ClassFY26 - Yearlong 25/26|#33544
Sep 9, 2025 - May 5, 2026
Age at least 7 yrs but less than 14 yrs, Mixed
Group Classes - Yearlong7 and over
Activity locationDC CAMPUS - NW
Description
This unique chamber group class is modeled after the small string and wind bands of the European courts in the 18th Century (the times of Bach, Handel, Haydn, and Mozart). The ensemble usually consists of 5-6 violins, 2-3 cellos, and sometimes includes woodwind and brass instruments. The class is designed to help students develop their note reading and ensemble skills and help young musicians prepare for the Levine Chamber Orchestra and youth orchestras.
Course materials and music are determined by the instrumentation of the enrolled students. The ensemble studies a wide variety of musical styles from classical to jazz, prepares three concert programs throughout the year, and repeats each program in two performances. All participants in the Jr. Ensemble class perform in all six concerts (see the dates below), give outreach performances and participate in conducting workshop.
Please note: An audition is required. Regular attendance is required. At least one year of private lessons and the ability to read music is required. For string players, skills in vibrato and shifting are not required.
For more information and to schedule an audition, please contact Vasily Popov, Chamber Music Program Chair, at chambermusic@levinemusic.org.
Six concerts and one workshop:
11/15/25(MD Campus: Strathmore, 4 p.m.), and 11/18/25(DC Campus: NW 7 p.m.)
2/16/26: Orchestral accompaniment and conducting workshop
2/21/26: (MD Campus: Strathmore 4 p.m.), and 2/24/26 (DC Campus: NW 7 p.m.)
4/25/26: (MD Campus: Strathmore 4 p.m.), and 4/28/26 (DC Campus: NW 7 p.m.)
Course materials and music are determined by the instrumentation of the enrolled students. The ensemble studies a wide variety of musical styles from classical to jazz, prepares three concert programs throughout the year, and repeats each program in two performances. All participants in the Jr. Ensemble class perform in all six concerts (see the dates below), give outreach performances and participate in conducting workshop.
Please note: An audition is required. Regular attendance is required. At least one year of private lessons and the ability to read music is required. For string players, skills in vibrato and shifting are not required.
For more information and to schedule an audition, please contact Vasily Popov, Chamber Music Program Chair, at chambermusic@levinemusic.org.
Six concerts and one workshop:
11/15/25(MD Campus: Strathmore, 4 p.m.), and 11/18/25(DC Campus: NW 7 p.m.)
2/16/26: Orchestral accompaniment and conducting workshop
2/21/26: (MD Campus: Strathmore 4 p.m.), and 2/24/26 (DC Campus: NW 7 p.m.)
4/25/26: (MD Campus: Strathmore 4 p.m.), and 4/28/26 (DC Campus: NW 7 p.m.)
Activity meeting dates
Sep 9, 2025 - May 5, 2026
Tue5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Instructor
Vasily Popov
VPopov@levinemusic.org
(202) 686-8000 Ext. 1581
More Information
SupervisorVasily Popov
Number of sessions30
DepartmentChamber Music
SkillViolin - Viola - Cello - Chamber - Bass - Ensembles
Questions
Please contact the department chair of this class (see bottom of description), or stop by one of our campus front desks.
$659.00
19 openings remaining