Chamber Music Beginnings

Chamber Music Beginnings offers 3rd–5th grade students an immersive introduction to the world of chamber music. Aligned with the National Core Arts Standards and the NYC Blueprint for Teaching and Learning Music, our program provides a unique opportunity for young learners to explore the world of Chamber Music. The educationally designed concerts cater to the developmental and musical needs of each participant, exposing them to a diverse range of repertoire. Through this engaging experience, students deepen their appreciation for music and enhance their understanding of fundamental musical concepts.

Chamber Music Beginnings is structured into three units throughout the year, ensuring a comprehensive learning journey centered on deep analysis of various chamber ensembles.


Program Overview

The program includes a comprehensive teacher resource guide with engaging activities, audio recordings, and worksheets, allowing schools to integrate the curriculum at their own pace while supporting student learning.

Unit One 

• In-School Visit: A Chamber Music Society teaching artist visits your classroom to introduce key musical concepts and engage students in interactive learning. 

• Field Trip Concert: Students attend a live chamber music performance at one of the following venues:  

         Merkin Hall (Manhattan) 
         Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture (Bronx) 
         Brooklyn Public Library (Brooklyn) 

Unit Two 

• In-School Visit: A second classroom visit from a Chamber Music Society teaching artist to build on prior learning and deepen students' engagement with chamber music.

• Field Trip Concert: Another opportunity for students to experience a live chamber music performance at one of the venues listed above. 

Unit Three 

• In-School Assembly Performance: A chamber ensemble brings the concert experience directly to your school, performing an engaging and interactive program for students in an assembly-style setting.

Click here to download the 2024-25 Chamber Music Beginnings Teacher Resource Guide