Music Box Chamber Music Ensembles
Apply now for 2024-2025!
Chamber music ensembles
The Chamber Music program is for students who are interested in learning to play as an ensemble and to interpret music together as led by a coach. Coaching sessions meet once a week, and an additional rehearsal is scheduled for the group to practice on site and without a coach. Rehearsals can be made on the same day or other days Ensemble Members should be minimally at a level equivalent to CM / RCM Level 2 for strings, and CM / RCM Level 3 for piano, winds, brass, or percussion. Ages 8 and up. Ensembles are formed by skill level and then age, and are formed as duos, trios, quartets, combos, and any other configuration where published or arranged repertoire is available for at the appropriate level. There are 2 performances per year: Fall (Nov/Dec) and Spring (May/June).
Bands (guitar, Bass, voice, keyboard, drums)
Bands can be formed by a combination of electric/acoustic guitars and basses, drumkit, piano / keyboard, vocals, and other instruments needed for a particular song. If you are interested in joining a band, please email us at ensembles@redondobeachmusicbox.com for details.
Below are the steps to register:
1. Prepare and record the following audition materials:
2 scales (major and/or minor) that show as much of your range as you’ve worked on. Please play as fast as possible, representative of your ability. Any articulation is acceptable, legato being the default.
Select two contrasting excerpts that are about 1-2 minutes each from different songs, pieces, or movements that best represent your level and musicality. Please choose one that is slow and lyrical, while the other is fast and more agile.
**Please record videos horizontally and clearly show your face and hands (include feet and pedals for piano). Smartphone quality is acceptable.
2. Fill out the Registration form below and submit your audition video(s):
We accept Google Drive links, Dropbox links, or unlisted YouTube video links.
Each audition requirement does not need to be played in one take. However, please combine all videos into one continuous video and write in the Google Form what you are playing in the order that is shown.
Please make sure that file-sharing links are shared with ensembles@redondobeachmusicbox.com or available to anyone who has access to the link. Let us know if you have any questions regarding video submissions or audition requirements.
3. Wait to hear from us!
We will assign you to a group or groups and send you the sheet music.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND POLICY
Chamber Music Ensembles - Registration Form
Check out our past performances!
Conductor: Travis Melvin
Orchestra Manager: Viola You
Various string orchestra arrangements
Serena D. and Chloe S.
Coaches: David Nuñez & Viola You
Violin Sonata No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 45 by Edvard Grieg
II. Allegro molto ed appassionato
A.c.E. String Trio
Coach: Viola You
Super Mario Bros. Theme by Koji Kondo (arr. Viola You)
A.c.E. String Trio
Coaches: Raymond Newell & Viola You
[0:00] Sinfonia No. 6 in E Major, BWV 792 by J. S. Bach, arranged for string trio by Viola You
[2:12] Nintendo Mii Channel Theme, arranged for string trio by Viola You
Violin Quartet
Coach: Viola You
Long, Long Ago by T. H. Bayly, arranged for Violin Quartet
Music Box Trio
Coaches: Callie Galvez, Mizuki Takagi, David Nuñez
Shostakovich Piano Trio No.1, Op. 8 in C minor