Requires audition. Concurrent enrollment in MUEN 383, MUEN 385, MUEN 386, or MUEN 389.
About
Mixed Chamber Music is designed for chamber groups with mixed wind instruments and is coached by affiliated Cleveland Institute of Music faculty through the Joint Music Program. Students receive a rigorous blend of private coaching, master classes, and performance opportunities while engaging in artistic and innovative chamber music.
Director: Mr. Greg Banaszak, saxophone faculty (CIM)
Auditions
- Woodwind, brass, and percussion players: Follow the Symphonic Winds audition guidelines.
- Strings: Follow the Symphony Orchestra audition information.
- Pianists: Contact the ensemble director, Mr. Greg Banaszak, to schedule an audition.
Registration
Enrollment permission is granted in the Student Information System (SIS) after a successful audition or during the first week of class. Once permissions are granted (before the Drop/Add period ends), students should return to their SIS account to register for the appropriate MUEN course.
The Drop/Add period ends on the second Friday of each semester.
Primary Ensemble Requirement
Students must complete two semesters of a primary ensemble before being eligible for chamber music. This requirement may also be met at the same time as chamber music enrollment.
- Woodwind, brass, and percussion – Symphonic Winds (MUEN 383)
- Strings – Symphony Orchestra (MUEN 385) or Camerata Orchestra (MUEN 386)
- Piano majors – Keyboard Ensemble (MUEN 389)