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Welcome to a new semester of Chamber Music at Indiana University School of Music. All students wishing to enroll in chamber music this spring semester (Semester I, 2008-2009) must fill out a group sign-up form (see below) and turn it in to either Professor Bae (MU 116) or the appropriate coordinator for their instrument.
The Chamber Music Group Sign-Up Form is available here
The information that you are about to read is for all students in the "General" chamber music sections. If you are involved in the Jazz, Early Music or Leider sections please contact the relevant department for information.
If you have not formed a group, please contact Professor Bae to arrange a short audition (approximately 10 minutes). He will then assign you to an appropriate group. You may schedule an audition by visiting Professor Bae's office and signing up on the schedule on his door. This audition applies to mixed ensembles as well (any instrument combination with strings).
If you wish to perform in a mixed ensemble (wind with string, piano with string, etc.), please see Professor Bae for a short audition so he may assign you to an appropriate ensemble.
Please remember: The final day for submitting completed Chamber Music group sign-up forms for this semester is 5:00PM Friday, September 19, 2008.
Students who have not been able to form groups by the deadline will need to drop the course to avoid a failing grade.
Ensembles formed to rectify incomplete grades from a previous term will not generate load credit for the faculty coach unless there are two members of the group who are enrolled for MUS-F 450 or MUS-F 550.
Students playing in any of the brass ensembles are required to submit a group sign-up form with just their name on it stating the ensemble in which they are playing.
The Chamber Music requirement differs according to degree. Please use the School of Music Bulletin or check with Music Advisory Records Service to determine how many Chamber Music credits will satisfy your degree requirement.
Use the online Bulletin Board to help you find a group. Remember to check regularly to see if there are other people who may be able to include you in their group.
Another way to find a group is by talking with fellow students and discussing the possibility of forming a group together. There are usually over 300 students enrolled in either F450/550, so there is a large pool of people to ask. Try asking at orchestra rehearsals, Clouse's Lounge, the second floor lounge, or any place where students gather.
If you are unsuccessful after exhausting these possibilities you may contact Professor Bae. He will endeavor to assist you in finding a group.
To study chamber music with Professor Bae:
Groups comprised of strings only: please fill in the group sign-up form and speak with Professor Bae to obtain his approval.
Groups comprised of mixed instruments: there will be limited space in Professor Bae's studio for mixed ensembles. Submit the form with his name and you will be notified if he is unable to coach you. At that point you will need to find another coach. You will have extra time should this be the case.
To study with another coach:
The best way to obtain a coach is to ask their permission in person. It is
advisable to already have a complete chamber music group before asking for a
faculty coach. The best ways to get in touch with faculty members are e-mail,
phone, and knocking on their studio door. If you choose the latter alternative,
please do not disturb other student's private lessons; wait until between
lesson times to ask permission.
When you have the permission of the faculty member to use them as your chamber music coach you may then sign up using their name.
Students who need authorization signatures on their drop/add or registration forms should put the relevant form in the slot on Professor Bae's office door (MU116).
MUS-F 450, Chamber Music coaching for undergraduate students, is a one-credit class. This class will satisfy part of your Chamber Music degree requirement. There are several different sections in MUS-F 450; use this guide to determine the correct section to take. If you find that you have registered for the wrong section, contact the Chamber Music Coordinator as soon as possible.
Section 11344 (Bae and Vandermolen):
This is the section that most people will have to register for. It is for all undergraduate students who are not early
music or jazz majors. All students who are expecting to form a chamber group,
and who do not qualify for any of the sections listed below must register for
this section in order to participate in Chamber Music.
Section 11345 (Cord):
Brass choir
Section 11346 (Lenthe):
Trombone choir
Section 11347 (Cord):
Trumpet Ensemble - authorization required to take this course.
Section 11348 (Gillespie):
Early music majors only - all early music majors taking Chamber Music coaching must be registered
for this section only.
Section 11349 (Harbison):
Jazz majors only - authorization required to take this course.
MUS-F 550, Chamber Music coaching for graduate students, is a one-credit class. This class will satisfy part of your Chamber Music degree requirement. There are several different sections in MUS-F 550. Use this guide to determine the correct section to take. If you find that you have registered for the wrong section, contact the Chamber Music Coordinator as soon as possible.
Section 11359 (Bae and Vandermolen):
This is the section that most people will have to register for. It is for all graduate students who are not early
music or jazz majors. All students who are expecting to form a chamber group,
and who do not qualify for any of the sections listed below must register for
this section in order to participate in Chamber Music.
Section 11358 (Tafoya):
Graduate percussion ensemble section - authorization required to take this course.
Section 11360 (Cord):
Brass choir
Section 11361 (Lenthe):
Trombone choir
Section 11362 (Cord):
Trumpet ensemble
Section 11363 (Gillespie):
Early music majors only - all early music majors taking Chamber Music coaching must be registered
for this section only.
Section 11364 (Harbison):
Graduate Jazz majors only - authorization required to take this course.
If you still have questions or concerns, please email us at chmusic@indiana.edu