Chamber Music Program

Each week, youth orchestra students will have the chance to play chamber music in duos, trios, quartets, or quintets and be coached by a very experienced chamber musician who is passionate about this form of music making. NBSO Violinist and education specialist Adam Jeffreys is the SEMAYO Chamber Music coach. Communicating with fellow players, learning to trust the other musicians, finding one’s own musical voice, and making musical decisions together democratically is a wonderful and important experience for young people to have and the focus of the SEMAYO Chamber Program.

In this program, students receive a weekly 90 minute-long coaching session tailored to each member’s level. The program includes performance opportunities in the community, including prior to some NBSO concerts! The weekly coaching sessions are scheduled so as not to interfere with youth orchestra rehearsals.

Rehearsal Schedule - 2025/26 - TBD

All participants in the SEMAYO Chamber Music program must also be enrolled in the Symphony Orchestra. Students participating in the Chamber Music program will have their orchestra tuition waived.

Chamber Program Tuition Per Semester: $350 (includes the Chamber Music and Symphony Orchestra tuition)