Leah Gale Nelson, Director
EMP CHAMBER PLAYERS play a wide variety of instrumental music, exploring 17th- and 18th-century western-European repertoire and music making traditions. With a focus on string playing*, EMP offers the opportunity to experience the sound world and performance practice of baroque violins, violas, cellos, and bows.
*Historic wind and brass, and keyboard players, are welcome to contact EMP Director Wendy Young to express interest in joining EMP Chamber Players.
REHEARSALS: weekly throughout the semester on Fridays, 2:30-4:00 PM, McAlpin Rehearsal Hall, Woolworth Building
REQUIREMENTS: auditions are held at the beginning of each school year – look for the “EMP Open House” announcement for audition date/s.
At least one semester of private lessons is encouraged for those new to historical performance and period instrument playing.
Contact EMP Chamber Players Director Leah Gale Nelson for more information.
Whether you already play a baroque instrument or are curious to try something new, EMP offers a wonderful opportunity to explore new repertoire and make new friendships through music. One of the great things about EMP is its variety – from playing viol consorts or trio sonatas to accompanying choral ensembles and opera scenes, each concert program teaches different skills and styles of playing. The EMP faculty are experts in this music and thrilled to share their experience with the student community. (Isaac Louth, GS)
Far from being about dusty rules and dogma, EMP is a music-making community where four experts in different areas of historical performance guide the ensemble through an exciting exploration of repertoire, style, and expression. They impart skills that relate not only to the performance of early music but improve general musicianship in any style or practice – all this, while creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students to flourish in. (Jane Hines, GS)