Our Chamber Ensembles program provides a structured coaching, rehearsal, and performance experience that facilitates high-level chamber music collaboration among students.

Participants learn how to be independent musicians while working with their peers to foster cooperation and teamwork. The experience is pedagogically sequenced to fit the playing levels of all participants and students are grouped by playing level and age. Omaha Conservatory Chamber Ensembles will have the opportunity to work with guest chamber music clinicians. Students prepare repertoire for class recitals. Additional coachings and performance opportunities may be offered.

Strings Chamber Ensembles includes 30 minutes of coaching back to back with a 30-minute rehearsal room reservation (in the same coaching space). Students will be placed in an ensemble based on their playing level, as determined by the audition. Requests to be in a group with a friend or friends will be considered, but may or may not be honored.

Dates/Times:

• Spring Session (January 17–March 11)
  • Fridays / 4:30–5:30 PM (ages 8–18)

Cost: $165/semester or $42/month

• Receive a discount of $25 for each additional class taken at the same time (excludes Explorers & Sprouts classes). Other exclusions may apply

Strings Prerequisites: Experience at Suzuki Book 4 and up or equivalent playing level.

Instrument provided? No – student must provide instrument

Audition Information (for NEW 2025 students only): This is an auditioned ensemble that requires a placement video. When you apply, we will contact you about submitting a placement video. Record a video of yourself playing your most polished piece. Find more details about how to upload your audition on the upload form, linked here. Note: Only new students applying for the 2025 spring session need to audition. If you are currently enrolled in Chamber Ensembles, you do not need to submit an audition!