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Chamber Music Excellence Program 

MORE THAN INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
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Individual lessons develop the musician. Chamber music teaches young musicians how to listen, respond, communicate and create together.

01.

Deeper Listening

02.

Musical Communication

03.

Ensemble Skills

04.

Confidence

05.

Responsibility & Leadership

06.

Friendship Through Music

LEARN FROM PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS

Professional Guidance · Chamber Music Expertise · Continuous Musical Growth

​From first ensemble experience to confident performance, students receive professional guidance as they develop deeper listening, musical communication, ensemble skills and artistic independence.

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Ilya Isakovich Violin Lessons

Mr Ilya Isakovich

Ms Emma Jardine

Violin​

Violin​

  • Head of Chamber Music

  • Founding Member & Violinist, Streeton Trio

  • International chamber musician and music educator

  • Former Sydney Conservatorium teaching experience

  • Violinist, Australian Chamber Orchestra

  • International concert violinist and chamber musician

  • Experienced mentor of young musicians

Frank Celata Clarinet Lessons
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Mr Frank Celata

Ms Rena Moore

Clarinet

  • Associate Principal Clarinet, Sydney Symphony Orchestra

  • Lecturer in Clarinet, Sydney Conservatorium of Music

  • Founding Member, Sydney Soloists

Cello

  • Professional cellist and chamber/orchestral musician

  • Sydney Conservatorium trained

  • Performed with Australian Youth Orchestra, Willoughby Symphony and leading ensembles

IS CHAMBER MUSIC RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

GENERAL SUITABILITY GUIDELINES

Sydney Chamber Music welcomes developing young musicians who are ready to experience the joy and challenge of making music with others.

  • Approximately 2+ years of instrumental study

  • Generally around Grade 2-3 level or above, or equivalent

  • Able to read music with reasonable independence

  • Interested in playing and learning with other young musicians

  • Ready to develop listening, confidence and ensemble skills

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THE RIGHT ENSEMBLE MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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Chamber music works best when students are thoughtfully matched.

Students are matched according to:

01.

Age

02.

Instrument

03.

Musical level​

04.

Playing experience

05.

Ensemble suitability

Possible formations include

Duos

Piano Ensembles

Trios

Other Small Ensembles

String Quartets

Register Your Interest Now

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