Adult Chamber Players

Creating Community Through Chamber Music

SCMS Adult Chamber Players (formerly known as the Adult Academy) is designed for adult musicians who are passionate about chamber music and eager to grow as collaborative artists. Through coaching, rehearsal, performance, and community, participants build meaningful musical connections while exploring chamber music repertoire.

Join us for a 9-month-long session starting September 27! Applications are due September 1, 2026.

I. Semester Overview

Coachings: Each chamber group receives 12 hours of coachings throughout the 9-month-long program with the SCMS ACP faculty. The timing and frequency of the sessions are flexible, based on what works best for both the group and the coach’s schedules
Scheduling: SCMS staff coordinates scheduling based on each group’s availability, prioritizing schedule flexibility of all participants.
Rehearsals: SCMS encourages groups to rehearse together outside of coaching sessions. Group members can choose a time and place to rehearse that works best for everyone, whether at the Center or in your own home.
Masterclass Opportunities: Each group will have the opportunity to work with SCMS musicians in a masterclass setting.
Community Events: Groups have the opportunity to build community and connect with others through welcoming activities including studio classes and automatic enrollment into Chamber Club.
Community Recital: At the end of the 9-month-long program, groups are invited to share the music they’ve been working on in a welcoming, low-pressure setting, celebrating their achievements with fellow musicians.

II. Program Timeline:

Click Here to Register! Adult Chamber Players and Chamber Club Kick-off Event on Saturday, August 1, 2026

Applications are open through September 1, 2026

Application fee increases after August 10, 2026

Program Dates: September 27, 2026-June 1, 2027

Coachings begin in November 2026

Masterclasses will take place in Spring 2027

Final Community Recital will take place in late-May/June 2027

III. Application Details (2026/27)

Age: 21+

Eligibility: at least 5 years of experience playing your instrument

Instruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, clarinet, flute

Early Application Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable)

Application Fee (after August 10, 2026): $75.00 (non-refundable)

Tuition: $1,200.00 per semester per applicant

IV. Group Formation and Audition Materials

Pre-formed groups will take priority

Partially pre-formed groups and individual applications are considered, and acceptance is based on the availability of other group members

Group size must be a trio or larger

If you are looking for individual applicants to complete your partially pre-formed group, consider attending the Adult Chamber Players and Chamber Club Kick-off on August 1! Click here to register.

Pre-formed Groups

Please prepare the following excerpt together in your pre-formed group formation and submit it in each of your individual applications. If your pre-formed group is not represented below, please email [email protected] and we will provide you with the excerpt.

String Quartet: Mozart String Quartet No 14 in G Major, K. 387, Movement 1, mm. 1-55
Piano Trio: Haydn Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major, Movement 1, beginning thru letter B (please take the repeats)
Flute and Strings: Mozart Flute Quartet in D major, K. 285, Movement 1, mm. 1-65
Clarinet and Strings: Mozart Clarinet Quintet K. 581, Movement 1, mm. 1-79

Individuals or Partially Pre-formed Groups:

1 scale of choice (you choose the key, the number of octaves, the articulation, and the speed)

Violin: Beethoven Serenade in D major, Op. 8, Movement V, mm. 1-16 and Variation 1 with repeats

Viola: Beethoven Serenade in D major, Op. 8, Movement V, mm. 1-16 and Variation 2 with repeats

Cello: Beethoven Serenade in D major, Op. 8, Movement V, mm. 1-16 and Variation 4 with repeats

Piano: Haydn Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major, Movement 1, beginning thru letter B (please take the repeats)

Clarinet: Mozart Clarinet Quintet K. 581, Movement 1, mm. 1-79

Flute: Mozart Flute Quartet in D major, K. 285, Movement 1, mm. 1-65

How are coachings scheduled?

Coachings begin in November 2026, giving your group time to get acquainted, establish a regular rehearsal schedule, and prepare repertoire before your first coaching. The SCMS team will work with your group to schedule 12 hours of coaching (typically in 90–120 minute sessions) over the course of the nine-month program. Coachings can be scheduled close together or spread throughout the year—whatever works best for your group’s availability. This flexible schedule is designed to fit around busy lives, making it possible to enjoy chamber music while balancing work, travel, family commitments, and practice time.

How are rehearsals scheduled, and where can we rehearse?

Rehearsals are scheduled independently by each group. You’re welcome to rehearse at SCMS whenever space and staff availability allow. Otherwise, many groups choose to rehearse in a member’s home or another mutually convenient location.

If I am a member of the Adult Chamber Players (ACP), am I automatically enrolled in Chamber Club?

Yes! All Adult Chamber Players members are automatically enrolled in Chamber Club.

I'm an individual player looking for people to play chamber music with. How can I meet other musicians?

If you’re new to Seattle, returning to chamber music after some time away, or simply looking to expand your musical community, Chamber Club is a great place to start. Throughout the year, SCMS hosts sight-reading parties and other informal gatherings designed to help musicians meet one another, explore repertoire together, and form chamber groups.

Do I have to perform in the Community Recital?

No. Participation in the Community Recital is completely optional and is up to you and your group. It is simply an opportunity to share your work with friends, family, and the SCMS community if you’d like to perform.