Chamber Music Academy

The Chamber Music Academy

Fall 2025 program will be held from September 17th until December 17th, at Unity of Fort Collins, 1401 W Vine Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80521.

Rehearsal Schedule

Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:45 PM
Our Chamber Music Academy (CMA) meets weekly on Wednesday evenings during the school year. Students participate in small ensemble rehearsals led by professional coaches, building musical and collaborative skills in a vibrant, supportive environment.

Dec. 17: Fall Semester Recital, 5pm

Spring 2026 Semester

Jan. 7: Registration deadline
Jan. 14: Second Semester begins
Time: 5 – 6:45pm
May 13: Spring Semester recital
No class during Spring Break on March 18.

We follow the PSD School Calendar for holidays and weather closures.

Registration is required and possible short video tape of your playing is requested if you are a new student, to ensure you are placed with peers of equal ability.

Cost: $100 by check or cash per semester, $105 via card (payment made on registration form).
Scholarships available. Please contact director@offthehookarts.org.

The Chamber Music Academy:

For music students that read music and are in elementary, middle, or high school
Develop collaborative skills with your peers
Get coached by and perform with professional musicians
Gain confidence in your musical interpretation and individual expression

First hour:

All students select one of two small ensemble groups from two sections of musical instruction:

Chamber Music Session: Classical repertoire taught in small groups of trios, quartets, etc. coached by professional local chamber musicians such as violinist Michael Davis and Jephta Bernstein, bassist Jo Asker, and cellist Em Smith.

Singer-Songwriter Session: Students work with local composer, Jo Asker, on the art of writing songs on their chosen instrument. Learn the art of expressive music writing including techniques of structure, chord progressions, lyric writing, and arranging. Apply music theory and creative writing, to spark inspiration and shape complete songs. All experience levels are welcome.

Second hour:

Chamber Orchestra: All chamber music ensemble members join together in ability divided ensembles. Upper level orchestra is led by Michael Davis, former concertmaster of the Louisville Symphony, for an intensive musical experience studying string quartets in a larger ensemble and other various genres of music. Faculty members are included in sections for an invaluable playing experience.

Amadeus Chamber Orchestra: Students not technically ready for the repertoire of the Chamber Orchestra have a unique musical experience working with composers and improvisers, bassist Jo Asker and violinist Riley Ann.

Additional CMA and Calendar information:

Select students perform with our faculty in the Chamber Music Mixer Gala. If chosen to perform, availability for this performance is required.

We follow Poudre School District calendar and school closures.

Please contact Jephta Bernstein with additional questions about scholarships, the Chamber Music Academy or donating instruments.

The Chamber Music Academy PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM

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Please include a link to a short (5 minutes or less), unlisted video of your playing. This can be scales, an etude, or a solo piece you're working on. This will help us place you in right group.
Additional information
Off the Hook Arts Educational Programs Media Release

Photo and Video Waiver for Meadowlark Music Program, Chamber Music Academy, Adult Academy Orchestra, Cello Choir participants. I grant permission to Off the Hook Arts, its agents, and its employees the irrevocable and unrestricted right to produce photographs and video taken of my child, myself, and members of my family while at the Meadowlark Music Program, the Chamber Music Academy, the Adult Academy Orchestra and/or the Cello Choir for any lawful purpose including publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, trade, or historical archive in any manner or in any medium by Off the Hook Arts. I hereby release Off the Hook Arts from liability for any violation or claims relating to said images or video. Furthermore, I grant permission to use the statements of my child, myself, or my family members given during an interview or evaluation with or without my name for the purpose of advertising and publicity without restriction to time limit or geographic area. I waive my right, my child’s rights, and my family’s rights to any and all compensation stemming from the use of these materials.
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