Tetra Chamber Music Institute
Learn more about our year round after school program
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The TCMI Experience
Participation in TCMI is determined by audition, with students placed in ensembles based on experience and playing level.
Each Tuesday, small ensembles (4-6 students) receive a coaching from a member of the Tetra String Quartet and a block of time to rehearse on their own. These student-led rehearsals strengthen skills in leadership, listening, empathy, and creative problem solving.
Students also participate in a conductor-less chamber orchestra (12-20 students) each Tuesday. This experience will allow students to exercise their chamber music skills on a larger scale while they prepare to perform a musical work without a conductor. This setting promotes the importance of feeling a collective group pulse, matching style and articulation, and gaining artistic independence.
Ensembles will perform in a winter and spring recital and are required to participate in two community service performances. These may take place in a senior center, Azure Family Concerts for children on the autism spectrum, a non-profit organization's special event, or other setting where live music is rarely offered.
When and Where
Tuesday Evenings
Fall Semester 2024 August 13-November 19
Spring Semester 2025 January 14-April 22
Students enrolled in TCMI are expected to attend all scheduled rehearsals, coachings, and concerts for both Fall and Spring semesters.
All rehearsals, coachings, and culmination concerts take place at:
St. Matthew United Methodist Church
2540 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
(Baseline and the AZ loop 101)
Schedule
Tuesdays
Session 1: 4:30-7:00pm
Session 2: 6:00-8:30pm
*Students will be assigned to one session.
Session 1
4:20—Session 1 Arrival Time
4:30-5:15pm—Coaching/Rehearsal Block
5:15-6pm—Coaching/Rehearsal Block
6:10-6:55pm Chamber Orchestras
Session 2
6:00–Session 2 Arrival Time
6:10-6:55pm Chamber Orchestras
7:00-7:45pm—Coaching/Rehearsal Block
7:45-8:30pm—Coaching/Rehearsal Block
Apply and Audition
Students in grades 6-12 are eligible. We accept younger students upon recommendation from private teachers. Students may apply individually or as a pre-formed group.
Applications due by May 31, 2024.
(We will accept applications after this date IF space is available. Please inquire at info@tetrainstitute.org)
Program Cost
The cost of the TCMI program is $625. Tuition covers 24 weeks of semi-private instruction over two semesters, 2 formal recitals, and 2 community concerts.
We have payment plans available. Please inquire at info@tetrainstitute.org.
Financial Aid
TCMI believes that economic circumstances should not keep students from participating in our program. Eligible students may apply for tuition assistance by completing a separate financial aid application. This is not a merit-based scholarship. Apply for Financial aid HERE.
Financial Aid is made possible by our generous donors. Learn more about donating to our TCMI Financial Aid Fund.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@tetrainstitute.org