If you enjoy making music in small groups with others, consider taking part in the Fetter Chamber Music Program (Music 47)! We support all types of small musical ensembles (usually defined as one person per part) in any genre. All instruments (including voices) are welcome. Here's how the program works:

• Students may propose a group that they have already formed with others, or may ask to be placed into a group. We make every effort to organize groups, though sometimes it is necessary to wait until the following semester to find the right match. Groups are organized on a first-come, first-served basis. Since space in the program is limited, sign up early!  Truly all genres are welcome - we've supported improv, tango, mariachi, vocal ensembles, percussion ensembles, duets, trios, quartets, and more, and we're always open to new ideas.
• If you're new to the Music Program, you just need to perform a short audition for Andrew Hauze to place you in the program. 
• Students attend 10 one-hour coachings during the semester with an assigned coach.  All coachings should take place in-person. 
• Students work together in rehearsal for at least one hour per week outside of their coachings.
• All participants perform on one of the Fetter Chamber Music concerts toward the end of the semester.
• Please keep in mind that, due to the one-on-a-part nature of these groups, committing to a chamber music group is not the same as signing up for a regular class. If you drop Music 47 during the add-drop period, it affects the entire group and, in some cases, may mean that other students will not be able to participate in that semester. So, please consider your schedule carefully before committing to a group, and do your best to honor that commitment. We understand that sometimes unforeseeable things arise and you may need to drop the course, but we ask that you seriously consider all of the options and speak with the program directors and your advisor before doing so. 
• Students participating in the Fetter Chamber Music Program are eligible for five complimentary private lessons from an approved teacher on the instrument played in the Fetter ensemble. These lessons can be in addition to lessons covered through our private music lesson program, Music 048, or in lieu of those lessons.  It is possible for a student to study one instrument in Music 048 and play another instrument in a Fetter Chamber group, thus receiving private lessons on two different instruments.  
• At least one member of each group registers for Music 47 for 0.5 credit (the other members may register for 0.5 or 0 credit, according to their preference). The students registered for credit write short program notes (2-3 paragraphs) on the music they are preparing.
• One semester of participation in a Music Program Ensemble (Chinese Music Ensemble, Chorus, Garnet Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Gamelan, Orchestra, Taiko, or Wind Ensemble is a prerequisite (for returning students) or co-requisite (for new or returning students) for each semester of MU47 participation. This applies to every student in every Fetter group. 
• First-year students generally need to wait until their second semester before joining the Fetter Chamber Music Program, except by special arrangement with the program directors.

If you have any questions or are interested in taking part, please contact Andrew Hauze or Jenny Honig.