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The month of August

August is dedicated to exploring the realm of chamber music and its rich history. We share this treasured art with our younger generation through our New Wave Chamber Music Week​, Interactive Family Matinee, and other opportunities to experience what it means to feel music in our every day lives. 

New Wave ​Chamber Music Week

All students are welcome

Whether you are a student of Galatea or not, all are welcome to apply. Any students who wish to gain experience alongside our artists from around the world are invited to share.
When: August 19th - 24th 2024
Where: Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Tuition: $650
Concert: Saturday, August 24th 2024
Concert Tickets: FREE
Why: To give an experience that shines through life

Collaboration

Every student is paired with like-minded musicians in a chamber music ensemble joined by a Mentor. Sharing the stage with professionals is extremely special, but collaborating with them in rehearsals all week is the true key to development. Time allows for ideas, muscles, breath, and sleep to integrate and inspire!

Fun with eurythmics

Take off your shoes and play around with rhythm in a whole new way. Making music visible through harmonious bodily movement allows us to feel, express, and master the flow that is an integral part of creating music. Through these interactive activities and exercises, students learn to develop and trust their own intuitions.

More than music

Our Mentors integrate mindfulness, breathwork, movement, intention, and LIFE into music ​during ​this extraordinary week.

From rehearsals to the stage

Playing alongside professional musicians in a chamber music setting gives the opportunity of hands-on experience. This helps improve artistic skill and facilitates all facets of the human experience; communicating, sharing, planning, and executing.
​Family and friends are always welcome to attend the final concert, where students will exercise their development of performing in every sense of the word.
“Dr. Johnathan Spence has an energy that is contagious. His knowledge, joy, and love of music is equalled only by his determination to share music with everyone through teaching and performing. He challenges every student, giving them the tools and confidence needed to play to the next level. My daughter, Gabrielle, spent four years as his student. The skills she has gained over the years from Chamber Music Week and private lessons has allowed her to continue her musical journey into college. She has blossomed into a strong, confident violin player and is able to conquer any piece of music.” -Sara C.
“Dr. Spence is an exceptional violin teacher. His enthusiasm, energy and love of music inspire my daughter to excel in her performance. We highly recommend ‘Spence’, as my 16 year old calls him.” -Cheryl S.
“Spence has been working with my son for viola for two years now. He is an extraordinary instructor and performer that is able to connect to his students. He gives formative feedback that has helped to challenge my son to grow in his craft without becoming frustrated. He has always been accommodating, professional, and supportive. He has been influential in developing my son's love of music. Highly recommend.” -Kathy B.

Our Artists

We bring like minded, actively performing chamber musicians to our area. Their passion for empowering our next generation through the art of chamber music brings more light to our world.

Ready to grow as a chamber musician?

Grow through music

Because everyone’s financial situation is different, we offer scholarships to those who need financial assistance. This program has been shaping young musicians for the last six years and will continue to do so for many, many more.