Chamber Music Program
Heather Wittels, director
The wide-ranging and inclusive Chamber Music Program provides numerous performance opportunities for undergraduate and graduate student musicians and University of Chicago community members. Chamber music groups are organized at the beginning of the year, guided in repertoire selection, and coached regularly by the Chamber Music Program Director and the Department's artists-in-residence, with opportunities for workshops and master classes with visiting guest artists and other Chicago-area musicians.
Rehearsals & Performances
Chamber music groups determine their rehearsal schedules and sign up to participate in workshops, master classes, and performances on the Tea Time Concert Series, Chamber Music Showcase concerts, and at a local retirement community.
2026/27 Concerts and Showcases:
- Tuesday, December 1 / 7 PM / Fulton Recital Hall (Goodspeed Hall 4th Floor)
- Tuesday, March 2 / 7 PM / Fulton Recital Hall (Goodspeed Hall 4th Floor)
- Tuesday, May 11 / 7 PM / Fulton Recital Hall (Goodspeed Hall 4th Floor)
- Tuesday, May 18 / 7 PM / Fulton Recital Hall (Goodspeed Hall 4th Floor)
2026/27 Tea Time Concerts:
- Thursday, December 3 / 4:30 PM / Fulton Recital Hall (Goodspeed Hall 4th Floor)
- Thursday, February 25 / 4:30 PM / Fulton Recital Hall (Goodspeed Hall 4th Floor)
- Thursday, May 20 / 4:30 PM / Fulton Recital Hall (Goodspeed Hall 4th Floor)
Auditions
Musicians interested in chamber music should sign up for a Chamber Music Program audition at the beginning of the academic year. Players will be assigned to chamber music groups with musicians of similar experience, repertoire interests, and musical ability. Please visit the Auditions page for complete information, including audition requirements.