Chamber Music Play-In

Sun Dec 14 2025 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church | Washington

DC Concert Orchestra Society
Publisher/HostDC Concert Orchestra Society
Chamber Music Play-In
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ALL are welcome. Room for up to 35 musicians. Event runs from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., with three 65-minute sessions and a 25 minute social/refreshment break. Space is limited, registration closes November 30th, so RSVP EARLY!
This event is already full up on the instruments below. Please do not register if you play these instruments, E-mail [email protected] to be placed on the waiting list:
- Flutes
- Clarinets
- Horns
We do ALL the work for you
— provide the facilities (seven rooms, two great pianos).
— select the repertoire (you can suggest rep too)
— provide links for e-copy of the repertoire
— match people into ensembles with repertoire
All you have to do is
— show up and meet fellow musicians
— have a great time playing in up to three sets of music
All in a comfortable, casual and non-competitive environment! Prep suggested but sight-reading is OK too. Also be opportunities for ad hoc play.
$30 event fee (before applicable member discounts). To see more about DCCOS' membership programs, visit https://www.dccos.org/join
Your event registration fee is fully refundable if cancelled within four weeks of the event. (This takes a lot of planning, and late drop-outs require considerable rework). Simply reply to your registration confirmation e-mail to request a refund.
If you have suggestions for repertoire, please e-mail IMSLP links for the music to [email protected] Bring hardcopy (all individual parts) as well for spontaneous open sessions. Bring a music stand also.
SPECIAL NOTE TO PIANISTS: Please RSVP early, space runs out fast, and SUGGEST repertoire (trios through quintets). We specifically program pianist’s requests because we understand the extra lead time on preparation!
The repertoire and schedule, along with links to public domain e-copy of music, will be sent out two weeks before the event start.
An extra $5 off is available with the use of the coupon code ACMPDCCM entered at check-out time.
This Play-In is made possible, in part, through the support of Associated Chamber Music Players (www.acmp.net). The mission of ACMP is to stimulate and expand the playing of chamber music for pleasure among musicians worldwide, of all backgrounds, ages and skill levels, by connecting people and supporting chamber music activities for individuals, groups and institutions.
Join ACMP – Membership is FREE. Visit https://acmp.net/join/
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The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1313 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005-4701, United States

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