Scheduling

Chamber Music School

Opus 1’s Chamber Music School operates on a trimester basis: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Each trimester is made up of approximately eleven weeks. Within that time, students receive eight coachings, rehearsal time, a masterclass opportunity, mentorship potential, and a final performance. The eight coachings are chosen based on the weeks with the maximum attendance. Students are extended one excused absence per trimester.

Below is an example of a typical trimester schedule. Exact dates will be communicated upon enrollment and will be based on specific group availability.

Sample Trimester Schedule:

Fall Trimester

  • Week 1 - coaching 1

  • Week 2 - coaching 2

  • Week 3 - no coaching

  • Week 4 - coaching 3

  • Week 5 - coaching 4

  • Week 6 - coaching 5 + afternoon masterclass

  • Week 7 - coaching 6

  • Week 8 - no coaching

  • Week 9 - coaching 7

  • Week 10 - coaching 10

  • Week 11 - Trimester Recital at 1:00pm

Preparatory Program

Opus 1’s Preparatory Program operates on a semester basis: Fall and Spring. Each semester consists of 15 weeks and follows the academic calendar. As part of Opus 1 Prep, students participate in weekly studio class, monthly recitals, music theory and ear training classes, and electives.

Opus 1 Prep is designed to work in tandem with Opus 1 Chamber Music. Students are encouraged to participate in both Prep and Chamber Music to create a wholistic music education experience. Below is a sample day schedule for a student participating in both Prep and Chamber Music.

Sample Day Schedule:

Saturday with morning chamber music

  • 9:00am - 11:00am: Chamber Music

  • 11:00am - 12:00pm: Break

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm: Elective

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Music Theory

  • 2:00 - 3:00: Studio Class or Prep Recital

Saturday with afternoon chamber music

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm: Elective

  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Music Theory

  • 2:00 - 3:00: Studio Class or Prep Recital

  • 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Break

  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm: Chamber Music

If students have time off in their schedule, we provide a supervised social room where students (and parents!) can spend time, do homework, eat, and take part in occasional structured activities.