Northeastern Pennsylvania Chamber Music Society
Celebrating ten seasons of music-making, mentorship, and meaningful connection in the community.
Wade Preston, pianist, vocalist, composer, and arranger; and Jonathan Weber, violinist; have both played thousands of shows on Broadway and have countless stories to tell of their adventures on and off Broadway, on stage and behind the scenes.
Dr. Theodore Buchholz, cello professor and head of strings at University of Arizona, performer, and a nationally recognized researcher, gives an interactive session exploring creative strategies for forming a fifteen-minute regiment designed to develop or enhance a highly effective left hand. Within this fifteen-minute workout a wide array of technical ideas will be covered including […]
Dr. Daniel Andai, Dean of Music at New World School of the Arts (Miami, Florida), Artistic Director of Killington Music Festival in (Killington, Vermont), and artistic director and principal conductor of Alhambra Orchestra in Miami, shares his experiences and views on the workings of the music business, and answers questions from those aspiring to enter […]
Colin Maki, dealer and consultant in fine and rare stringed instruments, and Jerry Lynn, a restorer of stringed instruments with decades of industry experience share their expertise on instruments and their insight into the dealings of the industry. This program is presented free of charge, thanks to the support in part by the Pennsylvania Council […]
Bring your instruments for an interactive session to hone your right arm skills! John Vaida will explore a methodical approach to bow division and its artistic application to repertoire. Exercises and repertoire have been selected for use on any bowed string instrument. Learn how the study of bow distribution can develop a focused sustained tone, […]
Rick Hoffenberg, John Vaida, and Amy Iwazumi join forces to bring two poignant works for an unusual instrumentation: Piano, violin, and viola. The Jongen Trio, Op. 30 and Brahms Horn Trio, Op. 40 (later arranged for viola by Brahms) were created when the composers were in their early 30's and both works were premiered with […]
Join us in a conversation with the NEPA Philharmonic’s Executive Director, Nancy Sanderson. Dedicating her life to music, music education, and to the Northeastern Pennsylvania region, discussions will include her insight into the current situation and future of the arts, locally and globally. These Music Matters programs are presented free of charge thanks to the […]
John Vaida and Amy Iwazumi perform Three Madrigals for violin and viola by Bohuslav Martinů, a vibrant and virtuosic piece dedicated to his friends, Joseph and Lillian Fuchs, a brother-sister duo, whose performance of the Mozart Duos inspired the work. These Music Matters programs are presented free of charge thanks to the support by our […]
Maintaining a diverse and active career as a soloist, chamber musician, orchestra musician, and Broadway musician, Nuno Antunes will give an interactive workshop on articulation, tuning, and phrasing, aimed at bringing all wind players to the next level! These Music Matters programs are presented free of charge thanks to the support by our generous donors.
Legendary double-bassist, James VanDemark, shares some of his adventures from a decades long career as a distinguished performer, collaborator, and teacher; and his many interests outside of music. These Music Matters programs are presented free of charge thanks to the support by our generous donors.
String pedagogue, cellist, and conductor, Dr. Lisa Caravan, currently a professor at the Eastman School of Music and a sought-after clinician who works with orchestra ensembles regionally, nationally, and internationally, presents an interactive workshop, Effective Practice Strategies: Cultivating Awareness and Mindfulness in the Practice Room. Participate with your instruments, all string players are welcome! Have […]
Workshop Information Information for participants Faculty Schedule Information for participants Participation fee (per person) $250* All participants have access to the faculty concerts plus two free tickets. Age eligibility 12 years and up Application/recording submission deadline Monday, June, 21, 2021 Application recording • Video recording as a link (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) or as an upload […]
Hwaen Ch'uqi, piano; John Vaida, violin; Amy Iwazumi, viola; Lisa Caravan, cello
Hwaen Ch'uqi, piano; John Vaida, violin; Amy Iwazumi, viola; Lisa Caravan, cello
Program Beach Romance for violin and piano Ravel String Quartet Beach Piano Quintet Brian Farrell, piano; Jonathan Weber, violin; John Vaida, violin; Amy Iwazumi, viola; Miho Weber, cello The current policy at St. Stephen's Episcopal, as dictated by the Bishop and the Diocese of Bethlehem, is that ALL persons in the audience must be masked, […]
Artists from the January Hayfield House performance give a talk and mini-performance to students at the Abington Heights High School.
NEPACMS is live in person at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, PA! 321 Wyandotte St, Bethlehem, PA 18015 Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 7PM Admission is free with a suggested donation to the church Steven Vanhauwaert, piano John Vaida, violin Amy Iwazumi, viola Theodore Buchholz, cello Program Antonín Dvořák: Piano Trio No. […]
NEPACMS is delighted to present Trio Cabrini featuring pianist and accordionist, Vlada Yaneva; clarinetist, Nuno Antunes; and bassoonist/singer, Gina Cuffari. Look forward to a whimsical and unique program of traditional pieces and works highlighting their Portuguese, Italian and Bulgarian heritages. Program: Julio de Sousa: Fado Loucura Anne Victorino d'Almeida: Diurno, for bass clarinet and piano […]
Artists from the Natural Connections concert performs excerpts from the program at the Fine Arts Fiesta in Wilkes-Barre's Public Square