Chamber Music

Chamber The Department of Music offers many fine chamber ensembles, including Percussion, String, Saxophone, Flute, Tuba/Euphonium, Clarinet, and Horn Ensembles. In addition, a variety of other ensembles, including the Woodwind and Brass Quintets are very active.

Mission
The mission of the Chamber Music Program at Otterbein College is to provide opportunities for students to develop artistic excellence and to ensure that chamber music, in its broadest sense, is a vital part of the Otterbein and Columbus community.

Vision
Our vision is:

that chamber music serves as a model for cooperation and collaboration and community outreach;
that students actively participate in chamber music as part of their pre-professional training; and
that we increase the opportunities for the performance of chamber music increase in traditional and non-traditional concert venues.

Values
The Chamber Music Program supports the values of the Chamber Music Association, that:

artistic and professional excellence are valued throughout the field;
chamber music as an example of the possibilities of democracy, tolerance, and humanity; and
honoring tradition while moving forward through innovation.