A new, innovative string quartet program for the Las Vegas Valley.
NSA CHAMBER ARTS PROGRAM
Nevada School of the Arts introduces a chamber music program that goes beyond the rehearsal room.
In addition to coaching, masterclasses, and performance opportunities, students receive practical training in media production and branding, learning how to shape their artistic identity and communicate it effectively.
What is the Chamber Arts Program?
The NSA Chamber Arts Program: Artistry Meets Entrepreneurship.
The Chamber Arts Program is a structured training experience built around weekly coachings with leading Las Vegas professionals, including artists such as Las Vegas Philharmonic Concertmaster Deann Letourneau. Students also participate in masterclasses with internationally recognized guest ensembles, including groups like the ETHEL and Grammy award winning cellist, Eru Matsumoto.
In addition to performance training, students receive hands-on instruction in photography, audio recording, and digital media production, learning how to create professional content and develop their ensemble’s brand. The program also includes workshops in social media strategy and practical business sessions with local arts professionals, giving students direct exposure to both artistic and entrepreneurial leadership and what mistakes to avoid when trying to find work as a musician.
World-Class Mentorship: Weekly coachings with local icons like Deann Letourneau and masterclasses with visiting ensembles. Students are also invited to participate in NSA’s Masterclass Series with visiting professors and Ensembles.
Professional Media Training: Hands-on workshops in photography, audio recording, and digital production to capture your sound.
The Business of Music: Practical sessions on social media strategy, branding, and arts management led by industry professionals.
Performance Opportunities: Direct exposure to the stage and the local arts community.
Roundtable Clinics: Learn from esteemed professionals like Grammy Award Winning Eru Matsumoto and Producer Lisa Liu about setting yourself apart in the music industry.
Beyond the music?
In today’s competitive landscape, technical mastery is only the beginning of a successful career. To thrive, the modern musician must operate with a "triple-threat" mindset: combining artistic excellence with digital fluency and entrepreneurial agility.
While world-class performance remains the heart of the craft, it is the ability to navigate the business of the arts—from strategic branding and high-end media production to financial management—that bridges the gap between the practice room and a sustainable professional life.
By mastering the synergy between the bow and the business plan, artists gain the agency to not only perform at the highest level but to actively shape their own future in the industry.
Faculty Artists and Coaches
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Deann Letourneau
Concertmaster of LVPO
Coach
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Eru Matsumoto
Grammy Award Winning Cellist
Music and Creative Business Coach
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Sunshine Dominguez
Sunshine Digital
Branding, Social Media, Business Development
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Kayvon Sesar
Studio / Session Violinist
Clinician
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Lisa Liu
Contractor, Producer, Violinist
Clinician
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Ai Melby
Violist
Coach
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Omar Shelly
Violist
Coach
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Corin from ETHEL
String Quartet
Masterclass
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Karl Reinarz
Violist, Conductor
Coach
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Scott Jackson
Violinist, Sphinx Virtuosi
Coach, Dean
Audition Requirements
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Two 3-Octave Scales
Two notes per bow. Tempo: Quarter note = 60.
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Piece of your choosing:
Concerto or two contrasting movements of Bach or one movement of a Bach Fugue.
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Applications Due April 24th
Submit early. No application fee required.
Your Questions, Answered.
Who can apply?
Everyone with a love for chamber music and a desire to work towards excellence is welcome to apply to the Chamber Arts Program. Students will be selected to participate based on a competitive audition and are limited to 16 students. Students must be available to meet on required rehearsal days and attend workshops as scheduled.
Where are rehearsals located?
Rehearsals and workshops are located Downtown at the 5th Street School, close to Fremont Street and the Las Vegas Academy.
401 South 4th Street.
What does the Chamber Arts Program Cost?
The Chamber Arts Program (CAP) costs only $100 per semester thanks to the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts. Students must agree to meet all requirements of the program. Financial aid is available. This fee will cover snacks, drinks, shirts, and administrative overhead.
What is the timeline like for the program?
Rehearsals and coaching will begin in May. Professional development courses will occur once per month for the duration of the program. The program will run through the summer until next May.
Students will have regular performances at community spaces around Las Vegas.
What is the age range of the Chamber Arts Program?
CAP is accepting applications from ages 13 - 25. Ensembles will be formed with similar age groups.
What does the Chamber Arts Program meet?
CAP is a year long program with ongoing enrollment. Students will be accepted into the program as space allows through a competitive audition. First classes are scheduled for May should enrollment permit and will continue through the following May. Students are expected to commit to a full semester at a time and not leave the program midway.
Do you have questions?
We are here to answer your questions! This is a new program, please be patient as we work out the bugs.
