Axiom Ensemble

An axiom is defined as an established rule or principle; a self-evident truth. It also stems from the word axios which means ‘worthy’.

There are musical works which don’t quite fit in the context of a typical large-ensemble concert nor chamber music concert, but are most certainly worthy works of art.

AXIOM, MIT’s newest ensemble, will explore such musical works. This auditioned group will meet twice a week over the course of a quarter and culminate in a public performance.

This spring, AXIOM will examine the sound world of the nonet by studying and performing the Nonet in F major of Louis Spohr (sometimes called the “Grand Nonet”), and the Nonet in Eb major of Louise Farrenc. The instrumentation required for both is the same:

Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
French horn
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass

Auditions for the Spohr will be February 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM in W18-4311. Please prepare a solo of your choice no longer than one minute. After that, there will be sight reading.

Performances will be held at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 18 2025 (Spohr) and Tuesday, May 6 2025 (Farrenc).

Please email Dr. Boyles (akboyles@mit.edu) for further information.