String Chamber Music is a 1 unit course which fulfills the lower and upper division Area C GE requirement, as well as music majors' ensemble requirement. It places students of like ability into string chamber music groups, like string quartets, trios, etc. Students can also be placed with woodwind instruments or piano to create chamber music groups. Starting in 2010, some groups will be asked to participate in a Service-Learning Program, which pairs groups with a community partner, such as a hospital, school, or senior center. These groups will prepare presentations and performances for the community partner organization.