Introduction & Tuition
Ages 9 years to Adult
26 weeks
Start dates vary, depending on ensemble.
Click here for a complete schedule of Winter and Spring ensembles and group classes.
Ensemble Chair: Sarah Freiberg
Ensemble students flourish as they develop a camaraderie with their ensemble partners, a sense of responsibility to the group, and pride in their accomplishments. Participants are placed with students who share a similar level of experience and ability
Whether you have been playing an instrument for many years or you are fairly new to music making, Powers offers a variety of musical ensemble styles to help you find the ensemble class best for you.
- Most classes are one hour in length.
- The ensemble program is designed for intermediate to advanced instrumentalists. Students need to be familiar with note reading and basic rhythm. Every effort will be made to place interested students.
- Days/times of music ensembles vary depending on the instructor's schedule.
- New students audition for the Ensemble Chair and/or the ensemble instructor prior to group placement. Audition consists of one prepared piece and scale of applicant's choice. Sight-reading may be requested.
- Students are required to participate in two performances: Stein Chamber Music Festival on March 26, plus one additional performance of instructor's choice.
- Minimum enrollment depends on the specific ensemble.
Tuition:
60-minute ensemble: Total tuition: $572 (2 semester payments of $286)
60-minute Jazz Band: Total tuition: $398 (2 semester payments of $199)
60-minute Rock Band: Total tuition: $398 (2 semester payments of $199)
90-minute viola da gamba consort: Total tuition: $742 (2 semester payments of $371)
2-hour viola da gamba consort: Total tuition: $994 (2 semester payments of $497)
* Students who are registered for a full year of private lessons will receive a 10% discount off the full year tuition of ensemble programs.
