Ensemble and Group Performance Programs

Introduction & Tuition

Ages 9 years and up

Duration: October - June, 20 classes

Ensemble Chair: Sarah Freiberg

Individual instructors will provide students with specific weekly days and times for ensemble classes for the year. Students will participate in a total of 20 ensemble classes.

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.

• Classes are one hour in length
• Ensemble disciplines vary and include: chamber, flute, rock, jazz and brass.
• 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 instructor's schedule.
• Students are required to participate in two performances: Stein Chamber Music Festival on Saturday, March 8, 2008 plus one additional performance of choice by instructor.
• Placement is by audition. New students will audition for the ensemble instructors prior to group placement.
• Audition will consist of one prepared piece and one scale of applicant's choice. Sight-reading may be requested.
• Minimum enrollment depends on the specific ensemble.

Audition Dates
      Saturday, October 6, 2007 (2:30-5:00 pm)
      Wednesday, October 10, 2007 (7:30-9:00 pm)
      Sunday, October 14, 2007 (1:00-3:30pm)

Note: Audition times are subject to change. Additional audition times may be added dependent upon demand.

Ensemble Tuition: $420 per year
(Students may elect to pay in installments of $210 per semester. No payment plan fee will be assessed.)