BAROQUE ENSEMBLE
Open to students who read music and have played their instrument for over three years. Each session will explore performance practices as well as development of ensemble and performance skills. The Baroque Ensemble performs for Conservatory recitals as well as community events.
ages:
13 years and older
tuition:
$210
sessions:
15
/
60
min. each
KIDS CONSORT
Experience Renaissance and Baroque music while learning to play viola da gamba. It’s a gentle and sweet sounding string instrument for kids to learn, and they will love this ensemble setting. The viola da gamba comes from the guitar family, has frets and is tuned like a lute. It is held up with the legs, thus requir- ing no endpin. No previous string experience is necessary. We begin playing by ear in the Suzuki style and will eventually play in three-part harmony just like a real viol consort! The group will meet with the Suzuki recorder group once a month for a combined group session. Instruments available for a small rental fee from the Conservatory.
Price includes three 30-minute private
lessons and two 45-minute group class per month. (Total: 12 private and 8 group lessons).
Gambas are available to rent for $50 per semester.
Price includes three 30-minute private
lessons and two 45-minute group class per month. (Total: 12 private and 8 group lessons).
Gambas are available to rent for $50 per semester.
ages:
5 years and older
tuition:
$440
sessions:
10
/
60
min. each
Clas minimum: 3
EAR TRAINING
Ear training is an essential element of musical development. Participants will train their inner ear to recognize pitch and rhythms. Class time will be spent practicing exercises as well as covering the theory behind them.
ages:
8-11 years
tuition:
$185
sessions:
15
/
45
min. each
Class minimum: 3
TAI CHI FOR MUSICIANS
Musicians face physical challenges in get- ting the most out of their instruments while keeping their bodies in tune. The principles of Tai Chi Chuan can be applied to playing your instrument to help you improve both your sound and personal well being. Class time will be split between learning a short Tai Chi Chuan form and how to apply the techniques behind the movements to playing your instrument.
ages:
13 and older
tuition:
$185
sessions:
15
/
45
min. each
Class minimum: 3