Electives

Classes are 50 minutes, 5 student minimum, $200, and open to the public
Classes may be cancelled for low attendance or insufficient funding.

Performance Class (all instruments), 6 pm Mondays
The Performance Group Class (for all advanced instruments) will review repertoire, technique and performance skills. As the intensity of their study increases, students are required to practice at least one hour a day. Students are encouraged to register for the Advanced Chamber Ensemble elective. Students are expected to master each ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal School of Music) music theory level through Level 5 (college level). Students can test out of these theory classes.Students are also encourage to take the Chamber Ensemble elective. 

Chamber Ensemble (all instruments, audition required), 5 PM Wednesdays
Students must already read notes. This is not a first level "reading orchestra". Violinists should be in Book IV or above, violists in Book III or above, and cellists in Book II or above. We will have tons of fun, but this is a serious study experience for practicing students only. Must be interested in competitions, recordings, and recitals.
Please contact Lucinda at [email protected] to schedule an audition.

Intro to Music Theory/Note-Reading
Please check with our office for more details 
Prerequisite: For Twinkle graduates and students through Suzuki Book 1. 
Description: In this class, games and theory puzzles combine to lay the foundation for a deeper musical understanding and music reading.  
Barbora Valiukeviciute, Instructor

Music Theory II
Please check with our office for more details.
Prerequisite: For students who pass Introduction to Theory exam and have fluent English-reading ability. 
Description: In this class, students will learn about clefs, the grand staff and notation. They will also learn time signatures, key signatures and more complex rhythms. This class will prepare students for the ABRSM Grade 1 test. 

Music Theory Advanced
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Prerequisite: For students who pass the Intermediate Theory exam. 
Description: In this class, students will continue their journey of major and minor scales. Intervals, scale degrees and triads will be explored. This class prepares students for the ABRSM Grade 2 test and beyond. 

Small Chamber Ensemble
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A class of duets and trios for students in Suzuki Book 2-4.  Reading experience is required.  All instruments are welcome.