Ensembles

Small Ensembles
Choral Ensembles


Small Ensembles___________

Brass Ensemble
Age:	13 to 18 years (minimum of three years playing experience)
Day/Time:	Monday, 7:00-8:00pm
First Class:	Monday, November 3
Length:	Entire academic year (one 8-week and one 15-week semester), beginning after marching band season
Tuition:	$78.00 for 8-week semester $146.25 for 15-week semester
Instructor:	Dr. Frank Gazda
For intermediate and advanced trumpet, horn, tenor trombone, bass trombone, euphonium, baritone and tuba students with at least three years of playing experience. This course will offer students the opportunity to play music from a variety of styles composed or arranged for brass ensemble. Brass players will develop ensemble skills and explore the vast and exciting repertoire written for brass ensembles. Part of each class period may be spent developing fundamentals of brass playing, as well as listening to recordings and discussing topics of interest to brass players. Emphasis during rehearsals will be placed on balance, blend, intonation, tone quality and technique. Brass Ensemble begins after marching band season. Prerequisite: Telephone interview with instructor or recommendation of private teacher.

Guitar Ensemble
Age:	14 years to adults, exceptions may be made for younger students on an individual basis
Day/Time:	Wednesday, 6:00-7:00pm
First Class:	Wednesday, September 17
Length:	Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters)
Tuition:	$130.50 per 15-week semester
Materials:	Purchased separately
Instructor:	Christopher Braddock
The group offers acoustic guitarists the opportunity to play chamber music with other guitarists. Repertoire includes a variety of music from the 16th through 20th centuries, scored for two or more guitars. In addition to learning music of the classical masters and jazz greats, students will have the opportunity to compose original pieces for the group and also to develop and improve their improvisational skills. The Guitar Ensemble will have opportunities to perform in concert throughout the year. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

Choral Ensembles___________

Milford Youth Chorale (for unchanged treble voices)
Age:	Grades 2 to 4, exceptions may be made for older and younger students on an individual basis
Day/Time:	Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm
First Rehearsal:	Thursday, September 18
Length:	Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters)
Tuition:	$175.00 per 15-week semester
Instructor:	Nicole Akers
Auditions:	For part placement; Office Manager will contact you once you register
This choral ensemble is designed for young singers to develop and improve singing skills while learning basic musicianship. No previous choral experience is necessary; however an audition to determine basic skills is required. The ensemble will have opportunities to perform in concert throughout the year. Prerequisite: Placement audition; consent of the conductor.

Select Youth Chorale
Age:	Grades 9 to 12, exceptions may be made for older and younger students on an individual basis
Day/Time:	Tuesday, 6:30-8:00pm
First Rehearsal:	Tuesday, September 16
Length:	Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters)
Tuition:	$225.00 per 15-week semester
Instructor:	Jennifer McCarthy
Auditions:	or part placement; Office Manager will contact you once you register
This SATB choral ensemble for young adults focuses on all aspects of choral and vocal technique. Repertoire includes music from all eras, as well as quality arrangements of some popular music and vocal jazz. Ensemble singing, blend, balance, diction, stylistic accuracy and expressive content are thoroughly explored. SYC students will have opportunities to perform in concert throughout the year. Prerequisite: Placement audition; consent of the conductor.

Women's Four-Part Harmony (Barbershop) Class/Ensemble
Age:	12 years to adults
Day/Time:	Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm
First Class:	Thursday, September 18
Length:	Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters)
Tuition:	$75.00 per 15-week semester
Instructor:	Elizabeth Mende
Are you a woman who likes to sing, dance and perform? Can you carry a tune but can’t read music? This class/ensemble will teach you the unique style of music known as barbershop a cappella four-part harmony. You will learn vocal production techniques, breathing techniques and presentation skills in this new and exciting program! Prerequisite: None.

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