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Ensembles
Playing/singing with other musicians in a group is one of the great thrills
and joys of music-making! WMS/DMS offers instrumental and vocal ensembles
from chamber groups to large ensembles for children, teens and adults at
every level. Although practicing, honing one’s skills and performing as a
soloist are extremely rewarding, playing/singing in an ensemble is an equally
extraordinary experience. WMS/DMS ensemble directors focus on developing
each ensemble within an age-appropriate educational framework, guiding
participants to learn about blend, balance, stylistic accuracy and expressive
content. Concerts throughout the year feature and highlight WMS/DMS
ensembles.
Chamber Music and Small Ensembles
Orchestral Ensembles
Choral Ensembles
Chamber Music and Small Ensembles___________
| Chamber Music |
| Age: |
Youth to adults |
| Day/Time: |
60 minutes per week, as scheduled |
| First Rehearsal: |
Fall: by week of October 6
Spring: by week of January 26 |
| Length: |
One 10-week semester. Students can enroll for one or both semesters. |
| Tuition: |
$222.81 per person with 3 or more students (trio, quartet, etc.)
$273.00 per person with 2 students |
| Instructor: |
WMS/DMS faculty |
| Auditions: |
Monday, May 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Monday, September 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. |
Youth and adults at intermediate to advanced levels will form
chamber music ensembles for one or both 10-week semesters.
Individuals may request assignment to a chamber music ensemble
or enroll with pre-existing partners. Chamber music students
will have opportunities to perform in concert each semester.
Prerequisite: Placement audition with the coordinator. |
| Brass Ensemble |
| Age: |
13 to 18 years (minimum of three years playing experience) |
| Day/Time: |
Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm |
| First Class: |
Thursday, November 6 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (one 8-week and one 15-week semester), beginning after marching band season |
| Tuition: |
$104.00 for 8-week semester
$195.00 for 15-week semester |
| Instructor: |
William Gregory |
For intermediate and advanced trumpet, horn, tenor trombone, bass
trombone, euphonium, baritone and tuba students with at least
three years of playing experience. Brass players will develop
ensemble skills and explore the vast and exciting repertoire
written for brass ensembles. Brass Ensemble students will have
opportunities to perform in concert throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Telephone interview with instructor or
recommendation of private teacher. |
| Flute Choir |
| Age: |
Grades 5 to 9 (or any flutist at the intermediate level) |
| Day/Time: |
Tuesday, 6:15-7:00pm |
| First Class: |
Tuesday, September 16 |
| Length: |
One 15-week semester. Students can enroll for one or both semesters |
| Tuition: |
$208.53 per 15-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Dr. Paula Nelson |
Open to all intermediate flute students, Flute Choir offers
students the opportunity to develop ensemble skills,
including listening, tuning, blending, breathing and
following a conductor. Flutists will work on improving
technique, tone and sight-reading ability in a fun,
supportive atmosphere. There will be two public
performances each semester.
Prerequisite: Telephone interview with instructor or
recommendation of private teacher. |
| Guitar Ensemble for Elementary and Middle School Students |
| Age: |
9 to 14 years, exceptions may be made for older and younger students on an
individual basis |
| Day/Time: |
Monday, 6:30-7:30pm |
| First Class: |
Monday, September 15 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 16-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$191.35 per 16-week semester |
| Materials: |
To be purchased by student |
| Instructor: |
Christopher Braddock |
The group offers young 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. The class reinforces younger students’
practice habits and their ability to play music with others and
also provides a rudimentary introduction to music theory and
history.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. |
| Guitar Ensemble for High School Students and Adults |
| Age: |
14 years to adults, exceptions may be made for younger students on an
individual basis |
| Day/Time: |
Monday, 7:30-8:30pm |
| First Class: |
Monday, September 15 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 16-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$191.35 per 16-week semester |
| Materials: |
To be purchased by student |
| 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.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. |
| Jazz Combo |
| Age: |
12 to 18 years |
| Day/Time: |
Tuesday, 7:00-8:00pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Tuesday, November 4 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (one 8-week semester and one 15-week semester), beginning after marching band season |
| Tuition, Fall: |
$138.80 for 8-week semester |
| Tuition, Spring: |
$260.25 per 15-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Christopher Braddock |
| Auditions: |
By appointment |
The Wilmington Branch Jazz Combo is open to intermediate and
advanced level students by audition. The ensemble meets weekly
for 60 minutes beginning after the marching band season and
concentrates on small group playing, jazz styles (swing, Latin,
funk), jazz improvisation and theory, and learning jazz
standards by ear and by music reading. Throughout the year,
Christopher Braddock will invite local jazz authorities and
luminaries to work with the Jazz Combo.
Prerequisite: Placement audition or recommendation of
private teacher. |
| Beginning Steel Band for Upper Elementary School Students |
| Age: |
9 to 12 years |
| Day/Time: |
Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Thursday, September 18 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$200.00 per 15-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Colvin Atiba Fields |
Traditionally called “pan,” steel drums are fascinating and fun!
Students will learn about the history of the “pan” and how
classical music influenced steel drum practices. They will also
perform traditional styles, including soca, calypso and reggae.
Steel Band students will have opportunities to perform in concert
throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. |
| Beginning Steel Band for Middle and High School Students |
| Age: |
13 to 18 years |
| Day/Time: |
Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Thursday, September 18 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$200.00 per 15-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Colvin Atiba Fields |
Traditionally called “pan,” steel drums are fascinating and fun!
Students will learn about the history of the “pan” and how
classical music influenced steel drum practices. They will also
perform traditional styles, including soca, calypso and reggae.
Steel Band students will have opportunities to perform in concert
throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. |
Orchestral Ensembles___________
| Orchestral Prep for Strings |
| Age: |
9 to 13 years, exceptions may be made for older and younger students on an individual basis |
| Day/Time: |
Monday, 4:45-5:45pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Monday, September 15 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$136.08 per 15-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Gwen Fuller |
| Auditions: |
Monday, May 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 31, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. |
This class/ensemble prepares string students for participation
in orchestra and chamber music by strengthening the skills they
have acquired from private lessons, group classes and music
theory. Activities will include rhythm exercises, note-reading
studies and tuning, along with listening studies, playing in
ensemble and discussing composers and specific musical pieces.
The class/ensemble helps to prepare the student for Delaware
Youth Orchestra and is appropriate for both traditional and
Suzuki string players. Students may spend more than one year in
the class/ensemble, depending upon ability level and rate of
advancement. Annually, students will participate in a
side-by-side orchestra concert with the Delaware Youth
Orchestra, with periodic additional performance opportunities.
Prerequisite: Placement audition; consent of the instructor. |
| Delaware Youth Orchestra |
| Age: |
9 to 15 years, exceptions may be made for older and younger students on an individual basis |
| Day/Time: |
Tuesday, 4:30-6:00pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Tuesday, September 16 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 15-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$202.08 per 15-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Christina von Duyke |
| Auditions: |
Monday, May 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 31, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Monday, September 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. |
A training orchestra for students ages 9 to 15, this ensemble
prepares young musicians for the large ensemble experience
through a repertoire of light classics and popular music.
Students learn ensemble skills, listening skills and social
interaction through playing with others. DYO students will
have opportunities to perform in concert throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Placement audition; consent of the instructor. |
| Delaware Youth Symphony |
| Age: |
14 to 18 years, exceptions may be made for older and younger students on an individual basis |
| Day/Time: |
Monday, 7:00-9:00pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Strings: Monday, September 15
Woodwinds, brass and percussion: Monday, November 3 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (both semesters) |
| Tuition, Fall: |
$269.01 for 15-week semester for strings
$143.47 for 8-week semester for winds, brass and percussion |
| Tuition, Spring: |
$269.01 per 15-week semester, all musicians |
| Instructor: |
Dr. Michael Larkin |
| Auditions: |
Saturday, May 31, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Monday, September 8, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. |
The DYS is a performance-oriented orchestra for students ages 14
to 18. Through rehearsal and performance of appropriate classical
works and “pops” literature, students develop ensemble and
listening skills with emphasis on style, appropriate tone,
phrasing and articulation, as well as strategies for good ensemble
intonation and balance. The DYS rehearses 15 weeks each semester
in preparation for concerts throughout the year; in the fall
semester, woodwind, brass and percussion players join the ensemble
at the conclusion of marching band season. DYS students will have
opportunities to perform in concert throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Placement audition; consent of the instructor. |
| Wilmington Community Orchestra |
| Age: |
Adults (18 years and up) |
| Day/Time: |
Monday, 7:30-10:00pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Monday, September 15 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (schedule determined by conductor) |
| Tuition: |
None |
| Instructor: |
Dr. Timothy Schwarz |
| Auditions: |
Individual placement assesment by conductor |
The WCO is a community orchestra that performs music from the
standard symphonic and concerto repertoire. This accomplished
amateur ensemble rehearses weekly in preparation for its concerts
held at the Wilmington Branch. Featured soloists include WMS/DMS
faculty members, area artists and winners of the orchestra’s
annual Concerto Competition for Young Musicians. Admission is by
an individual placement assessment with the conductor. Seating
assignments are determined through voluntary auditions.
Prerequisite: Individual placement assessment; consent of the
conductor. Call for appointment. |
Choral Ensembles___________
| Wilmington 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, 5:00-6:00pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Thursday, September 18 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 16-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$195.05 per 16-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Marybeth Miller |
| Auditions: |
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, 10:00am-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 4:15-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 2:00-5:00p.m. |
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. WYC students will have
opportunities to perform in concert throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Placement audition; consent of the conductor. |
| Delaware Children's Chorus (for unchanged treble voices) |
| Age: |
Grades 5 to 8, exceptions may be made for older and younger students on an individual basis |
| Day/Time: |
Wednesday, 5:00-6:30pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Wednesday, September 17 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 16-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$252.17 per 16-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Marybeth Miller |
| Auditions: |
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, 10:00am-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 4:15-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 2:00-5:00p.m. |
This choral ensemble is for young people who have some previous
choral or musical experience. Musicianship is taught with an
emphasis on sight-singing, ear-training and three- and four-part
singing. Varied repertoire is prepared and performed in several
concerts throughout the year, often off-site.
Prerequisite: Placement audition; consent of the conductor. |
| Select Choral Ensemble |
| Age: |
Grades 9 to 12, exceptions may be made for older and younger students on an individual basis |
| Day/Time: |
Wednesday, 7:30-9:00pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Wednesday, September 17 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 16-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$252.17 per 16-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Dr. Michael Larkin |
| Auditions: |
Wednesday, May 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 31, 10:00am-1:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 4:15-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 10, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 13, 2:00-5:00p.m. |
A select SATB choral ensemble for young adults, SCE 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.
Students perform in five to six concerts at the Wilmington Branch
and other concert venues in the Delaware Valley area. Every three
years, SCE embarks upon a European tour. The most recent tour was
in Italy in 2007; the next tour is planned for Ireland and England
in June 2010.
Prerequisite: Placement audition; consent of the conductor. |
| Delaware Women's Chorus |
| Age: |
Adults (18 years and up) |
| Day/Time: |
Monday, 7:30-9:00pm |
| First Rehearsal: |
Monday, September 15 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 16-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$186.31 per 16-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Joanne Ward |
| Auditions: |
Individual voice assessment by conductor |
This choral ensemble for women 18 years of age and older (post high
school) explores the rich repertoire for women’s voices and focuses
on choral and vocal technique as it pertains to the female vocal
mechanism. Repertoire includes music from all eras, as well as
quality arrangements of American musical theatre literature, vocal
jazz and popular music. Ensemble singing, blend, balance, diction,
stylistic accuracy and expressive contrast are thoroughly explored.
Requirements for this ensemble include a love of singing and a
voice assessment. DWC participants will have opportunities to
perform in concert throughout the year.
Prerequisite: Individual voice assessment; consent of the
conductor. Call for appointment. |
| Delaware Men's Chorus |
| Age: |
Adults (18 years and up) |
| Day/Time: |
Saturday, 10:00-11:30am |
| First Rehearsal: |
Saturday, September 20 |
| Length: |
Entire academic year (two 16-week semesters) |
| Tuition: |
$186.31 per 16-week semester |
| Instructor: |
Dr. Michael Larkin |
| Auditions: |
Individual voice assessment by conductor |
This choral ensemble for men 18 years of age and older (post high
school) will investigate, prepare and perform the rich and wide
variety of choral literature composed for men’s voices, ranging
from music of the Renaissance to some popular and musical theater
music. Ensemble singing, blend, balance, diction, expressive
content and vocal technique—especially related to the male singing
voice—will be thoroughly investigated. Requirements for
participation include a love of singing in a choral ensemble and a
voice assessment.
Prerequisite: Individual voice assessment; consent of the
conductor. Call for appointment. |
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