Ensembles

Music: Ensembles

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• Cello Ensemble: Youth (9-16 years)

  Have fun while learning how to play in a small ensemble. You will improve your intonation, rhythm and technique while developing new repertoire and learning to play chamber music. No audition required. Teacher: Aleksandra Dziobek

  Technical requirements: Gr. 3 RCM

  11101 • TH • Sep 26 - Jun 19 • 5:15 - 6:15 PM
  $15.75 per class (plus $15 annual supply fee)

• Cello Ensemble: Adult (18+ years)

  Take your cello playing to the next level by learning how to play in a small ensemble. You will improve your intonation, rhythm and technique while developing new repertoire and learning to play chamber music. No audition required. Teacher: Aleksandra Dziobek

  Technical requirements: All levels welcome

  11102 • TH • Sep 26 - Jun 19 • 8:00 - 9:00 PM
  $15.75 per class + tax (plus $15 annual supply fee)

• Fiddling Ensemble (9-16 years)

  Rosin up your bow and have fun playing Celtic music! This ensemble is a great way for intermediate-level violinists or fiddlers to expand their technique, improving tone and tuning. Learn jigs, reels and other catchy fiddle tunes. Sight reading will be required. Grade 2 RCM level or two years of private lessons or fiddling group classes with Rosie. Teacher: Rosie Carver

  11090 • TH • Sep 26 - Jun 19 • 6:00 - 7:00 PM
  $15.75 per class (plus $15 annual supply fee)

• Mixed Wind Ensemble (10-17 years)

  Open to woodwind players [flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, sax, oboe and bassoon]. Come and play interesting and challenging classical and modern music, arranged for the ensemble. You’ll have fun while learning about small ensemble techniques such as phrasing, tuning, timing, improvising and team work. Minimum two years playing experience. Audition may be required. The ensemble will have opportunities to perform. Teacher: Emry Laird

  11099 • F • Sep 27 - Jun 20 • 7:30 - 9:00 PM
  $23.62 per bi-weekly class (plus $5.00 annual supply fee)

• String Quartet (10-21 years)

  The string quartet setting provides students with the opportunity to improve accuracy of intonation and rhythm while interacting musically with one another. The quartet will participate in music festivals and community events. Interested students should contact the front desk to arrange an audition. Minimum technical requirement: RCM Grade 6. Teacher: Roger Mangas

  11098 • F • Sep 6 - Jun 20 • 8:00 - 9:00 PM
  $15.75 per class (plus $15.50 annual supply fee)

• Taiko Drumming Ensemble: Youth (8-14years)

  Learn rhythms, stance, movement and the fundamental technique needed to play basic taiko pieces. The ensemble will create new pieces and incorporate other percussion instruments to accompany the taiko.  Practice drums, stands and bachi (sticks) will be provided during each class.  No experience necessary. No audition required. Teacher: Eien Hunter-Ishikawa

  11097 • SU • Sep 22 - Jun 15 • 12:30 - 1:30 PM
  $15.75 per class