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CPA Conservatory Youth String Orchestra (IN PERSON)

9 Jan 2023 - 29 May 2023

Age at least 8 yrs but less than 13 yrs, Mixed

Group Music & DanceYouth

Activity locationCB 028, 034, 036 (College Avenue Campus, 2155 College Avenue)

Description

Young string players are welcome to join the Conservatory Youth String Orchestra and develop their ensemble skills while building lifelong friendships with their peers. This orchestra introduces students to:

playing music from a variety of periods
working as an ensemble musician
improving sight reading skills

Students will generally have at least 2 years of playing experience with the violin, viola, cello, or double bass before joining this group; this program is the next step after students have graduated from our Youth Strings Program.

This group is directed by Alaina Majewski. This program takes new players at anytime of the year with the fee prorated. Please contact our Student & Instructor Services Non-Credit Office to get in touch with our director to ensure it is a good time to join (ex: if we are one week before a performance, we may recommend joining the week after).

Listening Session: While an audition is not required to join the Conservatory Youth String Orchestra a Listening Session for each student is necessary. This is a one-on-one meeting with the director on the first day of class (Mon, Sep 12) for roughly 5-7 minutes that helps the director determine what repertoire we will explore this year and help give students a friendly introduction to the audition process. Your session time will be scheduled after you register. No matter what happens during a Listening Session there will be a spot in the orchestra for your child! Families should consult with their private lesson instructor about which scales and piece to play. At your Listening Session, students will asked to play:

1 major scale of student’s choice
1 minor scale of student’s choice (if possible)
1 piece of student’s choice (up to 2 mins)
1 short sight reading exercise (will be provided at the Listening Session)

Repertoire: At this time repertoire for this year has not been finalized although recommendations of favourite pieces is welcome! Repertoire selected is dependent on enrollment and Listening Sessions in hopes to provide the best learning experience for all students.

Students who graduate from the Conservatory String Orchestra typically continue their studies with Conservatory Youth Orchestra (ages 12-16) or can audition into the South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra.

If your child is new to string instruments and they would like to learn violin, viola, cello, harp, or double bass, they can start in Private Lessons. Please find our Private Lesson Placement Form on our website to get matched with an instructor today. Learn more about our other group music programs on our website: Group Music.

Note about UR Community: If you do not already have an account our Student & Instructor Services Non-Credit Office will create an account for you or your child and log-in information will be e-mailed prior to the course starting. All weekly course information from instructors should be posted and communicated in this online classroom. While this is not a hybrid program, if participants are ill or out of town, you could join this class via Zoom. Classrooms in UR Community will have a link to a Zoom classroom. Please just notify your instructor at least one business day before your class if you need to join class this way to ensure the instructor can accommodate your request.

Find any health & safety protocols for campus on this website: Term Updates.

Activity meeting dates

9 Jan 2023 - 29 May 2023

Mon6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

More Information

SupervisorErika Folnovic

Number of sessions18

DepartmentConservatory of Performing Arts

Registration dates

MembersFrom 15 Nov 2022 8:30 AM

Resident non-membersFrom 15 Nov 2022 8:30 AM

Non-resident non-membersFrom 15 Nov 2022 8:30 AM

CCE Withdrawal Policy

$230.00

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