Preparatory Studies: Chamber Music & Small Ensembles
2011-2012 SMALL ENSEMBLES
Playing in an ensemble is one of the most rewarding and valuable experiences of a student’s musical training. Ensemble playing helps students develop their rhythm, intonation, phrasing, and hone their listening skills, fosters teamwork and a spirit of collaboration.
Entrance auditions are required for the majority of our small ensembles and an audition fee applies ($25 for new students, $10 for returning students auditioning for the next level). Late auditions for all ensembles will take place on Sunday, August 27th, 2011. An audition application must be submitted prior to scheduling an audition time. For more information and a list of the audition requirements for the 2011-2012 Community Programs Auditions please click on the following link: Community Programs Ensemble Audition Information (PDF).
Piano Duo Class
Fee: $390/semester
Course: PY052
Instructor: Longy Faculty
Meets: Saturdays, By arrangement
Students will be matched according to age, level and ability, generally into groups of four students. By interacting with our pianists of a similar level, students learn to focus on developing musicianship, ensemble skills, as well as, reading skills; students will also explore piano duo literature. Audition is required.
Harp Ensemble
Fee: $390/semester
COURSE: PY041
Instructor: Huhn
Meets: Saturdays, 9:00-9:55am
This class aims to give students basic ensemble playing techniques as well as exposing them to different repertoire. Music assignments are based on individual student’s ability. Designed for beginning to intermediate levels. Permission of instructor required.
Longy Flute Ensemble
Fee: $390/semester
Course: PY042
Instructor: Miller
Meets: Saturdays, 1:00-1:55pm or 3:00-3:55pm
The flute ensemble is designed to improve skills in sight-reading, tone production and expression while working on ensemble skills and preparing for performance. Audition required.
Saxophone Quartet
Fee: $390/semester
Course: PY043
Instructor: Radnofsky
Meets: Saturdays or by arrangement
Students will rehearse and perform a range of classical and popular repertoire, from Baroque and classical transcriptions to modern works. The ensembles will perform repertoire for the complete range of instruments. Audition required.
Wind Ensemble
Fee:$350/semester
Course : PY074
Instructor: Aston
Meets: Saturdays, 10:00-10:50 AM
The Longy Wind Ensemble provides a unique opportunity for wind and percussion players, ages 12-18, to explore a wide variety of musical styles. Participants will benefit from a strengthening of their technical and musical abilities as well as a building of communication skills in an ensemble setting.
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CHAMBER MUSIC (for mixed instruments)
Every effort is made to place all participants in a group each semester. However, since
the instrumentation of the pieces and the pool of players change, new groups are created every semester. Therefore, there is the possibility that not all students can be accommodated.
It is our goal to provide every child with a quality chamber music experience.
Chamber music and Introduction to Chamber Music programs require an audition.
Current students should be advised that weekly preparation and commitment of each
student will be taken into consideration when new groups are arranged.
Introductory and Intermediate Chamber Music
Fee: $390/semester
Instructor: Longy Faculty
Course: PY053
Meets: Saturdays, By arrangement
This class is intended for intermediate pianists, strings and woodwind players. Groups consisting of three to six players will explore a variety of repertoire and study the techniques related to playing in chamber groups. Listening, balance, leading the groups, score-reading and sight-reading are some of the skills introduced in the course. Audition required.
Chamber Music for Winds and Brass
Fee: $390/semester
Instructor: Longy Faculty
Course: PY051
Meets: Saturdays by arrangement
Open to woodwind and brass players of all levels. Groups are formed according to age and level and coached by Longy’s faculty. Students will explore a variety of repertoire and focus on listening, balance, and communication while improving their reading skills. Audition required.
Advanced Chamber Music
Fee: $390/semester
Instructor: Longy Faculty
Course: PY056
Meets: Saturdays, 4:00-6:00PM and 4:15-6:15PM
All upper-intermediate and advanced students are invited to enroll in Longy’s chamber music program. Groups are formed according to age and level and are coached by Longy’s faculty and guest artists. Students learn the skills of advanced sight-reading and ensemble-playing as they explore the chamber music literature. Class includes one hour of coaching per week, plus one hour of rehearsal. Audition required.
Sonata Class
Fee: $390/semester
Course: PY055
Instructor: Longy Faculty
Meets: Saturdays, 3:00-3:55PM or by arrangement
This class offers string players and pianists the opportunity to study and perform the rich sonata literature as equal partners. The class will accommodate two sonata pairs. Open to upper-intermediate to advanced players. Audition required.
Longy Camerata
Fee: $390/semester
Course: PY057
Instructor: Lakirovich
Meets: SUNDAYS 1:00-3:00pm
This 16-20 member string ensemble will focus on chamber music ensemble technique to help them learn to play with and without a conductor. Each member of the ensemble will have an opportunity of a leadership role, either as a soloist or a leader of a section. Participation in Longy Advanced Chamber strongly encouraged. Audition required.
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