In collaboration with Ms. Lisa's Farm School on Mt. Helix, Shanks Music Studios leads and organizes a string chamber orchestra for aspiring young musicians living in eastern San Diego County. This program seeks to provide an intermediate level performance group where students hone and perfect their ensemble skills. Classes are held roughly every other week and last for an hour and a half (please see complete class schedule below).
Benefits:
- Increased ensemble awareness
- Improved critical listening skills at both the individual and ensemble level
- Strengthened collaborative skills
- Confidence and courage to pursue new musical challenges
- Deeper love and appreciation for classical ensemble music
- Working understanding of music theory and how it relates to the music we play
- Constructive and supportive learning environment focused on making each student and the group succeed.
Class Time:
- 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Class Location:
- Ms. Lisa's Farm School on Mt. Helix
Fall 2023 Rehearsal Schedule:
- Thursday, August 31st
- Thursday, September 14th
- Thursday, September 21st (this is two Thursdays in a row)
- Thursday, October 5th
- Thursday, October 19th
- Thursday, November 2nd
- Thursday, November 16th
- Thursday, November 30th
- Saturday/Sunday, December 2nd/3rd - Community Concert Weekend
Cost:
- $200 per student per semester. (Shanks Music Studios is in the process of becoming an approved vendor with local charter schools.)
Required Supplies:
- Instrument with appropriate accessories (bow, rosin, shoulder rest, end pin holder, etc.)
- Music stand
- Pencil for marking music
Audition Requirements:
- Solo work of your choice (At the level of Suzuki book 2-4, or higher)
- Two octave major scale
- Two octave minor scale
- (Optional) Three octave major scale (For students with the desire to audition for a principal seat.)