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Milford Branch Ensembles 2011-2012

Plus a satellite location in Dover. Ensembles also available at the Wilmington Branch.

SMALL ENSEMBLES


NEW! ▶ LITTLE STRINGS
1 to 2 years playing experience (Ashley Martelli)
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Starting September 23
Learning to play in an ensemble is crucial for young string players! This ensemble strengthens the skills that traditional and Suzuki students have already acquired from their music studies. Performance opportunities occur throughout the year. A great preparation for the First State Youth Orchestra!
PREREQUISITE: Students must be taking private lessons or involved in a school orchestra program
ENROLLMENT: Entire academic year
TUITION: $71 per 15-week semester
LOCATION: Now held at the Milford Branch

GUITAR & MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA
10 years to adults  (Christopher Braddock)
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Starting September 22
Accustomed to playing alone, guitarists often overlook the importance of developing ensemble skills. Using a diverse repertoire of classical, jazz, folk and pop music scored for two or more instruments, this ensemble helps guitarists learn to play music with other musicians while also reinforcing good practice habits and providing a basic introduction to music theory and history. In addition, playing mandolin is a great way for violinists and violists to add new flavor to their music-making, as the instrument is essentially a violin with frets. Students have opportunities to compose original pieces for the group and to improve their improvisational skills.  Open to acoustic and electric guitarists, as well as mandolin players and bass guitarists.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of the instructor; enrollment in private study
ENROLLMENT: Entire academic year
TUITION: $105 per 15-week semester
MATERIALS: To be purchased by student

GARAGE BAND 101
13 to 17 years, intermediate/advanced guitar, bass & drums (Music School faculty)
Day & time TBA
Starting in September
Want to be a rock star? This class introduces students to playing rock music, with an emphasis on rehearsing, working out songs and performing with others. Students will be able to choose songs they would like to learn and will have opportunities to perform throughout the year.  Each section is limited to a maximum of three guitars, one bass and one drum set; additional sections of the class will be added as necessary.
PREREQUISITE: Consent of the instructor; younger students may be considered on an individual basis
ENROLLMENT: Entire academic year
TUITION: $167 per 15-week semester
MATERIALS: To be purchased by student


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DOVER SATELLITE LOCATION


NEW! ▶ FIRST STATE YOUTH ORCHESTRA
11 to 18 years (Eliezer Gutman)
Mondays, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
Starting September 19
Intermediate to advanced students of string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments will develop ensemble skills through appropriate classical works and “pops” literature, with an emphasis on style, phrasing, articulation and intonation. Performance opportunities occur throughout the year.
PREREQUISITE: Placement audition; older or younger students may be considered on an individual basis
ENROLLMENT: Entire academic year
TUITION: $115 per 15-week semester


Satellite Location Addresses

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BROWSE ENSEMBLES

Ensembles Overview

Wilmington Branch
   •  Chamber Music & Small Ensembles
   •  Orchestral Ensembles
   •  Choral Ensembles
   •  Pike Creek Satellite Location

Milford Branch
   •  Small Ensembles
   •  Dover Satellite Location

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2011-2012 Information Guide


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