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Course Descriptions and Fees

Current information is available from the following links:

Course Descriptions - PDF

Schedule & Fees - PDF [note: available soon 01/17/08]

Individual Violin, Viola, Cello, and Guitar Lesson Fees (based on an 11 week term)

20 minutes $165/term recommended length for students 3-4 years of age **
30 minutes $248/term recommended for students in books 1 and early book 2
45 minutes $372/term recommended length for students in late book 2 - early book 4
60 minutes $495/term recommended length for students in late book 4 and above

** Students at this age level will be assigned to a group of 2-3 students for 45 minute lessons but will be charged for the 20 minute lesson.

Individual Piano Lesson Fees (10 week term)

20 minutes -- recommended length for students 3-4 years of age **
30 minutes -- recommended for students in books 1 and early book 2
45 minutes -- recommended length for students in late book 2 - early book 4
60 minutes -- recommended length for students in late book 4 and above

** Students at this age level will be assigned to a group of 2-3 students for 45 minute lessons but will be charged for the 20 minute lesson.

Chamber Music Fees

Chamber Music fees are based on the hourly fee and divided by the number of students (i.e. a string quartet would divide the hourly rate by four and duet by two).

Violin Group Classes

Violin Group Class A
This group class is designed for students who have not yet completed the Twinkle Variations as of the fall term. Emphasis is on posture, focus, bow hold and elementary tone production. Parent education is a large part of this course and parent attendance is required.

Violin Group Class B
This class is for students in Book 1. Continued work on posture and bow hold, repertoire and review. Lots of games and beginning theory and ear training are part of this course.

Violin Group Class C
This class is for students in Book 2. Emphasis is on review, ensemble playing and musicality. Students in this class should be able to play a two octave G Major scale.

Viola & Cello Group Classes

Viola & Cello Group Class
This course is designed for cello and viola students in the middle of Book 1 through Book 3. Emphasis will be on posture, bow hold, repertoire and tone production. Games and beginning theory are part of this course. This course will take place only if there are enough students enrolled. If you are interested, please register and the instructor will notify you if there are enough students to hold the class.

Piano Group Classes

Beginning Piano Class
This class is designed for all piano students in Book 1. Emphasis will be on posture, review, performance skills and ensemble playing. Lots of games, beginning theory and ear training are part of this class.

Fiddling Group Classes

Beginning Fiddling Class
This class is open to all violin students who have completed perpetual motion. Tunes will be taught by ear and emphasis is on Irish fiddling technique, style and repertoire. Students will study many different styles of fiddling including Scottish, Irish, Cape Breton and Old Timey.

Advanced Fiddling Class
This class is open to all violin students who have been playing at least two years. Focus will be on fiddling technique and repertoire. Students will learn various fiddle tunes from around the world including Finland, Eastern Europe and Ireland.

Orchestras

Please note that playing in an orchestra requires that all members be at every rehearsal. It negatively affects the orchestra as a whole when certain members are consistently late or absent. Therefore, promptness and weekly attendance at rehearsals is mandatory. Students are expected to be in their seats and ready to play by the scheduled rehearsal time. Please allow enough time to get to rehearsal and be ready to rehearse. It is important that the instructor is notified ahead of time if a student is going to be late or absent. Excessive tardiness or missed rehearsals will result in the possible removal of the student.

Reading Orchestra
The Reading Orchestra is for students who have been playing at least one year and who are beginning to read. The focus is primarily on note reading and rhythm, but also on proper orchestra behavior.

String Orchestra
The String Orchestra is for students who have been studying at least two to three years and are proficient at note reading. Students should at a minimum be able to play in the keys of G,D, and A major and D and G minor and be able to tune themselves. Students will play more advanced repertoire and focus on technique used in orchestra playing.

Keweenaw Youth Symphony Orchestra 
Students in the String Orchestra are invited to audition for the Symphony Orchestra. This orchestra will include students from the school band programs. Musicians will have the opportunity to play in a full symphony orchestra and study symphonic repertoire. Seating placement is determined by audition.

Chamber Music

Chamber Music 
Chamber Music is open to all violin students in book 3 and up and all viola and cello students who are in mid book 2 and up. Students should be proficient at reading and be able to play in several keys. Students of similar ability will be placed in groups and rehearse weekly. The instructor will contact you regarding place and time. Please note that weekly attendance at chamber music rehearsals is mandatory.

Music Theory

Music Theory
In this class students will learn the basics of how music works. Key signatures, intervals, chords and harmony will all be studied with a large emphasis on ear training. Students will be encouraged to compose music as well as improvise. Students in this class should be proficient at note reading and have a basic understanding key signatures. It is helpful to be able to read the treble clef but not required.

Introduction to Music

Music and Movement
This class is open to students age 2 to 5 years of age who would like to begin studying music or who have just started lessons. This class will use the Suzuki repertoire, classical music and children’s songs to introduce children to singing, instrument playing and moving to music in a group. Lots of games, beginning solfege singing, ear training and rhythm instrument playing. Parent/child interaction and parent education are part of this course. Class size limited to 10 children. Parent attendance is required. Students enrolled in this class will be charged an additional supply fee.

 
Adult Classes

Parent Class
This class is required for all parents of new students age 6 or younger, but any parents are welcome.  The class will expose parents to the Suzuki methods for parents.  Parents will also learn all of the twinkle variations, how to tune an instrument properly, and fundamental concepts of music.

Beginning Adult Group Class
This class is designed for adult beginners who have always wanted to try the violin or viola. This course is especially beneficial to parents of Suzuki students, but any adult may join.

Adult Orchestra
This class is for adult students who have reached the middle of book one but are not yet ready for the KSO. This is a very informal group and the focus is on the enjoyment of music, ensemble playing and note reading.

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