Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Community Music School - Strings Programs
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The Community Music School offers classes for Beginning and Intermediate students covering the basic elements of music, appreciation, ensemble playing, and introductory courses for stringed instruments.
Strings Program at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Community Music School
The Strings Program offered at the Woodruff Arts Center is taught with a unique hands-on approach originally created by Judith Cox for the LYRA Academy. It is a successful strings group learning method drawn from several different sources, including the National Standards-based Expressions Music Curriculum. This innovative method incorporates both private instruction in a group dynamic and group instruction in an orchestral setting, to create a cohesive and evenly progressive learning environment. Class sizes are small, allowing frequent one-on-one contact and demonstration between students and teacher. Classes are designed for students from complete beginners to intermediate/advanced levels.
Required Materials (for all classes): Orchestra Expressions Book One and Two for chosen instrument (provided as part of tuition), chosen instrument, stand, and rosin
DO YOU HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE PLAYING A STRINGED INSTRUMENT?
Are you unsure in which class you should enroll? Please contact [email protected] so we can welcome you into the Community Music School String Program and place you in the correct class. We look forward to hearing from you!
Beginning Strings I
Available For: Grades 8-12 and Adults
Students learn to read music in the clef of their chosen instrument, while learning the basics of playing a stringed instrument.
Beginning Strings II
Available For: Grades 8-12 and Adults
Students complete Orchestra Expressions, Book One curriculum material in this class, and learn the fundamentals of string orchestra playing.
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Beginning Strings III
Available For: Grades 8-12 and Adults
All instrumentalists will master knowledge and familiarity with all four strings; celli and basses learn to play in positions.
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Intermediate String Orchestra
Available For: Grades 8-12 and Adults
These classes take students into the second year Intermediate Level, with the curriculum selected from Orchestra Expressions, Book Two as well as a variety of other sources to create a solid foundation of string orchestra training and repertoire.
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Community Music School Strings
Available For: Adults
The newest offering at the Community Music School, this class brings intermediate string students to a higher level, with the acquisition of major and minor keys in the Circle of 5ths, vibrato and tone production techniques, and ensemble skills through the exploration of chamber orchestra repertoire.
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Lunch 'n Learn
Available For: Grades 8-12 and Adults
Due to the lack of interest, the Lunch 'n Learn program is no longer available with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Community Music School Strings Program. For more information or to ask which Community Music School Program is right for you, please email [email protected].
Atlanta Symphony Community String Ensemble (ASCSE): Chamber Music Intensive
Available For: Serious adult teacher, amateur, retired or young musician
This class has been created for the more serious adult teacher, amateur, retired or young musician who is looking for learning and performing opportunities in the Atlanta area.
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Technique Workshops
Available For: Grades 8-12 and Adults
These 4-week classes are designed to define and refine basic instrument skills; the focus is less on ensemble playing and more on individual technique.
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Community Music School String Intensives
Available For: Grades 8-12 and Adults
These 4-week classes offered throughout the year are designed to refresh developing techniques and refine ensemble skills with challenging yet fun music.
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