The Advanced Division
Instruments:
Strings- violin, viola, cello, double bass, piano
Our goal is to support, inspire and guide students to a higher performance level.
Description:
The Advanced Division is open to students demonstrating advanced knowledge of the instrument and ability to perform in a variety of chamber music and advanced orchestral settings. Advanced Division schedule includes chamber ensembles, orchestral studies, master classes, music theory, on-campus performances, and concerts on off-campus locations. In order to have solo performance opportunities, students must come with a prepared repertoire including classical or romantic sonata, bravura piece or concerto movement prepared prior to the start of the institute. We provide piano accompaniment.
Description for opera orchestra participants
Selected students will be chosen based on their audition score to play in the opera orchestra. These students must commit to play in all of the opera performances. It is important to note that preparation for this orchestra class must be at a very high level. This is one of the most difficult classes because it requires great musicianship and rhythm integrity. The opera orchestra is made mostly of faculty, selected students and professional players that are hired for this particular opera. This year’s selection will be Giulio Cesare – Opera by George Frideric Handel