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60 minute in length, group lessons are conducted once weekly for 14 weeks. They allow students the opportunity to learn and grow together, in an environment which fosters comradery and cooperation, while maintaining a strong relationship with the instructor. Repertoire is shared and members of group classes work together to achieve both individual and common goals. All members of the group are involved at all times in the lesson. Any member of the group may choose to have a Closed Concert evaluation and get a feedback from the jury at the end of each semester. All students are encouraged to perform in the Open Concerts, and attend Conservatory events and masterclasses. Group lessons are available in piano, guitar, drums, violin, viola, and cello. Free trial lesson may be requested. Payment plans are available. Tuition for all group lessons is $280 per semester. Students enrolled in individual or any group class receive 50% discount on the second class enrolled.

BEGINNERS GROUP FOR ADULTS

This class is for adults who have always wanted to learn an instrument, have no prior music training or for those who learned music long ago and want to refresh their skills. The class is designed to provide fundamental proficiency on the respective instrument in a relaxed group environment.

BEGINNERS GROUP LESSON FOR AGES 5-7 (PIANO)

The objective of this course is to create a complete musician and pianist within a fun and simulating environment of learning. Basic keyboard concepts will be reinforced with written theory, ear training, sight reading, technique, ensemble, rhythm drills and composition/improvisation. Students in the group will stay together in the book ultimately with occasional supplemental material being added to address the varying ability levels.

BEGINNERS GROUP LESSON FOR AGES 6-11

This class is for students from first to fifth grades and provides an introduction to essential music skills on the respective instrument in a relaxed group environment. The group environment not only allows students the benefits of their interaction with the teacher, but also their interaction with the other students as they encourage and assist one another in their progress.

BEGINNERS GROUP LESSON FOR AGES 12-17

This class is for middle and high school age students and includes basic music reading skills. Repertoire includes easy classics and ensemble literature.

CHAMBER EMSEMBLE

This class aids the Conservatory in providing a truly comprehensive musical experience in any combination of instruments in a small group environment from duos through quintets. Students will be introduced to the invaluable experience of playing as members of a chamber ensemble. At least one year prior study on student's instrument, sight-reading, and consultation with the instructor is required. This class is open to students of all ages.

ORCHESTRA

The orchestra provides an opportunity for Conservatory's faculty and students to rehearse and perform together. Students apply what they learned in individual and group classes to an orchestral setting. It introduces students to the techniques of instrumental performance and necessary tools to move ahead in orchestral playing. The orchestra is for students who can sight-read on their instruments and have at least one-year prior study on the instrument. This class is open to students of all ages.

GROUP MUSIC THEORY
This course is offered to students from 4th grade to adult and allows the opportunity to be exposed to the core of effective music education - music theory. All fundamental aspects of musicianship, from rhythm and note reading to ear training, using state-of-the-art software, will be covered.