We are excited! Our dream of providing young people an hour of chamber music each week led by the finest performers who are also excellent teachers has come true! The results have been wonderful, with several students experiencing greater growth in an hour of chamber music than they would in double the time of a traditional after-school program. And that extra time can mean dinner with family, time to study for a test or to enjoy another activity. Add to that our super convenient location and the saved commute time, and suddenly everyone has time for an enriched musical experience with South Florida’s finest coaches!
We recently had a wonderful masterclass with a terrific guest coach. At the conclusion of the rehearsal she was invigorated and excited by what she had experienced, and commented on how wonderful it is to have the opportunity to play chamber music at such a tender age as the Youth All Star program. Our guest coach suddenly realized that she had not had the opportunity to play chamber music UNTIL SHE WAS IN COLLEGE! Another guest coach said he could sense the energy and commitment of our students, and noted that we really have something special! It might be just what your family is looking for as well.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!! The 2019-2020 SEASON HOPES TO OFFER TWO FULL ORCHESTRA CONCERTS!! Each full orchestra concert will be a festival orchestra, rehearsing one weekend and performing the following weekend. One concert over two weekends in the Fall, a second concert over two weekends in the spring!
We ecstatic to announce our community auditions for our second season! Auditions for the Youth All Star will take place on June 8th, 2019, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at 1420 Indian Trace in Weston, FL. Please hit the contact tab above to schedule an audition. Current members do not need to audition again, but there will be a seating audition in the fall for all members. Times are limited, and selection will be first come first served.
Our typical season runs from the second week of September to the first week of May. We hope to offer 11 rehearsals in the Fall semester and 13 in the Spring Semester. Good luck!
Audition Requirements:
Youth All Star Strings-Advanced; a three-octave scale on ‘G’ or ‘C’ concert, and a scale of your choice. One prepared piece, or two short excerpts of pieces, which best demonstrate your ability. There may be some sight-reading.
Silver Strings-Intermediate; a two-octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, another scale of your choice and a short piece which best demonstrate your ability on the instrument.
Chamber Strings; a one octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, another scale of your choice and a short piece which best demonstrate your ability on the instrument.
Youth All Star Cellos, Intermediate-Advanced; a two-octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, another scale of your choice and a short piece which best demonstrate your ability on the instrument.
Youth All Star Brass-Advanced; a two-octave scale on ‘F’ Major (concert pitch), and a scale of your choice. One prepared piece, or two short excerpts of pieces, which demonstrate your ability. There may be some sight-reading. (Non Concert Pitch: Trumpets play ‘G’ Major, French Horns play ‘C ‘Major).
Silver Brass-Intermediate; a one-octave ‘Eb’ Major (concert pitch) scale, and a short piece, which best demonstrates your ability on the instrument. (Non Concert Pitch: Trumpets play ‘F’ Major, French Horns play ‘Bb’ Major).
Chamber Brass-Beginner;a one-octave ‘Bb’ Major (concert pitch) scale, and a short piece, which best demonstrates your ability on the instrument. (Non Concert Pitch: Trumpets play ‘C’ Major, French Horns play ‘F’ Major).
Youth All Star Winds-Advanced; a two-octave ‘D’ Major (concert) scale, and a short piece, which best demonstrates your ability on the instrument. (Non Concert Pitch: Clarinets play ‘G’ Major, French Horns play ‘A ‘Major).
Youth All Star Saxophones-Intermediate Advanced; a ‘D’ Major Scale and a two octave scale of your choice. One prepared piece, or two short excerpts of pieces, which best demonstrate your ability. There may be some sight-reading.
Advanced:
String Quartets, Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm
Brass Ensemble, Mondays 7:15-8:15 pm
Woodwind Ensemble, Mondays 7:15-8:15 pm
Intermediate-Advanced
Cello Ensemble, Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Saxophone Quartet, Mondays 8:15-9:15 pm
Intermediate:
Silver String Quartet, Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Silver Brass, Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm
Flute Ensemble, Mondays 8:15-9:15 pm
Beginner:
Chamber Strings, Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm
Chamber Brass, Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm
Tuition for the season for those making a deposit by July 1st will be offered at a discounted rate of $300.00 for the season, with each additional sibling $250.00. There will be a charge for additional ensembles, if more than one is selected.
Subject to change..
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