Classes for Teens

Note Reading & Ensemble Skills

Peak Performance

Explore and put into action various research-proven techniques that will help you perform your best even when the adrenaline is flowing!

Putting Together the Puzzle of Musical Style

Using Bruce Adolf’s “Piano Puzzlers” as a starting point, students 16 and up will investigate how the elements of melody, rhythm, and harmony combine to create distinct compositional styles.

Advanced Performance String Ensemble

For advanced violin, viola, cello, and bass students ages 11 and up with a high level of commitment, APSE offers a chance to develop ensemble and solo skills at a high level.

Vivace Orchestra

Students 8 and up will learn to create dynamic contrasts, shape phrases, understand how different parts work together to create the whole piece, and how to build a group sound.