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Classes for Ensembles

violin student performing with instructor

Peak Performance

Mondays, 6:30-7:30 pm
Twice per month, September-January; Dates set with instructor
Online via Zoom

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

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Summer string camp students play together.

Summer Strings 2019

2019 Dates: August 5 - 9
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 12 pm

A day at camp for 6-12 year olds will include orchestra & fiddle class, alongside a rotating enrichment period of movement or art.

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Chamber music performance at Upper valley Music Center

2019 Hanover Street Chamber Music Festival

Friday June 14: 6:30-9 pm
Friday June 21: 6:30-9 pm
Saturday June 22: 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Sunday June 23: 12-3 pm Dress Rehearsal, 3:30 pm Performance

The Hanover Street Chamber Music Festival is an opportunity for adult instrumentalists and singers to receive professional coaching, meet other classical musicians in the area, and get a chance to perform chamber music repertoire.

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Four teenage violinists developing ensemble skills

Advanced Performance String Ensemble

Not currently offered

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.

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Mark Nelson conducts yough ensemble performance

Vivace Orchestra

Not currently offered

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.

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young students perform in an orchestra

Orchestra Explorers

Not currently offered

Orchestra Explorers is for string students who are just starting to read music, designed as a supplement to their lesson note reading in a group setting.

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