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Youth Ensembles

From your first notes to advanced ensemble playing, there’s a spot in the orchestra for you.

Introduce your young musician to the joys of making music as an ensemble.

youth ensemble with flute and violin
youth orchestra

At each ensemble level, students tackle new skills in making music together – from reading notes and finding rehearsal letters, to communicating across the ensemble, blending sound and matching articulations. At advanced levels students work with guest clinicians in sectionals and master classes and have the option to add chamber music and theory classes. A teacher recommendation and/or placement audition is required for all ensembles. For information on placement, please read course descriptions or contact chambermusic@uvmusic.org.

Youth Ensemble Programs

young chamber ensemble on violin and cello

Sinfonia 2

Mondays 5-5:45 pm
Fall 2024: September 16-December 9
First Congregational Church - Parish Hall

Students will tackle complex music with varied rhythms, keys, and time signatures, while learning to blend and balance with their section and the greater ensemble.

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children singing

Children’s Chorus

Fall 2024: September 19-January 16
Tuesdays 3:15-4:30 pm or Thursdays 3:45-5 pm
White River School Tuesdays or FCC Lebanon Thursdays

A supportive environment with age-appropriate instruction to develop and celebrate children's voices.

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young chamber ensemble on violin and cello

Sinfonia 1

Mondays 4-4:45 pm
Fall 2024: September 16-December 9
First Congregational Church - Parish Hall

Students will learn how to play in a section, holding their own on a part that is rhythmically & melodically different than other parts of the ensemble.

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Violins Performing

Tour Group

2024-25: September 16-May 19
Monday 7-8 pm
First Congregational Church, Lebanon

Tour Group is a conductorless chamber ensemble for strings students.

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Chamber musicians benefit from expert coaching.

Chamber Music Coaching

Dates: Scheduled with faculty
Days & Times: Scheduled with faculty

Experience the exhilaration of ensemble playing combined with the intimacy of a small group!

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