SMALL
ENSEMBLES
Various
small string, wind, brass and percussion ensembles are offered
by SDYS on an annual basis. These ensembles focus on development
of musical and technical skills in a small ensemble environment,
while introducing students to important works of music unique
to the chamber ensemble genre. SDYS faculty members provide
regular instruction for these ensembles. Students rehearse
according to various annual schedules, determined according
to the individual ensemble needs and groups perform both
annual public recitals and outreach events when appropriate.
Open
to All Students
Instructors
--Flute
Choir
Winds Instructor
--Brass
Choir
Brass Instructor
--Jazz
Band
Jazz Instructor
Invitation
Only Ensembles
Instructors
--Symphony
Orchestra String Quartet
Artistic Director
--Sinfonia
String Quartet
Artistic Director
--Symphony
Orchestra Brass Ensemble
Brass Specialist
--Symphony
Orchestra
Winds Specialist
Woodwind Ensemble
--Concert
Orchestra String Quartet
C.O. Conductor
--Wind
Symphony Woodwind Ensemble
Wind Conductor
--Advanced Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Instrictor
Other
Ensemble Programs
Instructors
Oak
Park Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Instructors
Students
must attend Oak Park Conservatory and Elementary School.
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MUSIC
CLASSES
Beginning
Conducting Wind Conductor
Open
to students in the Philharmonia, Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia,
Wind Symphony and Concert Orchestra. Studies will focus
on baton technique, conducting patterns, musical interpretation,
and ensemble leadership. Classes run from October 2008 to
May 2009 on a bi-weekly schedule.
Advanced
Conducting Artistic Director
A
continuation on the concepts of Beginning Conducting in
a private lesson format. More focus will be given on orchestral
conducting and score analysis. Students must have completed
Beginning Conducting and Beginning Music Theory or equivalent.
Classes run from November 2008 to May 2009 on a variable
schedule.
Music
Theory A-1
Music Theory Instructor
Open
to all students aged 12 to 25 enrolled in the SDYS program
who pass the basic theory skills entrance examination. Studies
will focus on western harmony and compositional practices
from the baroque to classical eras. Classes run from October
2008 to May 2009 on a weekly schedule.
Music
Theory A-2
Music Theory Instructor
Open
to all students with a passing grade in Beginning Music
Theory, or to students who have passed high school AP music
theory or first year music theory in college. The class
is a continuation of Beginning Theory and will focus on
more advanced concepts from the Romantic and 20 th century
eras. Classes run from October 2008 to May 2009 on a weekly
schedule.
Note:
All rehearsals, times and locations are subject to
change
throughout the year.
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