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Chamber
Music and Ensemble Programs
To participate in a
performance ensemble is often the primary reason students learn an instrument or study voice. Ensemble participation is also one of the best
opportunities students have to apply and hone the skills they are
learning in private lessons. The Community School of the Arts is
committed to providing chamber music or large ensemble opportunities
to all students who are interested.
Chamber Music
Participants are guided by a CSA faculty member and scheduled by arrangement. Fees are based on the number of students in an ensemble. Call the CSA Office, at 860-486-1073, for details.
Schedule # AN1021
Presto Ensemble
The Presto Ensemble is the beginner's orchestra (Suzuki Book IV+) open to all who play violin, viola, cello or bass. A hearing by the director is required for placement. Scheduled on Thursdays during the fall and spring semesters, this orchestra will focus on reading and ensemble skills while exploring the beginning string orchestra repertoire. Free to all CSA private music students; non-CSA students pay a fee. Schedule # AN1101
Advanced String Ensemble
The Advanced Ensemble will explore standard string orchestra repertoire and is open to students of violin, viola, cello and bass by audition. It meets on Tuesdays, and is free to all CSA private music string students; non-CSA students pay a fee.
Schedule # AN1111
Guitar Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble is open to classical guitarists, age 13 and older, who have the ability to read and play in first position on all 6 strings. A placement audition is required. The ensemble will meet twice a month on Saturdays. Free to all CSA private music string students; non-CSA students pay a fee.
Schedule # AN1131
UConn Youth Symphony
In collaboration with E. O. Smith High School, the UConn Youth Symphony is open to all high school string, wind, brass and percussion instrumentalists by audition. Repertoire for the symphonic orchestra will be performed on several concerts each year, including a spacial Halloween concert, and a concerto competition performance in the spring.
It meets on Mondays, and is free to all CSA private music string students; non-CSA students pay a fee. Schedule # AN1141
Cello Ensemble
Led by Dr. Kangho Lee, the CSA cello ensemble performs literature from the 18th-20th Century for groups of four to twelve cellos. Past performances have included works by Bach and Brahms, the Bachianas Brasileiras by Villa-Lobos and an arrangement of the Popper cello concerto. This ensemble meets on Tuesdays, and is free to JOY! Conservatory students; there is a small fee for CSA and non-CSA participants, depending on the size of the ensemble. Schedule # AN1112
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