Information

Information

Who can join the program?

Any youth who enjoys playing musical instruments used in orchestral music and singers!

Why ensemble music?

When playing in an ensemble situation, very often the music on the page looks very easy to students who have been learning how to read music, how to play the instrument; however, playing the same line of music with other people could be a challenge, considering bowing, phrasing, tempo, dynamic, and rhythm, while listening to other people playing different lines of music!

This experience forces the student musician not only to concentrate on his or her part, but also to blend in with others as a harmony, or accompany other parts, or to be a solo part against the ensemble accompaniment.

Just like in sports, in order to be successful in ensemble music, one is required not only to know his or her part, but also to have good listening skills, willingness to work together with others, and confidence to perform in public. The skills that children gain from ensemble performances will be great addition to them as they grow. We are fortunate to have opportunity to perform two concerts annually at the beautiful sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church.

Performing groups:

Symphonette: beginning students learning to sight read (one or more years of experience)

Sinfonia:  students who have finished the second/third book of Suzuki book, played three or more years,  students with good sight reading skill

Symphony: advanced players (Class B Solo level)

Cello choir:  Advanced cellists perform selected songs at each concert.  Rehearsal for this group is at the end of the Symphony rehearsal.

Youth Choir: multi – grade vocalists

Rehearsal times

Symphonette:  6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church,716 College Avenue, Racine

Sinfonia/Symphony: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Mondays at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Avenue, Racine

Conductors

 Symphonette: Ryan Andersen

Sinfonia: Michael Corman

Symphony: Jesse Gomez

Tuition rates

Yearly: $200.00 includes membership, concert fees, and t-shirt for Sinfonia and Symphony

Symphonette: $150.00 yearly includes membership, concert fees, and t-shirt 

Sibling discount for Sinfonia and Symphony: 2nd student:  $155.00  3rd student: $125.00 

**Please be aware that financial aid scholarships are available however families are expected to contribute a nominal amount each year.  

Family Participation

Each family is expected to volunteer four hours per year to assist our volunteer organization to run smoothly.  Volunteer opportunity lists are available at the mandatory Parent meeting in September and throughout the year.  Families are invited to attend the annual Membership meeting in April to vote on new Board members and receive an update on the status of our organization.  

Communication

The main means of communication is through this website and our weekly emails. Please find us on Facebook.