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Students in the Caprice class are in Grade 3-5 and displaying advanced level skills on a Bowed String instrument, and typically would be graduates of the Con Brio String class, studying with a private tutor, or playing a string instrument for several years.
Students in the Caprice Ensemble extend their technical and aural skills whilst further developing their ensemble playing skills in two groups - Caprice and Con Brio or Onsom.
Level 7: Technique Consolidation - Caprice Term One
Level 7: Technique Consolidation - Caprice Term One
Students explore minor keys and chromatic scales. Repertoire and exercises challenge students with more complex rhythms, tonalities, uncommon meters, and diverse forms. Ensemble work involves students leading and following within different groups that enhance collaborative and leadership skills. Repertoire showcases students’ proficiency in ensemble skills that are founded in good knowledge of technical work across bowing styles in various scales and arpeggios. Repertoire is curated based on the ensemble complement, and students are expected to demonstrate ensemble awareness like listening and bowing synchronicity, as well as an ability to apply vibrato and make intonation and balance adjustments, and to model rehearsal etiquette to peers.
Students explore minor keys and chromatic scales. Repertoire and exercises challenge students with more complex rhythms, tonalities, uncommon meters, and diverse forms. Ensemble work involves students leading and following within different groups that enhance collaborative and leadership skills. Repertoire showcases students’ proficiency in ensemble skills that are founded in good knowledge of technical work across bowing styles in various scales and arpeggios. Repertoire is curated based on the ensemble complement, and students are expected to demonstrate ensemble awareness like listening and bowing synchronicity, as well as an ability to apply vibrato and make intonation and balance adjustments, and to model rehearsal etiquette to peers.
Level 8: Ensemble Expression - Caprice Term Two
Level 8: Ensemble Expression - Caprice Term Two
Students display high proficiency of many scales in various ranges, with a focus on technical precision and speed as found in repertoire. Expressive interpretation of score, including advanced rhythms and less common keys and meters. Ensemble work culminates in performing advanced orchestral or string ensemble music repertoire, showcasing their ability to blend, balance, and interpret music at a high level.
Students display high proficiency of many scales in various ranges, with a focus on technical precision and speed as found in repertoire. Expressive interpretation of score, including advanced rhythms and less common keys and meters. Ensemble work culminates in performing advanced orchestral or string ensemble music repertoire, showcasing their ability to blend, balance, and interpret music at a high level.
Learning Expectations for the Caprice student:
Learning Expectations for the Caprice student:
Engage in teamwork and cooperation by working together to create and perform Instrumental music.
Refine listening, visual and aural literacy, increase technical skills and interpretation of music.
Develop and refine personal skills, habits, and processes for success in learning music.
Strengthen social skills and personal expression, and develop friendships, by being “A Stringer”.
Commitment:
Course = 90 minutes per week (2 ensembles)
Personal Practice = 80 + minutes per week
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