Classes/Fees
Classes
The University of Arizona String Project is an outreach program designed to inspire and foster the creativity of young musicians. The different options for participation are as folllows:
Ensembles
Each week, students participating in the U of A String Project will take part in one group rehearsal/lesson per week which will meet either/both Monday or Thursday afternoon, plus one private lesson at a mutually convenient time for the student, parents, and teacher.
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Primo I (Ages 3-5) - First-Year. Ensemble meets Mondays and Thursdays 4:10-4:55 PM. Lessons are scheduled as mentioned above.
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Primo II (Ages 6-14) - First-Year. Ensemble meets Mondays and Thursdays 5:10-5:55 PM. Lessons scheduled as above.
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Petite Ensemble (Ages 4-7) - Intermediate. Ensemble meets Mondays and Thursdays, 4:10-4:55 PM.
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Ensemble Intermezzo (Ages 8-14) - Intermediate. Ensemble meets Mondays and Thursdays, 5:10-5:55 PM.
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Ensemble Concertino (Ages 8-14) - Advanced. Ensemble meets Thursdays, 5:10-5:55 PM. **Audition Required** Lessons scheduled as above.
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Ensemble Grandioso (Ages 6-14) - Honors. Mondays, 5:10-5:55 PM. **Audition Required** Lessons scheduled as above.
Private Lessons
Each week, students will receive a thirty-minute private lesson from a University of Arizona string performance or string education major, graduate or undergraduate. Lessons take place at a mutually convenient time for the student, parents, and teacher on the University of Arizona campus in the School of Music building.
Fees
Primo I, Primo II, and Petite Ensemble
Classes/Lessons:
30 Min Lesson and 2 Classes per week $175.50 semester/ $247.50 year
45 Min Lesson $224.25 semester/$296.25 full year 60 Mins $273.00 semester/ $468.00 full year
Classes Only:
$78.00 per semester $150 full year
Ensemble Concertino and Ensemble Grandioso One Class/Lesson:
30 Min Lesson and Class a week $136.50/$250 full year
45 Mins $185.50/$350 full year
60 Mins $234.00/$450 full year
Enrollment Dates for Classes:
Fall 2008 Semester:
Classes begin: September 11
Spring 2008 Semester:
Classes begin: January 26
AUDITIONED ENSEMBLE REQUIREMENTS
Ensemble Concertino:
Sight-read music of Grade Level 1.
Play 1-octave scales in the following major keys: C, G, D, F
Play a solo from Suzuki Book 1, or equivalent source.
Ensemble Grandioso:
Sight-read music of Grade Level 2.
Play 1-octave scales in the following major keys: A, B-flat, E-flat
Play a solo from Suzuki Book 2, or equivalent source.