Course Description:
Participation in this course will allow students to gain skills in the following areas:

• Playing age- and ability-appropriate music from the chamber music repertoire 
• Playing an individual part in a multi-part work
• Playing in tune solo and with others
• Learning to work the social dynamics of chamber music, such as eye contact, moving, and cuing
• Enhancing sensitivity to appropriate tone, dynamics, and vibrato
• Improving tone, articulation, and technique
• Learning and implementing ensemble elements like cohesiveness, balance, phrasing, style, and dynamics
• Listening critically, analyzing their performance and utilizing group problem solving in rehearsals

Eligibility:
This course is for students in grades 4 to 12.

Dates for 2013:
Saturdays, January to March

Time:
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Location:
NJWA Studios, 150-152 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ

Tuition:
$150

Performance:
The class will culminate with a performance of the music learned and rehearsed by the students. More information on the performance date, time and location will be given during rehearsals.

Director:
Danielle Partenope

Information:
Call: 908-789-9696