Summer Class Structure: Ensembles

Summer School of Swing

Instructor: Ellen Marple
Recommended for: Ages 10+ with at least one year of playing experience
Class Times: Fridays, 4:00-6:00pm
Per Lesson Fee: $20.00 per class
Class Description:

Chamber Music – Session 1 (July)

Instructor: Andrew Dawes (Chamber Music Institute director), Joseph Elworthy, Amanda Chan
Recommended for: Ages 10+, RCM 6+, Suzuki 4+
Class Times: July 11-15, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm (5 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $20.00 per class
Class Description: With a little more available free time, summer is a perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy the joys of playing chamber music. Whether it be a string quartet, piano trio or countless other configurations, find out why chamber music is best described as a conversation between friends.

Chamber Music – Session 2 (August)

Instructor: Andrew Dawes (Chamber Music Institute director), Joseph Elworthy, Amanda Chan
Recommended for: Ages 10+, RCM 6+, Suzuki 4+
Class Times: August 15-19, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm (5 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $20.00 per class
Class Description: With a little more available free time, summer is a perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy the joys of playing chamber music. Whether it be a string quartet, piano trio or countless other configurations, find out why chamber music is best described as a conversation between friends.

Popcorn & Pizzicato – Session 1 (July)

Instructor: Stefan Hintersteininger; Kathryn Emiko Hintersteininger-Lee
Recommended for: Ages 5-10
Class Times: July 7-21, Thursdays, 4:00-6:00pm (3 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $15.00 per class
Class Description: Bring the movie theatre to the concert hall with music from Hunger Games, Cinderella, Game of Thrones, and more!

Popcorn & Pizzicato – Session 2 (August)

Instructor: Stefan Hintersteininger; Kathryn Emiko Hintersteininger-Lee
Recommended for: Ages 5-10
Class Times: August 4-18, Thursdays, 4:00-6:00pm (3 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $15.00 per class
Class Description: Bring the movie theatre to the concert hall with music from Hunger Games, Cinderella, Game of Thrones, and more!

Summer String Safari – Session 1 (July)

Instructor: Stefan Hintersteininger; Kathryn Emiko Hintersteininger-Lee
Recommended for: Ages 7-13
Class Times: July 11-15, Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm (5 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $50.00 per class
Class Description: Embark on a journey of discovery in this introductory string ensemble designed for students wanting to try a new instrument.

Summer String Safari – Session 2 (August)

Instructor: Stefan Hintersteininger; Kathryn Emiko Hintersteininger-Lee
Recommended for: Ages 7-13
Class Times: August 15-19, Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm (5 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $50.00 per class
Class Description: Embark on a journey of discovery in this introductory string ensemble designed for students wanting to try a new instrument.

Summer Pops Orchestra – Session 1 (July)

Instructor: Al Cannon
Recommended for: Ages 12-18, Suzuki 4+/RCM 7+
Class Times: July 19-28, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm (4 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $25.00 per class
Class Description: VAM’s acclaimed Orchestral Training Program lets its hair down for the summer to explore a mix of classical and pop repertoire including music by Aaron Copland, Paul Dukas, James Horner, and Henry Mancini.

Summer Pops Orchestra – Session 2 (August)

Instructor: Al Cannon
Recommended for: Ages 12-18, Suzuki 4+/RCM 7+
Class Times: August 9-18, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm (4 classes)
Per Lesson Fee: $25.00 per class
Class Description: VAM’s acclaimed Orchestral Training Program lets its hair down for the summer to explore a mix of classical and pop repertoire including music by Aaron Copland, Paul Dukas, James Horner, and Henry Mancini.