String Ensembles

Amati Players

Instructor: Joseph Elworthy
Recommended for: Ages: 9-13 | RCM Level: 7+ (violin/ viola/ cello/ bass)
Class Time: Tuesdays, 4:45-6:15pm
Annual Fee:
  • $865
Class Description: Intermediate string ensemble. Audition required. View our 26-27 discounts offerings here!

Stradivari Players

Instructor: Joseph Elworthy
Recommended for: Ages: 13-24 | RCM Level: 10+ (violin/ viola/ cello/ bass)
Class Time: Wednesdays, 6:45-8:45pm
Annual Fee:
  • $950
Class Description: Advanced string ensemble. Audition required. View our 26-27 discounts offerings here!

VAM Adult Harp Ensemble

Instructor: Rosanna Chiu
Recommended for: Harp students of all levels
Class Time: Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm, 4 classes per term
Semester Fee:
  • $185
Class Description: Join VAM’s Harp Ensemble for adults and explore classical and popular arrangements. Focusing on harp techniques and ensemble playing skills, it is a small supportive group setting for harpists to exchange ideas and build friendships. Beginners are welcomed! The ensemble participates in events such as the VAM Harp Fest, and the Adult Learning Program Soirée Concert.
Director/Instructor: Rosanna Chiu
Co-Director: Joy Yeh
Fall Semester: dates tbc
Spring semester: dates tbc

Aldo Parisot Cello Ensemble

Instructor: Joseph Elworthy
Recommended for: Recommended for cello students at RCM Level 6 to ARCT. Audition required.
Class Time: Saturdays, 9:00-10:15am
Annual Fee:
  • $850
Class Description: Led by VAM’s President & CEO / Cello Division Chair Joseph Elworthy, students will collaborate in cello ensemble rehearsals and performances as members of the Aldo Parisot Cello Ensemble. This cello ensemble is for students of all ages who are playing at a RCM 6 to ARCT level. Click HERE to start the audition process.     --  

Guitar Performance Practice

Instructor: Hanh Nguyen
Class Time: Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm
Annual Fee:
  • $290
Class Description: This class runs the last Tuesday of each month.