Ensembles
Guitar Ensemble
Guitar Ensemble is for guitar students in grades 6 and above. Learning the guitar in a group setting improves students’ listening, musicianship, and performance practice skills. We will explore written music from various eras and genres; some prior experience with note reading on the guitar is therefore necessary. There will be a further component involving improvisation and composition for the group. The class will meet for one hour per week and will perform in public at least once during the semester.
Details
Includes: Twelve 60-minute sessions.
Instructor: TBD
Dates: TBD
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Community Music School - 315 E. College St., Oberlin
Tuition: $140 per semester
Enrollment: A short audition will be required of all new students so that the teacher can assess ability. In the event of insufficient enrollment, the school will notify registered students prior to the first class.
Chamber Music
The Oberlin Community Music School’s highly successful chamber music program is an excellent way to work on sight-reading, rhythmic precision, communication and listening skills, while fostering a love for music. Small chamber groups of 2-5 students will be formed and will have weekly lessons from a master teacher of chamber music. This 10-week session will culminate with a chamber music concert to be held in various venues around Oberlin. Adult students, we'd love for you to come and enjoy the fun of playing chamber music too.
Details
Includes: Ten 45- or 60-minute sessions.
Dates:
- Fall 2023: Session runs the weeks of October 9 through December 11. (No chamber music coachings will be held the week of 11/20 for Thanksgiving Break. If needed, makeups will be completed during the week of 1/8.) Visit the calendar for details.
- Spring 2024: Session runs the weeks of February 19 through April 29. (No chamber music coachings will be held the week of 3/20 for Spring Break. If needed, makeups will be completed during the week of 5/6.) Visit the calendar for details.
Time: Exact day and time during these weeks will be determined by the student and coach’s availability. Coach and students will find a time on a weekly basis that works for all involved.
Location: Students will be notified as to the location of their coaching sessions.
Tuition: $130 per semester - based on ten 60-minute sessions
Playing Level: Students must have taken three to four years of private lessons to participate in Chamber Music. If a student is unknown to our teachers, an audition will be required.