Youth Programs

YOUTH PROGRAMS

YOUTH ENSEMBLES

Music + friends for a lifetime + An inspiring place for aspiring musicians + Expert instruction + Grades 3-12 placement opportunities + Weekly after-school rehearsals, September through May + Winter and spring concert performances

Winter Semester – Starts January 23, 2012

SINFONIA

An entry-level string orchestra, this group introduces beginners to the elements of teamwork and ensemble performance.
Conductor Sara Jager, Rehearsal Mondays, 5:30-6:45 p.m.

Sinfonia plays Contradanse at Winter Concert 2011

CONCERT ORCHESTRA

The Concert Orchestra is a preparatory string ensemble that focuses on classical music and is for intermediate students with little to moderate ensemble experience.
Conductor Becky Bush, Rehearsal Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m.

PHILHARMONIC

An advanced orchestra, complete with strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, playing challenging works.
Conductor Dan Scott, Rehearsal Mondays, 7:15-9:15 p.m.

Philharmonic perfroms DVORAK Symphony No 8, Winter Concert 2011

PHILHARMONIC AND SINFONIA combined piece at Spring Concert 2011

CONCERT BAND

A wind, brass and percussion ensemble for students grades 6-9 focusing on traditional band music and challenging works by local musicians.
Conductor David Klein, Rehearsal Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.

Concert Band performs King Across The Water

All ensemble tuition is $46 each month for one student. Discounts are offered for families with more than one student in the youth ensemble program and for full tuition payments at the beginning of each semester.

2011-2012 YOUTH CONCERT TICKET FORM

REGISTER

SUMMER CAMPS 2012

STELLA ROYCE PIANO CAMP

The camp will focus on the Twentieth Century this summer. Students will work directly with the composer, Kris Becker, who will coach students on original two piano-eight hand compositions. Piano students will also receive individual and ensemble lessons, theory and ear-training classes, music history and supervised practice time. Offered in collaboration with the David D. Hunting YMCA.
$350 per student
July 16-20, 2012, 8:40 a.m.-3 p.m., Ages 8-16

ROCK CAMP 2012

Instructed by members of the Grand Rapids-based rock band The Outer Vibe.

TEEN MUSICIANS WANTED:
12-18 year olds with some experience on guitar, bass, drum set, keyboards or vocals will:

  • Form a band and prepare for a rock concert with The Outer Vibe
  • Learn tips and techniques for performance and stage presence, marketing and promoting shows, songwriting and more.

$145 / $130 for St. Cecilia Youth Ensemble Students
July 23-27, 2012, Ages 12-18

Time: 5-9pm Monday through Thursday with final showcase Friday at The Intersection, 133 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids. All ages are welcome

Tickets $5 in advance will be available at Intersection Lounge or from any of the performing bands (Rock Camp students will receive tickets on the first day of camp to sell). SCMC Rock Camp is a collaboration with St. Cecilia Music Center, The Outer Vibe and The Intersection.

JUNIOR MUSIC CLUBS

This program offers an opportunity for students grades K-12 to gain performance experience and meet professional musicians to benefit from their expertise. Club participants also have the chance to compete for scholarships to local and national summer music programs. Junior Music Clubs of St. Ceciliar Music Center are part of the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) and follow the NFMC’s rules for compensation and dues. Students must be taking lessons from a private teacher who is a St. Cecilia donor to particiapte in club performances and Festival Cup.
$15 per year, Clubs meet Fridays, October through February, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Kickoff meeting for all grades: Friday, September 30, 2011, 4:15 p.m.

Opus I – Grades K-2 (1st Friday of month)
Crescendo – Grades 3-5 (1st Friday of month)
Overtones – Grades 6-8 (2nd Friday of month)
Young Musicians – Grades 9-12 (3rd Friday of month)

REGISTER (registration is closed for the current season)

Junior Music Clubs Handbook for 2011-2012

Young Musician performance from December 2, 2011 Music Club performance

OPERAtunity

Offers middle and high school student groups, individuals and home school families an exploration of the themes, characters, or music of each opera production in Opera Grand Rapids’ season. For reservations call the SCMC education office 616.459.2224.
$10 per person per opera, includes pizza dinner, opera talk and dress rehearsal

2011-2012 OPERATUNITY SEASON will include:

Il Travatore – Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Magic Flute – Wednesday, February 1, 2012
La Boheme – Wednesday, April 25, 2012

SCHOOL OF MUSIC CLASSES

MUSIC THEORY CLASSES

Music theory is the foundation on which musical excellence is built. Every musician needs to know the basics of note reading, intervals, scales, rhythm, harmony, melody, structure, form and much more. Used correctly, music theory helps students understand music in many different ways. Each class will consist of learning theoretical concepts through written projects and class interaction as well as ear-training exercises.
Instructor Lisa Kacos

MUSIC THEORY I

Provides the building blocks for improved performances by focusing on the basic elements necessary for the informed musician. 10 weeks.
$85 per student
Wednesdays, starting September 14, 2011
Time:4-5 p.m.
Ages: 12-18

MUSIC THEORY II

Provides the building blocks for improved performances by focusing on the basic elements necessary for the informed musician. 10 weeks.
$85 per student
Wednesdays, starting September 14, 2011
Time:5:15-6:15 p.m.
Ages: 12-18

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact education director Martha Cudlipp at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 616.459.2224 (ext 206).