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Orchestra Program

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Rehearsal Location:

All orchestras rehearse at the Reformed Church of Poughkeepsie.
70 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Overture - 9:00-11:00Taylor Lewis An introduction to orchestral techniques through rehearsal and performance. Primary focus will be on learning how to read music and building rehearsal skills.$200/semester - check or cash$208/semester - credit card Prelude - 9:00-11:00Kristina Rizzo An introduction to orchestral techniques through rehearsal and performance. Students will strengthen sight-reading skills and learn to follow basic beat patterns. $210/semester - check or cash $218/semester - credit card Intermezzo - 9:00-11:00 Danielle Stier The orchestra’s focus will be turned to more complex rhythmic concepts, key signatures, and bowings. This group will experience rhythmic independence and rich harmonic textures.$215/semester - check or cash$223/semester - credit card Mazurka - 9:00-11:00 Jonathan Handman, Kyra Cain This orchestra will study advancing concepts of tone, intonation and rhythm. A significant focus will be placed on developing ensemble, phrasing and listening skills. Students will be expected to possess developed ensemble and sight-reading skills.$240/semester - check or cash$249/semester - credit card Tarantella - 12:30-2:45 Andrea Velasquez This advanced string orchestra is designed to develop rhythmic independence through exploration of repertoire and musical ideas. Students will work to cultivate a high-quality performance with mature sound, tight ensemble and uniform articulation.$260/semester - check or cash$270/semester - credit card Chaconne* - 12:15-3:15 Danielle Stier This orchestra will study works from the standard string orchestra repertoire. Detailed attention will be given to rhythmic independence, development of articulation, precision of intonation and phrasing.$780/year - check or cash$811/year - credit card Vivace* - 12:15-3:30 Jonathan Handman This orchestra takes an in-depth look at standard string orchestra repertoire. The group will encounter a wide range of composers with detailed attention to ensemble, phrasing and style.$810/year - check or cash$842/year - credit card *Chaconne and Vivace are offered as full-year courses only.