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Classes and ensembles
STRING, WOODWIND, AND BRASS ENSEMBLES Faculty
An array of small ensembles bring together instrumentalists across a wide range of ages and
ability levels. From single-instrument groups to multi-instrumental ensembles, there are
opportunities to hone your sight-reading and ensemble skills and explore your instrument in
a supportive environment.
PIANO PERFORMANCE CLASS Rebecca Herst
Committed piano students prepare for performance in recitals, festivals, and competitions
by workshopping repertoire and learning how to enhance their individual strengths and
overcome their challenges. Students will receive peer and teacher feedback in an interactive
and supportive atmosphere. Participation by invitation, on recommendation of teacher.

New! ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Victoria Cole
The Alexander Technique is an educational practice that addresses habits of movement that may
be interfering with your high function as a musician or as a human being. Alexander Technique
“At the Music School our children are lessons can help with issues such as habitual bodily tension, performance anxiety, repetitive strain
learning the invaluable life lessons issues, back and neck pain, and they can facilitate easier ways of moving without the pain or
of truly listening to one another, frustration caused by unconscious habits of use. One-on-one and group instruction available.
harmonizing with each other,
seriously practicing, and erupting in New! CELLO CHOIR Kate Jensik
joy and play as only happy children The Cello Choir provides students with an opportunity to work together and meet new
can do. Each time our children sing friends in an ensemble setting, an experience that will build on their individual study in
they raise a sound that petitions lessons. Students will develop skills in listening, teamwork, communication, rhythm, and
peace, pursues friendship, and teaches musical expression. Performance opportunities will include recitals at the Music School and
all of us tolerance, understanding, in community settings. Participants are welcome by invitation.
and kindness.”
- Parent of a Purple Finches Youth Chorus Please watch our website and e-newsletters for new offerings in South Asian and other
member international music traditions.
Register for classes and ensembles online: www.ccmusicschool.org

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