SCHOOL OF MUSIC

YOUTH ENSEMBLES
St. Cecilia Music Center’s Youth Ensembles offer a unique opportunity for students in Grades 3-12 to practice, perform and perfect their instrument of choice. An inspiring place for aspiring musicians, the School of Music offers weekly after-school rehearsals during the school year with each semester culminating in a performance in Royce Auditorium.

ORCHESTRA AND BAND PROGRAM

 Auditions are required for all orchestra and band ensembles. 

SINFONIA
An advanced entry-level string orchestra introducing beginners to the elements of teamwork and ensemble performance.
Conductor: Erin DeYoung
Rehearsal: Mondays, 5:30-6:45pm
Tuition: $396 per year, $198 per semester or $44 per month (9 months)
Fall Semester starts Monday, September 10, 2018

CONCERT ORCHESTRA
A preparatory string ensemble for intermediate students with moderate ensemble experience.
Conductor: Patricia Wunder
Rehearsal: Mondays, 6-7:30pm
Tuition: $396 per year, $198 per semester or $44 per month (9 months)
Fall Semester starts Monday, September 10, 2018.

PHILHARMONIC
An advanced orchestra, complete with strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion, playing challenging works from classical, musical and film scores.
Conductor: Dan Scott
Rehearsal: Mondays, 7:15-9:15pm
Tuition: is $396 per year, $198 per semester or $44 per month (9 months)
Fall Semester starts Monday, September 10, 2018

CONCERT BAND
An advanced middle school wind, brass and percussion ensemble for students in grades 6-10 focusing on mostly traditional band music and challenging works by local musicians.
Conductor: Cullen McCarthy
Rehearsal: Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm
Tuition: $396 per year, $198 per semester or $44 per month (9 months)
Fall Semester starts Tuesday, September 11, 2018

JAZZ PROGRAM

 Auditions are required for all jazz ensembles. 

JAZZ COMBO
Beginner/Intermediate ensemble focusing on jazz improvisation.  All instruments welcome.  Students should be proficient on their instrument.
Conductor: Dr. Robin Connell 
Rehearsal: Tuesday, 6:00pm

JAZZ BAND
Advanced Level Jazz Band focusing on jazz repertoire and improvisation for winds, strings, piano, bass, guitar, and drums.
Conductor: Dr. Paul Brewer
Rehearsal: Tuesday, 7:30pm

TUITION
$150 for an 8 week Fall session (Starts November 6, 2018) 
$300 for the 16-week winter session (Starts January 22, 2019)
Discount of $50 to sign up for the full year.  Discounts also available for students in other ensembles. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact education director Martha Bundra
at martha@scmc-online.org  or call 616.459.2224 (ext. 206).

Education