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Strings: Orchestra (Ages 4-17)

Strings: Orchestra (Ages 4-17)
Strings Ensembles
  • Available:  September 23, 2023 - June 9, 2024
  • Duration:  60 minutes
  • Instructor:  Kelly Parkins-Lindstrom
  • Discipline:  Strings, Cello, Double Bass, Viola, Violin, Suzuki Cello, Suzuki Violin
  • Course Type:  Large Ensembles, Small Ensembles, Suzuki Strings (MEPlus)
  • Student Type:  School Aged (4-17)
  • Difficulty:  Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Course Description

Be part of an Orchestra!

Oscar Peterson School Orchestras perform in Koerner Hall each year at our PLAY Day event in June!

Students can participate in orchestra in addition to their private lessons and theory studies. Ensemble placements are by audition as recommended by the student's teacher.
 

Preparatory Orchestra

Beginner Preparatory Orchestra introduces children to the basics of orchestra playing in a fun and friendly
Chamber Ensemble
Looking for more ensemble playing opportunities? Join an Oscar Peterson School Chamber Ensemble! Placement auditions required.
 
environment. Open to violin, viola, cello, and bass from RCM Certificate Program Levels 1-2 or late Suzuki book 1-3 . Students should have at least one year's playing experience on their instrument to participate - or placement by audition.


Elementary Orchestra

Elementary Orchestra builds on the skills learned in Preparatory Orchestra to improve ensemble listening skills and develop the ability to perform four-part harmonies, rhythm conversation between sections, and ensemble listening skills. Open to violin, viola, cello and bass from RCM Certificate Program Levels 3-5 or Suzuki book 3-5. Students should have at least 1 year orchestra playing experience with the ability to read notes comfortably to participate - or placement by audition.


Intermediate Orchestra

Intermediate Orchestra focuses on melodic and harmonic development in major and minor keys, syncopation, complex rhythm conversation between sections, and advancement of ensemble listening skills. Open to violin, viola, cello, and double bass from RCM Certificate Program Level 6+ or Suzuki book 6-10. Students should have at least 2 years orchestral playing experience with one of those years in the Elementary Orchestra to participate - or placement by audition.


Advanced Orchestra

Students are placed by audition only. Please contact us at 416-408-2825 for more information and to submit an audition. 

Orchestra

Winter/Spring Term
January 20-June 9, 2024
Instructor: Kelly Parkins-Lindstrom
$325


SATURDAY

Preparatory Orchestra
Suzuki Level: 
Books 1-2
10:30-11:30 am
CLOSED

Elementary Orchestra
Suzuki Level: 
Books 3-5
9:30-10:30 am
CLOSED

Intermediate Orchestra
Suzuki Level: 
Books 6-10
2:00-3:00 pm
CLOSED

Advanced Orchestra
Suzuki Level:
Advanced
11:45 am-12:45 am
CLOSED