C4A Classical Strings is a group for bowed string players who want to perform classical music.
| Class | Classical String Orchestra |
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| Instructor | Robin Kearton and Chris Petterson |
| Meeting Time | Tuesday 4:30 to 6:00 pm starting January 24. No class on March 18 or April 8. |
| Duration | 12 Week semester |
| Meeting Location | C4A Studios, room 226 |
| Ages | 3rd grade to middle school, although older folks are certainly welcome. Younger ones would need a recommendation from their teacher. (See below) |
| Proficiency | This group is for bowed string players. Please read below for details. |
| Contact |
Contact C4A (217)384-5150
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| Cost | $125 |
| Next Offering | Summer camp and Fall 2012 dates TBA |
Repertoire:
We’ll work on pieces from baroque, classical, romantic, and 20th century periods. Some pieces will be easier for polishing, and others will be more challenging for expanding our capacities!
Our current repertoire came from the camp we had in July. Here is a list of pieces we performed with kids aged 10-14:
- Mozart: Eine Kleine Nacht Musik, 1st movement, unabridged
- Stravinsky: “Lullaby” from The Firebird, arranged for this group
- Beethoven: “Scherzo” from Symphony #2 in an arrangement true to the original string parts with added wind solos
- Bizet: “Habenera” from Carmen arranged for this group
Once we get a repertoire set we’ll be scheduling outside gigs!
Eligibility:
- Participants do not have to be a great sight readers, but should be able to interpret written music (needs to know how to “start at letter B” etc.)
- Plays at least mid-to-late book 1 of Suzuki repertoire (knows about low 2) or has gone through a full year of public school instruction.
- Ability to focus for a 1.5 hour rehearsal (with a break)
- Ability to commit to attending most rehearsals.
