ENSEMBLE PROGRAMS
After your initial period of music
study, you may be thinking about exploring other programs involving your
music instrument. In addition to private music lessons, the Fox River
Academy has several opportunities for students to help enhance other areas
of music performance. One may sign up for our Duet/Chamber Ensemble Class,
which pairs students together to explore and learn duet and chamber
repertoire. We also have a Community Chorus (open to individuals ages 10
and up) that meets weekly to work on various vocal works. Both of these
activities do not require private lesson enrollment at the Fox River
Academy.
After your initial period of music study, you may be thinking about exploring other programs involving your music instrument. In addition to private music lessons, the Fox River Academy has several opportunities for students to help enhance other areas of music performance. One may sign up for our Duet/Chamber Ensemble Class, which pairs students together to explore and learn duet and chamber repertoire. Our Duet/Chamber Ensemble class does not require private lesson enrollment at the academy. We also have a Chamber Vocal Ensemble (open by audition to individuals ages 10 and up) that meets weekly to work on various advanced vocal works.
Several of our instructors have Performance Groups or Ensembles built directly into their curriculum (to take place of a private lesson for that week) as a way to expose students to group repertoire or performance. Some instructors have ensembles that are audition-only for students interested in studying and performing in ensembles (such as our Youth and Teen/Adult Guitar Ensembles, Piano Ensemble, and Chamber Vocal Ensemble). The Academy arranges for these groups to participate in various public performances, as well as regular recitals.Students have several opportunities for recital performance at the Academy. Throughout the year our students regularly perform in many community events and festivals. Several of our instructors also arrange for other instrument-specific recitals periodically over the course of the year, and may include opportunities for other types of performances (such as accompanists or chamber players). Once a year, we have a full academy Winter Recital (usually near the end of January) for all students. Over several weekends, students may sign out a recital time that is convenient for their schedule. Sometimes teachers designate a specific date and time for their students to participate. The Academy arranges for an outside location (to accommodate the large amount of students, their friends and family) for these performances.
ENSEMBLE CLASSES:
Duet/chamber ensemble class:
Looking for an opportunity to play with other
musicians? We welcome any instruments and voice type, any levels and
ages, including adults. No prior ensemble experience is necessary; any
instrument is welcome. We will assist you with rehearsal techniques,
performance techniques, and how to be a better musician. Students will be
divided into duet/chamber groups for coaching and assisted practice
sessions.
Each session is eight weeks in length; call for availability
Tuition: $60 (Includes class materials)
Instructor: Dr. Christopher Teichler
rock ensemble class:
Students
will work together in a rock band on popular tunes appropriate to the
instrumentation and skill level of participants. Enrollment is limited;
please contact the Academy office to secure a slot.
Six to eight sessions per quarter
Tuition: $60 (Includes class materials)
Instructors: Karen Kulzer, Ryan Stark
The following classes are available for students; please call our office for availability:
