ECWO musicians experience a wide breadth of repertoire, ranging from classical transcriptions to modern works just a few years old. As an advanced/intermediate orchestra, students are given thorough instruction on ensemble balance and intonation while experiencing a rigorous challenge of their technical skills.
Concerts tours, retreats, participation in music festivals and exchanges with other youth orchestras are a vital part of the ECYS experience, as well as guest soloists of international stature. The Sinfonietta Orchestra is an advanced level orchestra for middle and high school students. Sinfonietta students receive intensive training in preparation for membership in the ECYS Symphony. The orchestra performs original music chiefly from the classical period repertoire.
Concerts tours, retreats, participation in music festivals and exchanges with other youth orchestras are a vital part of the ECYS experience, as well as guest soloists of international stature. The award-winning Senior Symphony Orchestra is comprised of talented high school musicians from throughout the Bay Area. The orchestra studies under the baton of Dr.Camilla Kolchinsky, a conductor and master teacher who challenges the musicians to reach a high level of achievement.
CSMA's multi-lingual faculty of more than 75 instructors with national and international credentials is ready to help students experience the joy of music. Private instruction for all ages is offered year round for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. At weekly lessons students study with an instructor selected to complement a student's individual learning style. CSMA offers private lessons of 30, 45 or 60 minutes in classical, jazz, popular and world music styles. Partner lessons may also be available for beginning level students.
The jazz and world music program for teens and adults includes such courses as World Harmony Chorus, Basics of Jazz Improv, Jazz combos and jam sessions and more! Visit the website for the complete offerings.
Ensembles and classes for teens and adults include, flute choir, intro to guitar, intro to voice, chamber music, brass ensemble, composition and more. Visiti the website for complete offerings.
One week summer workshops for chidren, youth and adults include cello workshop, jazz or rock workshop, pop vocal workshop and more. Visit our website for complete offerings.
Learn to play music together! Beginning and intermediate ensembles for strings, wind, brass, percussion. Beginning Level Prereq: 1-2 yrs of private instruction; no prior ensemble experience required. Intermediate Level Prereq: 3-4 yrs of private instruction; 1 yr of ensemble training. Leads to youth orchestra, band, jazz combos, chamber music. Pianists may join as opportunities arise.