Intermediate

Berkeley Playhouse believes that kids and teens have the ability to command their own audiences. The Youth Company allows students from the Conservatory program the opportunity to participate in full-scale productions of the highest-quality with some of the best directors, choreographers, and designers in the region. Cast members of Youth Company productions receive ongoing training in Conservatory classes during the rehearsal period. Currently, the Youth Company is divided into two levels – Teen and Junior.

For intermediate and advanced students with at least four years ensemble experience, or the equivalent. Students will learn conducting technique, develop their musianship skills and begin to learn the process of score analysis.

For intermediate to advanced students, this course is an opportunity for musicians to experience a practical approach to the fundamentals of orchestration, notation and musical analysis. Students interact in an open atmosphere of exploration to create new musical works. Acceptance into the course is based on the submission of one original composition by the student.

Two levels offered, Beginning and Intermediate. Intermediate is designed for young guitar students to experience playing in a larger conducted ensemble. All students will participate in the large ensemble as well as smaller groups (duos, trios,etc.) Repertoire will be selected from the common practice period of classical music as well as contemporary arrangements of popular tunes.

For intermediate to advanced students, this class is an exploration of different jazz styles, with a focus on improvisation technique and ensemble playing. There is a special need for musicians who play drum set, electric bass and piano. We provide drum set and keyboard. Placement is determined by teacher recommendation.

The Summer Music Academy offers a range of workshops, small ensembles and large ensembles. Check the website for more information.

Do you love to sing? Do you watch Glee and wish you could join in? Then join us for our camp and a fantastic musical experience! Our summer camp offers yourth a chance to discover their talent and love of music and performance. The camp will feature both solo and group vocal instruction, Dance, lessons in stage presence, singing of both musical theatre and choral music, and much more! The camp will culminate with a Final Showcase performance on our last day. Please join us for fun, musical games, performance, and music making!

The Music Discovery Workshop, located in Berkeley at the Crowden Center for Music in the Community, is a rich experience for young people between the ages of seven and fifteen. Our day camp magically transports students to the 15th century by blending music and social history while bringing life and drama to the study of music. Instruction includes recorder, harpsichord, strings, chamber music, musicianship, crafts, costume making, outdoor games, and more.