Bye bye GBYO

Well, it has certainly been fun while it has lasted!
I am now going to be running a childrens' orchestra at Peabody Preparatory & you can find all of the pertinent info here:

New youth orchestra opportunity at Peabody Preparatory for elementary string students
PEGS - Preparatory Elementary group for strings

This semester I am excited to be launching a new program at Peabody Preparatory for the younger string student who wishes to experience an orchestra, perhaps for the first time, but with minimal commitment. The catalog description is at the bottom of the email, along with appropriate links for registration, but I would like to share a broader sense of the ensemble's goals with you. I am contacting you now because our first session will begin in October.

PEGS is designed to allow your student to participate in an orchestra for a single 8-week session. There is no whole year or full semester commitment, however, the student can take this class repeatedly as every 8-week session is a new experience with a change in personnel and music. There is also no audition.

I am excited that this will give students from the broad musical community the opportunity to come together to make music. Any student, studying with any teacher, can participate in this group. In my previous work with ensembles of this level, GBYO Sinfonia & Sinfonietta, I have seen the dramatic effect that peer encouragement can have & I feel that this will benefit all students who do not currently have the opportunity to play in an ensemble.

We will do 7 weeks of rehearsals on 1-3 pieces and a performance will occur at the 8th session. I will ask students to bring their music to their teachers so that we can achieve a high level of playing together in the short session.

This is designed to be an enjoyable but educational class, which will give the participating students the opportunity to work on their note reading and rhythm skills in a practical setting.

Please pass this information along to anyone who may be interested in this new offering. Feel free to contact me directly by email louise@louisehg.info or cellphone 410-493-9371 & give my information to anyone who might be interested.

Many thanks,
Louise Hildreth-Grasso
Peabody Preparatory-Violin & Viola faculty, Conductor-PEGS




PEGS - Preparatory Elementary group for strings (Grades 2-6)
Louise Hildreth-Grasso, Conductor
Open to string students who play violin, viola, cello, and bass at the Suzuki Book 2 through early Book 4 level.
This elementary level string ensemble is designed to provide an introduction to playing in a fun group environment.
There is no audition.The class will focus on rhythm and note reading skills.
Students will learn about the good habits of an orchestra musician and experience the thrill of playing in a large ensemble. PEGS will rehearse music written and arranged for string orchestra and will perform 1-3 pieces at the end of the session concert.
Seating placement is determined by the conductor and students' seating will rotate each semester.
Everyone is welcome to enroll in PEGS, regardless of whether the student receives individual instruction at the Preparatory.
Participation is by semester with the class designed to be taken for a minimum of one semester, but can be taken repeatedly as the material will be new for each semester.
Each semester will consist of seven rehearsals and a performance. Regular attendance is essential. Students must bring their own music stand.

PP.200.022 01 SAT 12:30-1:45 L215 Hildreth-Grasso Fall $205/Spring $205
Fall Rehearsals: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 Performance: Saturday, November 20, 2010, L215
Spring Rehearsals: 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9 Performance: Saturday, April 16, 2011, L215

To register please visit:
http://www.peabody.jhu.edu/prep/register

or call
Registration 410-234-4634; 410-234-4635

or email
prep_registrar@peabody.jhu.edu


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