This ensemble, which won the New School's 2008 Ensemble Prize (see Scholarships & Prizes), is open to violin, viola, cello, double bass and guitar students of Grade II to Grade V standard. Ensemble members explore a wide range of music together in an informal and non-competitive atmosphere, while strengthening their ensemble skills and developing their general musical and string skills. A gentle approach, encouraging guidance and ‘safety in numbers’ enable them to achieve heights beyond their expectations!
Students concurrently enrolled for private or group lessons at the New School receive a 50% discount off the fee for this ensemble.
2012-2013 Schedule & Fees
Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Full Year: 2 October 2012 – 18 June 2013
First Term: 2 October – 11 December 2012
Second Term: 8 January – 19 March 2013
Third Term: 9 April – 18 June 2013
Tuition Fee (First Term – 10 weeks)
Ensemble alone: €160
Students also enrolled for private or group lessons: €80
Tuition Fee (Full Year – 32 weeks)
Ensemble alone: €450
Students also enrolled for private or group lessons: €225
Tuition Fee (Second Term – 11 weeks)
Ensemble alone: €175
Students also enrolled for private or group lessons: €88
Tuition Fee (Second & Third Terms – 22 weeks)
Ensemble alone: €327
Students also enrolled for private or group lessons: €164
Tuition Fee (Third Term – 11 weeks)
Ensemble alone: €175
Students also enrolled for private or group lessons: €88
(Payment plan options are also available – see Enrolment & Fees for details.)
Late Enrolment
Students wishing to join this ensemble may do so at any time. Tuition fees for late-enrolling students are pro-rated and depend on the starting week. Go to the appropriate week under Enrolment & Fees for more information.
Beata Kmak, Director
Beata comes from a musical family in Krakow, Poland and started playing the violin and piano as a child. She received her Diploma as Professional Musician-Instrumentalist (violin, piano) and a postgraduate certificate in Pedagogy from the renowned Jagiellonian University in Kracow. Beata has performed, recorded, taught and toured extensively in Europe with 'Male Slowianki', a Polish folk music and dance group, and has a particular interest in Klezmer music. As a teacher in Krakow she created an innovative 'Best Musician of the Year' competition, which included a variety of rewards and medals for musicianship and choreography. She has been teaching at the New School since she came to Ireland in 2006.
Enrolment
Enrolment for this ensemble requires a completed enrolment form and full payment of tuition fees or payment plan arrangement. (Go to Enrolment & Booking Form Downloads for a 2012-2013 General Enrolment Form.)
Purchasing this course as a gift? Go to Enrolment & Booking Form Downloads for a Gift Certificate Booking Form.
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