Adult String Ensemble 1
This ensemble is open to adult violin, viola, cello, double bass and guitar students from near-beginner to Grade III standard. The emphasis is on having fun and learning classical and popular music together in an informal and non-competitive atmosphere. While the group will focus on ensemble skills and developing general musical/string skills, it is also an opportunity to meet other adult string players and make some great music!
2009-2010 Schedule & Fee
32 weeks, September 29, 2009 – June 22, 2010
Tuesdays 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Tuition Fee
Ensemble alone: €520
Students also enrolled for private or group lessons: €360
(Payment plan available.)
Adult String Ensemble 2
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 IV standard and above. Members explore a wide range of music while strengthening their ensemble skills. A gentle approach, encouraging guidance and ‘safety in numbers’ enable them to achieve heights beyond their expectations!
2009-2010 Schedule & Fee
32 weeks, October 2, 2009 – June 25, 2010
Fridays 6.30 – 7.30 pm
Tuition Fee
Ensemble alone: €520
Students also enrolled for private or group lessons: €360
(Payment plan available.)
Beata Kmak, Director
Beata Kmak comes from a musical family in Cracow, 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 Jagiellonian University in Cracow. Beata has performed, recorded, taught and toured extensively in Europe with 'Male Slowianki', a Polish folk music and dance group. As a teacher in Cracow she created an innovative 'Best Musician of the Year' competition, which included a variety of rewards and medals for musicianship and choreography. She currently teaches violin, piano and string ensembles at the New School.
Enrolment
Enrolment for these ensembles requires a completed enrolment form and full payment of tuition fees.
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