Piano Ensemble

Project Info

Project Description

Age: 10-14
Type: Ensemble
Term: Fall | Spring
Term Length: 30 Weeks
Schedule: Saturdays at 10:45am
Duration: 1 Hour
Class Size: 5
Price: $630 | $315 for Students Enrolled in Private Lessons
Prior Experience: Enrolled in Private Lesson (Minimum 2 years)
Instructor: Katie Jacobson
Contact: 718.622.3300, info@bkcm.org

Description

Piano Ensemble supports young pianists in developing musicianship and listening skills. Students with two years of private lesson experience have fun learning individual parts that combine to create an ensemble sound. Students improve their rhythm, sight-reading, and expressive tools and take part in crafting arrangements, composing original songs and exploring improvisation. Piano Ensemble lays the foundation for students to join chamber groups, jazz ensembles and even explore new instruments.

This ensemble is open to students who have had piano lessons for a minimum of two years and are comfortable reading basic rhythms and notes in both hands. Click here to see a sample of a piano ensemble repertoire that you would be learning. 

Fall Semester

September 9th to January 13th

Spring Semester

February 3rd to June 8th

Registration Info

Please call 718-622-3300 to speak to one of our registrars who will guide you through the registration process and answer any questions you might have. Financial aid is available for qualifying students. To apply please contact kris.mandapat@bkcm.org and fill out the financial aid application.

For complete information on our registration process and policies please click here

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