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Beginning Chamber Orchestra

Ages: 6 - 11
Session Length: 30 Weeks
Skill Level: Beginner

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Beginning Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble experience designed for younger string players (violin, viola, cello, bass).

Beginning Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble experience designed for younger string players (violin, viola, cello, bass). Students will have the opportunity to learn basic note reading and ensemble playing skills.

Prerequisite: Minimum of one year of private instruction, along with recommendation from private instructor.

If this is your first enrollment of the school year in the Center for Music (September – June), a non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of enrollment ($35 for a single registrant, with a cap of $50 per family).

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Session Day Time Campus Fee  
September 28, 2024 - May 24, 2025 Sep 28, 2024 - May 24, 2025 Saturday 10:15am - 11:00am University Circle $299 Enroll

Faculty

derek-snyder

Derek Snyder

Instructor, Suzuki Cello; Ensemble Director, Advanced Chamber Orchestra, Beginning Chamber Orchestra, Junior Chamber Orchestra

Derek Snyder has appeared as a soloist with orchestras in both the United States and Europe, and -- as a chamber musician -- has collaborated with members of some of the country's most exciting ensembles, including the Cavani and Cleveland String Quartets, and the Cleveland, Detroit, Montreal and Ba... Expand

Derek Snyder has appeared as a soloist with orchestras in both the United States and Europe, and -- as a chamber musician -- has collaborated with members of some of the country's most exciting ensembles, including the Cavani and Cleveland String Quartets, and the Cleveland, Detroit, Montreal and Baltimore Symphonies. He is the cellist in the nuevo tango band Oblivion Project, which explores the music of Astor Piazzolla, the Hastings Piano Trio, and a board member of the Cleveland Cello Society.

Derek's arrangements of the music of Graham Nash and Bootsy Collins have been performed by the Contemporary Youth Orchestra with the composers. He has created numerous transcriptions and arrangements for cello ensembles, focusing primarily on the music of Dave Brubeck and Astor Piazzolla. His arrangements of music by Brubeck can be heard on the Naxos label as preformed by the Yale Cellos.

Derek is the founder of the publishing company Cellocelli Music (www.cellocelli.com), a source for unique and contemporary sheet music and recordings for string players.

Education
MM, New England Conservatory
BM, University of Michigan Close
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We wanted to thank you for all you do to support the Suzuki program. Quinn has been loving his experience and never hesitates to find an opportunity to show off his budding piano skills to friends and family!

Mary Beth Marks, CFM Parent

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