Upper School Course Description

Prerequisite: Audition required

This student-driven Advanced Chamber Ensemble (ACE) music class emphasizes musicality, phrase, intonation, and ensemble skills. Students should be able to play concertos, sonatas, and études of high level. There will be three to four performances, with competition in spring. Repertoire for performances will cover various genres. Rehearsals are flexible and scheduled by students with the faculty coach. Expectations of high-level playing are balanced with sensitivity to student academic workload and schedule. Upper School students may take this class over consecutive semesters and/or multiple times.