Ensemble Days

There are ten Ensemble Days over the course of the academic year: four in the first semester, and six in the second semester. The entire student body is divided into three ensembles: Poco - for the beginners, coached by advanced students; Mezzo - for the intermediate students, coached day me; and Grande - for the advanced students, also coached by me.

During the first semester, each ensemble studies four Christmas-themed pieces of music. The ensembles presents these pieces at the December Ensemble Day during a gathering at the same location where we practice.

During the second semester each ensemble studies five new pieces of music. Towards the end of the year, the ensembles vote on which of these pieces they will perform at the annual recital.

DATES

September 27  (in Lunenburg)
October 25
November 22
December 13  (Christmas Presentation)
January 31
February 28
March 28
April 25
May 16
June 20

LOCATION

Sterling, MA

While Sterling is the default location, please note that our very first Ensemble Day will take place in Lunenburg.
The addresses will be shared with you before your first Ensemble Day.

TIMES

POCO:  1:30 - 2:45
MEZZO:  1:30 - 2:45
GRANDE:  3:00 - 4:15

ITEMS TO BRING

• instrument

• music stand

• binder with ensemble music

• working pencil