Academy Curriculum

Junior Program

Age Range: 9 to 14
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Program Components (weekly)
One-hour private lesson (students living closer than 50 miles to the Academy should expect to have their lessons on a day other than Saturday)
60-minute Chamber music coaching
30-minute Chamber music rehearsal
Two-hour chamber orchestra rehearsal
Musicianship
Piano literature/keyboard skills class (pianists only)
Piano improvisation class (pianists only)
Other Components:
Enrichment/Master Classes
Concerto Competition
Audition and competition preparation
Performance Opportunities

Tuition: $4,800

Classes begin mid September and run through May

Participation in Academy classes, rehearsals, lessons, master classes and performances as well as attendance at selected concerts is required. Unexcused absences may be grounds for program dismissal. Excused absences include illness or family emergency, consequential school concerts, selected competitions, conservatory and college auditions and significant performance opportunities.