Class Descriptions
Orchestras
Prelude—9:00-10:30am
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Intermezzo—9:00-11:00am
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Mazurka—9:00-11:00am
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Tarantella—12:00-2:15pm
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Chaconne*—12:00-2:30pm
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Vivace*—12:00-3:00pm
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*Chaconne and Vivace are offered as full-year courses only.
Ensembles
Ensembles meet 6 Saturdays at 10:00am. Participation is open to all afternoon orchestra members and tuition is $100 per semester.
Viola ~ Ms. Elizabeth Handman
Cello ~ Ms. Laurel Pistey
Bass ~ Mr. Phil Helm
Fiddlers
Strawberry Hill Fiddlers is a unique program based on learning traditional music by ear. Open to violin, viola, cello and bass players, the Fiddlers offer exposure to various non-classical styles, improvisation, singing, dancing and body percussion. Classes meet Tuesday evenings at Hyde Park United Methodist Church.
Boysenberry: (4:45-5:45) An introductory fiddling class for intermediate players ~ Miss Emily Schaad, instructor
$150/semesterCranberry: (5:45-6:45) Advancing fiddling techniques for players of advanced intermediate levels. ~ Miss Emily Schaad, instructor
$150/semesterRaspberry: (5:45-7:00) A class for advanced players with performance opportunities ~ Mrs. Carole Schaad, instructor
$165/semesterStrawberry*: (7:00-9:00pm) An in-depth exploration of world music for experienced fiddlers ~ Carole & Emily Schaad, instructors
$225/semester*Strawberry is offered only as a full-year course.