INTERMEDIATE PREP (Adult, Grades 8-12): Prerequisites: This level assumes the student has a basic knowledge of his/her chosen instrument: proper position and bow hold, ability to play scales using whole and half bow, to read music in the proper key and clef, ability to identify and play written rhythms.
Workshop Description: Students will review or acquire technical skills in intensive one-hour, small group format sessions. Areas of focus are student-led. Participation is included for students already signed up for the Intermediate Prep Class. Students may sign up on a prorata basis for individual sessions at the rate of $25 per class. Areas of focus for this Session are:
Violin/Viola: Shifting and Positions (mainly 3rd Position): Vibrato (Hand, Arm and Finger Vibrato; Sound Production (Tone, Articulation, and Bow Technique); Note-reading and Sight reading skills; Ensemble Technique; Targeted Student needs
Intermediate Prep Classes are also available to currently enrolled CMS students who need extra help with music they are learning in class, or the technical challenges that may arise in a group setting.
***Enhanced musical settings on platforms such as Zoom, and full weekly classroom sessions with supplemental instructional videos and recorded classes are included to make your learning experience the best it can be. Additional, socially-distanced classes may be scheduled.***
Student must rent his/her own instrument prior to the first class. Options: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass.
