2013-2014 New Hampshire Youth Ensembles

Come play in the largest Youth Ensemble program north of Boston!

Membership is based on ability, experience, and a total commitment to the program. Students are expected to spend a substantial amount of time practicing their music outside of rehearsals and to attend all rehearsals. Students must take private lessons, but are not required to study privately here at the Music School. The ensembles prepare two programs each year for concerts in January and May with additional programs for special events. We welcome students to audition for the NH Youth Ensemble program throughout the year. Place­ment is dependent on openings within each ensemble.

For information about the NHYE ensembles contact Ms. Diane DiPersio, Ensembles Manager. ensembles@mcmusicschool.org or 644-4548.

Beginner String Ensemble

Description: This ensemble is for beginner string students who have started to read music. To qualify for this class, violin, viola, and cello students need to be finishing at least book one of the string method series they are studying. This program is designed to help students learn to listen to each other, follow the conductor, follow dynamics, and count while reading and playing beginning string orchestra music. An audition with the instructor is required. Contact the office to schedule. 603-644-4548

• Instructor:  Deborah Markow
• Ages:  By Audition

String Preparatory Orchestra for beginner level players

Description: Performing both classical and contemporary literature, students gain experience in ensemble playing while improving individual skills. Past repertoire includes works by Sibelius, Mozart and Haydn.

• Instructor:  Deborah Markow
• Ages:  Audition required – Elementary age

Concert Orchestra for intermediate level players

Description: The Concert Orchestra works primarily as a string orchestra. The ensemble learns a wide variety of age-appropriate literature. The ensemble utilizes a visiting wind and percussion section to incorporate full orchestra repertoire in the young musician’s experience. Audition to participate in this ensemble is required – please contact the Music School for further details!

• Instructor:  Antonia Anguelova
• Ages:  Audition required – Middle School mainly, and some Elementary & High School
• Overall Audition Requirements: For instrument requirements see below.
• Number of weeks:  Full Academic Year

Dino Anagnost Youth Symphony Orchestra of New Hampshire  for advanced level players up to age 20

Description: The Symphony Orchestra performs high-level symphonic literature for advanced high-school string, wind and percussion students. Past repertoire includes works by Leonard Bernstein, Tchaikovsky, and Bizet.

• Instructor:  Mark Latham
• Ages:  Audition Required – High-School through age 20
• Class Time:  Tuesday 6:30–9:00pm
• Number of weeks:  Full Academic Year

The Robbins Farley Select Honors Brass Quintet

Description: The Music School Select Honors Brass Quintet, sponsored by Robbins Farley, consists of highly motivated High School students seeking a challenging playing and educational experience.

The ensemble will meet weekly with a professional coach for a 1-hour rehearsal and will perform a full recital program at the conclusion of the school year. Additional performances will include showcase concerts at area schools, and Music School ensemble concerts and other performance opportunities allowing the Select Honors Brass Quintet to be musical ambassadors of Manchester Community Music School.

Participants will work as part of the NH Youth Symphony Orchestra and will be required to participate in Tuesday evening rehearsals and Orchestra concert programs. The combination of small ensemble and orchestral experience will provide a balanced educational experience for participants.

Auditions will take place in August. Students will be asked to play a selection of choice reflective of ability, scales including the chromatic scale and scales up to 4 sharps and 4 flats, and to sight read a short selection.

• Instructor:  Vin Duval
• Ages:  By Audition/ High School
• Number of weeks:  Full Academic Year
• Tuition:  Merit Scholarship

NH Youth Jazz Ensemble

Description: A fast paced, high-level jazz performance ensemble consists of the areas’ top high-school (and the occasional middle school) jazz musicians. This ensembles primary focus is on developing the student’s technique, improvisational skills and deepening their understanding of jazz. Challenging repertoire will include standard, classic and modern jazz charts. Besides great improvisers, we seek STRONG CLASSICAL PERFORMERS with an interest in jazz as well!

• Instructor :  Carl Benevides
• Ages:  Audition required High-school (in rare instances middle school) students
• Class Time:  Monday 6:00 – 8:00pm
• Number of weeks:  Full Year

MONDAY JUNE 10 - Open rehearsal (reading session) for returning members and potential new members; 6-8pm

Concert Band for intermediate level players

Description: Designed primarily for woodwind, brass and percussion students with at least one year of instrumental experience, this concert band will build essential skills in ensemble playing. Students will be challenged by a wide variety of age-appropriate literature from composers. This is a great opportunity to work with other young musicians who share common interests and a love of music!

• Instructor:  Edward Doyle
• Ages:  Audition required – Middle School
• Number of weeks:  Full Academic Year

Monthly Payments

Enroll in a monthly payment plan called “Tuition in Tune” through Centrix Bank. To choose this option, fill out the Tuition in Tune form or contact the office. Complete the Tuition in Tune  form as well as the registration form and return both to the Music School.

Financial Aid

The Music School is committed to making music education accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay. We are proud to offer need-based financial aid to qualifying students.  If you would like to apply for financial aid, complete our Financial Aid Form and return it to our Registrar.