The Full Program runs for a full year (Aug 24-Aug 22). Enrollment includes 1 lesson every week of either 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes in duration (that’s 46 lessons in a year!) and 10 Academy events. These events are listed below:
Napa Valley Music Associates presents the 13th Annual MidSummer MusiCamp for students 9 - 18 years with a minimum of 3 years musical studies on either piano, violin, viola, cello, string bass, flute, clarinet, saxophone, baritone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, french horn, guitar, drums. This Monday-Friday (9:30-4:00) one, two or three week program offers students an opportunity to be coached by top professional teachers and musicians and work on classical and jazz repertoire with small ensembles.
For intermediate to advanced students, this class is an exploration of different jazz styles, with a focus on improvisation technique and ensemble playing. There is a special need for musicians who play drum set, electric bass and piano. We provide drum set and keyboard. Placement is determined by teacher recommendation.
The Summer Music Academy offers a range of workshops, small ensembles and large ensembles. Check the website for more information.
"For over thirty years SFEMS has offered one of the most comprehensive summer early music programs in the United States, led by a faculty of international artists in residence. Instrumental and vocal master classes, lectures, coached ensembles, and recitals provide an opportunity for adult musicians and dancers at a variety of levels to improve their ensemble skills, performance techniques, and teaching abilities. Medieval & Renaissance Workshop; Baroque Workshop; Recorder Workshops on offer.
"For over thirty years SFEMS has offered one of the most comprehensive summer early music programs in the United States, led by a faculty of international artists in residence. Instrumental and vocal master classes, lectures, coached ensembles, and recitals provide an opportunity for adult musicians and dancers at a variety of levels to improve their ensemble skills, performance techniques, and teaching abilities. Medieval & Renaissance Workshop; Baroque Workshop; Recorder Workshops on offer.
Project Rock Band is for all students who would like to play in a rock band with other young musicians. Classic songs are learned and performed by enthusiastic students in a fun supportive environment. The bands will focus on performing skills, group dynamics, theory, arranging, song writing and having fun as a member of a band. Playing in a supportive team environment allows students to build playing confidence, leadership skills and musicianship. Not to mention that because our students meet every week as a unit, they sound great!
We believe that when music is fun, presented in a supportive environment, using materials that inspire practice and commitment, students develop a love and understanding for music that will last a lifetime. With twenty-five professional music instructors currently on staff we can accommodate all levels and styles of music and music students. From Pop, Rock, Classical, Jazz, Folk, Songwriting, Improvisation, Campfire, Theory, Site-Reading, Introductory thru Advanced Group Classes our teachers provide students with a sound musical education.