Advanced

This group class uses Body-Mind Centering and Feldenkrais methods to facilitate creative expression. It is an inquiry into the relationship between the body and the mind through movement, guided attention and non-verbal dialogue. This work can create fertile ground for new performance material and improvisation. In the process students may find improvements in breathing, tone, coordination and technical proficiency as well as prevent and rehabilitate injuries.Students should bring their instruments if they have one and a piece of music to play or compose at the end of each class.

Enjoy performing more and build your confidence on stage. This class will give students a chance to practice performing, get structured feedback, learn details of stage etiquette, discuss strategies for dealing with performance anxieties, and practice simple meditation and stretching exercises to enhance focus and relaxation during performance. Held at Instructor's Studio.

Ensemble is for older students, mainly ages 12-15 wishing to further their musical experiences by learning a fantastic variety of advanced literature. Ensemble is Cantabile’s elite touring group, representing the San Francisco Bay Area by performing at choral festivals, workshops and competitions around the world. In Ensemble, students receive a half hour of theory instruction per week in addition to the regular rehearsal. Vocalise is Cantabile’s most advanced group and is for youth aged 14-18.

The CYS Orchestra is the most advanced group, the CYS Associate Orchestra is Intermediate and Advanced. Both are conducted by Maestro Leo Eylar.

Limited to a small number of composers (usually less than ten), the Composition Program carefully tailors instruction for each participant through at least eight one-hour private lessons. Each emerging composer experiences all stages of the compositional process: sketching, planning, and development of musical ideas, score and parts preparation, rehearsal, and performance.

The Performance Program is designed to create a rich musical experience in solo and chamber music for sixty-five string players and pianists from the US and the rest of the world, ranging in age from teenagers to young adults. There is ample time for individual practice, lessons and ensemble coachings, encouraging growth both technically and musically. Each participant is assigned to a compatible chamber music group that fosters team building skills across cultures and creates a deeper understanding of chamber music.

Our group lessons and ensembles have included, guitar class, rock band, brass ensemble and jazz combo.

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Blue Bear Short Seminars are fun and affordable one-night classes for beginners and all levels. Blue Bear Members get one free seminar per annual membership.

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