Classical

The Preparatory Choir is for anyone, regardless of ability. It is designed to provide basic choral training and performance opportunities to beginning level students and with the additional goal of increasing students talents through training and performance. Section I: ages 5-12; Section II: Ages 13 & up. The Youth Performance Choir is more advanced and by audition only. Student will learn more difficult music, will do some a capella singing, more complex music, some jazz singing, close harmony work.

Unlike pianists who can be self-reliant, most of the time instrumentalists, such as violinists or cellists, need to perform with accompaniment that makes ensemble experiences a mandatory part of their musical learning process. This Orchestral Ensemble gives the students the exposure to work in a large group setting and will help expand their teamwork and acute listening skills very early on. The guitar ensemble gives students an opportunity to benefit from the experience of playing with a group to build better listening skills, and the ability to work with others.

We offer group classes in piano, guitar and music theory.

The Preparatory Program is available to students ages 9-18. This program offers conservatory quality training complete with private lessons, master classes, keyboard and theory classes, ensembles and performance opportunities. Benefits of the program include access to instruments, academic support, and college preparation support. Participants in the Preparatory Program are required to complete 30 hours of community service yearly.

Individualized approach to every student is important to us. Length of each lesson and pace of learning are determined by many factors, such as student's personal inclinations, level of advancement, age, etc. We make educational process enjoyable and successful by combining hard work and persistence, while making sure each student's needs are met and abilities are expanded to the fullest potential.

The class operates in a professional, friendly, and fun environment with individualized approach to each student and input from both the conductor and players. Focus is on the essentials of ensemble playing, such as rhythm, pitch, sight-reading, group dynamics, blending with others, and polished performances. The musical arrangements for intermediate string orchestra expose the players to a variety of styles. Baroque, romantic, classical, pop and even twentieth century arrangements are read, rehearsed and performed with public performance opportunities available every semester.

At our Chorus program, kids explore and develop essentials of group singing, different voical techniques, and learn songs from variety of cultures and genres. Regular performance opportunities provide students with a chance to show their work to publicity and share their vocal talents with others.

Piano, voice, percussion, and guitar lessons are offered in Korean; group and private classical or jazz piano in Russian; and assistance with registration is provided to the Chinese-speaking population. Thanks to a grant, this chorus class and piano class are offered at reduced semester rates.

Our violin instructors are experienced solo, chamber, and orchestral musicians and teachers. Whether you are a complete beginner or advanced violinist, our teachers can meet your learning needs. We extensively use the Suzuki Method of instruction at the New Mozart School of Music. To find out about the benifts of the Suzuki Method, read the article by Christine Shin on our website.