Private Music Lessons
Private music lessons are offered from beginning to advanced levels in Voice, Classical and Jazz Piano, Classical and Suzuki Violin, Fiddle, Viola, Cello, Bass, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Harp, Recorder, Clarinet, Guitar, French Horn, Classical and Jazz Guitar, and Percussion. Please ask about instruction in Classical, Folk, and Contemporary styles.

Suzuki Violin
Suzuki Violin, taught by certified instructors, is a special approach where a care-giver/parent accompanies the student to class and coaches at home while learning to play violin with the child. Both attend weekly private and group classes and are required to take part in seasonal concerts.

Chamber Music Ensembles
Chamber music ensembles include Wind, String, Percussion, and Brass Ensembles. Participation in the Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) is required.

Music Theory
Music theory is the study of the musical language, helping students to expand their musicianship and musical understanding. Classes are available weekly and are strongly recommended for all music students. The cost of music theory classes is included in the enrolhnent fee for the youth choruses only.

Student Recitals
Monthly student recitals are open at no cost to all students at the School and students studying at other schools. Families are invited to attend at no extra cost.

Faculty Recitals
Faculty recitals are scheduled once each semester. Families of students and faculty are invited to attend at no extra cost.

Jazz Programs
Jazz programs are offered throughout the year.

Summer Music Programs
Music studies are avilables during the summer.

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Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO)

Sunday Program
The Worcester Youth Orchestras (WYO) Sunday Program incorporates the Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Worcester Youth Concert Orchestra, the Preparatory Orchestra, and sectional ensembles. The full day of instruction includes rehearsal, ensemble and sectionals coaching, private study, music theory, and performance opportunities for each student. The day's activities begin at 12:30p.m. and end by 6:30pm.

Students are accepted into the program through an audition process and must make a full-year coommitment to the program and ALL program performances. Orchestra attendance and make up policies apply.

The Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) is comprised of the older teens and young adults in WYO. It is directed by Orchestra Director and Conductor Cynthia Woods. WYSO completed a tour of Eastem Europe in 2001, playing in concerts in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. WYSO has earned the reputation of being one of the best youth orchestras in New England. Its repertoire includes works by major classical composers and popular music composers.

The Worcester Youth Concert Orchestra (WYCO) is comprised of students in their early teens. WYCO has performed several concerts in Philadelphia and in Washington D.C. Audrey White has been its conductor since the fall of 2003. This orchestra explores beginner to intermediate level music of the classical and popular genres.

The Preparatory Orchestra is for elementary age string players in grades 4-6. It offers an initial opportunity to play in a large orchestral ensemble. Repertoire consists of easy to average classical works, popular famous themes, and popular music. Cynthia Woods oversees The Preparatory Orchestra and its conductor.

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Choral

Saturday Program
The Worcester Youth Chorale (WYC) is an advanced youth chorus for mixed voices and performs frequently in the community. Also directed by Malcolm Halliday, WYC performs the great choral music from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical periods, as well as more contemporary styles and diverse ethnic traditions. The Chorale assembles on Saturday momings and includes a music theory lesson. Vocal auditions are held for new singers by appointment with Mr. Halliday.

The Worcester Children's Chorus (WCC) is directed by Malcolm Halliday, who also directs the accomplished Master Singers of Worcester. The Chorus assembles on Saturday mornings, and includes a music theory lesson. Attracting young voices from the greater Worcester area, it is an outstanding chorus for treble voices, performing frequently in the community.

Tbe WCC repertoire draws on the great choral music of the past, a variety of contemporary musical styles, and many diverse ethnic traditions. Vocal auditions are held for new singers by appointment with Mr. Halliday.

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