Courtyard Flute Choir Academy
Everything Flute
Come have some fun as part of our summer Flute Choir Academy for advancing beginners and intermediate students who love to play the flute.
Courtyard Flute Academy includes lots of ensemble /flute choir playing. We’ll also listen to a famous flute piece each week.
Classes may also include spotlight coaching, depending on student interest.
We’ll touch on three themes during the course of the academy, applying our themes to ensemble repertoire as well as coaching.
Overview
Summer Flute Themes
Focus Flute Themes for this year’s academy are:
- Listening vs. Reading (What’s your brain doing?!)
- Articulation
- Intelligent Practicing
Registration
Registration opens late March.
- Location: The Courtyard and World Music Studio at 10 Irving Street in Worcester
Ages
Open. Placement is according to level of playing. Adult students welcome.
Not sure which group? We’ll ask for some more information about your experience; if needed, we’ll ask for a 10/15 minute assessment (can be in-person or online).
Summer Flute Academy
Schedule
Once-a-week on Wednesdays.
Six meetings:
- Wednesday, June 26
- no classes week of July 4th;
- July 10, 17, 24, 31
- August 7 – Warm Up Class and 7:00 pm Concert
Group Times
Group 1 – Advanced Beginners: 4:00 to 4:50 pm
Group 2 – Intermediates: 5:00 to 6:30 pm
Concert Evening
August 7, 2024
6:00 to 7:00 pm
We’ll play ensemble music for families and guests.
In the Courtyard or in Vinton Hall, depending on weather.
Tuition 2024 - TBC
- Group 1 Tuition – $190
- Group 2 Tuition – $220
Tuition is due at time of registration. Tuition is non-refundable.
If you cannot afford the tuition, please email us at info@pakmusic.org to review payment options.
We can also advise on whether you might qualify for financial aid.
Which Level?
Choose: Advanced Beginners group 1 or Intermediates group 2.
Group 1 is available to flute players who are part of a small group, band or orchestra program and/or who study privately. Usually 2 to 4 years of playing experience, depending on student.
Group 2 is primarily for those who take private lessons; grades 8 and up (adults welcome); Depending on age and reading ability, we will consider students (by screening) who do not currently take lessons. Usually, students will be in grades 8 to 12 although younger and older students welcome, including adults, if you fit reading and technical guidelines.
Teacher
Pakachoag Flute teacher Sarah Smongeski
with Alice Daugherty.
What to Expect
Group 1: We’ll arrange a short screening to make sure the Group 1 level is appropriate for you. (We want everyone to be successful if you join).
For everyone: We’ll provide a set of ensemble pieces (depending on your group assignment) to prepare in advance.
Early registration encouraged – and you’ll receive music a little sooner.
Student Spotlights will be part of each class.
Students can request to participate as a spotlight student when registering.
Spotlight Students will be asked to prepare one short piece (about a half page for Group 1; full page for Group 2) to play for the spotlight portion of a class.
Focus Flute Themes for this year’s academy are:
- Listening vs. Reading (What’s your brain doing?!)
- Articulation
- Intelligent Practicing