TVYS Junior Program
Our TVYS Junior Program introduces young musicians to the joy of playing together in ensembles. Our high school mentors coach and rehearse with our young groups to inspire higher levels of technique. We train our mentors in pedagogy and game theory, as well as introduce them to child psychology and developmental stages of learning in order to provide the most exciting opportunities for our young musicians. We encourage students to take private lessons but understand this is not always possible so we provide individual coaching for our young learners during Monday technique sectionals. We believe that the most efficient way of learning to play a musical instrument incorporates games in music theory, listening skills and motor skills. Our unique curriculum is research based and we believe in continual improvement in our methods and programs.
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We accept children Kindergarten through 8th grade in this afterschool program.
Mondays (4-5 pm) and Thursdays (4-4:50 pm)
Tuition is $150 per semester
TVYS String Orchestra
We prepare young musicians to play at the symphonic level in this preparatory orchestra. Strings players learn to work together as a team, follow a conductor and refine their ensemble skills in intonation, phrasing, balance and blend. This non-auditioned group requires some mastery of their string instrument and most have been playing for more than a year.
Strings Orchestra meets as a full ensemble once a week for 45 minutes (Thursdays from 4-4:50 pm) They are coached by our TVYS high school mentors and are expected to additionally attend sentionals with their mentors once a week (Mondays from 4-5 pm)
TVYS Junior Winds
This beginning ensemble introduces students to the woodwind and brass instruments (flute, clarinet, trumpet and trombone). Sectionals are Mondays (4-5pm) and we meet once a week to play together as a band. (Thursdays 4-4:50 pm). TVYS high school mentors coach this group and students are encouraged to arrange for individual private lessons.
TVYS Junior Strings
This beginning ensemble introduces students to the string instruments (violin, viola and cello). Sectionals are Mondays (4-5pm) and we meet once a week to play together as an orchestra. (Thursdays 4-4:50 pm). TVYS high school mentors coach this group and students are encouraged to arrange for individual private lessons.
TVYS Junior Percussion
This beginning ensemble introduces students to the percussion instruments (with a focus on mallets and snare). Sectionals are Mondays (4-5pm) and we meet once a week to play together as a band. (Thursdays 4-4:50 pm). TVYS high school mentors coach this group and students are encouraged to arrange for individual private lessons.
