2011-2012 Ensembles
The Sinfonia is
one of the premiere groups of its kind in Orange County
for talented elementary and junior high musicians. Members of the Sinfonia study and perform the foundational string and symphonic repertoire including Bach, Vivaldi, Corelli, Handel, Haydn, and Mozart. A strong emphasis is placed on the development of critical ensemble skills. We recognize the incredible diversity of approaches to the study of musical instruments and seek to help students discover how they can play "their way" and still contribute to a unified ensemble.
MP3 Listen:
Rachmaninoff - Vocalise |
Hartley -
Sketches
The Chamber Symphony is a chamber orchestra for advanced
instrumentalists and involves high school and college
age musicians from throughout Orange County. Sections
are led by our experienced music staff, who play
side-by-side with the students. The ensemble performs
the most challenging works from the repertory of
composers like Bartok, Janacek, Bloch, Mahler, Brahms,
Schubert, Elgar, and others, as well as presenting world
premieres of new works by living composers.
MP3 Listen: Britten -
Simple Symphony |
Zaerr -
Celtic Concerto
Our Wind Section
includes players of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon,
french horn, trumpet, trombone, and tuba. We offer
intensive section coaching on a wide range of orchestral
repertoire, dividing time between an individual wind
section rehearsal and in combination with the strings of
both the Sinfonia and Chamber Symphony. This unique
arrangement provides study and performance opportunities
for wind players from junior high onwards, and offers
significant amounts of playing time for each student.
MP3 Listen:
Mendelssohn - Hebrides |
Beethoven -
Eroica Symphony
