The DiLLer-QuAiLe SchOOL Of MuSic

INSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL DEPARTMENTINSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL DEPARTMENTExtended Techniques for ViolinistsWednesday 7:00-7:45 p.m. $1,355Extended Techniques for CellistsWednesday 7:00-7:45 p.m. $1,355These classes for intermediate and advanced violinists andcellists are an exploration of contemporary classical andnon-classical genres, including jazz, bluegrass, folk, rock, andfunk. Students learn to play works from these styles and willlearn new skills and techniques such as improvisation, swingbowing, chopping, and more.All prospective students who wish to enroll in the HighSchool Certificate Program must audition on theirinstrument and take a musicianship placement test.Students enter the program in the tenth grade, withauditions held in the spring of ninth grade or fall of tenthgrade. Students should select repertoire that demonstratestheir level of musical and technical proficiency. The Schoolwill provide an accompanist for singers. All other studentswho wish to play with accompaniment must provide theirown pianist. The decision of the adjudicators is final.The Audition:• Two contrasting pieces or movements. For voicestudents, one selection must be in English.• Two major and two minor scales and arpeggios in twooctaves (woodwinds), three octaves (strings), or fouroctaves (piano).• All applicants will be asked to sight read at the audition.• All applicants are required to take a musicianshipplacement exam (theory, dictation, and sight-singing).Weekly Class InstructionClass Instruction for Beginners $1,415These small classes provide an introduction to study in anengaging and supportive group setting. Students learnthe fundamentals of first-year study, including instrumenttechnique and music reading. Classes explore a variety ofmusic styles through group and solo playing or singing andparticipate in Diller-Quaile concerts. Teachers facilitate thetransition to individual study in the second year.Cello Saturday 10:15-11:00 a.m.Flute Monday 3:45-4:30 p.m.Guitar Friday 5:00-5:45 p.m.Piano Tuesday 3:45-4:30 p.m.Piano Thursday 3:45-4:30 p.m.Piano Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m.Piano Saturday 10:15-11:00 a.m.Piano Saturday 2:00-2:45 p.m.Viola Friday 4:00-4:45 p.m.Voice Wednesday 5:15-6:00 p.m.Voice Thursday 5:15-6:00 p.m.Voice Saturday 10:15-11:00 a.m.Boys Vocal Class Thursday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $1,415The Boys Vocal Class focuses on the study and performanceof solo and ensemble repertoire written specifically forthe unchanged boy’s voice, as well as works traditionallyperformed by boy singers. Class members build afoundation of vocal technique with an emphasis on posture,breath, tone production, and diction. Sight-reading andensemble listening supports the development of criticalmusicianship skills. Members of the class perform in Diller-Quaile concerts throughout the year.Secondary Piano Instruction(Age 10 and up) Wednesday 4:30-5:15 p.m. $1,415Non-piano majors learn the fundamentals of piano studyin this engaging and supportive group setting. Studentsdevelop piano technique through the study of scales,keyboard harmony, and mastery of repertoire. This classis designed to enhance students’ understanding of thestructure and processes of music, thereby supporting theircomprehensive music education.The courses listed below are also available for class-onlyenrollment. Course descriptions, as well as additionalofferings, may be found on the preceding pages.Chamber Music (audition required)for Intermediate and Advanced Students $1,355Young Children’s ChorusGrades 1&2 Wednesday 3:45-4:30 p.m. $1,355Intermediate ChorusGrades 3-6 Wednesday 4:35-5:20 p.m. $1,355The Diller-Quaile Chorus (audition required)Grades 5-8 Monday 4:40-5:40 p.m. $1,355The Diller-Quaile Orchestra (audition required)Monday 6:30-7:30 p.m. $1,355Contemporary Ensemble (audition required)Saturday 10:15-11:15 a.m. $1,355Dalcroze EurhythmicsGrades 3-5 Tuesday 5:15-6:00 p.m. $1,355Grades 1&2 Thursday 4:00-4:45 p.m. $1,355Grades 5-7 Thursday 5:00-5:45 p.m. $1,355HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMThe High School Certificate Program is an intensive threeyearprogram for advanced tenth through twelfth graders.Admission is by audition. The High School CertificateProgram offers a rigorous and comprehensive musiceducation for serious high school music students, whichincludes individual instruction, musicianship training,repertoire classes, large and small ensemble experiences,and performance. The School’s experienced and dedicatedfaculty motivate and guide students to develop theirunique musical voice and become active participants intheir musical heritage. Students receive the High SchoolCertificate upon completion of all program requirements.Certificate students perform community outreach throughperformances at Diller-Quaile’s partner organizations,enriching the lives of young children through older adults.Performance highlights have included a concert of operaexcerpts with The Diller-Quaile Orchestra and Certificatevoice student soloists. A special concert featuringCertificate students is planned and organized by the seniorclass each year. Master classes and performance seminarswith faculty and guest artists provide enriching learningopportunities, as students prepare for annual jury examsand solo Senior Recitals.AUDITION DATES FORTHE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEARFriday, June 6, 2014Saturday, June 7, 2014September Dates to be AnnouncedSample audition repertoirEThe following examples would be paired with a contrasting workor movement of the student’s choice:Piano:a movement from a Mozart, Haydn, or Beethoven SonataViolin:a movement from J.S. Bach Concerto in A MinorViola:a movement from Telemann Concerto in G MajorCello:Squire TarantellaDouble Bass:a movement from Dragonetti ConcertoVoice:a classical song in Italian, such as a selection from the ItalianAnthologyFlute:a movement from Handel Sonata in G MajorOboe:a movement from a Handel SonataClarinet:a movement from Weber ConcertinoGuitar:a study from Fernando Sor Twelve Studies for Guitar Op. 6TUITION 2014-2015 (30-WEEK PROGRAM)HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM $5,49518 19