Ensembles and Classes

Bands

The Academy Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band.

Orchestras

The Academy Chamber Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and String Orchestra.

Jazz Studies

The Academy Big Band, Jazz Bands, Jazz Combos, and beginning to advanced improvisation classes.

Choir and Voice

Academy Chamber Choir, Chorale, and Chorus, as well as voice master classes, vocal quartets, and Cabaret.

Chamber Music

String quartet, brass choir, flute choir, percussion ensemble, woodwind and brass ensembles, and cello choir as well as mixed ensembles with piano, guitar and other instruments, are just some of the chamber music ensembles available to our participants.

Enrichment and Other Classes

Steel Drum ensembles, fiddling and Celtic music, piano and guitar classes and ensembles will be offered at the 2011 Academy. In addition, some of the following may be offered: music theory, Orff ensemble, Eurythmics, Smart Music & Finale, basic composition, Garage Band, and orchestration and arranging.

Performances

Participants will have opportunities to perform in weekday recitals, some concerts during Academy, and final concerts for most ensembles.