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Instrumental and Vocal Lessons


WEEKLY CLASS INSTRUCTION

Class Instruction for Beginners   $1,250

These small classes provide an introduction to study in an engaging and supportive group setting. Students learn the fundamentals of first-year study, including instrument technique and music reading. Classes explore a variety of music styles through group and solo playing or singing and participate in Diller-Quaile's First Year Concerts. Teachers facilitate the transition to individual study in the second year.

BassAges 7 - 12Monday6:15 - 7:00 p.m.
CelloAges 5 - 7Friday4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
ClarinetAges 8 - 11Saturday10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
FluteAges 8 - 11Tuesday4:00 - 4:45 p.m.
Guitar Ages 9 - 12Friday5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
GuitarSecond YearFriday5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
PianoAges 5 & 6Tuesday4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
PianoAges 6 - 8Thursday4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
ViolaAges 5 - 7Monday5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
ViolinAges 5 - 7Friday4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
VoiceAges 10 - 12Tuesday5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
VoiceAges 12 - 14Friday4:45 - 5:30 p.m.

Class Instruction for Beginners
Boys Vocal Class   $1,250

Ages 8 - 11Thursday3:45-4:30

The Boys Vocal Class focuses on the study and performance of solo and ensemble repertoire written specifically for the unchanged boy's voice, as well as works traditionally performed by boy singers. Class members develop a foundation of vocal technique with an emphasis on posture, breath, tone production, and diction. An emphasis on sight reading and ensemble listening helps students build critical musicianship skills. Members of the class perform in Diller-Quaile concerts throughout the year.

Secondary Piano Instruction   $1,250

Age 10 & upWednesday4:30 - 5:15 p.m.

This class provides basic piano skills to singers and instrumentalists whose primary instrument is not the piano. The class begins with the study of the keyboard and the correct physical approach to the instrument. Students study note-reading, learn to play scales and chords with fluency, and master complete pieces. Taking piano as a secondary instrument allows students to cultivate a deeper understanding of the structure of music, as well as develop skills essential to the study and assimilation of all music.

The courses listed below are available for class-only enrollment. Additional course descriptions and offerings may be found on the Musicianship Study and Ensembles pages.

Chamber Musicfor Intermediate and Advanced Players$1,250
The Diller-Quaile OrchestraAge 13 & up Monday6:15 - 7:15 p.m.$1,250
The Diller-Quaile Chorus Ages 9 - 12Monday4:40 - 5:25 p.m.$1,250
Children's Vocal Ensemble (#130)Ages 8 - 10Wednesday 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.$1,250
Dalcroze Eurhythmics (#142)Ages 8 - 10Thursday5:00 - 5:45 p.m.$1,250

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