ENSEMBLES
At Missouri Symphony, our hope is to continue to inspire young artists to faithfully pursue music. Our Conservatory offers lots of opportunities to encourage your child’s musical journey. From the early stages of playing to performing in front of large crowds, our organization is with you and your musician every step of the way!
CONTACT USOVERTURE STRINGS
(GRADES 1-4)
Provides entry level string orchestra training to our youngest elementary school aged student musicians who are just learning to read music. Weekly rehearsals will focus on technique, ensemble performance skills, basic string repertoire, and music theory.
Rehearsals are on Mondays, 5:20-6:10 pm, at Broadway Christian Church
JUNIOR SINFONIA
(GRADES 3 - 8)
For beginning to intermediate string players and intermediate wind players. Students learn the fundamentals of playing in an ensemble and receive an introduction to theory, music history and conducting.
This ensemble performers both classical and contemporary pieces. Wind players who audition should have been playing for two years or more.
Rehearsals are Monday at 5:15 – 6:20 p.m. at Broadway Christian Church.
YOUNG ARTISTS PHILHARMONIC (GRADES 8 - 12)
Introduces the intermediate to advanced instrumentalist to the chamber music ensemble and small orchestra experience.
Performing works by the masters, as well as contemporary music, the ensemble also studies eurhythmics, composition and conducting. All orchestral instruments are invited to join.
Rehearsals are on Mondays 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. at Broadway Christian Church
CHAMBER PLAYERS
A select group of advanced string and wind players performing as a small ensemble.
Students are hand-selected and must already participate in the Junior Sinfonia or Young Artist Philharmonic.
Rehearsals are Saturdays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Broadway Christian Church.
