Azure Ensembles presents . . .

   Wind Ensemble Level 1 & 2

The Azure Wind Ensemble is band class for homeschoolers! This class aims at giving students the opportunity to learn a wind instrument in a group setting. Wind instruments options include: trumpet, trombone, french horn, baritone, tuba, clarinet, flute and saxophone.

Students require their own instrument and are expected to practice at home. Email Vanessa [email protected] for questions and instrument rental options. 

View the class schedule HERE 

View tuition payment options HERE 

Read all about Wind Ensemble 1 and 2 below!

Wind Ensemble 1 (X-WE1)

Music is more fun when it is with friends! Learn how to play a wind instrument within an ensemble setting. This class gives an introduction to music and rhythms though a practical hand on method. Over the course of term 1 students will be introduced to concert band style tuning, playing together as an ensemble, learn to follow a conductor, read and play quarter notes, half notes and whole notes on at least 5 pitches on their instrument. Term 2 elaborates on the skills of term 1 with a focus on preparing two concert pieces for the year end performance. This class is structured with the intention that students will participate in the full year program both (term 1 and 2). Upon completion of Wind Ensemble 1 students will be given a checklist skills assessment for their music portfolio. 

Objectives/skills:

Increased musical awareness, ability to identify wind instruments, increased knowledge of musical styles, hands on musical experience, identify basic note values, rhythmic exploration, dynamics, time signatures such as 4/4 and 3/4, tempo, introduction to music notation, expand auditory skills, learn how to follow a conductor, learn how to tune own instrument, aim to play in tune with others, read sheet music, and sight read simple rhythms.  

Instrumentation: wind instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone, french horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba etc.

Wind Ensemble 1 (X-WE1) 

• Ages 12-17
• Classes are 60 minutes long
• No musical experience is necessary
• $150 per term or save with $260 full year enrollment - view details HERE
• Tuition includes  fee for this class and a music folder. Printed music written by Azure Ensembles will be supplied when applicable
• Students are required to bring their instrument, a music stand and music to class each week
• Students are encouraged to take notes - please bring a pencil to class
• This class takes part in the term 2 year end performance in March 2024

Please arrive 15 minutes before class time to prepare instrument and be ready to set up when the class begins. Students are NOT permitted to play their instrument in the hallway before or after class.  

Wind Ensemble 2 (X-WE2)

Music is more fun when it is with friends! Continue learning to play a wind instrument within an ensemble setting. Wind Ensemble level 2 builds upon the skills of Wind Ensemble level 1. This class gives an introduction to music and rhythms though a practical hands on method. Over the course of term 1 students will be introduced to concert band style tuning, playing together as an ensemble, learn to follow a conductor, read and play eighth notes and possibly sixteenth notes on at least 10 pitches on their instrument. Term 2 elaborates on the skills of term 1 with a focus on preparing two concert pieces for the year end performance. This class is structured with the intention that students will participate in the full year program both (term 1 and 2). Upon completion of Wind Ensemble 2 students will be given a checklist skills assessment for their music portfolio. 

Objectives/skills: Increased musical awareness, music history, ability to identify instruments, increased knowledge of musical styles, hands on musical experience, identify basic note values, rhythmic exploration, dynamics, time signatures, tempo, introduction to music notation, expand auditory skills, learn how to follow a conductor, learn how to tune your instrument and play in tune with others.

Instrumentation: wind instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone, french horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba etc.

Wind Ensemble 2 (X-WE2) 

• Ages 12-17
• Classes are 60 minutes long
• PLAYING TEST REQUIRED
• $150 per term or save with $20 full year enrollment - view details HERE
• Tuition includes  fee for this class and a music folder. Printed music written by Azure Ensembles will be supplied when applicable
• Students are required to bring their instrument, a music stand and music to class each week
• Students are encouraged to take notes - please bring a pencil to class
• This class takes part in the term 2 year end performance in March 2024

Please arrive 15 minutes before class time to prepare instrument and be ready to set up when the class begins. Students are NOT permitted to play their instrument in the hallway before or after class.  

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