Ensemble Programs
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & POLICIES
Age
Students enrolled in the Chamber Music Program must be between the ages of 7–19.
Students enrolled in the Orchestral Music Program must be between the ages of 12–19.
Audition
Each Chamber Music Program applicant must perform before a faculty committee.
Each Orchestral Program applicant must perform before the conductor.
Application Process
Chamber Music Program
Send in your application form and processing fee to the Conservatory office and an audition will be scheduled. The audition fee can be submitted at the time of the audition or mailed into the office prior to the audition date.
Orchestral Program
Send in your application form, audition fee, and signed Policy Agreement Form to the Conservatory office. During the inaugural 2009-10 season, your conservatory application fees have been waived and the audition fee has been discounted to $35.
- Upon receipt of your forms and check, the SCM office will contact you regarding your audition schedule.
- Auditions will be Friday, August 28th, starting at 4pm at Greenlake United Methodist Church.
- Prepare all audition requirements to your absolute best ability (see audition requirements).
- Immediately following the conclusion of the auditions, you will be notified by phone regarding your acceptance. If accepted, tuition is due by August 31st.
Private Lesson Instruction
Every student is required to take regular private lessons with a teacher of his/her own choice. Private lesson fees are not included in tuition. Our office is happy to give instructor referrals to prospective students.
Program Selection Chamber Music Program only
The Chamber Music Program offers two interactive programs:
- The Seattle program at Greenlake United Methodist Church
- The Eastside program at Hammond Ashley Violins in Issaquah
Dedication to Practice and Studies
Because musicians must discipline themselves at an early age if they are to succeed professionally, students are expected to approach their practice and studies seriously and to observe all school regulations. Failure to do so may jeopardize a student’s standing, and he or she may be asked to withdraw from the school.
Attendence
When illness or exceptional circumstances cause absence, students must notify their faculty. Permission to be absent from the Chamber Music Program requires the consent of all coaches.
Permission to be absent from the Orchestral Program requires the consent of the conductor. |
