Mini Music Fest is directed by Robin Wolaver.

Ages: 4 -10

Skill Level: Beginners to Moderately Accomplished.

If your child is a string player and is learning repertoire at the level of Suzuki Book 5 or higher please contact us for a special upper division course of study for your child, 888.839.1055 or finearts@anniemosesband.com

The Mini Music Fest violin, viola, cello, guitar and piano, with singing, drama, and dance for a creative, multi-sensory experience that is sure to keep a young mind engaged. The Mini-MusicFest participants will perform group numbers, as well as solos, duets, and other small ensembles in the two final shows.

Core Classes:

Instrumental students in the Mini Music Fest will participate in the following classes:

1. Choir and Orchestra

2. Fundamentals and Technique: Your child will be placed in a class suited to their current skill level.

3. Sectional: This class gives your child focused attention to secure their specific part in the over all orchestra.

4. Ensemble: Every child will be placed within a small ensemble (5-8 players). These ensembles feature both instrumentalists and vocalists, and will be learning music arranged specifically for their group to be performed in the Mini Music Fest concerts.

5. 2 private, 30 minute lessons: Parents and students should come prepared with repertoire and questions to work on with your private lesson instructor. Additional private lessons may be purchased for $50 an hour or $30 a half hour.

The class schedule for Troubadorable students in the Mini Music Fest will be determined based upon the casting of the concert. Every child will participate in all three disciplines: singing, dancing, and acting, though the preference of each child will be taken into account.

SINGING, DANCE, & DRAMA

Troubadorables « Ages 6 – 10 » Troubadorables – Ages 6-10 – Singers, actors and dancers who will join the string players for a colorful collage of music.

VIOLIN

Violinists will be divided into four categories according to skill level: In addition to Mini-MusicFest classes, string students and parents are invited to observe and attend the upper division string masterclasses with acclaimed teachers, Brian Lewis, Masao Kawasaki and Stephen Clapp. For more information click the Tracks page above and view the complete Upper Division string program.

Nano-Minis: Ages 4-5 – For ready to begin, or just beginning, violinists and a parent or caregiver. This little group will kick off the final show with a string presentation freckled with singing and movement. Enrollment space is extremely limited, so tarry not.

Mini-Pearls: Ages 6 through 10 – Older children who have either been wanting to check out playing the violin or have just begun to play.

CrackerJacks: These children have participated in formal violin lessons, understand the basic methodology of holding the instrument, and have developed a measure of bow control and easy left hand finger motion.

WhipperSnappers: Students who have achieved a level of competence that enables them to play with ease of motion and stable positions, good bow control and intonation.

Violas

Jim Dandys: Must possess a skill level equal to that of the Cracker Jacks or the Whipper Snappers. Violas will be grouped according to the number enrolled.

CELLOS

Mini-Maestros: Must possess a skill level equal to that of the CrackerJacks or the WhipperSnappers. Cellos will be grouped according to the number enrolled.

GUITAR

Balladeers: Beginning to elementary Guitar. Introduction of the instrument for beginning students and skill/age appropriate instruction for students who already possess a degree of knowledge. Note: Students in need of an instrument must contact us as early as possible. Our store house is limited and we may have to beat the bushes.

PIANO

Beginning and elementary piano is offered for students participating in the MiniMusic Fest. Piano students will be challenged in their individual studies, while exploring elements of singing and acting as a part of the final performance.