Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles

Making music in small ensembles is a perfect supplement to individual lessons. Within the unique setting of a small vocal, chamber music or percussion ensemble, students develop performance and listening skills, hone abilities of concentration and musical interaction, and experience the joy of learning and performing musical literature composed for this rewarding genre.

Ensembles are formed for students of all ages and levels. Students are placed in ensembles of three or more members according to schedules and levels of proficiency. Ensembles are scheduled throughout the week and on Saturdays. Each session is one hour. Private study at WCM is not required. Since members of ensembles are part of a music-making team, participants are expected to attend all rehearsals so that everyone can have the best possible musical learning experience.

$345 | one hour per week | 15 weeks
Class fee may be pro-rated depending on starting date. Registration fee applies to non-WCM students.

Let’s Sing: a vocal ensemble
for boys and girls ages 6 - 12.
Explore a wide scope of music from opera to popular music including songs in various languages.
4 pm, Fridays | 50 minutes
15 weeks | Westmoreland site.

Chamber Music Ensembles
Students of similar levels and ages are placed by audition into ensembles to learn and perform the classical music repertoire. Ensembles include trios, quartets, quintets, for various combinations of strings, winds and piano, as well as sameinstrument ensembles.

Jazz Ensembles
Students of similar levels and ages are placed by audition into jazz ensembles.

Vocal Ensembles
Vocal ensembles are offered for both children and adults.

Washington Conservatory Orchestra
A. Scott Wood, conductor
Open to amateur adult musicians of all levels. Learn and perform traditional and unusual orchestral literature with like-minded avid adult musicians in a friendly professional atmosphere.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays 8 pm Hearst Hall at the National Cathedral School.
Pay-as-you-can: in lieu of tuition, participants are encouraged to make tax-deductible contributions to the Washington Conservatory at the start of each semester.