Guitar
Ensemble Program
The ensemble program supplements individual lessons. All students are required to enroll in a minimum of two years of Guitar Ensemble (Suzuki Group Classes or Orchestra). Classes cover activities in reading, solo performance and ensemble playing. Classes meet once per week and are divided into various skill levels. Students are placed in ensembles by their teacher or through audition. All students in the program must enroll for the entire school year while also studying guitar privately. Ensembles perform in recitals three times per year.
Youth Ensembles
We offer private lessons as well as group and ensemble classes.
August 30, 2022 – May 31, 2023
Tuesdays: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Instructor: Brian Barany
Tuition:$450
A class designed with the beginning student in mind, this class is meant to support the Suzuki method private lesson in a group environment. Topics covered include technique, repertoire reinforcement, introduction to ensemble playing as well as introduction to music notation.
Necessary materials: guitar, footstool, tuner, and book 1.
August 30, 2022 – May 31, 2023
Wednesdays: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Instructor: Bryan Fasola
Tuition:$450
This course focuses on playing guitar ensemble music, students will learn to play trio and quartet music in a group environment. Topics covered include counting rhythms and following a conductor, reading music notation and interpretation and phrasing.
Necessary materials: guitar, footstool, and tuner.
August 30, 2022 – May 31, 2023
Wednesdays: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Instructor: Bryan Fasola
Tuition:$450
This course covers more advanced repertoire, including more complex musical challenges in interpretation, technique, and reading. Recommended for advanced students with previous experience playing in the intermediate ensemble.
Necessary materials: guitar, footstool, and tuner.
June 28 – August 16
Schedule and Instructors varies
Tuition: $320
August 20, 2022 – May 31, 2023
Instructor: Scott Tennant
Annual Tuition: $450
Meeting times to be determined by the participants and instructors.
Students are placed into guitar duos, trios, or quartets based on skill level and preference. Groups receive 8, one-hour coaching sessions, a master class, and perform in a final concert.
Contact the front office at 626.683.3355 or music@pasadenaconservatory.org for more information.
Adult Ensembles
Wednesdays: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Bryan Fasola
Tuition: $300
This is a performance-oriented ensemble for adult amateurs. The ensemble studies and performs original and arranged works for guitar orchestra, with two to four instruments per part, and is led by a conductor. Admittance is by audition.
Visit the Fees page for more information about tuition and registration fees.