Adult

The Intermezzo Flute Choir is a high-level intermediate flute ensemble geared towards preparing students for the senior EC Flute Ensemble. EC Flutes is a senior ensemble open to serious and advanced flutists.

The ECYS Percussion Ensemble is comprised of percussionists currently in the Sinfonietta, Wind Orchestra and Senior Symphony. The section meets separately from orchestra practice to rehearse and to prepare their programs with coaches.

ECWO musicians experience a wide breadth of repertoire, ranging from classical transcriptions to modern works just a few years old. As an advanced/intermediate orchestra, students are given thorough instruction on ensemble balance and intonation while experiencing a rigorous challenge of their technical skills.

Concerts tours, retreats, participation in music festivals and exchanges with other youth orchestras are a vital part of the ECYS experience, as well as guest soloists of international stature. The Sinfonietta Orchestra is an advanced level orchestra for middle and high school students. Sinfonietta students receive intensive training in preparation for membership in the ECYS Symphony. The orchestra performs original music chiefly from the classical period repertoire.

Concerts tours, retreats, participation in music festivals and exchanges with other youth orchestras are a vital part of the ECYS experience, as well as guest soloists of international stature. The award-winning Senior Symphony Orchestra is comprised of talented high school musicians from throughout the Bay Area. The orchestra studies under the baton of Dr.Camilla Kolchinsky, a conductor and master teacher who challenges the musicians to reach a high level of achievement.

CSMA's multi-lingual faculty of more than 75 instructors with national and international credentials is ready to help students experience the joy of music. Private instruction for all ages is offered year round for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. At weekly lessons students study with an instructor selected to complement a student's individual learning style. CSMA offers private lessons of 30, 45 or 60 minutes in classical, jazz, popular and world music styles. Partner lessons may also be available for beginning level students.

The jazz and world music program for teens and adults includes such courses as World Harmony Chorus, Basics of Jazz Improv, Jazz combos and jam sessions and more! Visit the website for the complete offerings.

The understanding of music theory is important to a musician's development. Nine levels of music theory, jazz theory, plus musicianship classes including ear-training are offered. Visit our website for the complete schedule.