Charlotte Symphony
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Coaching
Program Description
Coaching provides aspiring musicians with invaluable feedback directly from professional Charlotte Symphony performing artists. Our musicians visit band and orchestra classes to work directly with students through individual or sectional coaching. Coaching improve student playing technique, performance practice, and allow for a conversation about musical expression.
Booking / scheduling contact
Program Detail
Please submit requests at least one month prior to the first requested session date. Please provide a range of potential dates when you would like the session(s) to take place. Final dates will be determined based on musician availability.
You will send times for each class you request coaching for, along with the times you would like coaching during these classes.
Coaches require an appropriate space for the size of the group being taught, and which allows for the proper playing and listening environment for verbal and musical instruction, free from excessive background noise. Coaches may also sit in during an ensemble rehearsal to provide feedback during regular instruction. Any coachings happening in breakout rooms must have a school staff member present.
At the school site.
Coaching: $90 per musician per hour
*Schools outside of Mecklenburg County are subject to additional travel costs
EDUCATION STANDARDS
Language R1, R4, R10 Coaching sessions increases students music literacy by helping them comprehend, analyze, and interpret musical texts (scores, sheet music, etc.). Math Standard 6 Attend to precision. Math Standard 7 Look for and make use of structure. When learning how to read music, students must be able to apply mathematical skills in addition, multiplication, ratios, and fractions; and be able to identify mathematical structures and forms.
ML.1 Apply the elements of music and musical techniques in order to sing and play music with accuracy and expression. CSO Coaches work with students in areas including correct tone production, posture, fingering, and musicianship skills. ML.2 Interpret the sound and symbol systems of music. CSO Coaches work with students on rhythmic and note accuracy, meter, and dynamics. MR.1 Understand the interacting elements to respond to music and music performances. CSO Coaches work with players on how to respond to a conductor’s gestures, as well as how to identify and play music of different genres, styles, and historical periods.
Qualifications
References
Erica Hefner, Orchestra Director at Northwest School of the Arts
erica.holley@cms.k12.nc.us
Jonathan Todd, Director of Strings, Albemarle Road Middle IB Academy
jonathank.todd@cms.k12.nc.us
Cancellation Policy
At least two weeks prior notice is required to cancel or reschedule without penalty. Any cancellation or rescheduling that occurs within two weeks of the scheduled date is subject to be charged 50% of the program fee. Cancellations or rescheduling that occur within 48 hours of the program date will be charged the full amount.