Chamber Orchestra - Nevada School of the Arts

Chamber Orchestra

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$450 / semester
Program is Fully Covered by Scholarship

Mondays 6:00-7:30 at NSA Auditorium
7 Rehearsals and 1 Concert in December 2023
Tuition: Full Scholarship (see below)

No Audition Required for the 2023-2024 Season – Acceptance by Teacher Recommendation(see below)

Winter Concert
Music from Earlier Times
Guest Artist: Ms. Rebecca Ramsey
Music of Palestrina, Purcell, Tartini, Bach and Mozart

Acceptance will be based on Teacher Recommendations and ALL accepted students will be on FULL SCHOLARSHIP for the 2023-2024 Season. A participation agreement is required to obtain the scholarship. Students should have a minimum of three years playing experience but exceptions will be considered. Students must register for this opportunity through the NSA website. - www.nevadaschoolofthearts.org. Please contact NSA is you have questions about the registration process, please call (702) 384-2787.

Rehearsals and Concert Schedule

Monday, August 21RehearsalNSA Auditorium6:00 - 7:30pm
Monday, August 28Rehearsal with LV Phil coachesNSA Auditorium6:00 - 7:30pm
Monday, September 18Rehearsal with LV Phil coachesNSA Auditorium6:00 - 7:30pm
Monday, October 23RehearsalNSA Auditorium6:00 - 7:30pm
Monday, November 6RehearsalNSA Auditorium6:00 - 7:30pm
Monday, November 20Rehearsal with LV Phil coachesNSA Auditorium6:00 - 7:30pm
Monday, December 4Rehearsal with LV Phil coachesNSA Auditorium6:00 - 7:30pm
Saturday, December 9(contingency date)NSA Auditorium1-2:30pm
Sunday, December 10Concert with LV Phil coachesNSA Auditorium5:00 pm

Repertoire

Violin Concerto in D- minor
Giuseppe Tartini
Featuring guest soloist Rebecca Ramsey of the Las Vegas Philharmonic

Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3
J.S. Bach

Basse Dance
Tielman Susato

Exulate Deo
G. Palestrina

Divertimenti K. 136 in D major
W.A. Mozart

Canzon Quinta
Claudio Merulo

Spring Concert – Music After Mozart But Before Tomorrow
Guest Artist: Mr. Rodrigo Corral

All rehearsals and most concerts are scheduled at the Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium but may change due to circumstances beyond our control. There will be several opportunities for the NSA Chamber Orchestra to work with special guest artists throughout the year. Every attempt will be made to schedule those clinics and workshops during normal rehearsal times but this may not always be possible. Chamber Orchestra members are expected to participate in all NSA Chamber Orchestra functions and rehearsals. Failure to do so could result in removal from the ensemble.

Mission

The NSA Chamber Orchestra provides musical engagement opportunities to inspire students to achieve the highest level of technical skills possible while developing the dispositions necessary to become not only successful musicians but successful members of contemporary society.

Vision

NSACO members will achieve their full potential as an individual, learning how to conquer challenges, develop time management skills, prepare music independently, and become an integral part of a small ensemble where everyone is invested in the excellence of music learning and performing at the highest level possible.

Outcomes

NSACO’s alumni continue to play music in colleges and conservatories as music majors and young professionals long after they leave our care. They have