Junior North Shore Celtic Ensemble
If you are a committed young musician who loves exploring different genres, we welcome you to our Junior Ensemble. Players perform arrangements with harmonies and grooves that are fun to play. Performances include a feature role in our Community Concert Series.
Instruments: violin and other bowed strings; flute/whistle*; piano*, guitar*, bass guitar* mandolin*, and accordion*; percussion*
Pre-requisite: 3+ years playing experience
Co-requisite: weekly private lessons
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, September - June
Performances Include:
- Community Concert Series (6-12 performances)
- Performance at Vancouver Int'l Mountain Film Festival
- Spring Community Ceili Dance
- Theatre Shows: 1-2 shows as guests of the Senior Ensemble
- Lynn Valley Days parade (weather permitting)
- (Optional) Attendance at a summer fiddle camp
Faculty: Claude Giguère, Phil Graves
Tuition: $875**
How to join: Click "Apply Now" above to arrange a Meet & Greet and audition.
Audition Requirements:
- All instruments - Play a solo piece of your choice
- Fiddle (Violin) & Flute - Additional pieces and technical requirements 2019/20
- Viola - Additional pieces and technical requirements 2019/20
- Other instruments - Fill out an application form and we will contact you with audition material for your instrument.
*Limited places available. Please inquire.
**2019/20 season rate (Sept - June)