Director and Conductor: Maestro Alan Anibal
Our advanced level orchestra program is suited for musicians ages 12-18 with at least two years of instrumental instruction.
- Ages: 12-18
- Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
- Woodwinds: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon
- Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba
22 Rehearsals. 2 concerts per season.
Rehearsals: Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm.
Location: Sunnyvale Community Center
- 550 E Remington Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Advanced-level Program Tuition: $1,850 (for the entire academic year) if paid in full.
Audition Requirements
- Prepare a piece that demonstrates your technical skills and musical expressiveness.
- Be prepared to play a few scales of your choice. Be prepared to perform any of the following articulations:
- 2 notes slur articulation
- 4 slur notes articulation
- Staccato
- Détaché
- Sight-reading: You’ll be given a short musical passage to play on the spot.
The Program
Enrolled students receive weekly 2-1.5-hour ensemble practices, full orchestra rehearsals, and dedicated coaching sessions with experienced faculty.
- Full orchestra rehearsals train students to play as an ensemble, with a focus on leadership skills, discipline, collaboration, and achieving goals.
- During coaching sessions, students refine their technique and address instrument-specific challenges. Faculty members provide tailored feedback based on the orchestra’s repertoire and individual student progress.
- Throughout the season, we offer performance opportunities for students to showcase their skills.
- We encourage applicants to:
- Have at least 2 years of musical experience (private lessons, band, orchestra, or equivalent)
- Continue private instruction and school music ensemble participation after they join
