For 2012-13, QCM Guitar Ensemble will be offered in the winter term only. Under the direction of Jeff Hanlon, Guitar Ensemble will rehearse for 12 weeks in preparation for a QCM Ensemble Concert and Guitar Showcase Concert in conjunction with students of Queen’s School of Music.  

The repertoire is carefully selected to meet the needs of a diverse ensemble, so that all participants will be challenged appropriately. The music, ranging from folk song arrangements to tangos and popular classics, is rehearsed thoroughly using a variety of rehearsal techniques, as well as practice CDs and videos. Instruction on specific guitar techniques (eg: positioning, free stroke scales, ascending and descending slurs) will be integrated into the rehearsal process.

The Guitar Ensemble is the perfect way for students and working professionals to improve their guitar skills and music reading, while making music with others!

1) SCHEDULE

Classes will take place on Thursday evenings between 7-8.30pm, in Room 213 of Harrison-LeCaine Hall of Queen’s University, on Bader Lane.

• Winter Term Classes: Thursday January 10^th to Thursday April 11^th, 2013.

No classes will be held February 21st and March 14th, 2013.

• Winter Term Performances: Sunday April 14th, 2013 – QCM Ensemble Concert. Guitar Showcase: TBA

2) WHO CAN ATTEND

This course is open to students aged 16 and older. The course will run with a minimum class size of 6 people (please refer to Conservatory Policy for further details regarding procedure if minimum class size is not achieved).

3) PRE-REQUISITES

Students should have some classical guitar experience and a modest ability to read and perform music. Some skill evaluation will take place during the first class meeting.

4) COURSE MATERIALS

Students are required to provide (at their own expense) their own classical guitar and footstool. Further course materials (to be purchased separately) will be available from the instructor.

5) FEES

Registration fee: $40 per family per year. This fee covers registration for all programs within the Conservatory over the year.

Course fee: $265 per person, per term.