Adult Strings Ensemble
Adult Strings Ensemble
Our beginner strings class for veterans lets participants explore one of four instruments: violin, viola, cello, or bass. In the context of a supportive, fun, group-learning environment, you’ll find yourself learning to read music, recognize familiar tunes, and sharing laughs with your peers in class. At the end of each semester, you’ll participate in a culminating community-based performance. The purpose of this class is for you to have fun while making music with others.
This program is for adults ages 18 and up.
Classes are held weekly on Fridays, September 4–December 12.
- Beginning Ensemble: Friday, 4:45 PM–5:45 PM
- Intermediate Ensemble: Friday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Advanced Ensemble: Friday, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
There will be performances on December 12 and 18. Class will not be held on November 27.
Required experience and auditions:
- Beginning Ensemble: No auditions are required and no prior experience is required
- Intermediate Ensemble: No auditions are required and one or more years of experience is required
- Advanced Ensemble: For admittance into the Advanced Adult Strings Ensemble, an audition is required. Please submit the following:
- Violins: Three octave G major, C major scales and a solo of your choice demonstrating your current skill level (two minutes max)
- Violas: Three octave C major, F major scales and a solo of your choice demonstrating your current skill level (two minutes max)
- Cellos: Three octave C major, F major scales and a solo of your choice demonstrating your current skill level (two minutes max)
- Basses: Two to three octave G major, F major scales and a solo of your choice demonstrating your current skill level (two minutes max)
If unsure about your level or ability, or have questions about the curriculum, please contact the ensemble director, Ms. Shannon Crow, via email at scrow@butler.edu
Tuition:
- Total Tuition Cost: The cost of this program is $195
- Non-Refundable Deposit: At checkout, a $25 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. This will be deducted from the tuition cost.
- Remaining Balance: The remaining $170 of tuition is required one week before the program’s start date.
Not ready to commit to the full program? You can register for a “Try-It Pass” for $25, which lets you attend one class before deciding. After that class, you’ll have 48 hours to let us know whether you plan to:
- Enroll in the full program (with the $25 applied toward your tuition). Should you enroll in the full program, the remaining $170 will be due.
- Drop the program with no further payment required.
Let us know your decision within 48 hours of attending the first class.
- Send all cancellation requests to bcas@butler.edu
- Department Cancellation: If the department cancels a class session, you will receive a full refund.
- 15+ Days Before Class Start: Full refund minus the $25 deposit.
- 8–14 Days Before Class: 50% refund of the amount paid, minus the $25 deposit.
- Fewer Than 7 Days Before Class: No refunds will be issued.
- Class sessions are not prorated for vacation, illness, or missed days.
Participants must provide their own instrument. All other materials will be provided.
Shannon M. Crow is a graduate of Butler University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Ms. Crow has been teaching private violin and viola lessons for over 20 years, and has extensive experience teaching students from 4 years to 80 years of age. Currently she conducts Orchestra B and the Parent Orchestra of the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, as well as teaches private lessons. At the Butler Community Arts School, Shannon founded and directs the Adult Strings Ensembles, the Butler Children’s Orchestra, Butler Youth Orchestra and Butler Strings Camp, as well as teaches private violin and viola lessons. When not teaching private lessons, Ms. Crow has partnered with the VA in research and in supporting our veterans through music; and is an avid performer in local orchestras and for private events.
The deadline to register is August 28.