Pre-College Schedule 2008-2009

9:45am - 10:00am	Arrival/warm-up
10:00am -10:30am	Studio or Masterclasses
10:30am - 11:30am	Chamber Ensembles
11:30am - 12:00pm	Lunch/Electives
12:00pm - 12:30pm	Ear Training/Sight Singing
12:30pm - 1:30pm	Music Theory

Children's Program Schedule 2008-2009

9:30am - 10:15am	1st and 2nd Graders (rm. 0113)
10:30am - 11:15am	Children's Choir (rm. 3117)
10:30am - 11:15am	Kindergarten (rm. 0113)
11:30am - 12:15pm	3rd through 8th Grade (rm. 0113)

The two core elements of the Pre-College Program are Chamber Music and Music Theory. Students are placed into classes based on age and ability.

Studio Class
Students are placed with similar instruments for a weekly class on performance technique, excerpts, auditioning and musicianship. Classes are taught by our coaches, guest artists and Stony Brook faculty.

Chamber Music
The core of our program; students are grouped by appropriate level into small ensembles and explore the rich legacy of the chamber music repertoire (involving small groups with one instrument or voice to a part). Each session consists of a guided rehearsal and instruction in interpretation and style by the distinguished Pre-College faculty. Students perform each semester in master classes conducted by Stony Brook University faculty, which has in recent years included the Emerson Quartet, Colin Carr, Joe Carver, Tina Dahl, Daniel Gilbert, Gilbert Kalish, Timothy Long, Ray Anderson, and others. Students will have the opportunity to perform for an audience twice a year in the Recital Hall of the Staller Center for the Performing Arts. Chamber Concerts are held in January and May.

Ear Training/Sight Singing
An essential skills course designed to teach students to transcribe music by ear, sight read music and perfect their overall musicianship. After taking a placement exam, students are placed into classes with students of similar ability.

Music Theory
Music theory is the field of study that deals with the mechanics of music and how music works. It involves identifying patterns that govern composers' techniques. In a more general sense, music theory also often distills and analyzes the elements of music – rhythm, harmony (harmonic function), melody, structure, form, and texture. After taking a placement exam

Composition
Students demonstrating experience in music theory and a strong desire to learn at an expert level can enroll in the composition program. Students have one-to-one lessons with our composition faculty, as well as hands on experience with computer and electronic music systems, and engraving software. Compositions are often performed by chamber ensembles and our performance faculty.

Jazz Workshop
The Stony Brook Jazz Workshop emphasizes improvisational study in a small group setting. Players will also have the experience of working in a variety of larger ensembles and of listening to and learning about different historical styles. In addition to the regular faculty, students will have the opportunity to work with several outstanding guest instructors and performers. The teaching approach will be hands-on with direct musical interaction between faculty and student. Students of all levels and instruments are encouraged to participate.

Percussion Ensemble
Percussionists have access to professional-quality instruments from around the world. Study goes beyond basic rudiments and includes ensemble performance-practice, contemporary composition and extended techniques in multiple percussion and mallets. Students also take part in the Stony Brook Day of Percussion and perform at Queens College and the SCMEA Day of Percussion.