MOrchestra
With Rick Ferguson & Rachel Brown
Not currently enrolled but interested in joining a MOrchestra ensemble? Email Rick Ferguson at rickfergusonmo@gmail.com with the following information: Name, instrument, how long you have been playing your instrument
To learn more about MOrchestra classes offered, please choose a level below:
Level 1
Level 2A & 2B
Level 3
Level 1
Sundays
11:30am-12:30pm
Winter/Spring 2025
Beginning level class for ages 7-12. This class is for students who have never had ensemble experience and who have been studying their instrument for 1 year or more. Students explore chamber repertoire in addition to music theory projects such as composition and improvisation. Regular performance opportunities, both at the Musical Offering and in community settings, will be part of this experience.
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Teacher: Rachel Brown
Class Fee: $400
Instruments: Strings, piano, recorder, flute
Day / Time: Sundays 11:30am-12:30pm
Age Range: Ages 7-12
Level 2A
Mondays
3:45pm-4:45pm
Winter/Spring 2025
Intermediate to advance level class for ages 11—17, by audition only. This class is for students who already have ensemble experience and who have been studying their instruments for at least three years (pianists, four years). Students explore more challenging chamber repertoire, in addition to engaging aural skills and theory projects—including improvisation and composition. Regular performance opportunities, both at The Musical Offering and in community settings, will be part of this experience.
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Teacher: Rick Ferguson
Class Fee: $425
Instruments: Strings, keyboards, percussion only
Day / Time: Mondays 3:45pm-4:45pm
Class Size: Minimum of 5 students, Maximum 8 students
Age Range: Ages 11-17
Level 2B
Wednesdays
4:30pm-5:30pm
Winter/Spring 2025
Intermediate to advance level class for ages 11—17, by audition only. This class is for students who already have ensemble experience and who have been studying their instruments for at least three years (pianists, four years). Students explore more challenging chamber repertoire, in addition to engaging aural skills and theory projects—including improvisation and composition. Regular performance opportunities, both at The Musical Offering and in community settings, will be part of this experience.
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Teacher: Rick Ferguson
Class Fee: $425
Instruments: Strings, keyboards, percussion only
Day / Time: Wednesdays 4:30pm-5:30pm
Class Size: Minimum of 5 students, Maximum 8 students
Age Range: Ages 11-17
Level 3
Mondays
2:45pm-3:45pm
Winter/Spring 2025
Advanced high school students, by audition only. This class is for students who have had performance experience. Regular performance opportunities, both at The Musical Offering and in community settings, will be part of this experience.
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Teacher: Rick Ferguson
Class Fee: $450
Instruments: String Quartet
Day / Time: Mondays, 2:45pm-3:45pm
Class Size: Minimum 4 students
Age Range: Ages 14-17