MOrchestra
With Rick Ferguson
Register for Fall 2023 by clicking the buttons below:
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 2A
Level 2B
Level 3
Level 1
Sundays
11:30am-12:30pm
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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
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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: $400
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
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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: $400
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
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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: $430
Instruments: String Quartet
Day / Time: Mondays, 2:45pm-3:45pm
Class Size: Minimum 4 students
Age Range: Ages 14-17