Dear Homeschoolers,
We have just released our "Real Musicians ….Only Younger" promotional DVD.
It's our way of bringing the Verdugo Young Musicians' Association dynamic
programs into your homes for a brief glimpse of what it's like to be
part of the VYMA experience.
We are very proud of our mission to provide first-rate music education in a nurturing,
non-competitive environment.
To receive our eight minute promotional DVD and a brochure please click here to email us and request one.
Our placement auditions click here
Please know that
I am just a phone call away.
Sincerely,
Samvel Chilingarian, Artistic Director
Verdugo Young Musicians' Association
Tel. 818. 951. 6482
The Verdugo Young Musicians’ Association is dedicated to providing first-rate music education in a nurturing, non-competitive ensemble setting. Members of VYMA enhance their musical skills through professional coaching while they discover the dedication, teamwork and joy of making music together.
VYMA Orchestral Programs
All students with a minimum of one year private instruction are welcome. Repertoire is carefully selected to meet the abilities, aspirations, and educational needs of students at varying levels of musical development (beginning through advanced). In addition to the orchestra rehearsals, VYMA offers sectional coaching by experienced and accomplished professional musicians every week. All ensembles have multiple performance opportunities throughout the year. Past venues have included theaters, libraries, museums and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion for the L.A. Philharmonic's Symphonies for Youth events.
Verdugo Youth Orchestra, (open to all instruments) is designed for intermediate and advanced players who have had orchestral experience and are prepared to explore the orchestral repertoire of Baroque, Classical, Romantic and contemporary composers.
Click here for an application for the Verdugo Youth Orchestra.
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The Verdugo Youth Ensemble welcomes all young players with little or no orchestral experience. Students learn the basics of ensemble playing and how to work with a conductor while they prepare music for performance.
Click here for an application for the Verdugo Youth Ensemble.
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Chamber Music Program
VYMA also offers a Chamber Music program especially designed to challenge young musicians playing beginning, intermediate and advanced string repertoire. VYMA chamber groups have the opportunity to perform in many venues, and have won recognition from the Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC) Voce Competition and at the Southwest Youth Music Festival (SYMF). Chamber ensembles meet on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Click here to print out an application form for Chamber Music
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VYMA Fine Arts Academy offers classes in music theory, music history, rhythm fundamentals, improvisation, Hand Bell ensemble, Percussion ensemble, Pop and Rock ensemble, Jazz Band and Classical Ballet instruction. VYMA Fine Arts Academy meets on Mondays.
Auditions and Tuition
VYMA's season runs from September through early June. Minimum requirement for membership in the instrumental programs is one year of weekly private lessons which must be continued throughout participation in VYMA. Auditions are held for the purpose of placement only, and are conducted with the same encouraging teaching style that characterizes VYMA rehearsals and coaching. Check our website for audition hints! Tuition is $275 per semester for each instrumental program. Verdugo Fine Arts Academy classroom courses are $200 per semester. Limited scholarships are available.
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