Allegro Ensemble
The Allegro Ensemble is an orchestral group for musicians - strings and woodwinds - of all ages. Conducted by Stella Bonilla, the ensemble brings together a diverse group to play a wide variety of music, from classical masterpieces to popular music.
Spring 2027 Dates
Apply by: Thursday January 26, 2027
Rehearsal Dates: 10 Saturdays, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
January 23, 30
February 6, (skip 13 and 20), 27
March 6, 13, 20 (Master Class), 27
April (skip 3 and 10), 17, Performance April 24:
dress rehearsal 2-2:45, Performance 3:30 pm
Absence Policy: No more than 1 excused absence is acceptable per session which cannot include the dress rehearsal or the performance, and must be known way in advance. Illness will be excused but this needs to be communicated as soon as possible in advance of the specific rehearsal.
Tuition: $300 for the semester (spring 2027); non-refundable deposit of $30 must be paid at the time of application; balance of $270 is due by the first rehearsal.
It is highly recommended but not required to participate in Allegro Ensemble as well as the chamber music program during the fall and spring sessions. The discount for doing both is $150, so spring 2027 total for both is $950.
Requirements
Prerequisites include:
Minimum one year of private lessons and currently taking lessons
Proficiency in keys up to 2 sharps and flats
Ability to play various articulations (e.g. legato, staccato)
Accurate rhythm and intonation
Note and rhythm READING skills are essential
Strings: Acquaintance with at least 3rd position for violin and viola, 4th for cello
Strings: Vibrato highly recommended
Woodwinds: Ability to play the full range of the instrument (excluding the extended high range).