Primo

Primo Strings introduces ensemble performance for the young string student. Specific goals include unison playing and bowing, intonation and pitch adjustment, beginning independent sections, and musical elements. The emphasis in this string ensemble is on development of proper posture, bow grip, left hand position, intonation, and cultivating a beautiful tone. The fundamentals of good bow control and distribution will be introduced. Melodic and harmonic sight-reading skills will be developed. The student who seeks enrollment in this group should have knowledge of first position and a familiarity with letter note names. An audition consisting of playing a prepared solo of the student's choice, excerpts and scales. The students in this group will perform fine classical music arranged for their level.

Cadenza

Cadenza Orchestra explores advanced instruction of musical elements, technique and ensemble performance. Emphasis is placed on individual competence necessary for more difficult music. This orchestra for intermediate string and wind students focuses on ensemble training, intonation, beautiful tone production, sight-reading, and orchestral discipline. Violinists auditioning for this group should have knowledge of first and third positions and cellists should have knowledge of first and fourth positions. Wind players should be able to play major and minor scales in two octaves. An audition consisting of a prepared solo of the student's choice, excerpts and scales. The finest classical music written for young intermediate orchestra and arranged for this level will be performed.

Symphony

Symphony Orchestra explores the full range of music literature, expanding members’ knowledge of composers and literature in this advanced study. Complexity of tuning and tone color is enhanced with the inclusion of winds and percussion. The Symphony Orchestra seeks motivated students who can pursue excellence through self-directed practice and who wish to perform frequently. Rehearsals will stress competence in the musical elements of phrasing, tone color, technique, and orchestral discipline. This ensemble will use standard orchestral literature. An audition consisting of a prepared solo of the student's choice, excerpts and scales.

Rehearsal Schedule

Subject to Change

All rehearsals meet on Saturday

Location Grace Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 3601 Ehlmann Road, St. Charles 63301

Cadenza Orchestra, Daniel Mieloch, 9.00am-10:30am
Primo Strings, Kyla Herbert, 10:30am-12:00pm
Symphony Orchestra, Wm. Shane Williams, 11:00am-1:00pm

Tuition

Acceptance into the SCCYO requires a full season commitment.

Tuition may be paid in full or broken into 2 payments (by request).

Fall payment 1 is due by September 14th 2024

Spring payment 2 is due by February 1st 2025

2024/2025 Season Tuition

Primo Strings - Full season $310.00 (Sept-May) Payment 1 $172.00 - Payment 2 $138.00

Cadenza Orchestra Full season $362.00 (Sept.-May) Payment 1 $201.00 - Payment 2 $161.00

Symphony Orchestra Full Season $465.00 Payment - 1 $258.00 - Payment 2 $207.00

A 15% discount will apply for siblings

Marching Band Program Students who participate in their school marching band during the fall can audition for SCCYO and participate in both programs. Students will recieve a tuition discount during the fall. A calendar of marching band events must be submitted to SCCYO as soon as possible. Students first allegiance is to their schools marching band.

A $20.00 folder fee will be added to the first tuition payment for new students. Students will recieve a black two pocket folder.

Tuition may be paid online or by check. Invoices will be emailed to pay online and checks can be mailed to SCCYO P. O. Box 547, St. Peters MO 63376. There is a $25.00 fee for returned checks. If a check is returned , reimbursement must be made by cash or money order.

Students with unpaid balances 30 days or more past due will not be able to participate in rehearsals until the balance is paid in full. Student accounts that are delinquent at the end of the season will not be allowed to perform in the final concert or audition for the following season until the balance is paid

A $16.00 online payment for the audition application will be due before the audition.

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.

Child Protection Policy

Board of Directors

Richard Goodman, President
Eric Vorst, Vice President
Heather Wolz, Treasurer Mark Kahrs, Secretary Katie Bardot Nicolle Douglas Executive Director: Judy Williams