Da Capo offers intermediate woodwind & brass players an ensemble enrichment opportunity in a fun & encouraging environment. Sessions are 7 weeks long and meet twice a year. During each session, musicians will prepare concert repertoire specific to winds and brass. Da Capo is intended for students in grades 6–9 who have at least 1 year of experience on their instrument. 

General Information

Conductor: Ed Owens
Manager: Art DeQuasie
Rehearsals: Sundays, 12:30–1:45 PM at Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael’s College

Spring 2024 Da Capo rehearsals are on the following Sundays:

January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 18 (no rehearsals Feb. 11 and 25), and March 3
The concert is on Sunday, March 10 at 1:30pm with a dress rehearsal at 12:30pm.

Skill expectations: Students should be able to play in keys with up to 2 sharps or 2 flats, and be comfortable reading rhythms that include sixteenth, eighth, quarter, half, and whole notes and their equivalent rests, including dotted rhythms. No audition is required for participation, simply register using the link below.

Registration

Please register no later than January 7, 2024Contact Art DeQuasie at art@vyo.org with any questions.

Financial Aid

If you are applying for Financial Aid, we must receive your completed registration information and financial aid application by January 7, 2024, to ensure consideration. Click here to apply for financial aid after you have registered for Da Capo.