Internationally, Mr. Peek has competed in the Villa-Lobos International Conducting Competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and has been a guest conductor at the North Bay Festival in Canada. He has also led the Brentwood Symphony on two Concert tours in Europe. He received a bachelor's degree in Music Performance and Education from Southern Illinois University, and a master's degree in orchestral conducting from Colorado State University. In addition, he has done doctoral studies in orchestral conducting at Ball State University in Indiana. The Primo Strings is an introduction to ensemble playing.
Enrollment is limited.
Study is designed to emphasize melodic concepts and sight-reading. Participation is continued until the necessary skills are mastered to allow successful participation in the next orchestra. Must exhibit good posture. Must know names of notes. The student will be asked to sight-read a simple melody with rhythms in half, quarter and eighth notes.