Seating in key positions in all ensembles is reviewed weekly and assigned on a rotational basis in order to share the experience. Sectional rehearsal and master classes by visiting artists who share their special insights into the preparation of a precision ensemble are an important part of the large ensemble program at Luzerne. They are coached in daily rehearsals and are selected each week for the Saturday evening performances when it is evident they are prepared to perform in concert. The program is geared to individual needs with emphasis on sight reading, accompanying, solo and chamber music repertoire. Numerous performance opportunities occur for solo repertoire in master classes, Sunday recitals and in chamber groups on Saturday evenings.
Pianists often perform as a part of the orchestra and in the percussion section if needed.
They may also take jazz piano lessons and participate in jazz ensembles if qualified. In addition to String Orchestra, members of the string faculty prepare selected students on solo repertoire for performance in master classes and student recitals. Instruction on reed making is offered by the oboe and bassoon teachers at extra cost. A flute choir is formed if enrollment permits.