The Prelude Program offers an exciting mix of in-depth musical training, mentorship and networking to highly motivated high school students. To develop students' musical understanding and skills to a high level and provide opportunities to apply that knowledge to performances. To explore a wide range of musical options while preparing for college and future career possibilities.
Students enroll in one of the classes, which meet for the first hour each week.
The classes combine for the second hour for guest artists, workshops and performance classes. Developing performance skills is a major component of Prelude. In addition, classes on stage presence, ensemble skills, auditions and others are offered. Explorations Explorations are special projects that grow out of students' interests and community opportunities. For example, student interest in audio recording led to a four-week class in digital recording.