Private lessons, classes, ensemble practices and in-house recitals take place during these hours. A student is expected to use unscheduled time during these hours to practice in the music facilities. B. Elective Classes Students attend afternoon elective classes outside of the music department, to experience the creative challenges other artists experience. Weekend access can also be scheduled. D. Performance There are several different kinds of performances which occur during the length of the program.
Students perform informally in closed master classes and critiques sessions.
There are weekly intradepartment concerts and formal evening recitals presented to the entire Governor s School community of students, faculty and staff. Music students also perform in the Friday evening interdepartmental programs. The master teacher will help assess a student s readiness to perform and the appropriateness of the material to be presented. C. Preparation Students should not come to the program planning to spend long periods of practice time preparing works for performance outside of Governor s School. Students may not participate in outside performances during the program.