Pre-College Preparatory

Pre-College Preparatory is a weekly 3.5 hour program with the purpose of immersing young musicians in an environment that is inspiring, challenging and educational. Like Pre-College, the Preparatory program will provide students with conservatory-style training, and will include weekly theory and ear training, ensemble rehearsals and/or coachings, and supervised practice sessions and/or workshops. Students are also expected to attend masterclasses presented by our guest artists throughout the year. Each semester will culminate in community engagement performances and a final concert in the spring.

Pre-College Preparatory is for any student who wants to develop their musical and technical skills, expand their education, and to build a higher level of playing through the 24-week curriculum.

Prep students will have the opportunity to collaborate with Pre-College students and faculty in performance classes and masterclasses. Group ensembles will also be combined with Pre-College students and Colburn Conservatory students. Pre-College Prep students can also stay later into the afternoon if they wish to observe the Pre-College program.

Note: This program is not designed to replace private lessons. Students are required to study with a teacher privately (either FM faculty or another teacher), in order to participate in our Pre-College Preparatory Program.

Pianists, violinists, violists, cellists, classical guitarists and flutists ages 7 and up are welcome to apply. No audition required. Student may be asked to upload a recent video of their playing in order to correctly assess their current level.

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  • The Preparatory program will provide students with conservatory-style training, and will include weekly theory and ear training, ensemble rehearsals and/or coachings, and supervised practice sessions and/or workshops. Students are also expected to attend masterclasses presented by our guest artists throughout the year. Each semester will culminate in community engagement and formal performances.

  • 10:00am-10:50pm Theory/Ear Training

    11:00am-11:50am Ensemble Rehearsal/Coaching

    11:50am-12:30pm Lunch*

    12:30-1:30pm Supervised Practice/Performance Class/Workshop

    Students are required to attend masterclasses presented by the Pre-College Program. Dates and times may vary.

    *Please have students bring lunch from home, or cash. They will be chaperoned to pick up food from a local restaurant if they need to buy food.

    Subject to change!

  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday September 11, 2024

    REGISTER HERE.

    Winter Semester: September 14 - December 14, 2024
    Spring Semester:     January 11 - April 12, 2025

    • Saturday, November 16, 2024
      Masterclass: Andrew Schulman

    • Saturday December 7, 2024
      Pre-College Prep Community Engagement Concert (Location/Time TBD)

    • Saturday November 30, 2024
      Thanksgiving Break (No class)

    • Saturday December 14, 2024
      Fall Concert (Solo Showcase)

    • Saturday February 22, 2025
      JCM Masterclass: Martin Chalifour

    • Saturday March 1, 2025
      Masterclass: Margaret Batjer

    • Saturday March 29, 2025
      Spring Break (No class)

    • Saturday April 12, 2025
      Spring Final Concert (for Prep)

  • Fulll year tuition includes a total of 26 Saturdays.

    For students currently enrolled in lessons or classes with Fried Music: $2500

    For students not currently enrolled in any classes or lessons at Fried Music: $3000

    The $120 registration fee is non-refundable, but will be credited towards the student's total tuition. Tuition will be invoiced once registration is confirmed and received.

    Financial aid available upon eligibility. Payment plan also available (with fees).

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For questions or more information, email info@friedmusic.com (EN/中文)