ArCoNet Private Lessons Program

(Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano, Voice and Guitar)

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We offer In-Person and ONLINE lesson this 2021 Fall!

Please email arcoadmin@arconetwork.org to learn more about online lessons and our in person lessons.

The ArCoNet Private Lessons Program is designed to combine a highly disciplined musical training process with unique opportunities for performance for young string players.  The program places utmost importance on excellent teaching, counseling and coaching in the development of the young musician. Our faculty is comprised of master teachers in their instrument, with international backgrounds and outstanding performing careers as well as music educators

The private lesson curriculum is based on teaching the students the basic elements to master their instrument, regardless of age or experience. The solo private lesson material includes the study of : scales, etudes, concertos, solo pieces, and sonatas. The curriculum will vary depending on age and ability. 

. Following the program offerings:

-Individual Private Lessons:

• Weekly Private Instruction on Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano and Guitar
• Private Instruction offered by Master Level Teaching Artists, Associate level, Assistant Level and Apprentice Level instructors.
• Solo Recital Opportunities (Winter and Spring)
• Monthly Studio Classes and Master Classes with guests and ArCoNet Faculty

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Contact Lisa Piano to schedule a trial lesson

(267) 858-7084 or lpaino@arconetwork.org

ArCoNet String Orchestras (Youth and Chamber)

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The ArCoNet Youth and Chamber Orchestra program provides mentoring and performance opportunities to students of elementary through college ages. Program offering includes:

• Youth and Chamber Orchestra training and performances
• Side by Side performances with members of the ArCoNet Faculty, College students, alumni and International students
• Collaborations with performers from the Lancaster Symphony, Harrisburg Symphony, Dali Quartet, Philadelphia Orchestra, Annapolis Symphony
• Guest conductors 
• Chamber Music Coaching and Master Classes opportunities
• Weekly rehearsals and coachings
• Master Classes from guest distinguished faculty from the Dali Quartet, Philadelphia Orchestra, Juilliard School of Music and Curtis Institute
• Community Outreach and In-School Educational Concert Opportunities

INSTRUMENTS

Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass

AGE DIVISIONS

Youth Orchestra  – Ages 12 and up.

CAMERATA –Alumni, Professional players and faculty.

REHEARSALS

-Youth Orchestra: Mondays from 7-9pm

-Chamber Orchestra: TBD

Rehearsal location: North Penn Church of Christ, 300 N. North Wales rd. North Wales, PA 19454

ORCHESTRA SEASON

-Fall Session: October-December

-January: Break

-Winter Session: February-April

-Spring Session: April-June

CONCERTS

-Holiday Concert in December at the North Penn Church of Christ.

-Spring International Festival Concert in April at the North Penn High School.

-Spring Concert in the beginning of June at the North Penn Church of Christ.

-Various Community Outreach at the local and Philadelphia Libraries, homes and schools.

*The ArCoNet Orchestras also participate in the Dali Quartet International Music Festival in the Summer.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates must be studying with a private teacher and have a minimum of three years of private instruction (Youth) and six years of instruction (Chamber)

Candidates must submit a letter of recommendation from their private teacher.

AUDITION REPERTOIRE

YOUTH ORCHESTRA 

• One major scale of your choice, 3 octaves
• One minor scale of your choice, 3 octaves
• A technical Etude of your choice
• A solo piece/major concerto. There will not be a pianist, so the student should be prepared to play unaccompanied.
• Sight reading (live auditions ONLY; music will be provided)

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

• One major scale of your choice, 3 octaves
• One minor scale of your choice, 3 octaves
• A technical Etude of your choice
• A movement from a Bach Suite, Partita or Sonata
• A solo piece/major concerto. There will not be a pianist, so the student should be prepared to play unaccompanied.
• Sight reading (live auditions ONLY; music will be provided)

AUDITIONS

-ONLINE over zoom in September and October (please email alinares@arconetwork.org to schedule a live zoom audition)

FEES

Audition Fee: $50

Annual Registration Fee: $35 (this fee is waived if you already take lessons at ArCoNet)

Youth Orchestra: $750

TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION

Contact Director Adriana Linares at alinares@arconetwork.org  to  schedule an audition time. Auditions will take place in June and September.

ArCoNet Chamber Music Program

• Weekly chamber music coaching from a master teacher from the Dali Quartet
• Performance opportunities at ArCoNet’s concert series
• Community outreach performances 
• Master Classes from guest artists from Philadelphia Orchestra, Indiana University, Curtis Institute and more
• In school educational performances opportunities
• Access to master classes and Dali Quartet seminars
• Special programs with students from the Curtis Institute of Music

For more information please contact:

Adriana Linares at alinares@arconetwork.org

Dali Quartet International Music Festival

2021 Dates: Monday August 9th through Saturday July August 14th

This year we will offer a modified version of the DQMF in person for 10 string quartets, with an option of online master classes and workshops. More information about the 2021 DQMF coming soon.

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The Dalí Quartet International Music Festival (DQMF) is a recognized chamber music and orchestral program founded in 2004 by Venezuelan violist Adriana Linares and violinist Carlos Rubio (members of the Dali String Quartet). The DQMF runs under the umbrella of ArCoNet, the Arts & Community Network, in collaboration with members of the Dali Quartet and the ArCoNet Faculty.

The DQMF offers students a unique experience through artistic, musical, educational, cultural and social experiences. Since its foundation in 2004, the Festival has attracted hundreds of musicians from all over the USA states, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and Puerto Rico. The DCQF accepts students from beginner/intermediate through advanced/semi-professional levels.

At the DQMF, students attend faculty recitals, daily chamber music coaching/rehearsals, string orchestra sectionals/rehearsals, master classes, fun social integrating activities, and a variety of workshops topics such as:

BAPNE Body Percussion, Instrument Making, Body Mapping and Body Awareness, Jazz Improvisation, College Preparation/Career Opportunities in Music, Venezuelan Folk Music, Brazilian Percussion, Japanese Flute, Middle Eastern Music, and Puerto Rican Plena Dance.

Daily Coaching and Master Classes are led by prominent artist faculty with active international careers in music education and performance including members of the Dali Quartet, ArCoNet Academy, Philadelphia Orchestra, Annapolis Symphony and the New York City Ballet Orchestra and music faculty from The Oberlin Conservatory, Indiana University, Michigan State University, the Curtis Institute of Music, ArCoNet and Temple University.

The ten day experience culminates with three exciting chamber music recitals featuring student chamber music groups and a Grand Finale Concert featuring three orchestra divisions: The Junior, The Youth and the Pre-College/College/Faculty. The performance ends with the Festival Orchestra comprised of all the students and faculty on stage.

Current participants and alumni from the DQMF have followed careers in music having attended prestigious institutions such as the Curtis Institute of Music, Reina Sofia Conservatory, The Cleveland Institute of Music, Bard Conservatory, the Colburn School, University of Michigan, the New England Conservatory, Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, among others.

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Winter and Summer Boot Camps

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2021 Summer Dates (HYBRID)

Monday August 2nd-Friday January 6th

The ArCoNet Strings Boot Camps is a bi-annual program, best suited for high school, college and semi-professional string players with an advanced level of playing.  Our experienced string faculty will serve as mentors for daily routines including:

• Morning supervised private practices, private lessons, group classes
• Seminar style master classes on BACH, efficient practicing, performance anxiety, college preparation, mock auditions.  
• Guest artists master classes

ArCoNet assembles a group of outstanding teaching artists with extensive careers in music performance and education. We are committed to working and support with each student to accomplish their musical goals. Our faculty and guest artists enjoy teaching and performing careers with the Dali Quartet, the ArCoNet Strings Program, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Curtis Institute of Music, Temple University, and the Annapolis Symphony among other esteemed organizations in the country.

Current and past ArCoNet Strings Boot Camp participants include international students from Puerto Rico and Venezuela; college students from Indiana University, Temple University, the Cleveland Institute of Music, New England Conservatory and high school students from The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, Philadelphia Sinfonia and the ArCoNet Strings Program.

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ArCoNet Pre-College Preparatory 

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The purpose of the ArCoNet Pre-College Preparatory program is to prepare musicians in the path for a career, both as performers and/or educators. The ArCoNet Pre-College Program places extreme importance on excellent teaching, counseling and coaching in the development of a young musician. Career advise and college preparation is a rigorous process, as it requires careful preparation, full support and extensive counseling. When a student is part of the ArCoNet Pre-College Program, the faculty is fully committed to helping the student make the right decision to select the ideal school. A central component of the program is to create a Holistic Plan tailored to the individual needs.  

Pre-College Curriculum:

• Instrument Training –  60/90 minute weekly private lessons
• Solo performances in preparation to the auditions at: Studio Master Class, Solo Recitals, and Community venues.
• Theory and Secondary Piano training in preparation for college exams.
• Chamber Music coaching and performances.
• Advocacy – Professional advice on all aspects of the college preparatory process, including but not limited to, college applications, scholarships,  selection and guidance of schools, repertoire, etc.
• Outreach – Opportunities to perform as part of the Community Outreach Programs.
• Mentorships – Assist in private lessons for Elementary and Middle School program students, coach younger groups at the Dali Quartet Festival, and Junior Camps.  
• Students in the College Preparatory Program have been accepted in prestigious institutions including: Curtis Institute of Music, Juilliard School of Music, Cleveland Institute of Music, Lynn Conservatory, New England Conservatory, University of Michigan, Rice University, Indiana University Jacob’s School of Music, Carnegie Mellon University, Hartt School of Music, among others.

Contact Director Adriana Linares for more details about the Pre-College Programs at alinares@arconetwork.org

ArCoNet Community Outreach Program

The ArCoNet Community Outreach Program encompasses charitable activities and philanthropic causes that promote the human quality of life. ArCoNet Community Outreach Program embraces an educational and a performing component, as our musician students or faculty can perform concerts at retirement homes, and underserved communities, or establish a weekly/monthly musical program at diverse organizations.  

The ArCoNet Community Outreach Programs provide a vehicle to bring the gift of music to others in the spirit of community service.  Current collaborating organizations include: The North Penn Commons and The Lansdale Peak Center, The Kensington Library, ACLAMO Family Center, Manor College, among others. 

For more information about community outreach initiatives please contact us at arcoadmin@arconetwork.org

Internship and Assistantship

ArCoNet goals is to carry out children and young adults dreams and to bring them closer to the Music world in order to create a new biosphere that make them for self-improvements, esteem and self-actualization. Fruit of the outcome of the Community Outreach program and also paying close attention to the needs of the families that ArCoNet Serves; our organization offers Financial Support based on merits and for socioeconomically challenged individuals and families.

Another dimension in this area is the Assistantship option, where advanced college students and others will support and assist faculty members in the educational and performing activities.

For more details please contact us at:

arcoadmin@arconetwork.org