at NCCAE
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Violin
Kindergarten and first grade students will be starting off on violin and will learn the techniques needed to successfully play songs. Students will have one 20 minute lesson by themselves or with a friend, and one 40 minute group class where all students in each grade will meet. Parents are expected to either come to lessons or join adult orchestra.
Prep Orchestra (2nd Grade)
2nd Grade Prep Orchestra is just that. An orchestra that preps students to get into a full ensemble by learning music literacy, ensemble skills, and confidence building. Students will have one 20 minute lesson by themselves or with a friend, and one 40 minute group class where all students from 2nd grade will meet. Parents are expected to either come to lessons or join adult orchestra.
Concert Orchestra (3-5th Beginning Orchestra)
Concert Orchestra is designed for students who did not have a chance to play in the beginning due to a school change or any other circumstance. This beginner course is designed for students to build their technique and get familiar with their instrument of choice as well as develop other skills such as ensemble skills. Students are recommended but not obligated to join district orchestra in their spring semester and try out for Solo and Ensemble. Students will have one 20 minute lesson by themselves or with a friend, and one 40 minute group classes per week where all students from Orchestra 1 will meet.
Our Director
A native of South Carolina,
Andrew Price is a double
bassist, teacher, personal
fitness trainer, and conductor
residing in the Charleston
area. He received his Bachelors
of Music in Music Education
with a Performance Certificate
in double bass from the
University of South Carolina in
2015.
When going to college,
he joined the University of
South Carolina Symphony
Orchestra and was principal
bassist of University of South
Carolina Chamber Orchestra
as well as the USC Wind
Ensemble, under the direction
of Dr. Donald Portnoy and Dr. Scott Weiss. He also joined the
Long Bay Symphony in 2011. In 2013 He founded the Double Bass Club of South Carolina Inc. and served as the President from 2013-2014 and is now the Chief Operations Officer as the non-profit organization continues to grow.
Andrew has presented multiple sessions at the South Carolina Music Educators Association in Columbia South Carolina, as well as at the American Strings Teachers Association (ASTA) in Tampa, FL and Pittsburgh, PA.
Currently, Andrew teaches Kindergarten through 5th grade as well as an Adult Community Orchestra at the North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School. He is the Principal Bassist of the Summerville Community Orchestra and a section bassist for North Charleston POPS! He is also the Defensive Line Coach for Academic Magnet High School and is working on his Masters in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management from Colorado State University.
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Philharmonic Orchestra (3rd Grade Returning Students)
Pre Requisite- 2nd Grade Prep Orchestra
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Philharmonic is for returning students that have basic technique and music literacy. Students will know basic rhythms and notes as well as good finger placement. Students are encouraged but not obligated to join district orchestra in the fall semester and try out for Solo and Ensemble. Students in Orchestra will be going to concert festival in March to perform for a state adjudication. Students will have one 20 minute lesson by themselves or with a friend, and one 40 minute group classes per week where all students from Philharmonic Orchestra will meet. Parents are expected to either come to lessons or join adult orchestra.
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Chamber Orchestra (4th and 5th Grade Returning)
Pre Requisite- Orchestra 1 or Orchestra 2
Chamber is for returning students that have basic technique and music literacy. Students will know basic rhythms and notes as well as good finger placement. Students are encouraged but not obligated to join district orchestra in the fall semester and try out for Solo and Ensemble. Students in Orchestra will be going to concert festival in March to perform for a state adjudication. Students will have one 20 minute lesson by themselves or with a friend, and one 40 minute group classes per week where all students from Chamber will meet. Parents are expected to either come to lessons or join adult orchestra.
Shocking Strings (Electric Orchestra Club)
Audition Group Only
Students who are in shocking strings and will be working on contemporary music styles and improvisational techniques. Students will be working with multi functional sound boards and sound pedals to experience a vast array of musical styles and genres. Students will work to complete a one song project to display at the end of the year with a band.