ELECTIVES FOR GRADE LEVELS 9 - 12

Collective Conservatory 10-Week Residency

Meet weekly online with other YOBC students to play (yes, play!) your instrument
Hone your performance skills, embark in a group composition project, and learn from 10 expert guest artists, including Joseph Young, Conductor of the National Youth Orchestra USA, and Daniel Trahey, co-creator of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s “OrchKids” program.
Debut your creative project, which could be professionally produced tracks or an online event

Doing Good – Entrepreneurship & Leadership for Musicians

Learn about leadership and entrepreneurship through the lens of music – an awesome college resume-building experience!
Discuss real-world leadership and service in small break-out sessions
Working in small teams, you will design your own community-based artistic project – and actually do it! Each team will receive $500 in seed money to produce their project.

Prepare for College – Instruments for Success Course
This is a general course – not limited to students who are pursuing music.

Explore the ins and outs of the college preparation process
Learn about selecting schools that are the right fit for your goals and interests!
Hear from 3 guest speakers as well as experienced lead teacher Cigus Vanni, who has forty-two years of experience in college search and selection

Fall 2020 Electives for Grade Levels 9 – 12