Far Hills Music Conservatory

Far Hills Conservatory is open to all students in Preschool–Grade 8. Various lesson packages are available in person after school from the end of January to June from 3:15–6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that registration for current enrolled families has begun. For families new to the Conservatory, registration will open on January 1. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Lucas, Conservatory Director, at klucas@fhcds.org. 

Offerings:

• Piano for Preschool–Grade 8
• Voice for Grades 1–8
• Ukulele for Grade 1–8
• Guitar for Grades 2–8
• Drums for Grades 3–8
• Clarinet, Saxophone, and Flute for Grades 4–8
• Violin: Preshool–Grade 8
• Viola: Preschool–Grade 8 (minimum 1 year of prior study in violin
• Cello: Preschool–Grade 8
• String Bass (this differs from electric bass): Grade 1–Grade 8 (minimum 1–2 years of prior study in cello)
• Bagpipes: Grade level available will be announced soon

Lessons:

• Offered in lesson packages of 5, 7, 10, and 14

• The term runs from January 23, 2023 through June 2, 2023

• There will be an end-of-term recital that has been scheduled for Sunday, June 4, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center (PAC).

The Far Hills Jazz Band is a jazz/rock ensemble that is open to student musicians in Grades 5–8. The Far Hills Jazz Band meets on Wednesdays from 4–4:45 p.m. in the Music and Movement Room during the months of September–December, and then again from the end of February until early May. There is no cost to participate in this ensemble. Students will perform at least two times per year in the Performing Arts Showcases/Concerts. Their first meeting is on Wednesday, September 28. 

Those who play guitar, drums, piano, winds, bass, or sing, are welcome to join. This year's director is Matt Gordeuk. We are excited about having him lead the ensemble again this year. Please note: in order for the ensemble to work as a team and perform successfully, the musicians involved must be committed to attending every rehearsal and practicing their parts.

The Far Hills Philharmonic is a chamber ensemble that is open to student musicians in Grades 4–8. The Far Hills Philharmonic meets on Fridays from 7:30–8:00 a.m. in the Music and Movement Room during the months of September–December, and then again from the end of February until early May. There is no cost to participate in this ensemble. Students will perform at least two times a year in the Performing Arts Showcases. Their first meeting is on Friday, September 23. 

Those who play strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, or keyboards are welcome to join. Please note: in order for the ensemble to work as a team and perform successfully, the musicians involved must be committed to attending every rehearsal and practicing their parts. Mrs. Burns directs The Far Hills Philharmonic.