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 middle of September to the middle of January from 3:15–6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that registration for Far Hills families has begun, and the conservatory is slated to begin the week of September 11. If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Gober, Conservatory Director, at sgober@fhcds.org. 

Offerings:

• Piano: Preschool–Grade 8
• Voice: Grade 1–Grade 8
• Ukulele: Grade 1–Grade 8
• Guitar: Grade 2–Grade 8
• Drums: Grade 3–Grade 8
• Clarinet, Saxophone, and Flute: Grade 4–Grade 8
• Violin: Grade 1–Grade 8
• Viola: Grade 1–Grade 8 
• Cello: Grade 1–Grade 8

Lessons:

• Offered in lesson packages of 5, 7, 10, and 13

• The term runs from September 11, 2023 through January 19, 2024

• There will be an end-of-term recital that has been scheduled for Sunday, January 21, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). The recital your child will perform will be decided based on their studio teacher's timeslot. Studio times are currently TBD. These recitals will be held in our Performing Arts Center (PAC). We hope that all of the students will perform at the recital.

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, October 4. 

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 22. 

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.