Far Hills Music Conservatory

Far Hills Conservatory is open to all students in Preschool–Grade 8. The Far Hills Conservatory started in 2002 and is taught by seven adjunct professors who are specialists in their instruments. Various lesson packages are available in person after school for September through January from 3–6 p.m., Monday through Thursday. See below for specific offerings available.

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

Lessons:

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

• The term runs from September 14, 2022–January 20, 2023

• There will be an End-of-Term Recital on Sunday, January 22, 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.