Classical Music Overview

Student playing the piano

The classical music department at Idaho Fine Arts Academy embraces a philosophy that music in a smaller setting deeply enhances the ensemble skills, technical ability, and general musicianship of our students. The classical department typically consists of violin, viola, cello, bass, and piano students but we are happy to accept wind and brass students as well, so long as they are able to read music and wish to participate in classical chamber ensembles.  We also encourage our classical instrumental students to embrace musical composition, creativity, improvisation, and the exploration of other musical genres.  We are always looking for highly motivated students who are seeking a rigorous training environment, may choose to study music in college, and even one day become professional musicians.  IFAA provides students with the unique opportunity to perform solos, duos, string quartets, piano quintets and chamber orchestra repertoire. The students also work on scales and sight reading exercises which has a significant impact on their development.

Our goal at IFAA is to create well rounded, dedicated, and inspired students and help them become the best musicians they can be. If you are a classical musician of any instrument, we highly encourage you to sign up for an audition. We look forward to hearing you!

Classical Music Donation Requests

Students posing with violins
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Classical Music Audition Information

Auditions for classical instrumental music majors will be conducted in 15 minute time slots. Each student will audition individually. Participants should be prepared to do a short solo (less than 5 minutes), sight read sheet music (judges will select the correct level to read after hearing the auditioner play), and play scales.  Suggested scales for the audition include for Middle School:  One octave scales in the Major Keys of C, G, & D.  High School:  Two octave scales in the Major Keys of C, D, G, A, F & B flat.   Please bring a current photo (5x7 or smaller) with you to the audition-interview for all majors. You may include this on a resume with a list of schools, studios, theaters or programs where the applicant has received training.

Orchestra playing in stage