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| Jennifer Drake Viola Studio and Policies |
| Recent accomplishments of Jen's students include Scholarship Recipient to the Oberlin Conservatory of Music $10,000 Scholarship to Lewis and Clark College Winner, Idaho All State Viola Competition Participants All-Northwest and All-State orchestras. Principal Violist, Treasure Valley Youth Symphony. Concertmaster, Mountain View High School. Principal Violist, Boise All City Junior High Honor Orchestra Section Violists Meridian Youth Symphony Orchestra First Runner Up Idaho All State Viola Competition Principal Violist, Capital High Chamber Orchestra Assistant Principal Violist, Washington State University Principal Violist, Boise All City Elementary Honor Orchestra Principal Violist, Boise High Chamber Orchestra Section Violists Boise State University Assistant Principal Violist, Featured Soloist and member of the Bowed Piano Ensemble, Colorado College and many more! |
About Jen.
Jennifer Drake has a broad spectrum of teaching experience,
ranging from public school orchestra, to private lessons, to summer
music programs. Past years have found Jen teaching for Boise
Public Schools, the Boise State University Chamber Music Camp and
the Twin Falls Music Festival, as well as over 40 private viola
students.
Jen's students enjoy a high rate of success in their chosen musical
endeavors. Students regularly are invited to participate in auditioned
ensembles, such as the Idaho All-State Orchestra, All Northwest
Orchestra, Boise Schools Chamber Orchestras, the Elementary and
Junior High School Honor Orchestras, and the Treasure Valley Youth
Symphony. They have also earned honors in state competitions and
regional viola events. Many of Jen's students have continued their
musical studies in college, earning scholarships and prominent
positions in their orchestras.
Students are encouraged to use their skills in a variety of venues.
Whether it be playing a solo for Solo and Ensemble Festival, getting
together with friends on a Saturday afternoon for a jam session, or
playing a special music selection for church, students learn to share
their talents with others.
Most importantly, Jen takes the time to develop a personal
relationship with each of her students, creating a caring
environment for students to reach their full potential.
Jennifer Drake has a broad spectrum of teaching experience,
ranging from public school orchestra, to private lessons, to summer
music programs. Past years have found Jen teaching for Boise
Public Schools, the Boise State University Chamber Music Camp and
the Twin Falls Music Festival, as well as over 40 private viola
students.
Jen's students enjoy a high rate of success in their chosen musical
endeavors. Students regularly are invited to participate in auditioned
ensembles, such as the Idaho All-State Orchestra, All Northwest
Orchestra, Boise Schools Chamber Orchestras, the Elementary and
Junior High School Honor Orchestras, and the Treasure Valley Youth
Symphony. They have also earned honors in state competitions and
regional viola events. Many of Jen's students have continued their
musical studies in college, earning scholarships and prominent
positions in their orchestras.
Students are encouraged to use their skills in a variety of venues.
Whether it be playing a solo for Solo and Ensemble Festival, getting
together with friends on a Saturday afternoon for a jam session, or
playing a special music selection for church, students learn to share
their talents with others.
Most importantly, Jen takes the time to develop a personal
relationship with each of her students, creating a caring
environment for students to reach their full potential.
| LESSON INFORMATION WHERE & WHEN Monday and Tuesday Home studio, around 36th and State (call for more specific directions!) Wednesday, Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings* Cathedral of the Rockies Room M-6 $20 for 30 minutes $30 for 45 minutes $40 for 60 minutes CANCELLATION POLICY You must call 24 hours before your lesson to cancel: otherwise, payment is expected. Every effort will be made to reschedule. Please pay for all lessons at the beginning of each month. While Saturday mornings sound like a fabulous time for a lesson, do keep in mind when selecting this option that you will be rescheduled to either a different day or later time on Saturdays at least once a month, due to Philharmonic commitments or Half Ironman training events. (eg, Zeitgeist Half Marathon) DO plan on attending the 2010 Half Ironman Triathlon and cheering me on at the finish line. |
| CONTACT JEN (208) 761-5861 viola8@cableone.net E mail is faster. Really. My schedule is so weird I'll probably never call you back. |