The Susanville Academy of Music is the lifeblood and future of the Susanville Symphony. We are dedicated to the youth and “older” beginning musicians of Lassen County, fostering a nurturing and challenging learning environment for these students to flourish and gain competency on their individual instruments. In past years, several Academy students have “graduated” to the main symphony!
The Academy of Music runs two semesters each year.
The Fall Semester starts in September.
Spring Semester starts in January.
Scholarships are available at the instructor’s discretion.
We are always looking for new musicians regardless of age, come join us!
Academy of Music Director
Laurentiu Norocel – Violin – is an active performer and educator in the Reno area. Originally from Romania, Laurentiu earned his Bachelor Degree in Violin Performance from National University of Music, Bucharest Romania. He came in the United States to pursue his Master’s Degree. In 2010 he graduated from The Boston Conservatory with a Master’s Degree in violin performance.
During his college years, Laurentiu was a regular member of the National Opera House of Bucharest and George Enescu Philharmonic, Bucharest Romania and L’orchestra I Sedici with whom he has toured extensively in Europe.
Between 2015 -2018 he served as Concertmaster for The Ohio Light Opera where he performed and premiered works by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers & Hammerstein.
Laurentiu is a member of Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and the Conductor for Reno Youth String Symphonia.
Throughout his career, Laurentiu has been afforded multiple opportunities to study and perform under the guidance of great masters such as Stefan Gheorghiu, Shmuel Ashkenasi and Joseph Silverstein.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
BEGINNER
Classes
Perfect for the student with no experience! We are thrilled to offer three new classes to our Academy.
Beginning Musician
Offered in the fall semester, students will learn all the fundamentals of music through fun, easy to play instruments such as flutophones and boomwhackers. Students will also be introduced to the different instruments that make up an orchestra. This course will prepare them to choose their favorite instrument and join beginning band or beginning strings in the spring!
Beginning Band
Offered in the Spring Semester for students from Beginning Musicians. Beginning Band teaches the fundamentals of your instrument, including intonation; correct fingering of notes, range and tone.
Beginning Strings
Offered in the Spring Semester for students from Beginning Musicians. Beginning Strings teaches the fundamentals of your instrument, including correct hand position on the violin and bow, finger position on the strings and more.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
WIND
Classes
Consisting of primarily wind (flute, clarinet, saxophone, etc) and brass instruments (trumpet, trombone, etc), as well as percussion. We currently offer two levels of class, Wind & the Wind Ensemble.
Wind & Percussion
Coming Soon
The Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is perfect for those with some experience under their belt. This group will build on the fundamentals, teaching phrasing, ensemble blending, advanced technique and musicality.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
STRING
classes
String instruments include Violins, Violas, Cello, Bass. We currently offer two levels of class, Strings & The String Ensemble.
Strings
Coming Soon
The String Ensemble
This performing group will consist of Violins, Violas, Cello, Bass. The class is open to musicians who understand basic position and posture. Advanced technique, positioning, bowing and more will be included in the instruction.
ACADEMY OF MUSIC
FACEBOOK POSTS
Here's a link to mp3s of our songs to practice with.
rb.gy
Due to the road conditions and forecasted continued snow, I'm going to cancel today's rehearsal. Stay warm, enjoy the snow! I'll see you Feb. 18th for the next rehearsal!
Kayla
If tomorrow's storm gets too bad, concert band rehearsal will be cancelled. I'll make the decision by 11am Sunday morning.
Kayla