Class Time: Fridays from 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
*ongoing class with open enrollment

*Start Date: This class begins on Friday, September 11th, 2026

Eligibility: Grades 4–7 (ages 9–13) with 0–2 years of experience on violin, viola, cello, or bass

Class Description: Intro to Ensemble Strings is designed for beginning to early‑intermediate string players who are ready to take their first step into ensemble musicianship. Students will strengthen foundational technique, develop listening and blending skills, learn basic sight‑reading, and build rhythmic accuracy through engaging multi‑part string arrangements. This collaborative class helps young musicians gain confidence, improve coordination, and experience the fun of making music together in a supportive group setting.

About the Instructor: Dr. Gregory Kyle Klug is a music educator, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with nearly two decades of teaching experience across K–12, collegiate, and private studio settings. He earned his Doctor of Arts in Music Composition with a secondary emphasis in Piano Performance from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Klug served for nine years as Full-Time Music Director at BASIS Ahwatukee, where he directed three string ensembles and achieved exceptional student representation at AMEA All-State and Regional festivals. In addition to leading string ensembles at East Valley School of Music and Rosie’s House, he has taught music theory, counterpoint, form and analysis, and orchestration at Grand Canyon University and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. As an active composer, pianist, and publisher, Dr. Klug is dedicated to inspiring musicians of all ages through rigorous technical grounding and engaging ensemble performance.

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