Overview of Programs
The Academy of Music Northwest has 3 Comprehensive Programs:
- Children - ages 3-10
- Pre-College - ages 11-18
- Adult - special programs & group classes - are more general in nature, but Adult Composition & Special Tutoring are also available.
Each program has its own web page.
This page has information that is common to all programs.
Locations - for addresses see Locations page.
Most classes, small chamber music ensembles, and Singers program meet in Bellevue on Saturday afternoon.
The Chamber Orchestra meets in north Seattle on Tuesday
nights.
Some classes, rehearsals, and private tutoring (all ages) may meet in
other locations.
Most private lessons are held in private teacher studios
throughout the Pacific
Northwest. A few lessons for Children may be taken at
the school on Saturday, based on room/time/teacher availability.
Concerts, recitals, benefits, outreach programs are
held throughout the year in many
locations.
The Academy Office is in
Edmonds. Our Email address is: info@amnw.org
Class Year
September - June. Regular classes, rehearsals, one-time
classes, concert and benefit dates are announced on the Calendar page.
Summer Program
dates are announced on the Summer page.
Workshops, Master Classes are listed on the Master Class/Workshop page.
Special Classes, and Benefits are also listed on the News page.
Special Classes run from 2 to 10 hours, as announced. These are usually held on weekday evenings, one evening each week.
Class Size
Music Studies classes have from 5 to 10 students,
with the smaller size for younger Children.
Special 'one time' classes have size limits determined by the instructor.
Ensembles are usually trios, quartets, and often
include piano.
Duo ensembles are available for an increased
tuition to cover actual cost.
Vocal and Choral ensembles vary in size.
Chamber Orchestra has 20-25 members, with
additional members as needed by the music.
All offerings are subject to sufficient enrollment.