Program Recognition
•Bullet: Thornton's strings tradition spans more than a century of artist-teacher instruction
Training
•Bullet: Four-year, 132-unit BM combines private study, string pedagogy, orchestral repertoire, Baroque interpretation, theory, aural skills, history, conducting, chamber music, and symphony
•Bullet: Harp students study with JoAnn Turovsky, integrating pedal technique, tone, damping, orchestral excerpts, and solo repertoire
•Bullet: Symphony and chamber work develop cue awareness, color, timing, and collaboration in exposed textures
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Students perform with Thornton Symphony, Thornton Chamber Orchestra, and chamber ensembles; junior and senior recitals are required
•Bullet: Harp emphasis integrates private instruction, orchestral parts, chamber collaboration, pedagogy, and solo recital literature
