Programs

Certificate of Merit - a comprehensive study program for students involving music theory, performance, technic, and ear training, culminating in a scheduled adjudicated testing.

Bach Festival - an adjudicated local series of recitals featuring the music of J.S. Bach. Students are chosen by adjudicators to continue participating in other activities of the Southern California Junior Bach Festival.

Romantic Festival & Sonatina/Sonata Festival - we alternate between these two adjudicated events each year. Students play selected repertoire and are critiqued by two judges. Those who receive 'superior' rating receive a trophy.

Select Student Recitals - to allow our more advanced students to perform several pieces in a chamber music setting. Honoraria are presented to the performers.

"Christmas At the Mall" - our annual Christmas recital at East Hills Mall.

Annual Teachers' Recital - to showcase our teacher members.

Adult Seminar - a program for teachers and students, college age and above.  Performance evaluations and master classes are open to all instruments and voice.

California Plan - a self-study educational program to enhance teaching skills.

Bakersfield Symphony Vouchers - students of teacher-members receive vouchers that allow them and a parent to attend symphony concerts for $5 per person.