The Master Classes give students the chance to perform for and listen to their peers with the guidance of an experienced performer. Technical suggestions and perhaps interpretive ideas are given to the student and he is expected to try to digest and perform the music using the new ideas or suggestions.

Students and a class given by the Dallas Brass horn section

One of the great benefits of attending a master class is the opportunity to interact with students and performers. The Monday Musical Club realizes the importance of these classes and makes it their goal to provide them for the students of the Tillamook School District.

The following blog entry was taken from Mrs. Henderson's Tillamook High School Choir's "Bulletin Board". on their Master Class with Franc D'Ambrosio: "On Sunday, November 18, 2007, the Monday Musical Club of Tillamook brought "The Phantom" to our Don Whitney Auditorium for a concert. Franc D'Ambrosio who played The Phantom of the Opera for 6 years delivered a great 90 minutes of song to a full house."

Students playing with Dallas Brass clarinetist (left)

"On Monday he and his accompanist hosted a Master Class for our Vocal Ensemble. We sang a few songs as a group and then Sean Richards and Katie Gienger (VE Alum 2006) sang solo after which Franc and Michael gave them vocal pointers. Thanks to Joe Happ for the photograph and to Marianne Gienger for arranging the Master Class. We had a marvelous time and enjoyed meeting these two genuine gentlemen."

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