Debut Orchestra
Grades 5-10
The Debut Orchestra Program for string players is designed to strengthen musical and ensemble skills. Students will work with professional musicians in a variety of settings including music classes, sectionals, orchestra rehearsals and master classes. General music classes include presentations by guest artists. The orchestra will perform in the final concert.
Audition is required.
Schedule
Saturday, June 6
- 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Opening Remarks, Orchestra Rehearsal, Sectionals
Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12
- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Rehearsals and Classes
Saturday, June 13
- 1:00 p.m. Final Student Concert, followed by a reception
Tuition
- $210 - Debut Orchestra only
- $310 - Debut Orchestra + Chamber Music Short Course*
- $400 - Debut Orchestra + Chamber Music Full Course*
* Debut Orchestra + Chamber Music Program
Debut Orchestra students interested in participating in the Chamber Music Program may be accepted upon audition and should notify the director at that time. Full and shortened Chamber Music Courses are available and are determined based on student ability, maturity and space availability.
The schedule is as listed above, along with the following additional time requirements:
Full Course
Saturday, June 6
- 9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Opening Remarks, Orchestra Rehearsal, Sectionals
Sunday, June 7
- 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Ensemble Assignment, Rehearsal, 45-minute Coaching
Monday, June 8 thru Friday, June 12
- 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Rehearsals and Classes
Monday, June 8 thru Friday, June 12
- 1:15 - 5:40 p.m. Rehearsals and Classes
Saturday, June 13
- 1:00 p.m. Final Student Concert, followed by a reception
Short Course
Sunday, June 7
- 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Opening Remarks, Ensemble Assignment, Coaching
Monday, June 8 thru Friday, June 12
- 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Faculty Coaching
Friday, June 12
- 3:30 - 5:40 p.m. Chamber Ensemble Master Class (optional)
Saturday, June 13
- 1:00 p.m. Final Student Concert, followed by a reception
Audition Requirements
Scale and solo piece of the student’s choice, sightreading
The deadline for registration is June 5, 2015
All tuition payments should be paid in full by June 6, 2015
Make checks payable to: Festival of Strings