Summer Strings
Introduction to Chamber Music
Dates: Monday, Aug. 2 (Auditions), Tues, Aug. 3 - Fri, Aug. 6 AND Monday, Aug. 9 - Thursday, Aug. 12
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Place: Hughes Fine Arts Center, UND
Fee: $60 (covers instruction, music use, and T-shirt) $70 after May 22
For information on financial assistance, please call 777-3359.
Space is limited - enroll early!
Violin, viola, & cello players completing grades 5-7:
Are you interested in an introduction to chamber music? Do you want to grow as musician this summer? If you do, then this is the summer program for you! You will gain chamber-ensemble experience as you learn to work cooperatively with other musicians at your playing level. This program will help you develop rehearsal techniques, musical concepts, and a team approach to ensemble playing. The two-week session will culminate in a public performance on Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. There will be a family dinner prior to the recital.
Important requirements note for parents and teachers:
This program is for students in 7th grade and under who are playing at least at the level of the end of Suzuki Book 2 or the end of Book 2 of their school orchestra book. They should be able to read music, identify and play common flats and sharps, identify and use extended hand positions comfortably, and be proficient on all four strings. Cellists should have some introductory shifting experience. A good grasp of rhythm and intonation is crucial! If you question whether your child is at the appropriate level to participate, please call Naomi Welsh (746-9969) before enrolling. Younger students may also be allowed to participate in this program if they meet the above requirements, at the directors’ discretion.
All students accepted into the program will need to audition for the directors in order to be placed appropriately into chamber ensembles. Please prepare a scale (2 octaves) and a solo that best represents your ability. Auditions will be held Monday, August 2nd at Hughes. You may come any time between 10:30 and noon for your audition. Please call if you are unable to audition on the 2nd.
For more information, please contact Naomi Welsh at 746-9969
Return completed application forms (checks made out to GGFSA) to:
Summer Strings c/o Naomi Welsh
2303 Belmont Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Intermediate Chamber Music
Dates: Monday, Aug. 2 (Auditions), Tues, Aug. 3 - Fri, Aug. 6 AND Monday, Aug. 9 - Thursday, Aug. 12
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Hughes Fine Arts Center, UND
Fee: $70 (covers instruction, music use, & T-shirt) $80 after May 22
For information on financial assistance, please call 777-3359.
Space is limited - enroll early!
Violin, viola, & cello players completing grades 6-8:
Do you enjoy the challenge and fun of chamber music? Do you want to grow as a musician this summer? If you do, then this is the summer program for you! You will experience chamber ensemble coaching and learn to work cooperatively with other musicians at your playing level as you improve rehearsal techniques, discover new musical concepts, and develop a team approach to ensemble playing. The two-week session will culminate in a public performance on Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. There will be a family dinner prior to the recital.
Important requirements note for parents and teachers:
This program is for students in 8th grade and under who are playing at least at the level of the end of Suzuki Book 3 or the end of Book 3 of their school orchestra book. They should be able to read music, meet all requirements for Intro to Chamber Music, and further be comfortable shifting in 1st - 3rd positions. (Cellists 1st-4th position) They should also have some chamber music experience. A good grasp of rhythm and intonation is crucial! If you question whether your child is at the appropriate level to participate, please call Naomi Welsh (746-9969) before enrolling. Younger students may also be allowed to participate in this program if they meet the above requirements.
All students accepted into the program will need to audition for the directors in order to be placed appropriately into chamber ensembles. Please prepare a scale (2-3 octaves) and a solo that best represents your ability. Auditions will be held Monday, August 2nd at Hughes. You may come any time between 1 and 3 p.m. for your audition. Please call if you are unable to audition on the 2nd.
For more information, please contact Naomi Welsh at 746-9969.
Return completed application forms (checks made out to GGFSA) to:
Summer Strings c/o Naomi Welsh
2303 Belmont Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201