The Junior Strings offers a first orchestral experience to young violinists, violists, and cellists. Students work on the fundamentals of ensemble playing and etiquette. It is geared at students eight to fourteen who are taking lessons and who have acquired basic music reading skills.
Weekly rehearsals take place at Trinity United Church chapel on Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:15 pm. Students are expected to arrive at 4 pm to set-up, tune, and warm up, and to help with tear-down afterwords.
The Junior Strings will be presenting a December concert, a final concert in May, and more.
Auditions will take place Thursday, September 22 between 4:00 and 8:00 pm over Zoom. Prepare one solo piece and one scale of your choice. Students should contact Michelle at michellezb@gmail.com to book their five-minute audition time. Rehearsals begin on September 29.
Auditions will take place Thursday, September 22 between 4:00 and 8:00 pm over Zoom. Prepare one solo piece and one scale of your choice. Students should contact Tom Cosbey at tcosbey@gmail.com to book their five-minute audition time. Rehearsals begin on September 29.
For the 2022-2023 season we are returning to full in-person rehearsals and concerts! We will be back to regular orchestra configuration—no more distancing—and most importantly we will be able to have snacks once again at rehearsals.
Auditions are on Thursday, September 22.
Register
Here's how to join the Junior Strings:
First, complete this online registration.
Second, contact Michelle at michellezb@gmail.com to book your five minute audition time on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
Audition Requirements
One piece and one scale of your choice.
Heath and Safety
We have lifted vaccine and mask requirements.
Concerts at Hilldale Lutheran Church
In the Spirit! on Sun, Dec 18 at 4 pm Grand Finale on Sun, May 7 at 4pm.
Bursaries
Bursaries are now available to cover tuition costs for those in financial need, thanks to a generous donation from Arnold Westlake. Email Eileen Michels at elmichels@shaw.ca.
Weekly Rehearsals
Thursdays from 4:15-5:15 pm at Trinity United Church