All-state prep workshop
February 2, 2013, 1-5 p.m.
Workshop for violin, viola, cello, bass
Come prepare your very best Virginia All-State Orchestra audition with the help of VCU’s string faculty. The day will feature a scale class, excerpt class and master class for each instrument family. We will end the day celebrating what it’s all about: playing in orchestra. The last hour of the day is about playing together, but stress-free. This workshop is designed for violinists, violists, cellists and bass players who plan to audition for the Virginia All-State Orchestra on Feb. 23.
Schedule:
1-2 p.m. Scale class
2-3 p.m. Audition excerpt class
3 p.m. Break
3:15-4 p.m. Master classes with VCU faculty
4-5 p.m. Orchestra rehearsal and performance, with reception to follow
Faculty:
Violin: Susanna Klein, Simon Lapointe
Viola: Molly Sharp, Stephen Schmidt
Cello: Dana McComb, Jason McComb
Bass: Kelly Ali
Conductor: Daniel Myssyk
Cost: $35 per player
Open House information
VCU is hosting an Open House that morning. Open House info and registration may be found at www.ugrad.vcu.edu/openhouse. Interested folks may come directly from the Open House event to the all-state prep and spend the whole day with us.
