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VCU Honor Orchestra

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

Click here to register

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.

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