We are currently accepting auditions for 2020/2021 string ensembles. Please click the “AUDITION” button on the left side of this page for guidelines and audition forms.
The VSO School of Music’s youth string ensembles meet weekly to rehearse a variety of music including specialized arrangements tailored to each group’s level.
Due to capacity restrictions in Pyatt Hall, 2020/2021 string ensembles will be different than in past years. Each ensemble will be limited to 16 players, and the number of ensembles will be determined by the number of successful applicants. Students who successfully audition will be grouped according to their relative skill levels by the adjudicators.
It is our hope that these smaller class sizes will allow students and instructors to stay safe through social distancing in the COVID era, rehearse effectively, and connect meaningfully through music.
| BEGINNER STRINGS | |
| Recommended for: | Young string students playing at RCM 2-3 or Suzuki Bk 2-3 level |
| Fee for Year: | $550 (regular) / $495 (VSOSoM Discount) Students accepted to begin mid-year will be offered a prorated fee. (registration fee may apply) |
| INTERMEDIATE STRINGS | |
| Recommended for: | Young string students playing at RCM 4-6 or Suzuki Bk 4-7 level |
| Fee for Year: | $575 (regular) / $515 (VSOSoM Discount) Students accepted to begin mid-year will be offered a prorated fee. (registration fee may apply) |
| SINFONIETTA (ADVANCED) STRINGS | |
| Recommended for: | Young string students playing at RCM 6-ARCT level |
| Fee for Year: | $595 (regular) / $535 (VSOSoM Discount) Students accepted to begin mid-year will be offered a prorated fee. (registration fee may apply) |