Youth String Ensembles 2022-23 | VSO School of Music

The VSO School of Music’s youth string ensembles are a uniquely supportive and friendly space for young people to build ensemble skills, challenge themselves musically, and experience unforgettable performance, masterclass, coaching and social opportunities. The ensembles are known as much for their jovial camaraderie as their commitment to excellence.

String ensembles meet weekly to rehearse a variety of music including specialized arrangements tailored to each group’s level. They enjoy an array of opportunities, including side-by-side and pre-concert appearances with the VSO; masterclasses with international guest artists; concerts in the Orpheum Theatre and other celebrated venues around Vancouver; collaborations with the VSO School’s jazz and world music departments; coachings with VSO principal players; weekend intensive retreats and much more.

PRELUDIO STRINGS	Saturdays, 12:30-1:30pm
Conductor:	Nadia Petriw
Recommended for:	Young string students playing at RCM 2-3 / Suzuki Bk 2-3 level
Fees:	$550 for the school year $495 for VSOSoM students taking private lessons

CONCERTANTE STRINGS	Saturdays, 10:45-12:15pm
Conductor:	William Rowson
Recommended for:	Young string students playing at RCM 2-3 / Suzuki Bk 2-3 level
Fees:	$575 for the school year $515 for VSOSoM students taking private lessons

INTERMEZZO STRINGS	Saturdays, 9:00-10:30am
Conductor:	Carla Birston
Recommended for:	Young string students playing at RCM 4-6 / Suzuki Bk 4-7 level
Fees:	$575 for the school year $515 for VSOSoM students taking private lessons

*SINFONIETTA*	Saturdays, 2:00-4:00pm
Conductor:	Carla Birston
Recommended for:	Young string students playing at RCM 7-ARCT level
Fees:	$595 for the school year $525 for VSOSoM students taking private lessons