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 |
Youth String Ensemble rehearsal dates
September 17 – December 17, 2022
January 14 – March 11, 2023
April 1 – May 27, 2023
No rehearsal on April 8 (Easter weekend)