The VSO Mentorship Program empowers VSO principal players to share their talents, experience and passion for music education for the benefit of present and future VSO School of Music students.
VSO mentor musicians are participating in a wide range of educational activities, including coaching of and performance with VSOSoM ensembles and hosting of events. They also lead a series of masterclasses and workshops, which represent a wonderful opportunity to interact more deeply with VSO artists, both for the student performers and the audience. Events take place in Pyatt Hall at the VSO School of Music, except where stated below.
- Cello Masterclass with HENRY SHAPARD, VSO Principal Cellist, October 26, 2024 | 5PM
- Violin Masterclass with NICHOLAS WRIGHT, VSO Concertmaster, January 25, 2025 | 5PM
- Violin Masterclass with DAVID LAKIROVICH, VSO Assistant Concertmaster, February 22, 2025 | 4:45PM
- Viola Masterclass with HUNG-WEI HUANG, VSO Principal Viola, March 22, 2025 | 5PM
- Violin Masterclass with NICHOLAS WRIGHT, VSO Concertmaster, May 17, 2025 | 5PM
- Strings Masterclass, June 21, 2025 | 1PM
Additional masterclasses and educational events with visiting guest artists are offered through the International Master Teacher Program
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Past VSO Mentorship Events
- Cello Masterclass with HENRY SHAPARD, VSO Principal Cellist, May 10, 2024
- Violin Masterclass with DAVID LAKIROVICH, VSO Assistant Concertmaster, May 3, 2024
- Violin Masterclass with DAVID LAKIROVICH, VSO Assistant Concertmaster, February 3, 2024
- Cello Masterclass with HENRY SHAPARD, VSO Principal Cellist, February 1, 2024
- Stage Presence Masterclass with CHRISTIE RESIDE, VSO Principal Flute, November 22, 2023
- Audition Prep Class with TIMOTHY STEEVES, VSO Associate Concertmaster, June 8, 2023
- Viola & Chamber Masterclass with HUNG-WEI HUANG, VSO Principal Viola, May 24, 2023
- Violin Masterclass with DAVID LAKIROVICH, VSO Assistant Concertmaster, May 20, 2023
- Flute Masterclass with CHRISTIE RESIDE, VSO Principal Flute, May 16, 2023
- Cello Masterclass with HENRY SHAPARD, VSO Principal Cellist, May 11, 2023
- Violin Masterclass with NICHOLAS WRIGHT, VSO Concertmaster, April 26, 2023