Creative Strings Youth Workshop!!

The Creative Strings Youth Workshop is an opportunity for string
players based in Central Ohio to experiment with and explore improvisational-based music and performance.

During the week, students will participate in a jazz string orchestra ensemble and master classes. They will explore jazz, folk, rock, hip hop, and other styles with master technicians.

Each day, campers will have an intensive rehearsal, observe a performance by other creative string players, and engage in an interactive a creative clinic/master class. On the last day of the Workshop, there will be a dress rehearsal and public concert (location and time TBA).

This camp will improve string technique and musical skills while encouraging creative expression. It is an exciting experience that bridges modern and alternative music with the classical heritage of the instrument.

Location

The Creative Strings Youth Workshop is being held at Otterbein University:

1 Otterbein College
Westerville, OH 43081

2009 Youth Workshop Schedule

Monday:
1:00 pm – 1:30pm Arrive and check in

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Orchestra rehearsal with Bert Ligon

3:45 – 4:45 Special Clinic with Fiddlefoxx

4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Artist Performance

Tuesday:
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Orchestra rehearsal with Bert Ligon

3:45 – 4:45 Special Clinic with Alex Hargreaves

4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Artist Performance

Wednesday:
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Orchestra rehearsal with Bert Ligon

3:45 – 4:45 Special Clinic with Marcelo Viera

4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Artist Performance

Thursday:
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Orchestra rehearsal with Bert Ligon

3:45 – 4:45 Special Clinic with Andrea Whitt

4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Artist Performance

Friday:
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Orchestra rehearsal with Bert Ligon

3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Special Clinic with Daniel Kelly

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Youth Orchestra Performance
4:45- ??? Reception after performance




As an additional offering this year, extra-curious students are welcome to join us at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday-Friday to audit our intermediate adult clinics each day in Battelle Hall. Lunches can be brought or purchased at the cafeteria from 12:30-1:30
They can also observe master classes from 10:30-11:30 in Battelle Hall.

f any students need to stay late they can eat with us in the Campus Center and stay until 6:30/ Please let us know if you need to make special arrangements and/or if you plan to bring your student early/ leave them late.

Is the Workshop Right for Me?

The only criterion for participation is that the students be able to read notated music. Suzuki book 3 and above or public school grade 5 and above is recommended, but not required.

Please contact us if you have any questions about this.

What Does it Cost?

Tuition is only $149 for the week.

Registration

Space for this Workshop is limited. Click here to register. You will then be taken to a payment page. We will contact you within a few days to confirm your registration.

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