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String Programs

Wolfgang String Orchestra

Level 1

The Wolfgang String Orchestra was formed in 2008 in response to the growing number of young string players in the region.

 

It is for string players with some experience. The season starts in August with a two-day camp at our Colorado Springs CSYSA Building --a wonderful and beneficial experience musically and socially. The students learn to perform in a group and to take directions in weekly rehearsals and at two to three concerts.

Amadeus String Orchestra

Level 2

The Amadeus Strings group is for string players with several years experience.

 

For many of the musicians in the group, they experience their first performance in a professional venue--the Pikes Peak Center--at our Holiday Pops concert. The season starts in August with a two-day camp near Colorado Springs--a wonderful and beneficial experience musically and socially. The students learn to perform in a group and to take directions in weekly rehearsals, at three to four concerts, and during a local one-day tour.

Allegro String Orchestra

Level 3

The Allegro String Orchestra is for string players with several years experience.

 

For some of the musicians in the group, they experience their first performance in a professional venue--the Pikes Peak Center--at our Holiday Pops concert. The season starts in August with a two-day camp near Colorado Springs--a wonderful and beneficial experience musically and socially. The students learn to perform in a group and to take directions in weekly rehearsals, at three to four concerts, and during a local one-day tour.

Vivace String Orchestra

Level 4

Vivace was formed in 2001 as a strings-only orchestra for intermediate players.

 

The group meets weekly during the school year and participates in three or four concerts, including our Holiday Pops Concert at the Pikes Peak Center, a professional-level venue that is an exceptional playing experience for these young musicians.

The season starts in August with a two-day camp near Colorado Springs. The camp is designed as a social as well as a musical introduction to the organization. Vivace also participates in an outreach program touring local schools and promoting string education.

The Wolfgang String Orchestra is conducted by Linda Johnson.

The Amadeus String Orchestra is conducted by Jenna Noble.

The Allegro String Orchestra is conducted by Jesse Maurer.

The Vivace String Orchestra is conducted by Jennifer Boylan.

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Kathy Loo Center for the Arts - 3113 Primrose Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

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