The University of Vermont String Orchestra Festival for High School Students

March 17-18, 2023

 

The University of Vermont Department of Music presents String Orchestra Festival for High School Students.  Area high school string players (violin, viola, cello, or string bass) are invited to participate in this two-day event of rehearsals, a masterclass by UVM string professors, and a final concert.  The Festival String Orchestra will be conducted by Dr. Yutaka Kono, the orchestra director of UVM.

Location:

UVM Recital Hall

Program:

TBD

Ensemble Seating:

Seating will be determined based on the recommendation form from teachers.

Participation Fee:

$20 (need-based scholarships available.  Please email Dr. Kono at ykono@uvm.edu)

Concert Tickets:

Free

Registration Link:

https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=732817&

Recommendation Form:

Your teacher will be contacted to fill out a recommendation form after the registration is complete.

Participating Faculty:

Conductor: Dr. Yutaka Kono

Violin: Jane Kittredge

ViolinKathleen Kono

Viola: Ana Ruesink

Cello: Emily Taubl

Bass: William Tilley

 

 

 

 

Schedule (tentative):

Friday, March 17, 2023

3:00     Registration

4:00     Rehearsal 1

6:00     Dinner on own

7:30     Rehearsal 2

9:30     Rehearsal 2 ends       

 Saturday, March 18, 2023

10:00   Rehearsal 3

12:00   Lunch on own

1:00     Masterclass

3:00     Rehearsal 4

5:00     Dinner on own

7:00     Concert

For more information, please contact  Dr. Yutaka Kono (email).