• Concert Strings

  • Auditions for 2026/2027 Season

    Auditions for 2026/2027 Season

    Conducted by Javan Carson, this is a program for students who have played for two to three years and have had private lessons for at least one year. This group emphasizes ensemble and music reading skills, and the development of orchestral playing techniques. Students must audition to participate in the program.

  • Concert Strings participants:

    • can sight-read all notes in 1st position
    • are familiar with keys up to 3 sharps and 2 flats
    • are able to use their whole bow, and have started working on spiccato
    • have started working on shifting (violins/violas), can shift (cellos)
    • have started working on vibrato
    • have some ensemble experience
    • are a member of their school’s instrumental music program
    • are coming from Academy Strings or new players with skills equivelant to the following:

    Orchestra music: Grade 2 - 3

    Suzuki level: Book 3 - 5

    Ages: 8 - 14

    Audition Requirements for Concert Strings

    • a 2-octave major and a 2-octave minor scale
    • a solo of your choice (about 2-3 minutes) that shows your highest level of technique on your instrument at the audition, you will be given a short excerpt to sight-read

    The season begins with a three-day summer music camp at the Arvada Center.

     

    Audition Fee: $20

    Summer Camp: $160

    Full Season Tuition: $500

     

    Rehearsals: Wednesdays 6:40-7:40

    August 2026-April 2027

  • Please choose a date and time for your audition

    Audition slots are each 10 minutes long. Please make sure to arrive early to help us stay on schedule
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