The Adult Strings Workshop is designed to develop fundamental orchestral and ensemble skills that are useful to musicians at a variety of playing levels. Through a combination of practical exercises, ensemble playing, and selected repertoire, participants will explore the musical and technical skills involved in playing effectively as part of an orchestra.
Areas of focus will include rhythm and pulse, intonation, sound production, articulation, bow control, ensemble listening, balance, phrasing, musical communication, and responding to the conductor. Participants will also explore how individual parts function within the larger ensemble and how to listen and adjust to other musicians while playing.
Selected passages from upcoming Adult Strings Regular Cycles’ repertoire may be introduced throughout the workshops, allowing participants to apply these concepts in a musical context while also becoming familiar with repertoire from the upcoming cycle.
Exercises, repertoire, and specific areas of focus will be adapted to accommodate different playing levels and the needs of each group. The overall goal is to develop practical orchestral skills that participants can carry into the regular Adult Strings cycles and apply to ensemble playing more broadly.
- Session 1 – Tuesdays, September 8, 15 & 22, 2026 | 6:30-8:45 pm (including a 15-minute break)
- Session 2 – Tuesdays, January 5, 12 & 19, 2027 | 6:30-8:45 PM (including a 15-minute break)
- Session 3 – Tuesdays, March 30; April 6 & 13, 2027 | 6:30-8:45 PM (including a 15-minute break)
