From the traditional to the extraordinary.
An annual celebration of nearly all-things-stringed!
String musicians of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in a full-throttle weekend that includes creative workshops, inspiring adjudication from master teaching artists, and a final celebratory performance of NSSF faculty and participants. The final performance is free and open to the public.
The adjudication portion of the festival is open to both solo and ensemble players and will be held in an open-room masterclass format. Throughout the weekend, participants will be exposed to high-level presentations, professional instruction in both traditional and contemporary music, and have the chance to explore workshops designed to be relevant, informative, and just plain fun! Students will gain performance experience while receiving guidance, constructive feedback, and important confidence-building tools helpful for emerging artists and thriving young leaders.
The adjudication portion of the festival is open to both solo and ensemble players and will be held in an open-room masterclass format. Throughout the weekend, participants will be exposed to high-level presentations, professional instruction in both traditional and contemporary music, and have the chance to explore workshops designed to be relevant, informative, and just plain fun! Students will gain performance experience while receiving guidance, constructive feedback, and important confidence-building tools helpful for emerging artists and thriving young leaders.
2020 Spring Strings Team
Master Teaching Artists & Adjudicators
Cosima Luther• Adj. Violin Professor, Pepperdine University
• Lead Teaching Artist, Youth Orchestra LA • Co-founder, Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp • BIOGRAPHY Jessica Catron |
David Mason• Cello Faculty, Ventura College
• Cellist, Bakersfield Symphony • Advocate of Music by Living Composers • BIOGRAPHY Amelia Thornton |
Bill Kautz |
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FESTIVAL SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Saturday, February 29
8:30-3:30pm - Solo & Ensemble Adjudication
2:45-4pm - Workshop “Improvisation” by Bill Kautz
4pm - Workshop TBA by Amelia Thornton
Sunday, March 1
10:30am - Workshop "Fiddling" by Cosima Luther
11:50am - Workshop “Warrior Practice Techniques” by David Mason
2pm - NSSF Final Performance and Celebration
Saturday, February 29
8:30-3:30pm - Solo & Ensemble Adjudication
2:45-4pm - Workshop “Improvisation” by Bill Kautz
4pm - Workshop TBA by Amelia Thornton
Sunday, March 1
10:30am - Workshop "Fiddling" by Cosima Luther
11:50am - Workshop “Warrior Practice Techniques” by David Mason
2pm - NSSF Final Performance and Celebration
Festival Workshops
open to all, not just festival registrants!!
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Improvisation
Led by Bill Kautz Saturday, February 29th, 2:45-4:00pm $10 pre-registration, $15 drop-in *OPEN TO ALL INSTRUMENTS/VOICES!* Improvisation allows you to play things without having them written down or even having ever heard the sounds you are playing before. Improvisation allows musicians to play with sound - to try new ideas and techniques. Playfulness helps musicians get into a space inside of themselves where it is easy to connect to others and the world in a more spiritual way. Improvisation is about seeking connection. If you listen, copy, and build on what others are doing -- magic happens! It's as if you are all one being, sharing each others thoughts and ideas in real time. Improvisation is a meditation. It is about being in a space where the music goes on and on, time slows, and you never want to stop. It fills you up to the brim and further. Open to all levels - this is a class for anyone, regardless of experience! We will explore several fun and simple exercises to unleash our creativity! |
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Fiddling
Led by Cosima Luther Sunday, March 1st, 10:30-11:45am $10 pre-registration, $15 drop-in open to all string players! more info tba |
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Become a Practice Warrior
Led by David Mason Sunday, March 1st - 11:50-12:40pm $8 pre-registration, $10 drop-in more info tba |
NSSF REGISTRATION opens January 2020~
Thank you for your interest.
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