From the traditional to the extraordinary.
An annual celebration of nearly all-things-stringed!
String musicians of all ages and abilities will be participating in a weekend that includes workshops on relevant performance topics and practices, high-level master classes, adjudication from professional teaching artists, and a final community performance and celebration.
The adjudication portion of the festival is open to both solo and ensembles. Throughout the weekend, participants will be exposed to high-level instruction in both traditional and contemporary music and gain performance experience while receiving guidance, constructive feedback, and access to informative workshops that focus on creating independent, confident, and well-rounded musicians.
The adjudication portion of the festival is open to both solo and ensembles. Throughout the weekend, participants will be exposed to high-level instruction in both traditional and contemporary music and gain performance experience while receiving guidance, constructive feedback, and access to informative workshops that focus on creating independent, confident, and well-rounded musicians.
2019 Spring Strings Team
Master Teaching Artists & Adjudicators
Sally Jerde• Concertmaster, Glacier Symphony
• Founder, Meadowlark Homeschool Orchestra • Violinist, Meadowlark Music • BIOGRAPHY Jessica Catron• Founder, Lead Teaching Artist for Grow Music Missoula
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Lisa Collins• Lecturer, String Pedagogy - University of New Mexico
• Cellist, New Mexico Philharmonic • Suzuki Certified Educator • BIOGRAPHY Amelia Thornton |
Naomi Siegel• Founder, Lakebottom Sound
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Winners of the strings masterclasses announced!
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 9
8:30-3pm - Adjudication
1:30-3pm - Workshop on “Improvisation”
3pm – Violin/Viola Masterclass with Sally Jerde, solo participant tba
4pm – Cello Masterclass with Lisa Collins, solo participant tba
7pm - Lakebottom Sound presents "Led To Sea and Keys & Arrows" at the Roxy Theater
Sunday, March 10
10:30am - Workshop on “Contemporary Performance Practices”
11:30am - Workshop on “Many Musical Paths”
1-3pm - Final Performance and Celebration, a free event!
Saturday, March 9
8:30-3pm - Adjudication
1:30-3pm - Workshop on “Improvisation”
3pm – Violin/Viola Masterclass with Sally Jerde, solo participant tba
4pm – Cello Masterclass with Lisa Collins, solo participant tba
7pm - Lakebottom Sound presents "Led To Sea and Keys & Arrows" at the Roxy Theater
Sunday, March 10
10:30am - Workshop on “Contemporary Performance Practices”
11:30am - Workshop on “Many Musical Paths”
1-3pm - Final Performance and Celebration, a free event!
Festival Workshops
open to all, not just festival registrants!!
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Improvisation 101 for String Players
Led by Naomi Siegel 1:30-3pm - Saturday, March 9th Longstaff House (601 Longstaff Blvd) $10 pre-registration, $15 drop-in 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 - you get to try new ideas and new techniques. Playfulness helps musicians get into a free space inside themselves, where it is easy to connect to others and to 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. It amplifies your feelings to a place that is almost beyond endurance. Open to all levels - this is a class for string players! We will explore several fun and simple exercises to unleash our creativity - bring your instrument! |
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Contemporary Performance Practices
Led by Jessica Catron 10:30-11:25am - Sunday, March 10th Longstaff House (601 Longstaff Blvd) $5 pre-registration, $8 drop-in Being a skilled performer goes far beyond playing the correct notes or reading your lines on stage! From overcoming anxiety to gaining poise in your stage presence, this workshop will focus on some powerful practices, exercises, and tactics that professional performers have used to seriously UP their stage game. Beneficial to anyone who experiences stage fright or social anxiety, come prepared to "step into the light." This workshop is open to all, not just string players. |
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Many Musical Paths
Led by Amelia Thornton 11:30-12:25pm - Sunday, March 10th Longstaff House (601 Longstaff Blvd) $5 pre-registration, $8 drop-in Beginners and advanced musicians alike focus on becoming well-rounded, active members of their community through the development of talent, business skills, and entrepreneurial concepts. We will explore the endless possibilities of careers in all genres and facets of the musical arts! This clinic will teach participants how to set sights on a music-based career, how to avoid becoming the proverbial “starving artist”, and to identify the key building blocks needed to get on your chosen path to a successful life in the arts. This workshop is open to all, not just string players. |
Registration for adjudication is now closed.
If you would like to pre-register for workshops, or have questions, please email us below.
Thank you for your interest and see you soon!
If you would like to pre-register for workshops, or have questions, please email us below.
Thank you for your interest and see you soon!
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