Young string players are introduced to their instruments through orchestral experience, as the group environment has proven to be an encouraging and rewarding experience for young beginners. Students will learn the basics of the instrument’s technique (violin, viola, or cello). This class offers two concerts each year.
Levine faculty lead technique classes, sectionals and full ensemble rehearsals while teaching proper posture and set-up, rhythm, and note reading. Although students and parents can indicate their instrument of preference, faculty members help choose the student’s instrument during the interview and provide information on renting the assigned instrument to parents. Please use this link to sign up for an interview: https://levine.formstack.com/forms/beginner_string_orchestra_interview_signup
For more information, please contact Dr. Joelle Arnhold at jarnhold@levinemusic.org or Dr. Patrick LeStrange, Strings Department Chair, at (202) 686-8000 x1110 or PLeStrange@levinemusic.org.