String Orchestra Retreat
Whether you're looking to improve your technique, learn new repertoire, or simply enjoy playing in a string ensemble, the String Orchestra Retreat offers an enriching and fulfilling experience.
In this three-day program, you'll learn from world-renowned string faculty, perform in a public concert, and make long-lasting friendships with string enthusiasts from across the country.
The program will feature:
- Master classes
- Daily ensemble rehearsals and sectionals
- Faculty/participant side-by-side performance opportunities
- Social activities designed to build community among participants
Dates
June 16 - 18, 2025
Registration Fee
$395
On-Campus Lodging
Participants can enjoy 10% off at the Stone Hotel and Cottages.
String Orchestra Retreat Repertoire - Selections from the following list of works:
Fugue from Fantasia and Fugue in G minor, BWV 542 “The Great” - Johann Sebastian Bach
Holberg Suite, Op. 40 - Edvard Grieg
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46, The Death of Aase - Edvard Grieg
Romanian Folk Dances - Bela Bartok (arr. Arthur Willner)
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Gymnopedie No. 1 - Erik Satie
Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles
Mamma Mia! - ABBA
See our registration and cancellation policy.
K-12 educators in Michigan can earn SCECH clock hours by attending the String Orchestra Retreat.
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