Events
May 29 7:00 pm Kirkbride Hall, Cello Club recital
Civic Cello Club
Directed by Daniel Jones
Calling all high school and adult cellists! The Traverse Symphony Civic Program is offering a 4-week Cello Club in May 2024. This is a unique opportunity to play cello ensemble repertoire in an all-cello orchestra with mellow cello fellows from your community. Participants should be in 9th grade or older, possess solid technical and music-reading skills and have studied a minimum of 3+ years.
Wednesdays May 8, 15, 22 & 29 – 7:00 – 8:30 pm, $60 Tuition
East Middle School Band Room
Final evening May 29 includes informal sharing performance at Kirkbride Hall for friends and family. 6-6:45 pm warm-up, 7:00 pm performance
May 2024 Registration link
May 29 7:00 pm Kirkbride Hall, Cello Club recital
TSO Civic String Orchestras
Directed by Lynne Tobin
The TSO Civic String Orchestra Program provides the opportunity for community string instrumentalists to play in a non-professional orchestra with musicians of all ages.
Civic String Orchestra rehearsals take place on Tuesdays. $150 per semester. The concert will be at First Congregational Church.
Prelude String Orchestra – Fall 2024 Registration not yet open
Prelude is an early string orchestra experience for players of all ages. Members should have at least one year of instruction and have been introduced to note-reading prior to joining. This ensemble may also be a great entry point for adult beginners or those who have been away from their instruments for a number of years.
Tuesday rehearsals, 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Concert TBA
Sinfonia String Orchestra – Fall 2024 Registration not yet open
Sinfonia is an advanced string orchestra for players of violin, viola, cello, and bass. Members must possess solid technical and music-reading skills. Typical members will have studied a minimum of 3 years, have a private instructor, and play in school, church, or other community ensembles.
Tuesday rehearsals, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Concert TBA
Audition Information
Please email aaleo@traversesymphony.org to schedule an audition. Please prepare a scale and solo that demonstrates your highest level of playing. Returning members do not need to audition unless you would like to move to a different ensemble or if you would like a leadership position.
Chamber Music Program
Directed by Gary Gatzke, Jr.
Prelude Chamber Music Program coached and directed by Gary Gatzke Jr.
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
This program is for individuals who would like to play in a small ensemble, working on chamber music performing techniques, and repertoire. Rehearsals focus on the concept of playing together in a different texture and sound, with one or two players on a part depending on the ensemble: duos, trios, quartets and larger groups. Please bring a music stand each week.
The Fall 2024 Chamber Music Concert TBA
Prelude Chamber Music: Fall 2024 Registration not yet open
Sinfonia Chamber Music Program coached and directed by Gary Gatzke, Jr.
Tuesdays, 5:45 – 6:45 pm
This program is for advanced individuals with some experience playing in a small ensemble, working on chamber music performing techniques, and repertoire. Rehearsals focus on the concept of playing together in a different texture and sound, with one or two players on a part depending on the ensemble: duos, trios, quartets and larger groups. Please bring a music stand each week.
The Chamber Music Concert is TBA
Sinfonia Chamber Music: Fall 2024 Registration not yet open
Education programs made possible in part by grants from the Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Foundation, the Biederman Family Foundation, the Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundation, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council, the National Endowment for the Arts, and The Oleson Foundation, as well as support from patrons like you!
