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CSW Youth Program

Registration now open for 2012 CSW!

The Creative Strings Workshop (Youth Program) provides an affordable opportunity for string players ages 10-16 based near Columbus, Ohio to study improvisational music such as blues, rock, world music, and jazz on violin, cello,viola, or bass with master artists from around the world. They will have the opportunity to work with electric violins, electric violas, and electric cellos, learn about arranging and composing their own music, and improvise their own solos.

The tentative 2012 schedule is as follows:

June 19-23

Where:

CCAD campus, Downtown Columbus

Loann Crane Center for Design 112 Cleveland Ave. 3rd floor

1 p.m.-4:45pm
(approximate breakdown: 1-3 rehearsal with Hamilton Hardin, 3:15-4:15 interactive clinics with guest artists, 4:15-4:45 observe performances by guest artists and adult participants).

Saturday, June 23

McConnell Arts Center in Worthington (777 Evening Street, Worthington, OH 43085)
12:30 Concert for parents and the community with reception following. The concert is free to parents.

Other Information

Please make sure your students have eaten lunch. They can bring snacks if they like. There are vending machines on campus. Parents are welcome to attend and hang out, observe, or participate in any way. If you would like to volunteer, please let us know!

Here are some of the artists that the participants will be working with: Marcelo Vieira, Billy Contreas , Jason Anick, Hamilton Hardin, Cedric Easton, Andy Reiner, Paul Brown, and Christian Howes.

questions?? Call Christian at 614-332-8689 or email chris@christianhowes.com

Take Your Improv Skills To The Next Level

Space is limited.

During their week at the Creative Strings Workshop Youth Program, students will participate in ensemble rehearsals and master classes exploring jazz, folk, rock, hip hop, and other styles.

No previous improvisation experience is necessary. Advanced students age 14 or older may want to consider the Adult program, which is more intensive.

In 2012, the CSW Youth Program will be held June 19th to 23rd…