CSW Youth Program
The Creative Strings Youth Workshop is an opportunity for string players based in Central Ohio from age 10-18 to experiment with and explore improvisational-based music and performance. 7th grade public school reading level or Suzuki book 3 i recommended as minimum level of advancement. If you’re not sure, we recommend you try it out and if it’s too advanced for your student we will gladly provide a refund.
During the week, students will participate in a jazz string orchestra ensemble and master classes. They will explore jazz, folk, rock, hip hop, and other styles with master technicians.
Each day, campers will have an intensive rehearsal, observe a performance by other creative string players, and engage in an interactive creative clinic/master class. On the last day of the Workshop, there will be a dress rehearsal and public concert (location and time TBA).
What are you waiting for? Sign up! Come to get a push forward in your playing and musical understanding, get motivated and inspired, and become a part of an incredibly supportive and creative international community of artists like yourself.
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Creative Strings Workshop Master Schedule - Youth Program
All classes take place at Battelle Hall on Otterbein’s campus unless otherwise noted. Parents are welcome to observe and/or stay with us on campus. The air conditioning is pretty chilly; sweaters are advised!
Check out the Otterbein College Map or go to Campus Directions for more info about the campus.
Monday:
1:15 pm – 1:30 pm Arrive and check in at Battelle Hall
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Orchestra rehearsal w/ break
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm interactive workshop w Guest Artist tba
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Observe Artist Performance
Tuesday:
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Orchestra rehearsal
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm interactive workshop w Guest Artist tba
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Artist Performance
Wednesday:
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Orchestra rehearsal with Bert Ligon
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm interactive workshop w Guest Artist tba
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Artist Performance
Thursday:
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Orchestra rehearsal with Bert Ligon
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm interactive workshop w Guest Artist tba
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm Artist Performance
Friday:
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Orchestra Dress rehearsal
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm interactive workshop w Guest Artist
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm Artist Performance
4:45 pm fun games/hanging..!
5:15 pm pickup
5-8:30 pm soundcheck and concert at McConnell Center (FIddlers Restrung Performance ONLY!!)All others welcome to attend concert at 7 p.m. but should be picked up at 5:15 )
Saturday:
2 p.m. -3:30 pm Performance at the McConnell Performing Arts Center (Worthington) w/reception following concert
As an additional offering this year, Youth participants are welcome to join us (Tues-Fri only) in Battelle Hall from 10:30-11:30 to observe our adult masterclasses and/or 11:30 a.m.-12:30 to participate in our adult intermediate clinics. Lunches can be brought or purchased at the cafeteria from 12:30-1:30.
If any students need to stay late they can eat with us in the Campus Center and stay until 6:30/ Please let us know if you need to make special arrangements and/or if you plan to bring your student early or leave them late.
Any questions? Feel free to call Christian at 614-332-8689 or email at chris@christianhowes.com
