SFYSA | Programs: String Orchestras

The SFYSA offers three string orchestra levels:

Prelude String Orchestra reinforces note-reading skills and introduces ensemble playing to students who are studying violin, viola, cello, and bass. This group will perform one concert per semester and one public school concert. Rick Lohmann is the conductor. Prelude meets on Monday afternoons from 4:15 - 5:15 pm at the Pink Church Arts Center.

Intermezzo String Orchestra offers challenging intermediate selections for students who are studying violin, viola, cello, and bass. This group will perform one concert per semester and one public school concert. Cheryl Smith-Ecke is the conductor. Intermezzo meets on Monday evenings from 5:30 - 6:45 pm at the Pink Church Arts Center.

Youth Philharmonia requires intermediate to advanced-intermediate note reading, ensemble and playing skills. The conductor, Richard Snider, selects challenging arrangements that are both appropriate for the students and musically appealing for the audience. Youth Philharmonia will perform one concert per semester and one public school concert. Youth Philharmonia rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Pink Church Arts Center.

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Requirements for Participation
This opportunity is open to students ages six to eighteen, who are presently taking private lessons and/or participating daily in a school orchestra program. Placement auditions are required. Students will be placed in the appropriate orchestra based on their audition. All students will audition each year. Auditions are held each spring and fall.

Tuition
Prelude - $260 per season

Intermezzo - $300 per season

Youth Philharmonia - $320 per season

Tuition is payable upon registration. Students who elect not to continue, before the third rehearsal, will receive a full refund. Payment plans and limited scholarships are available upon request. Scholarship applications are available on the DOWNLOADS page..

For more details concerning student membership policies, download the STUDENT HANDBOOK from the DOWNLOADS page.



The SFYSA offers three string orchestra levels: Prelude String Orchestra reinforces note-reading skills and introduces ensemble playing to students who are studying violin, viola, cello, and bass. This group will perform one concert per semester and one public school concert. Rick Lohmann is the conductor. Prelude meets on Monday afternoons from 4:15 - 5:15 pm at the Pink Church Arts Center. Intermezzo String Orchestra offers challenging intermediate selections for students who are studying violin, viola, cello, and bass. This group will perform one concert per semester and one public school concert. Cheryl Smith-Ecke is the conductor. Intermezzo meets on Monday evenings from 5:30 - 6:45 pm at the Pink Church Arts Center. Youth Philharmonia requires intermediate to advanced-intermediate note reading, ensemble and playing skills. The conductor, Richard Snider, selects challenging arrangements that are both appropriate for the students and musically appealing for the audience. Youth Philharmonia will perform one concert per semester and one public school concert. Youth Philharmonia rehearses on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Pink Church Arts Center. CLICK HERE FOR AUDITION INFORMATION! Requirements for Participation This opportunity is open to students ages six to eighteen, who are presently taking private lessons and/or participating daily in a school orchestra program. Placement auditions are required. Students will be placed in the appropriate orchestra based on their audition. All students will audition each year. Auditions are held each spring and fall. Tuition Prelude - $260 per season Intermezzo - $300 per season Youth Philharmonia - $320 per season Tuition is payable upon registration. Students who elect not to continue, before the third rehearsal, will receive a full refund. Payment plans and limited scholarships are available upon request. Scholarship applications are available on the DOWNLOADS page.. For more details concerning student membership policies, download the STUDENT HANDBOOK from the DOWNLOADS page.