Douglas Kuhl School of Music
where music inspires community
String Ensembles
Registrations for Fall 2024 will be opening soon
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​Allegro, and Da Capo orchestras will once again be returning, along with Encore and Post Road Orchestras
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Rehearsals will be on Mondays evenings, weeks with long weekends will have Friday evening rehearsals.
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Rehearsal Location
Pembina Parish, 353 Thornhill St, Morden
Rehearsal Dates
Oct: 7, 18 (Fri), 21, 28
Nov: 4, 15 (Fri), 18, 25
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Concert Date
We are currently looking at options for concert venues. Concert dates will be​ decided soon!
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Registration
Will be opening soon! Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when this happens.
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For those new to the string ensembles, please direct any questions or arrange for a placement audition by sending an email to strings.dksm@gmail.com
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Financial aid is available where needed for DKSM string programming. Please inquire at strings.dksm@gmail.com
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Allegro
Allegro Strings is for violin and cello students playing at a beginner to RCM gr. 1 level (Suzuki book 1). Students will be playing primarily in the keys of D and G major. No note reading will be required at this level, but the focus will be on enjoying making music with others, developing aural/oral music skills, practicing ensemble skills and reinforcing proper movement and technical development. Repertoire will focus mainly on Suzuki pieces, simple canons and/or folk tunes, either in unison or 2 parts. Through games and activities, students will also strengthen their understanding of basic music concepts, including an introduction to sight reading and string orchestra knowledge. All ages are welcome.
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DaCapo Strings
DaCapo Strings is an elementary-level string orchestra for violin, viola, cello and bass players who have begun sight reading and are growing in a variety of techniques. Students should be in RCM gr. 2 - 3. All ages are welcome.
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Encore
Encore Strings is an intermediate string orchestra for violin, viola, cello and bass players who are developing a confidence with sight reading and are growing in a variety of techniques (eg. shifting, vibrato, off-the-string playing). Students should be in RCM gr. 4 - 6. 1st violins will be expected to play in positions. All ages are welcome.
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Post Road
Post Road is an orchestra for musicians who have ensemble experience and are playing at a minimum RCM gr. 7 level with confidence. Players will be expected to have sight reading skills and practice time enabling them to learn a wide variety of repertoire rather quickly.
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