Youth Strings provides younger musicians with an introduction to orchestral experience, helping them learn to follow the conductor's instructions, essential ensemble skills, focusing on sound production and rhythmic precision through the practice and performance of various musical styles, articulations, bowing techniques, and dynamics. Participation is an ideal complement to private instrument lessons.
- Instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass
- Weekly rehearsals, sectional coaching, workshops and performances
- Suggested minimum age: 7 years old by the end of the calendar year. Age range: 7 - 12+
- Opening skill level RCM 2 or its equivalent in Suzuki
- Matthew Jones, conductor
- Rehearsals: Tuesdays 5:15 - 6:45 pm, First United Church in Waterloo uptown (Sept-Apr)
- 2026-27 Tuition: $490