Strings Retreat: For adult amateur strings players: a chamber music learning experience in Northern Ontario like no other!
2024 Strings Retreat is now accepting registrations for our upcoming event!
Aug 14-18, at Thorneloe University
Participant comments from the 2023 retreat:
You all did a wonderful job with this retreat!! I learned so much.
Thank you for a great experience!
Overall it was great and I would love to return next year!
Please check out Strings Retreat on YouTube!
A typical day at Strings Retreat (based on past years)
All participants will be part of 1 ensemble and their respective orchestra section (Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double bass). Some participants perform in 2 ensembles, at their choice, and based on availability in the schedule.
MORNINGS
Physical warm up (stretches)
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL
COACHING – A GROUPS (A & B groups alternate time slots so you have either an AM coaching or a PM Coaching. You will likely have a different coach each day.)
lunch break
AFTERNOONS
COACHING – B GROUPS (A & B groups alternate)
Free time to practice (on your own or with your ensemble) , or there may be a sectional rehearsal/ masterclass on some of the days.
Register here for our 2024 Strings Retreat: Aug 14-18,
Thorneloe University