String Festival

A dynamic festival of masterclasses, string orchestra performance, rehearsals with master teachers, competitions, and fun at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.  If you play violin, viola, cello, or bass, this festival is for you! 

Date: November 10, 2012
Location: UW Oshkosh, Arts & Communication Center
Festival Coordinator: Klara Fenyo Bahcall

The UW Oshkosh Department of Music invites violin, viola, cello, and bass students from around the state to this exciting musical experience.  This highly successful one-day festival involves string orchestra rehearsal, a solo competition, masterclass, and sectional coaching.  A final informal performance in renowned Music Hall will complete the day.  The Festival is designed for students entering grades 5 through 12 (younger students may be accepted by consent of private teacher and parent).  Register today!

Competition 

Perform “Autumn” or “Winter” from Antonio Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” with the Festival Orchestra!  Rules: Open to violinists 18 years old or younger.  Competition will be held at 10am on November 10.  Competitors must participate in all of the day’s String Festival activities.  Only one movement should be prepared.  The Festival Judges may select one, multiple, or no winner(s).

Masterclass

Coaching from guest artist Jacki Thering!

Private Sectional Instruction

Receive instruction from acclaimed performers and educators!

Perform 

Side-by-side Festival Orchestra with members of the UWO Symphony Orchestra!  

Featured Faculty

• Klara Fenyo Bahcall, Festival Coordinator, violin
• Jacki Thering, Featured Soloist, violin
• Sharon Tenhundfeld, viola
• Charles Stephan, cello
• Andrew Sachen, bass 
• Dr. Dylan T. Chmura-Moore, Festival Orchestra Conductor 

Application Deadline 

November 1, 2012

Downloadable Information

• Schedule
• Registration Form
• Brochure
• Directions

In case of late registration, or any questions, contact Ms. Bahcall at 920-424-1220 or E-mail bahcall@uwosh.edu