North Coast Strings Fall Session 2023
September 19 - December 19, 2023
North Coast Strings Fall 2023 Session
North Coast Strings offers three groups for adults age 21 and up: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. No experience is necessary for the Beginner group. The Intermediate group requires at least one year of experience on violin, viola, cello, or bass, and an ability to read music at a basic level. The Advanced group requires several years of experience, proficiency in reading music, and playing in positions.
FREE INFORMATIONAL SESSION
Saturday, September 16, 2022, 1:00pm
RSVP ONLINE
- Meet the conductor, Alyze Dreiling.
- Get a sneak peek at the musical selections for the session.
- Hear testimonials for those who have participated in the program.
BEGINNER GROUP
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Single Enrollment Fee: $175
Conductor: Alyze Dreiling
Upper Strings Coach (Violin/Viola): Judy Coker
Lower Strings Coach (Cello/Upright Bass): Joe McNalley
ENROLL ONLINE
This group is for beginners who are interested in learning how to play violin, viola, cello, or bass. No experience is necessary!
INTERMEDIATE GROUP
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Single Enrollment Fee: $175
Conductor: Alyze Dreiling
ENROLL ONLINE
This group is geared to the adult intermediate player who has played violin, viola, cello, or bass for at least one year either recently or sometime in the past. Ability to read music is a must. Repertoire is in the intermediate student range. Focus is on learning repertoire, with limited time spent on technique.
ADVANCED GROUP
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Single Enrollment Fee: $225
Conductor: Alyze Dreiling
First Violin Coach: Andrea Altona
Second Violin Coach: Judy Coker
Viola Coach: Jorge Soto
Cello Coach: Gordon Grubbs
Bass Coach: Joe McNalley
ENROLL ONLINE
This group is for violin, viola, cello, or bass players who are comfortable with their instrument after having played for several years, either recently or in the past, and who have solid music reading and rhythmic skills. Much of the repertoire is learned in its original unarranged form (not simplified), although it is not as advanced as one would find in a community orchestra. Repertoire for the Advanced group includes:
FALL SESSION REHEARSAL TIMES, DATES, AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Rehearsal Times
4:00 – 5:15pm: Beginner Group
5:30 - 6:45pm: Intermediate Group
7:00 - 9:00pm: Advanced Group
Rehearsal Dates (All Groups)
September 19 and 26
October 3, 10, and 24
November 14, 21, and 28
December 5
Additional rehearsal dates (Advance Group Only!)
October 17 and November 7
End of Session Performances
Tuesday, December 12
Beginning and Intermediate Groups Concert @ 5:00pm
Advanced Group Open Rehearsal @ 7:00pm
Museum of Making Music
Tuesday, December 19 @ 7:30pm
Advanced Group Concert
Grossmont Performing & Visual Arts Center
PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
Enrollment is $175 for the Beginner group, $175 for the Intermediate group, and $225 for the Advanced group.
Enroll in two groups and receive a $50 discount!
Full and partial scholarships are available. For scholarship information, contact Alisa Mize at AlisaM@museumofmakingmusic.org.
REGISTRATION
Enrollment will open on August 25, 2023. You can register online using the links at the top of this page, or you can register in person and pay the enrollment fee via check or credit card. Checks should be made out to the Museum of Making Music.
Not sure which group is right for you? Please feel free to participate in 2 rehearsals prior to registering.
For more information, please reach out to Carolyn Grant, carolyng@museumofmakingmusic.org or 760-304-5809.
