BMC String Orchestra

Director: Moby Pearson.
Intermediate to Advanced String Players
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7 pm

Fall 2026 start date TBA
$85 per semester

Our most advanced student orchestra offers opportunity for committed string players to further challenge their playing and orchestral ensemble skills. Participants are playing 2-3 octave scales, reading in all keys, shifting and playing in at least 1st-3rd positions, aware of intonation and tone production, and are exploring dynamics and vibrato. From Bach and Bartok the the Beatles, the ensemble explores a wide repertoire and traditionally performs twice a year: Mid December and early June.

Registration is open on an on-going basis and the fee is $85 per semester.

BMC Youth String Ensemble

Director: Heather Sommerlad
For Intermediate String Players
Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 at the BMC
Tuition: $65/semester

Scholarships available.

Students ready for the next level of challenge and growth after a year or two in the After School Program or private lessons will join other intermediate youth players in this ensemble.  Participants should be familiar with all first position finger patterns, have a good understanding of rhythmical figures, and be comfortable with different articulations and bow directions. If there is any question about level please get in touch –  we are happy to assist with placement!

The Youth String Ensemble typically holds an open rehearsal in December and concert performance in late May or early June.

BMC Bravo Society

We are pleased to honor the following for their help during this past season:
Max Bady-Kaye, Jay Bailey, David Baker, Tanja Balsley, Matrix Balsley, Crager Boardman, Tim Callahan, Garrett Cameron, Lia Chasar, Andrée Collier, Laura Corbet, Jeremy Cox, Walter Cramer, Oliver Greene-Cramer, Cathie Creed, Wyatt Cudworth, Robin Davis, Becky Day, Bill Dixon, Kim Effron, Donna Francis, Bill Gottesman, Freddie Hart, Nancy Haydock, Richard Henke, Lynn Herzog, Jenny Holan, Rose Jackson, Candace Jensen, Susan Boyd Joyce, Laura Keeler, Elina Koumjian, Leo Koumjian, Susan Kunhardt, Lerna, Steven Lloyd, Meg Lyons, Joe Madison, Jim Maland, Cecil Maxfield, Joanne McClellen, Dot MacDonald, Helen Merena, Katrina Moore, Raquel Moreno, Elyse Norton, Chris Orlen, Kris Outwater, Ellen Peters, Kaylina Phoenix, Colette Phoenix, Deb Pierotti, Haley Pierson-Cox, Antje Ruppert, Lissa Schneckenburger, Alison Schoales, Paul Eric Smith, Laurel Swift, Mary Tyner, Alyssa Valerio, Rebecca Weiss, Hilary Weitzner, Betsy Whittaker and Betsy Williams.

The Brattleboro Music Center

72 Blanche Moyse Way
Brattleboro, VT  05301

(802) 257-4523

info@bmcvt.org

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