BMC Youth String Ensemble

Director: Heather Sommerlad
For Intermediate String Players
Fall 2023 tentative start date Tuesday, October 3
Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 at the BMC
Tuition: $65/semester, included with the second year MIS after school program

Scholarships available. Included in Music in the Schools intermediate level fee.

Students ready for the next level of challenge and growth after Tigers or a year or two in the After School Program 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.

The Brattleboro Music Center relies on volunteers in the community who give generously of their time. We are pleased to honor the following for their help in recent months:
Susan Boyd Joyce, Deb Bunker, Cathy Creed, Rebecca Curzon, Ava Einig, Tim Ellis, Becky Day, Kim Effron, Bill Gottesman, Phil Feidelseit, Nora Gordon, Freddie Hart, Cheryl Hayden, Nancy Haydock, Richard Henke, Lynn Herzog, David Hills, Jenny Holan, Jon Joyce, Bruce Landenberger, Lerna, Alyssa Kerr, Dan Kerr, Susan Kunhardt, Meg Lyons, Joe Madison, Sheila Magnuson, Joanne McClellen, Margery McCrum, Helen Merena, Nataly Ortega-Sommerlad, Kristan Outwater, Antje Ruppert, Alison Schantz, Heather Sommerlad, Jane Southworth, Melissa Trainor, Betsy Whittaker and Louise Zak.