Studio strings

Studio strings

Studio Strings program Highlights

  • weekly string orchestra rehearsals

  • weekly sectionals with members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO)

  • a side-by-side concert with the RPO in the spring

  • chamber music opportunities

  • private lesson opportunities

  • an instrument to sign out for the year

  • multiple community performances

  • access to local cultural events

Class Details:

  • studio strings

    INTERMEDIATE VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, & BASS STUDENTS*

    *Most students are ages 10-18 with at least 2-3 prior years of experience on their instrument.

    Monday & Wednesday: 4pm-6pm

    57 St. Paul Street, ROCmusic Suite

  • opt-in friday classes

    Studio Strings students who desire a more rigorous training can also sign up for Friday classes.

    Friday classes include chamber group coachings and secondary keyboard and accoustic guitar.

    Friday: 4pm-6pm

    57 St. Paul Street, ROCmusic Suite

  • mentorship program

    Intermediate and advanced Studio Strings students in grades 8-12 can receive summer mentorship training to learn skills that apply to the music classroom. During the school year, students who complete this training teach supervised private lessons to our youngest beginning string students on Fridays from 4pm-5pm and receive additional coaching from 5pm-6pm.

Meet our Instructors

Anna Denfeld
Ciara mcguire
David ying
Emma Goldberg
jherrard hardeman
jonathan fleischman
Sophia klin

RPO Bass Mentor

dan morehead

RPO Violin Mentor

james zabawa-martinez

RPO Viola Mentor

james marshall

Studio Strings class location

Department of Recreation & Human Services

57 St. Paul Street

Rochester, NY 14604