West Virginia Symphony Orchestra In-School Programs

Montclaire String Quartet School Tour Program

The award-winning Montclaire String Quartet, resident quartet of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, offers 60+ educational school performances per season. These are wonderful, up-close introductions to the string instrument family, covering many baseline musical and cross-disciplinary concepts.


Dates:             TBA
Location:         Your School
Cost:               $300 for education program

How to Book:   Send in the registration form or call Betty King at (304) 561-3531 or  email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For the 2011-2012 season, this program is presented with financial assistance from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, and the National Endowment for the Arts.


Kanawha County Student String Program

The WVSO and Kanawha County Schools have partnered in the String Education Program since 1986. Instructors in the program, also orchestra musicians, teach in elementary, middle, and high schools throughout Kanawha County. Over 475 students currently participate in the program, culminates each year with the All-County String Festival.  This year's festival will take place at the Clay Center in April 2012.

For frequently asked questions such as "Where do I get an instrument?" or "What do I bring to class?" click here.

If you are interested in starting a similar program in another county, contact the WVSO Education and Community Outreach Program at (304) 561-3531.

For the 2011-2012 season, this program is partially funded by Kanawha County Schools with additional supporting funds from the ECA Foundation.

 

 
 

Extra-Curricular Programs at the WVSO

Student Musician Card Program

 

The WVSO offers all Kanawha County Schools String Program students and all West Virginia Youth and New River Youth Symphony members a “Student Musician Card,” which allows each student free admission to Symphonic, Family Discovery and Montclaire String Quartet subscription concerts, based upon availability. Students may obtain a student string card from their string or orchestra instructor or may contact the WVSO Education Department directly. Each student will then be issued a free ticket at the Box Office the night of the performance (based upon availability) to present to the usher for entry into the concert hall.


TIP: You will have a better chance of getting seats during Friday evening performances.

This program is sponsored in part by Duncan's Motel, Inc. (dba Duncan's Carrier Service)

West Virginia Youth Symphony

The West Virginia Youth Symphony is an independent organization that offers students in elementary school through their freshman year in college an opportunity to receive quality music instruction and ensemble performance experience. Students audition for placement in one of three ensembles: Cadet Strings (beginning level students), Youth Strings (intermediate level students) or Youth Orchestra (a full orchestra open to string, brass and woodwind students). The WVYS also sponsors a Wind Ensemble comprised of the Youth Orchestra's brass and woodwind sections and a chamber program open to all participating students.

Parents, teachers and students interested in receiving additional information should contact the Youth Symphony General Manager at (304) 561-3542.