All Ä¢¹½tv String Project alumni, students, and teachers are invited to join us for the Ä¢¹½tv String Project 20th Anniversary Concert. which will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m. in Gorell Hall (second floor of Sutton Hall) on the Ä¢¹½tv campus. T
he concert will feature solo and ensemble performances by Ä¢¹½tv String Project students. A highlight of the concert is the world premiere of a new string orchestra work by . This new work will be performed by Ä¢¹½tv String Project students and teachers. A reception will follow the concert. The concert and reception are free and open to the public.
This program celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Ä¢¹½tv String Project. Founded in 2004 by Ä¢¹½tv professor Linda Jennings, the program has provided a high-quality string music education program for hundreds of young string players over the past 20 years. In addition, the program has served as a teacher training program for over 70 Ä¢¹½tv music students.
All alumni students and teachers are welcome to attend and participate in the Ä¢¹½tv String Project 20th Anniversary Concert on April 26. For those who would like to participate, you can serve as an announcer for program pieces and/or play in the world premiere of the Zare piece. There will be an 11:00 a.m. rehearsal on Saturday, April 26 for the Zare piece for any who want to join.
This is also a great opportunity to compile a database of former and current Ä¢¹½tv String Project teachers to stay connected and build a lasting community. Please fill out the (scroll to the bottom and click "Next"). For any questions, please contact Linda Jennings at ljenning@iup.edu.
Also taking place April 26-27
Ä¢¹½tv String Jazz Jam w/ Stanley Chepaitis and Alex Price
Saturday, April 26 at 8:30 p.m.
Artist Hand in downtown Indiana
Come and join in a jazz jam session with Ä¢¹½tv guitar professor Alex Price and Ä¢¹½tv emeritus professor and violinist Stanley Chepaitis. Come to play or just listen and socialize. For more information contact Linda Jennings at ljenning@iup.edu.
Ä¢¹½tv Symphony Orchestra Alumni Concert
Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Fisher Hall on the Ä¢¹½tv campus
The event will be led by Ä¢¹½tv Director of Orchestral Studies Rebekah O'Brien. Rehearsals will take place on Saturday afternoon at 4 pm and Sunday morning at 10:00 am. You can or contact Rebekah O'Brien at robrien@iup.edu.