String Invitational

46th Annual String Invitational
TMEA All-State/All-Region Audition Workshop
Saturday, September 24th, 2011, 9am-4pm

Sam Houston State University is proud to present its 46th Annual String Invitational, a workshop for high school students who are preparing for the Orchestra Division All-State Auditions.

Sessions taught by SHSU Music Faculty and members of the Houston Symphony Orchestra

HSO Members:

Assia Dulgerska, Assistant Concertmaster
Wei Jiang, viola
Jeffrey Butler, cello
David Malone, Acting Principal Bass

SHSU String Faculty:

Javier Pinell, Violin
Naomi Gjevre, Violin
Rene Salazar, Viola
Daniel Saenz, Violoncello
Deborah Dunham, Double Bass
David Cole, Director of Orchestral Studies

General Info

The SHSU string faculty and members of the Houston Symphony will present workshop sessions on the Orchestra Division All-State Audition Materials. There will be two levels of instruction on the All-State etudes. A morning session for less experienced players who wish to focus on the etudes exclusively, and an afternoon session for more advanced players. In addition, there will be morning sessions on the All-State Orchestra Audition Excerpts. These will be led by members of the Houston Symphony. Also during the day, there will be sessions on audition preparation and instrument care. Participants will also have the opportunity to try out instruments and purchase music and other accessories from displays by the Amati Violin Shop, Sam's Strings, and Quantum Bass Center.

What to Bring and Cost

Students need to bring a music stand to be used throughout the day. Since lunch is not provided, participants may either bring a lunch or have the option of dining at facilities close by.

Registration begins now, with a registration fee of $30 per student (fee waived for previous All-State students). PLEASE NOTE: On-site registration will be available at a cost of $40 per student (no All-State fee waiver for on-site registration). On-site registration will be available on September 24th starting at 8 am. If paying by check at on-site registration, checks may be made payable to Sam Houston State University