On Campus
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- Symphony Orchestra
- Chamber Music- regularly scheduled student chamber music recitals each semester
- Outreach opportunities through Illinois State University student ASTA chapter
Violin
Overview
The violin studio offers professionalism in a creative environment and personal attention, as well as challenging curricula and performance opportunities.
Studio Details
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Private Lessons
Lessons are scheduled with the professor and meet weekly. These lessons focus on technique, style, and musicianship.
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Studio Class
Meets together twice a week as a studio for performance master classes, technique classes, or orchestra sectionals.
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Chamber Music
This program is a great way for musicians to work in small ensembles like trios, quartets, etc. These groups are often arranged by the professor. While some groups are comprised of one instrument, many others include a mixture of instruments.
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String Project
The String Project is a unique program within ISU that allows string players to teach aspiring students. This program helps to strengthen educational foundations for the players and for the young teachers. These lessons and workshops focus on posture, note reading, technique and more. More information can be found on The String Project page.
Past Guest Artists
Notable Alumni
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Ramiro Miranda
Visiting Professor of Violin/Viola and Conducting. Emporia State University, KS (2013)
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Vicki Kuchta Szczepaniak
Associate Director of Violin/Viola Faculty at Western Springs School of Talent Education and Naperville Suzuki School (2006)
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Annelise Wiering
Administrative Assistant, Historical Performance – The Juilliard School, NY (2012)