Summer 2012 Pit Orchestra Program. Application dates have been extended and we are still accepting applications for orchestra members for the July 2012 full-scale production of Pirates of Penzance. See the Brochure for more information and apply here to see if seats are available on your instrument and to schedule an audition appointment.
2012-2013 Chamber Music Program. Auditions for this new Chamber Music Program for advanced teen musicians will be held on June 16 and 17, 2012. Players may audition individually or as a pre-formed ensemble, but each player must submit an individual audition application. Excerpts for use in the Chamber Music Program auditions can be found here.
2012-2013 String Orchestra Program. Auditions for intermediate string players in grades 5-10 interested in joining the String Orchestra will be held on June 16 and 17, 2012. Registration is now open for returning and new members.
On March 31, 2012, Midori and her student Simeon (Moni) Simeonov visited Prelude as our season-ending Guest Artists. Midori and Moni joined Prelude for a rehearsal of the String Orchestra, which was working on the repertoire for the Masterworks concert. Our guests coached our soloists and the orchestra, played side-by-side with our musicians, and then dazzled us with their own solo performances. This special session was a component of Midori’s Orchestral Residency Program (www.gotomidori.com/orp/) and was made possible by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (www.alexsym.org).
Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Gunston Arts Center - Theater One
2700 South Lang Street
Arlington, VA 22206
Admission is FREE - Donations accepted gratefully
Welcome to Prelude
Prelude is an Arlington, VA-based nonprofit youth orchestra program offering several ensemble opportunities for talented young musicians interested in performing challenging repertoire and building their orchestral skills. Now recruiting for our fourth season, Prelude focuses on developing ensemble skills and musical maturity while maintaining a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Prospective members audition in June for the coming school year. Returning members only audition for placement; once accepted, members are always welcome.
Testimonials
“What a magical concert. I do love chamber music so much and everything was wonderful. Thank you so much for this group. It has been indescribably helpful to my son. He constantly craves more difficult music now all the time!”
A Prelude parent (December 2010)
“The Prelude Youth Orchestra program has the most creative musical training curriculum of any youth orchestra I know. Jennifer Wade has crafted something really special, developing the WHOLE musician.”
Helen Fall, Past-President, Virginia String Teachers Association (VASTA)
“I’ve liked the pieces and how the 2 hours [of rehearsal] are different. I have had a lot of fun and look forward to it every week.”
14-year-old Prelude violinist
