2011-2012 Season Sponsors

Prelude's current season is supported in part by the Fund for Arlington and the Community Fund for the Arts of the Arlington Community Foundation. This program is also supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and by Arlington County through the Arlington Commission for the Arts and the Cultural Affairs Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.

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

Welcome

Prelude is an Arlington-based string orchestra program for talented young musicians interested in performing challenging repertoire and building their orchestral skills.

Interested in Joining Prelude for the Spring 2012 Season?

Our busy spring season features exciting performance opportunities and great music. If you are a talented cello or double bass player, we'd welcome your participation. If you'd like to sit in on a rehearsal in January or February to see what we're all about, use the contact form to reserve a seat at an upcoming open rehearsal.

Please see the Auditions page to learn about our unique auditions process and use our online application to register for your audition slot. If you have any questions, please drop us an email at Info@PreludeVA.org.

Prelude to Perform With Encore Stage & Studio

Prelude is pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration with the well-loved children's theater program Encore Stage & Studio. On the weekend of March 10 and 11, 2012, Prelude and Encore will offer two special performances joining music and theater around the magic of Aladdin. Audiences of all ages will be entertained by the familiar tale of an adventurous boy and his magical lamp, while Prelude's young musicians will cast a further spell of enchantment with music evoking Arabian nights and mysterious journeys in exotic lands.

Mark your calendars today for this captivating collaboration between two of Arlington's most exciting youth-based performing organizations!

Save the Dates for Prelude’s 2011-2012 Concerts

Sunday, December 18 at 4 pm - Holiday Chamber Music Concert
Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 pm - Prelude Ambassadors Performance
Saturday, March 10 at 3 pm - Joint Performance with Encore Stage (see above)
Sunday, March 11 at 3 pm - Joint Performance with Encore Stage (see above)
Sunday, March 18 at 4 pm - Prelude Pops Concert
Sunday, May 20 at 4 pm - Season Finale Masterworks Concert