2013-2014 String Orchestra Program. Auditions for intermediate string players in grades 5-9 interested in joining the String Orchestra will be held on June 15 and 16, 2013. Registration is now open for returning and new members.
2013-2014 Chamber Music Program. Auditions for the Chamber Music Program for advanced musicians in grades 8-12 will be held on June 15 and 16, 2013. Players may audition individually or as a pre-formed ensemble, but each player must submit an individual audition application.
Ms. Wade is Prelude's Music Director and Conductor of the String Orchestra. We are very proud of her! Congratulations Jennifer!
Mark your calendars now!
Date: Saturday, December 8 at 7:30 pm
Location: Theatre on the Run
3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive
Arlington, VA 22206
For more information and tickets, click Here
Holiday Chamber Music Concert
Date: Sunday, December 16 at 4 pm
Location: Williamsburg Middle School
3600 N. Harrison Street
Arlington, VA 22207
Tickets: Pay what you can at the event
String Orchestra Prelude Pops Concert
Date: Sunday, March 17 at 4 pm
Location: Gunston Arts Center Theater One
2700 South Lang Street
Arlington, VA 22206
Tickets: Pay what you can at the event
Date: Saturday, May 18 at 4 pm
Location: Gunston Arts Center Theater One
2700 South Lang Street
Arlington, VA 22206
Tickets: Pay what you can at the event
Sleeping Beauty
Joint Performances with Encore Stage
Date: Saturday, June 8 at 3 pm
Sunday, June 9 at 3 pm
Location: Thomas Jefferson Community Theater
125 S. Old Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22204
For more information and tickets, click Here
Although rehearsals have begun, Prelude accepts audition applications from candidates midseason, space permitting. To inquire about current availability, please submit an online application for the appropriate ensemble (located under Auditions). We’ll get back to you quickly with the latest information about available chairs.
For more information about the two programs, their playing levels, and the auditions process, please visit Our Programs and Auditions.
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).
Masterworks Concert
Recordings from the Prelude Masterworks Concert on May 18th, 2013 have been posted. You can hear them on the Recordings page.
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.
Returning members only audition for placement; once accepted, members are always welcome.
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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
