Prelude has something for everyone in March.
Mark your calendars and join us for
our Spring performances!
Saturday, March 3 at 7:30 PM
St George’s Episcopal Church
915 North Oakland Street
Arlington, VA 22203
Tickets: $8 at the door or through Encore Stage & Studio in advance
Please join Prelude's select chamber ensemble, the Prelude Ambassadors, for an evening of mixed chamber music and solo performances. Featuring four violinists and a harpist, these young musicians combine in different ways to bring you music ranging from the best of the classical tradition to the exciting energy and passion of a gypsy Csardas. This program features interaction with the audience and will culminate with a question and answer session directed by Prelude's conductor and the Ambassadors themselves. Take advantage of this great opportunity to expose young, inquiring musical minds to high quality music in an informal, friendly environment.
Presented Jointly with Encore Stage & Studio
Saturday, March 10 at 3:00 PM
Sunday, March 11 at 3:00 PM
Kenmore Middle School
200 South Carlin Springs Road
Arlington, VA 22204
Tickets: $12 adults, $10 children & seniors.
Prelude friends and family should purchase tickets from Prelude in advance or at the Prelude table located in the lobby on the day of the performances. Please download a ticket flier here and make your reservation by March 7 to guarantee your seat.
For two special performances, Prelude will set the mood for the Encore Stage and Studio children’s theater production of The Magical Lamp of Aladdin by providing live music before the play. In this thrilling tale, the adventurous Aladdin crosses paths with the evil magician Jammal and his wicked sister Halima. Only with the help of his clever monkey, Alakazam, the crafty Princess Jasmine and, not one, but three comical genies can Aladdin prevent his magic lamp from falling into the wrong hands.
Sunday, March 18 at 4:00 PM
Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre
1611 North Kent Street
Arlington, VA 22209
Tickets: Pay what you can at the door.
Audiences will be treated to light-hearted and familiar selections ranging from themes from Disney's animated film Aladdin, to the catchy Bugler's Holiday featuring three of Prelude's own young musicians. As always, Prelude seeks to educate audiences about the musical process in an informative, entertaining environment, so be prepared for a skills demonstration which just might have you thinking about musical performance in a brand new way.
Save the Date for our Season-Ending Masterworks Concert
on May 20 at 4:00 PM
Welcome to Prelude
Prelude is an Arlington-based string orchestra program for talented young musicians interested in performing challenging repertoire and building their orchestral skills. Now in our third season, we offer a string orchestra for intermediate players in Grades 5-10. Players audition in June for the coming school year.
Occasionally, we accept players mid-season to meet the needs of the orchestra. To explore space availability, please use our online application to request an audition.
Coming Soon
Prelude plans to offer new musical venues for advanced teen musicians, including:
- Summer 2012 Pit Orchestra Program
- 2012-2013 Chamber Music Program
Watch this space for more info soon!
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
