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 Rising Strings

Conductor: Garrett Christiansen

 

Rising Strings is our beginning orchestra designed to provide young string players with basic ensemble experience and musical leadership skills. Musicians should be able to practice 2-3 pieces of musical literature on their own and rehearse as a group.  Membership is open to any young musician playing violin, viola, cello or bass with the foundational abilities listed below. 

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  • One year of experience

  • Reading music in Keys of C, G, D, & A

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  Sinfonietta Strings

Conductor: Garrett Christiansen

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Sinfonietta Strings offers a unique orchestral experience for a broad range of talented, intermediate to advanced string players. Musicians should be able to practice and rehearse 3-4 pieces of musical literature.

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All Strings must be able to read music in the following Keys: 

  • C, D, G, A, F, B-flat

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Violin and Viola:

  • 1st violins shift to 5th position

  • 2nd Violins Shift to 3rd

  • Violists begin shifting to 3rd

 

Cello:​

  • Shift to 4th position

 

Bass:

  • Shift to upper positions​

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  Chamber Ensemble    

Conductor: Elizabeth Thomsen

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Magic Valley Youth Chamber Ensemble is a select group of our most advanced string musicians desiring to play more challenging music.

 

All Strings:

  • 3 Octave Scales with proper fingering

  • Must know how to play in higher positions​

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  Magic Valley Youth Orchestra  

Conductor: Elizabeth Thomsen

 

Magic Valley Youth Orchestra provides a full orchestral experience for young musicians throughout the Magic Valley. Musicians will be exposed to a variety of musical styles and will advance their technical and musical abilities. The Magic Valley Youth Orchestra Program is open to violin, viola, cello, bass, flute/piccolo, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, harp and percussion students in middle school through high school with  the foundational abilities listed below. 

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All Strings:

  • Be proficient at the Sinfonietta or Chamber level

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All Winds, Brass and Percussion

  • Have at least 2 years playing experience or teacher recommendation.

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​​Foundational Levels for each ensemble are not intended to be intimidating or discouraging. These are guidelines to assist teachers, parents and young musicians in determining which ensemble is the best fit for prospective members. Our goal is to offer enhanced music education through exposure to a variety of music and dedicated coaching.

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Winter Session 2025

January 7 - March 11, 2025

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Rehearsals

Tuesdays 5:00-6:45 pm

College of Southern Idaho

Fine Arts Building

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Winter 2025 Concert

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:30 pm

(Musicians Tune & Warm up at 5:00 pm)

CSI Fine Arts Auditorium

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Fall Session 2025

September 16 - November 18, 2025

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Rehearsals

Tuesdays 5:00-6:45 pm

College of Southern Idaho

Fine Arts Building

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Fall 2025 Concert

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30 pm

(Musicians tune & warm-up at 5:00 pm)

CSI Fine Arts Auditorium

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Contact Us

magicvalleyyouthorchestra@gmail.com

 

2025  Tuition:

Tuition - $35 per session

Family rates - $35 for first 2 family members,

$20 for each additional family member.

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Financial scholarships are available. No musician will be excluded due to financial need. 

 

All concerts are open to the public.

Donations are accepted at the door.

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