Sinfonia String Orchestra

Directed by Lynne Tobin

The TSO Civic String Orchestras provide the opportunity for community string instrumentalists to play in a non-professional orchestra with musicians of all ages.  

Sinfonia String Orchestra takes place on Tuesdays at Traverse City Philharmonic Center. $150 per semester.  

Sinfonia String Orchestra- FALL 2023

September 24 - December 3, 2024 | Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Sinfonia is an advanced string orchestra for players of violin, viola, cello and bass. Members must possess solid technical and music-reading skills. Typical members will have studied a minimum of 3 years, have a private instructor and play in school, church or other community ensembles. 

Audition Information

Auditions for placement in either Sinfonia or Prelude Strings will be held Tuesday, September 17, 3:30-7 p.m. at Traverse City Philhermonic Center. Please email, aaleo@tcphil.org to schedule an audition. Please prepare a scale and solo that demonstrates your highest level of playing. Returning members do not need to audition unless you would like to move to a different ensemble or if you would like a leadership position.

Beethoven: The Man and The Music

Instructor: Dr. Angela Lickiss Aleo

We have all heard Beethoven's music, but what do we know about the man? This class will cover Ludwig van Beethoven the person, as well as the music. We will listen to and discuss several different works by Beethoven throughout his life. Join us to learn what to listen for and what makes the music of Beethoven so great! 

October 28, November 4, 11, and 18 2024 | Mondays 6:00-7:00 pm

Class offered via Zoom and in-person at the TC Philharmonic Center, $60

Founded in 1989, Encore’s mission is to offer our community excellent music in an entertaining way through four seasonal concerts a year while providing quality experiences for the musicians, allowing them the opportunity to return their talents to the community. Encore Symphonic Winds consists of approximately 50 exceptionally talented amateur musicians from the 7-county Grand Traverse region, and continues to serve the community by making music easily accessible to everyone.

Schedule:

Rehearsals and Concert are at First Congregational Church in Traverse City

November 14, 21, and December 5, 12 at 7:00 - 9:30 pm

NOTE: No rehearsal on November 28 for Thanksgiving

December 15 at 3:00 pm Concert "Celebrating the Holiday Spirit"

Founded in 1989, Encore’s mission is to offer our community excellent music in an entertaining way through four seasonal concerts a year while providing quality experiences for the musicians, allowing them the opportunity to return their talents to the community. Encore Symphonic Winds consists of approximately 50 exceptionally talented amateur musicians from the 7-county Grand Traverse region, and continues to serve the community by making music easily accessible to everyone.

Schedule:

Rehearsals and Concert are at Traverse City Philharmonic Center in Traverse City

January 30, February 6, 13, and 20 from 7:00 - 9:30 pm

February 23 at 3:00 pm Concert "POPs Concert" 

Founded in 1989, Encore’s mission is to offer our community excellent music in an entertaining way through four seasonal concerts a year while providing quality experiences for the musicians, allowing them the opportunity to return their talents to the community. Encore Symphonic Winds consists of approximately 50 exceptionally talented amateur musicians from the 7-county Grand Traverse region, and continues to serve the community by making music easily accessible to everyone.

Schedule:

Rehearsals and Concert are at Traverse City Philharmonic Center in Traverse City

April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at 7:00 - 9:30 pm

April 27th at 3:00 pm Concert "Music of America"