Calling all high school and adult cellists! The Traverse City Philharmonic Civic Program is offering a 4-week Cello Club in July 2025. This is a unique opportunity to play cello ensemble repertoire in an all-cello orchestra with mellow cello fellows from your community. Participants should be in 9th grade or older, possess solid technical and music-reading skills and have studied a minimum of 3+ years.  

Rehearsals are 5:45 - 6:45 pm on Tuesdays July 8, 15, 22 & 29 at the Traverse City Philharmonic Center. 

The concert will by Monday, August 4 at 7:00 pm at the Civic Center Stage. 

Chamber Music Program coached and directed by Gary Gatzke Jr. 

September 23 – December 4 | Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm 

This program is for individuals who would like to play in a small ensemble, working on chamber music performing techniques and repertoire. Rehearsals focus on the concept of playing together in a different texture and sound, with one or two players on a part depending on the ensemble: duos, trios, quartets and larger groups. Prelude Chamber Music rehearses from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Prelude String Orchestra

Directed by Lynne Tobin

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

Prelude String Orchestra take place on Tuesdays at Traverse City Philharmonic Center. $150 per semester. 

PRELUDE - FALL 2025

September 23 - December 2, 2024 | Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 pm

Prelude is an early orchestra experience for players of all ages. Members should have at least one year of instruction and have been introduced to note-reading prior to joining. This ensemble may also be a great entry point for adult beginners or those who have been away from their instruments for a number of years. 

Audition Information

Auditions for placement in either Sinfonia or Prelude String Orchestra will be held Tuesday, September 16, 4-7 p.m. at Traverse City Philharmonic 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.

Chamber Music Program coached and directed by Gary Gatzke Jr. 

September 23 – December 4 2024 | Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 pm

This program is for individuals who would like to play in a small ensemble, working on chamber music performing techniques and repertoire. Rehearsals focus on the concept of playing together in a different texture and sound, with one or two players on a part depending on the ensemble: duos, trios, quartets and larger groups. Sinfonia Chamber Music rehearses from 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm. 

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 2025

September 23 - December 2, 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 16, 4-7 p.m. at Traverse City Philharmonic 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.