Participants are usually between 8 and 11 years of age. Young players will enhance their ensemble skills and perform more advanced repertoire. Mount Royal Chamber Strings Designed for gifted and dedicated string students between the ages of 8 and 12. Participants benefit from a high degree of detailed training as they work on difficult repertoire in a small ensemble setting. A large ensemble for string players aged 10 to 15.
Participants continue to hone their skills and investigate more advanced repertoire.
Intermediate Strings Designed to provide dedicated young string players between 11 and 18 with the enriching experience of large ensemble performance. An award-winning ensemble for advanced string players, ages 10 to 16. This orchestra performs music from the professional repertoire, and a high degree of commitment is expected. Auditions are held in late spring and are scheduled from April 15 to May 30 each year. Mount Royal Junior Brass Ensemble provides a first group opportunity for young brass players.