(Ages 10-17)
Intermediate Musicianship
Anne Lerner, Artistic Director and Conductor
Dawn Madole-Nkomonde, Marin Symphony Youth Programs Manager
Dawn Madole-Nkomonde, Marin Symphony Youth Programs Manager
Marin Symphony Youth Programs Crescendo Orchestra
Conducted by Anne Lerner, the Crescendo Orchestra offers the opportunity for young musicians to learn standard orchestral ensemble techniques and develop their musicianship in a friendly and instructive environment. The Crescendo Orchestra is a full orchestral ensemble with combined strings, winds, brass, and percussion. The September-to-May season includes a winter and Spring concert and a special visit to Skywalker Sound in Nicasio for an exclusive recording session. The performance repertoire includes arranged and original classical symphonic works chosen to expose players to the various style periods, from the Baroque to contemporary.
- Rehearsals:
Sundays, 1:00pm – 2:45pm College of Marin Performing Arts Building, Kentfield - Performances:
Same Sundays as Overture String Ensemble program, in December and May
Eligibility Guidelines for Crescendo are:
Members of the Crescendo Orchestra are granted free admission to all Marin Symphony concerts (Marin Symphony Holiday Concerts and Chamber Concerts excluded). They also receive family member discounts entitling the purchase of two Marin Symphony concert tickets for the price of one.
Membership in the Crescendo Orchestra is by audition only. Tuition is payable in full by the first rehearsal.
- Students must currently maintain and have had for at least one year prior to their audition, weekly private lessons with a teacher on their orchestral instrument.
- We strongly encourage all of our students to participate in their school music program if one exists that incorporates their instrument.
- Players should be familiar with all rhythmic note and rest values including counting multi-measure rests, articulations, bow strokes (string players), and dynamic control.
- Students must have some prior group ensemble experience.
- Students should be comfortable playing their instrument fluently in a 2 octave range and in keys up to 4 sharps and flats.
- String players should have experience with vibrato as well as shifting and playing out of the 1st position.
Members of the Crescendo Orchestra are granted free admission to all Marin Symphony concerts (Marin Symphony Holiday Concerts and Chamber Concerts excluded). They also receive family member discounts entitling the purchase of two Marin Symphony concert tickets for the price of one.
Membership in the Crescendo Orchestra is by audition only. Tuition is payable in full by the first rehearsal.
Are you interested in becoming a member of one of our youth orchestras?
- Receive Audition Notifications
- See Audition Requirements, Eligibility, and Tuition here. Auditions occur every year at the end of the summer with an option to audition mid-year in January to fill open positions.
- Meet Marin Symphony Youth Programs Staff
- Questions? Need more information? Contact Dawn Madole-Nkomonde at dawn@marinsymphony.org
Marin Symphony Youth Programs
4340 Redwood Highway, Suite 409C
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: 415.479.8105
4340 Redwood Highway, Suite 409C
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: 415.479.8105