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Allegro Strings
The Allegro Strings is a string ensemble for young player who have not reached the skill level necessary for membership in the Youth Symphony. The group rehearses for an hour and a half on Monday afternoons, and performs at two of the Youth Symphony concerts during the season.
Membership and Fees
The Allegro Strings is open to high school aged and younger musicians from Jackson and the surrounding area, although generally the members are in elementary or middle school. Instruments in the ensemble include violin, viola, cello, and string bass. There is no formal audition for membership in the Allegro Strings, but prospective new members will be evaluated by the conductor for playing skill and music reading ability. The yearly membership fee for the Allegro Strings is $90. Need based scholarship assistance up to 50% of the fee is available. For families with more than one member in the orchestra, the fee is $45 for each member after the first.
Rehearsals and Performances
Rehearsals are held each Monday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 PM in the JSO Orchestral Hall at 215 W. Michigan Ave. in downtown Jackson. Our concert performances are on Sunday afternoons, with the Allegro Strings generally playing at the concerts in December and May. Performances take place in such quality venues as the Western Performing Arts Center and The First United Methodist Church. Admission to our concerts is free.
Open House and Play-In
The Allegro Strings season begins with an Open House and Play-In to be held this season on Sunday, September 13th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in the JSO Orchestra Hall. This is an opportunity for prospective members and their parents to check out the group with no obligation. Musicians should bring their instruments and play in the rehearsal. Parents can observe the rehearsal, meet the conductor, and ask questions about our programs. Refreshments are served.
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Conductor
Emily Schaefer is beginning her fourth season as conductor of the Allegro Strings. A native of Jackson and former member of the JYSO, Emily is currently a freelance cellist based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is principal cellist of the West Shore Symphony Orchestra in Muskegon and is a member of the Kalamzoo Symphony Orchestra. Emily teaches cello at Kalamazoo College, Albion College, and the JSO Community Music School. She has a Bachelor of Music degree in Cello Performance from Western Michigan University and a Master of Music degree in Cello Performance from Mannes School of Music.
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For additional information, please e-mail us at info@jacksonyso.org.
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