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Honors String Orchestra 2025

a group of musicians and choral singers performing with the text Honors String Orchestra, Friday, September 19th, 2025
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Friday, September 19th, 2025

The School of Music at Central Michigan University is proud to announce the annual Honors String Orchestra designed for talented high school string students! Registration deadline is Friday, September 12th, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Enhance your students' experiences by exploring the realities of professional performance in both collegiate settings and on stage!

Please fill out this form for your student or for your ensemble.

Sample Schedule:

9:00am-12:00pm — Full rehearsals and sectionals
12:00pm-1:30pm — Lunch (on your own)
1:30pm-4:00pm — Full rehearsals, sectionals
4:00pm-5:00pm — Presentation and Performance
5:00pm-6:30pm — Dinner (on your own)
7:00pm Concert — Featuring CMU faculty, students, and the honors orchestras!

Sample Director Events:

Conducting Workshop (1 hour)
Rehearsal Techniques Workshop (1 hour)
String Pedagogy Classes (1 hour)

Meet Our Faculty:

Dr. Keith Dodson Director of Orchestral Studies
Dr. James FisteCello Professor
Dr. Alicia Valoti Viola Professor
Dr. Matheus Souza Violin Professor
Professor Ed Fedewa Bass Professor

For general questions, payment, and other inquiries, please contact the Music Office at musicadmit@cmich.edu or call the office at 989-774-3281.

For specific instrumental questions, please contact the School of Music string faculty.

Date: September 19
Time: All Day
Sponsor: School of Music College of the Arts and Media
Contact: Director of Orchestral Studies Dr. Keith Dodson dodso1k@cmich.edu 989-774-3433