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CMU Honors String Orchestra 2026

Details:

The School of Music at Central Michigan University is proud to announce the annual Honors String Orchestra! This event is open to students currently enrolled in public or private schools in grades 8-12.

Registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Sample Schedule

  • 8:30-9:00am — Registration
  • 9:00am-12:00pm — Full rehearsals and sectionals
  • 12:00pm-1:00pm — Lunch (provided by the School of Music)
  • 1:00pm-4:00pm — Full rehearsals, sectionals, Admissions Presentation, Faculty Presentation
  • 4:00pm-5:30pm — Featuring CMU faculty, students, and the honors orchestras
  • 5:30pm Concert — Dinner (provided by the School of Music) and change

Director Events

  • Conducting Workshop
  • Rehearsal Techniques Workshop
  • String Techniques Class
  • Score Study Class
  • Observation of Rehearsals
SCECH Credit Registration costs $35.00 for directors!

Contact Information

Payment

The cost for this event is $30.00 per student. This covers a CMU Honors Orchestra shirt and all meals. Registration fee must be paid upon application. Please make checks payable to Central Michigan University.

Date: September 18
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
Register for Honors String Orchestra 2026!
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