Musicopia String Orchestra (MSO)                                                                      Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:45pm 

 

An advanced string orchestra of students ages 12-18, who have at least 4 years of playing experience. These talented students have a passion for music and are committed to performing challenging repertoire and high playing standards. 

 

 

Musicopia Young String Players (MYSP)                                                        Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:30pm 

 

An intermediate string orchestra of students ages 9 - 14, who have at least 2 years of playing experience. These students learn the essentials of playing in an orchestra together and refine their playing technique so that they can eventually advance to MSO. 

 

 

Musicopia Prelude Players (MPP)                                                                         Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:30pm

 

A beginning ensemble for younger students ages 7 – 11, who have at least 6 months-1 year of playing experience. These students learn fundamentals in basic playing technique, reading music, and playing in an ensemble. This ensemble serves as precursor to MYSP. 

 

 

Musicopia X-tet                                                                 Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:45pm, during MSO sectionals

 

An advanced chamber music ensemble made up of select MSO members, which performs at outreach events around the Philadelphia area. This group has flexible instrumentation and rehearses during normal MSO rehearsals under the guidance of a string coach. This ensemble gives our most advanced students the opportunity to perform chamber music.

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MSO X-tet Outreach Performances: Select students from the MSO form an outreach chamber ensemble with flexible instrumentation, known as the X-tet. The X-tet performs at events around the Philadelphia area and has received wide acclaim for its high level of playing and joyful demeanor. Email jessica.morel@musicopia.net if you would like the X-tet to perform at your event.

 

 

Rehearsal Location

First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia (201 S. 21st Street)

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