Gearing Up for Gigs — Open Strings (for High School strings students)

Valentine's Strings at
Brookdale Senior Living

Valentine's Strings at
Brookdale Senior Living

Ready to turn your music into real, paid performances? This Open Strings session is for high school string players who want to learn how to book, prepare for, and perform chamber music gigs—confidently and professionally.

When: Mondays, January 12–March 9, 7:00–8:30 PM
Where: The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St., Room 205
Schedule: 7 total weeks
(No meetings Jan 19 or Feb 16 for federal holidays)
Tuition: $168

Session highlights:

  • Learn what music works best for gigs

  • Find and book paid performances

  • Practice professional emails & communication

  • Understand how getting paid actually works

  • Learn gig etiquette (prep, setup, working with clients)

Gearing Up for Gigs — Open Strings (for High School strings students)

Bringing joyful, cheerful tunes to the community just in time for Spring! Join Julie and friends for a fun and cheerful spring concert at local senior living communities. We’ll have two relaxed rehearsals and two heartwarming performances. It’s all about sharing music, making memories, and bringing smiles. For 8th-12th grade strings students Rehearsals: Wednesday and Thursday, April 29 & 30, 7-8:30pm at the Olympia Center Performances will be scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 2 & 3 Registration fee: $35

OSP 2026 session

You’ll leave with a complete gig-ready music portfolio, real-world musicianship skills, and the confidence to start earning money doing what you love—making music with friends.

Of course, we will play for our senior living friends, too!
Students will also learn music for Valentine’s and Spring Strings concerts at local senior centers. These performances are fully included in the club registration fee and do not require any additional rehearsals outside our regular Monday meetings.

Have orchestra friends who’d make great gig mates? Invite them to join!