Cantabile Strings Ensemble

Director: Giselle Hillyer

Meets: Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m., Lionel Hampton School of Music 102 map

Tuition: $150 per semester

Rehearsal Dates:

• September 11, first rehearsal
• September 18, rehearsal
• September 25, rehearsal
• October 2, rehearsal
• October 9, rehearsal
• October 16, rehearsal
• October 23, rehearsal
• October 30 rehearsal
• November 6, rehearsal
• November 13, rehearsal
• November 20, Thanksgiving break, no rehearsal
• November 27, rehearsal
• December 4, rehearsal
• December 11, rehearsal
• December 18, rehearsal
• December 25 & January 1 Winter Break, no rehearsal
• January 8, rehearsal
• January 15, rehearsal
• January 22, rehearsal
• January 29, no rehearsal
• February 5, rehearsal
• February 12, rehearsal
• February 19, rehearsal
• February 26, rehearsal
• March 4, rehearsal
• March 11, Moscow & UI Spring Break, no rehearsal
• March 18, rehearsal
• March 25, rehearsal
• April 1, rehearsal
• April 8, final rehearsal

CSE Concert Dates for 2023-2024:

•  November 11, 7:30 p.m., University Auditorium
• January 27, 4 p.m. Palouse Mall
• April 14, 2:30 p.m., University Auditorium

• Grades 5-8
• Enrolled in private lessons with a Preparatory Division faculty member or other teacher
• Enrolled in the orchestra program of their respective school (if available)

Cantabile Strings Ensemble provides a string orchestra experience for younger advancing string students who are in private lessons. It is recommended for string students who are performing at the level of Suzuki Book 4 and beyond. Admittance is by audition and private teacher approval. Please note that all members must be participating in their school orchestra program.

For more information or to schedule an audition, please email Giselle Hillyer.