Youth and Education
Youth Strings Mentorship Programme
KSO Youth Strings mentoring programme has as a main goal to further develop the technical and artistic skills of young musicians, and give them the opportunity to play side-by-side with professional musicians during weekly rehearsals, as well as during concerts. The Kindred Spirits Orchestra accepts a maximum of five gifted young string musicians: one sectional first violin, one sectional second violin, one sectional viola, one sectional cello, and one sectional double bass. Letters of Intent and resumes are accepted on an ongoing basis. Within two weeks after receiving the Letter of Intent, the candidate will be invited to audition.
For the audition, candidates are to prepare two contrasting pieces of their choice, plus one orchestral excerpt. Candidates should also be ready to demonstrate proficiency in sight reading and ear training. We invite candidates who are 18 years old or younger, and who have passed Grade 10 examinations at the Royal Conservatory of Music (or equivalent) to apply. For more information, e-mail info@KSOrchestra.ca.
The members of the 2011 | 2012 KSO Youth Strings Mentoring Programme are: Dennis Liu (1st violin), Justina Wong (1st violin), Louise Shi (2nd violin), Jingzhe Su (2nd violin) and Christopher Wong (viola).
The members of the 2010 | 2011 KSO Youth Strings Mentoring Programme are: Jimmy Zhang (1st violin), Justina Wong (1st violin), Dennis Liu (2nd violin), and Christopher Wong (viola).
The members of the 2009 | 2010 KSO Youth Strings Mentoring Programme are: Jimmy Zhang (1st violin), Dennis Liu (2nd violin), and Lucy Yi (double bass).
We are currently accepting applications for the 2012 | 2013 concert season.