Cadenza Strings Ensemble

The Cadenza String Ensemble is an auditioned group open to intermediate and advanced middle and high school strings students that bridges the gap between our Sonata Strings Ensemble and the Hendersonville Youth Symphony.   This ensemble is open to string students with one or more years of public school orchestra or one year private string lesson experience. This ensemble will offer fun, new, and exciting repertoire which will challenge intermediate middle school players.   There will be multiple community performance opportunities throughout the semester, mentoring opportunities for advanced students, and support from the Music Academy of WNC’s strings faculty.  The Cadenza Ensemble will meet each Thursday evening from 6:15 – 7:45 PM and will rehearse in the performance/rehearsal room at the Music Academy of WNC.   The Cadenza Ensemble is directed by TBD.  Cost:  $115.00.

Scheduled Concert for Fall 2024:  TBD

Placement Audition Requirements

Placement Auditions for the 2024 fall semester TBD.  Auditions will he held at the Music Academy of WNC. Students should register for the Cadenza Strings Ensemble HERE and we will email an audition time.

Students auditioning for the Cadenza Strings Ensemble should prepare a classical piece that demonstrates their current performance level as well as perform the required piece that can be automatically downloaded form the links below.  Sight reading excerpts will also be given to each student during the audition.

Download Violin Audition Piece HERE
Download Viola Audition Piece HERE
Download Cello Audition Piece HERE
Download Double-Bass Audition Piece HERE