CELEBRATION OF STRINGS
JASPER STRING QUARTET
November 19, 2017
PAST EVENTS
November 29, 2017June 23-24, 2018 Collaboration
COLLABORATION INFORMATION
Celebration of Strings is a great opportunity for area string students of all ages and levels to rehearse and perform with highly accomplished string musicians who graduated from the Rapid City School System.
The Rapid City born musicians leading the rehearsals, workshops and concert are: Bill Rounds (Boston Symphony and Pops), Julie Edwards (Utah Symphony), Michael Hill (Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills) with guest musician Dawn Marie Edwards (Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills). Joining the group this year, is violinist, Eunice Kim (St. Paul Chamber Orchestra).
Rehearsals and workshops:
Rehearsals: June 23, 2018
Performance: June 24, 2018
MUSICIANS LEADING THE COLLABORATION
Bill Rounds, Cello
Bill Rounds graduated from Stevens High School in 1979 and went onto receive his Bachelor's and Master’s Degree from Boston University. He is currently a member of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and the Portland Symphony Orchestra. For more information on Bill Rounds Click Here!
Julie Edwards, Viola
Julie Edwards graduated from Stevens High School in 1989 and went on to receive Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in viola performance from Indiana University. Julie is currently a violist in the Utah Symphony. For more information on Julie Edwards Click Here!
Michael Hill, Bass
Michael Hill graduated from Stevens High School in 1986 and went on to further his education at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music. Currently, he is the Principal Bass of the Orlando Philharmonic, Principal Bass of Orlando Chamber Soloists, and adjunct professor at Rollins College, University of Central Florida and Stetson University. For more information on Michael Hill Click Here!
Guest Musician -
Dawn Marie Edwards, Harp
Dawn Marie Edwards graduated at the Eastman School of Music, since then she has won the international auditions in Orquesta Sinfonica de Castilla y Leon, Spain; Florida Orchestra; and Sarasota Orchestra, Florida. Currently, Dawn Marie has been a big part of the formation of the Orlando Chamber Soloists that allows her to perform some of the greatest chamber music ever written. For more information on Dawn Marie Edwards Click Here!
Eunice Kim, Violin
Eunice Kim, Violin, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, violinist Eunice Kim made her solo debut at the age of seven with the Korean Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra. Called “just superb” (The New York Times) and “a born performer” (Epoch Times), she recently made her solo debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Louisville Symphony, and performed George Tsontakis’ Unforgettable with the Albany Symphony Orchestra. For more information on Eunice Kim Click Here!
To sign up for this event this go to the registration form at the Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills website
ABOUT THE COLLABORATION
The Celebration of Strings is a Collaborative Event between the Black Hills Chamber Music Society and the Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills. It's purpose is to inspire, educate and delight string students of all ages and levels who live in Rapid City and the surrounding area.
This unique event is a two day celebration of string music, those who compose it and those who play it. The Instructors are professional musicians from Rapid City who currently perform with highly acclaimed Orchestras. They are: Bill Rounds, Cello with Boston Pops and Symphony, Julie Edwards, Viola with the Utah Symphony, Michael Hill, Bass, with the Orlando Philharmonic and the Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills, Dawn Marie Edwards, Harp, Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills and introducing our new Violinist, Ms. Eunice Kim, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
On Day One, these musicians will be leading the rehearsals and workshops. Day Two includes a Public Concert, performed by the students and the above musicians. Through this rehearsal and performance process, the students receive a complete music experience.
