Strings

Strings at Carroll

Welcome to the award-winning String program at Bishop Carroll!

We have 4 string orchestra ensembles ranging from beginner to pre-professional:

Ensemble Eruditio (Beginner Strings)

“Eruditio” is Latin for instruction, teaching, knowledge, learning

Ensemble Intermezzo

“Intermezzo” is Italian for intermediate, in between, a musical interlude

Cantabile Strings

“Cantabile” is Italian for in a singing style, flowing, melodious

Virtuosi Strings

“Virtuosi” (plural of virtuoso) is Italian for a person highly skilled

in a musical or artistic pursuit

Key info:

Ensembles are comprised of the orchestral strings: violin, viola, cello and double bass
String ensembles rehearse 3 hours per week during the school day
School instruments are available to rent
Auditions for students with experience playing their instrument take place in early September
All ensembles participate in the Christmas and Spring concerts, as well as our annual “String Fling” in February
Clinicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Mount Royal University Conservatory faculty work with our string students
Earn up to 30 high school credits by taking Strings!

Viva La Vida by the Bishop Carroll Virtuosi Strings

J.S. Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 III. Allegro

Performance and panel discussion on, “How to Build A Culture of Success in Your Music Program” at Music Conference Alberta, Edmonton AB, October 2018
Won an international audition to perform at The Midwest Clinic – the world’s largest music education conference in Chicago IL, December 2017
Ensemble Eruditio, Cantabile Strings & Virtuosi Strings receive “Superior” ratings at the Calgary Performing Arts Festival (CPAF) and top orchestra awards of the festival
Invited to perform at the Stars of the Festival concert (CPAF)
Annual String Camp at Easter Seals Camp Horizon in Bragg Creek AB
Performances at “WE Day Alberta” at the Saddledome, CCSD Faith Day, the Annual Bishop’s Dinner at the Telus Convention Centre, and the Mayor’s Arts Luncheon at BMO Centre

For more information about the program contact:

Ms. Christina Visy, Director of Strings