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:
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Ensembles are comprised of the orchestral strings: violin, viola, cello and double bass
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String ensembles rehearse 3 hours per week during the school day
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School instruments are available to rent
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Auditions for students with experience playing their instrument take place in early September
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All ensembles participate in the Christmas and Spring concerts, as well as our annual “String Fling” in February
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Clinicians from the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Mount Royal University Conservatory faculty work with our string students
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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
Some recent highlights of the String program:
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Performance and panel discussion on, “How to Build A Culture of Success in Your Music Program” at Music Conference Alberta, Edmonton AB, October 2018
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Won an international audition to perform at The Midwest Clinic – the world’s largest music education conference in Chicago IL, December 2017
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Ensemble Eruditio, Cantabile Strings & Virtuosi Strings receive “Superior” ratings at the Calgary Performing Arts Festival (CPAF) and top orchestra awards of the festival
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Invited to perform at the Stars of the Festival concert (CPAF)
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Annual String Camp at Easter Seals Camp Horizon in Bragg Creek AB
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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