TREMPER GOLDEN STRINGS
Strolling strings in our schools is an educational phenomenon that has become a viable activity in today’s music and music education circles. It is a stepping stone for string students who normally might not be attracted to classical music. When students memorize the lighter music and get better acquainted with their instruments, a love affair and pride develops that eventually interests them in other aspects of the music program.
The Strolling Activity gives a student an opportunity to try to match himself both musically and personally with his peers as he develops a sense of his whole. It serves a real need to bring entertainment-type music to our string groups and audiences. This type of music helps students get away from typical “studied” intonation at the school level because strolling encourages students to play for somebody. The fact that a student knows a song such as “Happy Birthday” allows him to concentrate on playing in tune more because the occasion inspires a “final performance” feeling.
Tremper orchestra students audition to be a member. In addition to a weekly extracurricular rehearsal year-round, members attend a summer music camp for intensive training for the upcoming school year. They maintain a lively schedule of public and private performances. Students must also present a professional image as group and school representatives, as they are often in the public eye.
Donations, bookings, CD purchases and ticket sales support the Golden Strings and their performances. If you are interested in hiring the group or have any questions, please contact Ms. Helen Breitenbach at (262) 359-2231, [email protected] or visit our website www.thegoldenstrings.com.
Your donations help support the Tremper Golden Strings. Checks may be made payable to TREMPER GOLDEN STRINGS.
Mail to: Tremper Golden Strings
c/o Tremper High School
8560 26th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
The Tremper Golden Strings provides interested and qualified students with an opportunity to study and perform a variety of lighter music. It also makes available an entertainment-type string group that accepts invitations to perform for various civic functions as well as school performances throughout the year.
Your donations help support the Tremper Golden Strings.
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Checks may be made payable to TREMPER GOLDEN STRINGS.
Mail to: Tremper Golden Strings
c/o Tremper High School
8560 26th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
Contact us today!
Director: Helen Breitenbach (262.359.2231)
mailto:[email protected]
We welcome your questions and comments.
