Students invited to strings class

SINGING RIVER YOUTH ORCHESTRA:
Event is a chance for interaction

By VIVIAN AUSTIN | Jan 14, 2007 |

PASCAGOULA -Violinists Michael Brook and Joel Martinez will offer a strings instrument master class and concert this month for students and residents who enjoy the sounds of good music.

The class will be held at 10 a.m. Jan. 20 at Sacred Heart Church in Pascagoula. The concert will begin at 3 p.m. the same day at Sacred Heart.

A reception for the musicians will follow the hour-long concert.

"A master class gives students a chance to perform and then learn from the 'masters' giving the class," said Shane Scara, public relations director for the Singing River Youth Orchestra. "The artists demonstrate ways that the performances can be improved, while pointing out those areas in which the students have already achieved good skills.

"It makes for an enjoyable performance and a chance for interaction with the artists for both the students who are performing and the audience."

Martinez and Brook, both 19, are students at Louisiana State University and extraordinary performers on the violin, said Scara.

Students do not have to play the violin to attend and enjoy the class, but those interested in participating should have their private or school music strings teacher call Claudia Hawkins, youth orchestra director, at 235-0400.

For more information about tickets or the Singing River Youth Orchestra, contact any member or call 235-0400.

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