Music Lessons in Centerbrook, CT

STRING ENSEMBLE

All ages, for intermediate to advanced violin, viola, cello and bass students

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, $300 + $15 registration fee

The CMS String Ensemble had a modest start in 2002, with 4 children and one adult. Today, it’s an amazing inter-generational orchestra with nearly 50 members, from age 8 to 80! They play music at an intermediate to advanced level in a wide variety of musical styles, from classical to pop to fiddle. The rehearsals begin in September with public performances each year. All violins, violas, cellos and basses are welcome; an audition may be requested. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Centerbrook Meetinghouse beginning September 15.

String Ensemble rehearses for approximately 26 weeks, working toward public performances throughout the year.

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Martha Herrle

Martha received her B. Mus. Ed degree from Hartt College of Music, studying both violin and viola. She spent the following year studying string quartet literature at the University of Connecticut with the Laurel String Quartet. She is the founder of Goodwin Strings, a before-school group violin instructional program for 2nd and 3rd graders at Goodwin Elementary School in Old Saybrook. She also presents our weekly music program for the collaborative preschool students at Essex Elementary School and teaches First Notes. Martha is the founder and conductor of the CMS String Ensemble orchestra, which brings her immeasurable joy as a frustrated conductor, as well as the Chamber Connections and Violin Karate programs. Martha teaches Monday – Thursday in Centerbrook and/or via Zoom.

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To enroll in music lessons in Essex, CT call Community Music School at 860-767-0026.

Phone Number

(860) 767-0026

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS

September through June
Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
July and August
Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Fri. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

MAILING ADDRESS

PO Box 387
Centerbrook, CT 06409

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ESSEX LOCATION

90 Main Street
Centerbrook, CT 06409

The Community Music School, Inc. is a tax-exempt 501(c) (3) organization as recognized by both State and Federal governments. The school admits students and administers its educational and financial aid programs without regard to race, color, religious belief, age, gender, nationality or ethnic origin. The Community Music School is an equal opportunity employer.