Strings
“Mrs. Hammett was my first teacher in Pre-K. One day she brought in her violin and I was fascinated. I’ve been playing in her strings classes since I was five. Playing music gave me confidence to do other things in school.”
—Devon Nosaka, 9th grade
Music at All Levels
WCA has nearly 100 string musicians in four ensembles, comprised of elementary, middle and high school students. Students can begin learning violin as early as second grade. All strings ensembles play for school chapels, school celebrations, and as a ministry in the community.
Instruction
At the early elementary level, students learn basic music theory and technique through exercises and simple melodies. At the intermediate level, musicians expand their skills technically and theoretically. Middle and high school musicians broaden their understanding of the various styles of music and techniques used in playing in various genres.
Highly Acclaimed
In the spring, strings students in grades 3-12 participate in the Music In The Parks Festival sponsored by Busch Gardens. All elementary, middle and high school ensembles have won first place honors at the competition. Our elementary string ensemble was named “Overall Best Elementary School Orchestra” in 2006, and our middle school was named “Best Overall Middle School String Orchestra” at the 2008, 2010 and 2011 festivals.
Letter to Parents from Strings Director
Strings Polo Shirt Order Form
Miss Carolyn Kluge, Strings Director
klugec@williamsburgchristian.org
