Join GVSU Faculty for a high-power leadership training for High School orchestra section leaders, orchestra enthusiasts, future string educators, and prospective lakers. Led by GVSU Director of Orchestras Dr. Joel Schut alongside GVSU string faculty and the ASTA student chapter, we will build leadership skills through exciting musical repertoire and engaging experiences. We seek to cultivate personable and practical skills to energize and inspire school orchestra programs. In person, on campus, and FREE. Join us!

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String Leadership Day Schedule

GVSU STRING LEADERSHIP DAY SCHEDULE

12:15  Registration [WEST: LOUIS ARMSTRONG THEATER LAT LOBBY, EAST: NOVI FINE ARTS CENTER LOBBY]
12:30 Orchestra Rehearsal Lab Part 1
1:30 Running Effective Peer Sectionals

• Violins with Dr. Letitia Jap
• Violas with Prof. Paul Swantek
• Cellos with Dr. Pablo Mahave-Veglia
• Basses with Prof. Mark Buchner

2:20 Movement Session: Cueing and Physical Leadership with Dr. Joel Schut
2:50 Orchestra Rehearsal Lab Part 2
3:15 GVSU String Faculty Recital
4:00 Snack Break
4:15 Leadership Debriefing and Goal Setting
5:00 Orchestra Finale! (Family/Friends welcome!)

Minors on Campus

Grand Valley State University is committed to being a safe and healthy environment for all.  This includes students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, especially those who are minors.  As a public university open to everyone, the University welcomes children and teenagers on our campuses for a variety of programs and activities planned by the University or by outside organizations.  In all situations, adults are expected to be positive role models for minors, acting in a respectful and responsible manner consistent with the mission and values of the University.  To promote this vision, the University publishes and enforces policies, procedures, and guidelines that have the goal of promoting health, safety, and security for minors on our campuses.

If you are a minor (under 18 years of age) and will be attending without a parent or authorized adult, you must fill out the following release forms:

Minors on Campus/COVID-19 Waiver

Interest Form

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