Camerata Strings

Enrollment is now OPEN through Wednesday 10/9

A new offering for the 2024-2025 academic year, RAA’s Camerata Strings is open to all strings players with 2-4 years of experience (4th-12th grade)

Students will perform a diverse range of repertoire, from the orchestral canon to film and video game music.

AuDitionS

Auditions for Camerata Strings will take place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 between 8:45am and 3:00pm at the Cesar Chavez Community Center. After filling out the online sign-up form, you will receive instructions on how to reserve an audition time. If you are unable to make an in-person audition, please contact adam@riversideartsacademy.com for information on how to submit a recorded audition.

If you are not placed in Camerata, you will be recommended for another RAA class! Students who audition exceptionally well may be encouraged to try out for Riverside Youth Orchestra.

Audition Materials:

• Click below to see your audition excerpt

• Prepare two scales in as many octaves as you are comfortable

• You may be asked to sight-read at your audition

Schedule

Camerata rehearses most Saturday mornings, 9am-12pm, during the school year.

Location: Cesar Chavez Community Center, 2060 University Ave. Riverside, CA, 92507.

Key Dates

  • Saturday, September 21, 2024: Camerata Strings Auditions!

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024: Camerata Strings First Rehearsal

  • Saturday, December 14, 2024: Winter Concert

  • Saturday, May 3, 2024: Spring Concert

Eligibility:

Costs:

  • FULL and partial scholarships are available! The vast majority of RAA students receive scholarships. Please see our financial aid page to verify your eligibility.

  • Cost without financial aid: $900/school year (payable in one sum or as $100/month over the school year)

Attendance Policy

  • Attendance to rehearsals is mandatory. Up to 2 rehearsals can be missed per semester, excluding dress rehearsals and concerts. Exceptions may be granted in extenuating circumstances.