Are you a high school string player? If so, come and participate in the 52nd annual Dorian Orchestra Festival! Students are placed in one of two orchestras: the Festival String Orchestra or the select Chamber Orchestra. The Luther College Symphony Orchestra performs for the festival participants during the weekend, and the two festival orchestras perform in a Grand Concert on Monday evening.

In addition to ensemble rehearsals, students will participate in a techniques class and masterclass led by Luther College String Faculty members. Students will also have the opportunity to receive a 15 minute private lesson from a Luther College faculty member. This lesson may serve as an audition to be an outstanding concert soloist, and it may serve as a music scholarship audition for seniors who are interested in attending Luther College.

Schedule:

February 4

11:30-12:30: Registration:Check in and pay any fees due. Collect housing assignments at the housing table and collect or purchase meal tickets at the Dining Services table. (Lobby, Center for Faith and Life)

12:45-1:15: Seating of the Orchestras: Chamber Orchestra in the Orchestra Room, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music. Festival String Orchestra in the Main Hall, Center for Faith and Life (CFL).

1:15-3:45: First Rehearsals: Festival String Orchestra with Dr. Tony Guzman (Main Hall, CFL) | Chamber Orchestra with Dr. Daniel Baldwin (Orchestra Room, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music).

1:15-2:45: Lessons During this Time: Please be there a few minutes ahead of your lesson time. Be sure to check the lesson schedule to know your lesson time. (Jenson-Noble Hall of Music)

2:45-3:45 :Director Refreshments and Conversation with the Luther College String Faculty: Visiting directors are encouraged to meet the Luther College string faculty and enjoy some afternoon treats and refreshments. (Noble Recital Hall Lobby, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music)

4:00-5:00: Workshops: Each section of the Chamber Orchestra will have a workshop. Teachers are welcome and encouraged to attend! (Locations listed below)
Violin (Joseph Kromholz): Sperati, Jenson-Noble
Viola (Blakeley Menghini): Choir Room, Jenson-Noble
Cello (Kacy Clopton): Orchestra Room, Jenson-Noble
Double Bass (Andi Beckendorf): Noble Recital Hall, Jenson-Noble

4:00-5:00: Rehearsal: Festival String Orchestra will continue rehearsals in the Main Hall of the Center for Faith and Life (CFL).

5:00-7:00: Dinner: Student Cafeteria ($10.00) or dining options in town.

7:00 Luther College Symphony Orchestra Concert with Featured String Faculty Performances. (Main Hall, CFL)- Immediately following the concert, students staying on campus will be dismissed in the CFL main hall by dorm. If you are staying off campus, you will be dismissed first.

8:30-10:45: Hot Chocolate Social: Dorian Students and teachers, as well as Luther string faculty and students are invited to an evening of snacks, games, music, and relaxing! Located in the Peace Dining Room - Upstairs of the Union.

11:00: Students must be in their on-campus housing sites and remain there overnight. Possession or use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, illegal or controlled substances of any kind will result in immediate dismissal from the festival and removal from the Luther College campus.

February 5

7:00-8:45 Breakfast: Student Cafeteria ($8.00) or dining options in town.

9:00-10:30 Rehearsals: Festival String Orchestra (Main Hall, CFL) | Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra Room, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music).

8:30-10:30 Lessons During this Time: Please be there a few minutes ahead of your lesson time. Be sure to check the lesson schedule to know your lesson time. (Jenson-Noble Hall of Music)

10:30-11:00 Break

11:00-12:00 Rehearsal: Chamber Orchestra will continue rehearsals in the Orchestra Room (Jenson-Noble Hall of Music).

11:00-12:00 Workshops: Each section of the Festival String Orchestra will have a workshop. Teachers are very welcome and encouraged to attend! (Locations listed below)
Violin (Joseph Kromholz): Sperati, Jenson-Noble
Viola (Blakeley Menghini): Qualley Lounge, CFL
Cello (Kacy Clopton): Main Hall, CFL
Double Bass (Andi Beckendorf): CFL Recital Hall, CFL

12:00-1:30 Lunch: Student Union cafeteria ($10.00), Oneota Market (a la carte), and Sugar Bowl on campus (sandwiches and ice cream - located in CFA).

12:00 - 1:30 Luther Faculty Luncheon (Nobel Dining Room, Union)

1:30-3:00 Lessons During this Time: Please be there a few minutes ahead of your lesson time. Be sure to check the lesson schedule to know your lesson time. (Jenson-Noble Hall of Music)

1:30-3:15 Final Rehearsal: Festival String Orchestra (Main Hall, CFL)

1:30-3:15 Rehearsal: Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra Room, Jenson-Noble Hall of Music)

3:45-4:30 Final Rehearsal: Chamber Orchestra (Main Hall, CFL)

4:30-5:00 Concert Soloists rehearsal with accompanist (CFL Recital Hall, CFL)

5:30 Festival Grand Concert and Outstanding Dorian Soloists: Free admission. (Main Hall, CFL)
Outstanding Dorian Soloists: Meet backstage
Festival String Orchestra: Sit Stage Left
Chamber Orchestra: Sit Stage Rig

Date: February 4-5, 2024

Location: Luther College, 700 College Drive,Decorah, IA 52101.

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