Duke University String School: Orchestra Concert
Among other works presented, the DUSS Youth Symphony will perform William Grant Still's "Out of Silence," Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, mvt. I, & Brahms' Variations on a Theme by Haydn.
Erica Shirts directs the Duke String School. The Intermediate String Orchestra is conducted by Matt Stutzman, and Rob Rempher conducts the Concert String Orchestra. Harry Davidson is the conductor of the DUSS Youth Symphony. The Duke University String School was founded by Dorothy Kitchen and a member of the Ciompi Quartet, Arlene di Cecco, in 1967 and has been part of Duke ever since. DUSS serves area students in grades K-12, teaching the violin, viola, cello, and bass through private lessons, chamber music groups, and orchestras at various levels.
Free Admission: no tickets or reservations are needed.