A day of interactive sessions covering a range of relevant topics, including practice and performance techniques, a special workshop on bow maintenance, and culminating in a group performance.
Sunday, January 25, 2026
12pm-6pm
Bratton Recital Hall, Paul Creative Arts Center
12pm-6pm
Bratton Recital Hall, Paul Creative Arts Center
Eligibility: Violinists and Violists ages 11-18 with 2+ years of playing experience
Directed by Karl Orvik, UNH Resident Artist in Violin and Viola
REGISTER for violin and viola day
Registration opens December 2 and closes January 18 unless the program is full earlier.
Special Guest 2026: Louise Kandle, violin
Schedule
(subject to change)
12:00-12:15pm - Introductions
12:15-12:30pm - Scale Warm-Ups & Instrument Switch
12:30-1:00pm - Group Rehearsal #1
1:00-1:15pm - Practicing Strategies Discussion
1:15-2:15pm - Tour of Music Building/Individual Practice
2:15-2:30pm - Break
2:30-3:15pm - Technique Targets
3:15-3:45pm - Group Rehearsal #2
3:45-4:00pm - Outdoor Walk
4:00-5:00pm - Guest Artist Louise Kandle's Masterclass, "Lead Sheet Literacy for Violin and Viola Players"
5:00-5:30pm - Group Rehearsal #3
5:30-6:00pm - Performance
