Mission and Educational Programs
The mission of New England String Ensemble is to "engage, educate, and inspire with passionate string orchestra performances and innovative community programs."
Initially starting with a String Competition in 1996, the New England String Ensemble's educational programs have expanded to support four community initiatives for students in grades K-12 that provide a progression from beginning to advanced students. The programs include:
- String Fever — a program for elementary age students that introduces them to string instruments and classical music.
- Kids to Concerts — middle school string players are invited to attend a New England String Ensemble concert free of charge and to participate in the pre-concert talk led by music director Federico Cortese and a post-concert reception to meet the musicians.
- New England Musical Heritage Initiative — this program unites composers, high school string players, and local historians as they explore and celebrate the rich diversity of New England culture and history.
- String and Flute Competitions — competition for advanced string and flute students (18 and under) from the New England area. Scholarships are awarded to the top three winners in the Open Division and the First Place winner in the Under-12 Division. The First Place Winner of the Open Division also wins a solo performance with the orchestra in a regular season subscription concert.
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