VT String Day - February 7, 2026

VT String Day
Feb. 7, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hosted by Broad Run High School
21670 Ashburn Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147

VT String Day is coming to NoVA!

Join us in Northern Virginia for VT String Day 2026 on February 7th. The event is free, but you should register by February 1st. This event is open to all 8th-12th grade violinists, violists, cellists, and bassists in VA, DC, and MD! Highlights include chamber orchestra reading sessions, technique classes, solo master classes, audition tips workshop, and All-Virginia Audition Material class (optional). All classes will be led by VT String Faculty.

Please bring your instrument, a pencil, a water bottle, lots of enthusiasm, and All-Virginia excerpts (if applicable).

You can find All-Virginia Audition Information here.

Event Schedule

9-9:15 AM Student drop off, Check in, Tuning
9:15-10:15 AM Chamber Orchestra Reading Session with Dr. Elmer, VT Philharmonic Conductor
10:25-11:25 AM Technique Class or Mock Auditions for All-Virginia
11:30 AM-12 PM Lunch Break
12:05-12:55 PM Solo Master Classes (Indicate your interest in performing at this on your registration form.) with Prof. Wilkens-Reed, Viola, Dr. Irrera, Violin, Prof. Evans, Bass, and Prof. Weinstein, Cello
1-2 PM Workshops by instrument
2:10-2:50 PM Side-by-Side with the Faculty: Final Orchestra Reading Session
2:50-3 PM Student pickup
3- 4PM Optional Virginia Tech Auditions for HS seniors