Accepting Musicians for our 12th Season
Sept. 2021 - May 2022
2023/2024
CALENDAR
Auditions: In Person: Sunday August 27th. Video: submit by August 20th Audition Info
Sunday, September 10th Fall Orchestra Rehearsals begin.
Week of Sunday, September 17th - Chamber Group rehearsals begin.
Orchestras and Chamber Groups rehearse weekly thru mid-May, except where noted.
ESTP Orchestra – Sundays once a month 1:30-2:30. Usually first Sunday of each month except for Sept, Nov./Dec. and concerts: Sept 10th,Oct 1st, Nov. 5th, Nov. 19th, concert Dec. 3rd, Jan. 7th, Feb. 4th, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th, concert May 11th
TOCCATA & SINFONIETTA Orchestras – Sunday – 2:30-3:30pm
VIVACE Orchestra – Sunday – 3:30-5:30pm
El Montecito Presbyterian Church, 1455 East Valley Road, Santa Barbara, CA
Sunday, October 29th - Adapted Rehearsal Schedule: Halloween Taco Truck/Costume Party
ESTP invited to party, Toccata 1-2pm, Sinfonietta 1-2pm, Vivace 1:45-3:15pm
Manning Park – 3:30-5:30 Halloween Taco Truck/Costume Party
Early dinner and treats will be served. Join the fun, spooky games, and stringed family camaraderie!
November 26th - No rehearsals on Thanksgiving Weekend
Sunday, December 3rd – Winter Orchestra Concert, 6pm
Hahn Hall, Music Academy
Dress Rehearsals begin approx. 2pm
Sunday, December 10th 1:30pm - Chamber Ensemble Masterclass with Mary Beth Woodruff
El Montecito Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary
Winter Break - December 10th – January 6th
Sunday, January 7th – Orchestras & Chamber Groups Rehearsals resume.
March 31st - No rehearsal on EASTER Sunday
Artistry of Strings Benefit Weekend: Events & Schedule – TBD dates
Saturday, May 11th - Spring Concert, 4pm
Hahn Hall, Music Academy
Dress Rehearsals begin approx. 12pm
Sunday, May 19th - Spring Chamber Music Showcase, 4pm
El Montecito Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary
Questions? e-mail sbstrings@gmail.com rev. 09/06/23pm