Learn how to play in an orchestra with the VYOA’s Presto strings program!
Presto offers beginning string players an introduction to ensemble playing in a fun and encouraging environment. Two 6-week sessions are offered – in Colchester and Rutland – each culminating in a concert for family and friends.
Presto In Colchester
Conductor: Kathleen Kono
Ensemble Manager: Myriam Bouti, myriam@vyo.org
Rehearsals: Sundays at Elley-Long Music Center at St. Michael’s College, 2:00-3:00 pm
Students interested in Presto should: have at least one year of experience in weekly private lessons or weekly school orchestra class, be able to read notes fluidly on all the strings in first position, and be able to interpret the written rhythms of eighth notes, quarter notes, half notes, whole notes and their equivalent rests.
Please register no later than February 6!
Tuition: $100 per semester (financial aid is available)
Winter/Spring 2023 Schedule
February 12, 19 (No rehearsal Feb 26 for Winter Break)
March 5, 12, 19, 26
Concert is on SATURDAY, April 1 at 2:30pm at Elley-Long Music Center (please reserve the afternoon for a dress rehearsal prior to the concert)
Attendance: One absence is allowed during each Presto session
Registration
Click below to register.
Contact Myriam Bouti (myriam@vyo.org) for any questions or to request a Financial Aid application.
A word from the Presto conductor:
“Hello Presto players! My name is Kathleen Kono and I am excited to return for another year of 
Presto! Together we will learn how to play as an orchestra with new friends that play violins, violas, cellos and basses. At the end of the six weeks, we will perform an amazing concert for all your family and friends. Please join us, and get ready to have some fun playing music together! I can’t wait to meet you!”
Presto in Rutland
Conductor: Sarah Koon
Ensemble Manager: Myriam Bouti, myriam@vyo.org
Rehearsals: Sundays from 12:30–1:30 PM at Grace Church in Rutland, in the 3rd floor choir room.
Students interested in Presto should have at least one year of experience in weekly private lessons or weekly school orchestra class. Students should be able to read music in the keys of G major and D major and be able to read music and understand the written rhythms of eighth notes, quarter notes, half notes, whole notes and their equivalent rests. Musicians should bring their own music stands.
Tuition: $100 per semester (financial aid is available)
Winter 2023 Schedule
February 12, 19
March 5, 12, 19, 26
Concert is on Sunday, April 2 at 2:00pm in the Grace Church Sanctuary (dress rehearsal will be normal rehearsal time, 12:30-1:30pm).
Attendance: One absence is allowed during each Presto session
Registration
Click below to register
Contact Myriam Bouti (myriam@vyo.org) for any questions or to request a Financial Aid application.
If you are applying for Financial Aid, we must receive your completed registration information and Financial Aid application by February 3 for Spring Presto Rutland to ensure consideration. Please email myriam@vyo.org to receive a Financial Aid application after you have registered for Presto.
A word from the Presto Rutland conductor:
“Hello Rutland Presto! My name is Sarah Koon and I am very excited to start this project with you all! One of my favorite things to do is to play in an orchestra with others and I am looking forward to showing you why that is. We are going to have a lot of fun together learning how to work as a team to make beautiful music and perform it for your family and friends at the end of our 6 week session. I hope you’ll join us and make new friends and great music!”
