OCMD String Ensemble
26/27 Season
NEW SEASON COMING
2026-2027 Season
Do you love playing string music and want to grow under the guidance of top professionals? Dreaming of performing on stage, as a soloist, or in an ensemble? This is your moment!
Led by expert faculty and a conductor
Solo and chamber music performance opportunities
A professional, passionate, and inspiring musical environment
Participants: 3rd - 8th grade
Audition & Video Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026
Rehearsal: 2 hours/week, Sunday afternoons 4:00-6:00pm
Location: OCMD Black Box Theater
Season Period: September 2026 - May 2027
Tuition: $800 (non-refundable)
*Financial Aid is available. Please contact us for more details.
CALENDAR
2026-2027 Season
Aug 2026 : Auditions
Sept 2026 : Orientation, 1st Rehearsal
Dec 2026: 1st Concert
Mar 2027: 2nd Concert
May 2027: Season Finale Concert
Exceptional Orchestral Training & Performance Opportunities
As part of OC Music & Dance's Ensemble Program, OCMD String Ensemble aims to cultivate the next generation of youth musicians by providing exceptional orchestral training and performance opportunities, fostering artistic excellence and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of music.
OCMD String Ensemble provides its members with ensemble, chamber and solo performance opportunities, performing a repertoire of diverse, creative and captivating music, in OC's premiere performance venues as well as community settings.
Meet the String Ensemble Faculty
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Wendy Castille
Music Director, OCMD String Ensemble
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Lucy Lu
Conductor
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David Chang
Manager, OCMD String Ensemble