String players enrolled at the University of Ottawa receive individualized training in all aspects of musicianship under the supervision of internationally renowned teachers and performers. They have the opportunity to further develop their skills, through large and small ensemble work with faculty, in orchestral performance and excerpts training, as well as in our regular academic courses. Weekly masterclasses are offered with university faculty, as well as with internationally renowned guest teachers (recent guests have included Peter Oundjian, Mauricio Fuks, David Zafer, James Ehnes, Julian Armour, Lynn Harrell and Denise Djokic) and students have the opportunity to perform throughout the school year with various ensembles of the School of Music in our two excellent halls; Freiman Hall and Tabaret Hall. Third and fourth year performance students receive 1.5 hour weekly lessons. Professional work experience is also possible with the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, by audition.
Faculty
- David Currie
Bass - John Geggie
Bass - Paul Marleyn
Cello, Coordinator of string sector - Paule Préfontaine
Violin - Rennie Regehr
Viola - David Stewart
Violin
Ensemble descriptions
- University of Ottawa Orchestra (MUS3901)
- Chamber Music Ensembles (MUS3944)
- Baroque Ensembles (MUS3912)
- Contemporary Music Ensemble (MUS3914)
Audition requirements
- Violin and viola
Undergraduate candidates should prepare:
two pieces or contrasting movements from a large work, minimum level RCMT Grade VIII or equivalent. - Cello
Undergraduate candidates should prepare:- two pieces or contrasting movements from a large work, minimum level RCMT Grade VIII or equivalent;
- technical study.
- Sight-reading may be asked.
- Double bass
Undergraduate candidates should prepare:- two pieces or contrasting movements from a large work, minimum level RCMT Grade VIII or equivalent;
- technical study;
- scales: major, minor and chromatic.
- Sight-reading may be asked.
- For graduate candidates (all Strings), the audition should consist of around forty-five minutes of music, and must include at least three works from different style periods.