8/25/25
School-year Lessons Begin

9/7/25
Performance Masterclass #1A
The FIRST masterclass of the school year! This class will be devoted to Mrs. Fall's favorite subject: PRACTICE! Each student is required to come to class with at least one good idea for practice. We will share ideas and Mrs. Fall will distribute booklets that will hopefully inspire students as they practice throughout the year.
Jaden will perform a mock SRO audition
Selected students will then perform selections they have been studying over the summer with Dr. Lin at the piano
9/10/25
Performance Masterclass #1B
The FIRST masterclass of the school year! This class will be devoted to Mrs. Fall's favorite subject: PRACTICE! Each student is required to come to class with at least one good idea for practice. We will share ideas and Mrs. Fall will distribute booklets that will hopefully inspire students as they practice throughout the year.
Jinger, Maya, and Jason will perform mock SRO auditions.
Selected students will then perform selections they have been studying over the summer with Dr. Lin at the piano
9/27/25
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Gershwin & Tchakovsky
7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall
James Ross, conductor
Michelle Cahn, piano
PROGRAM
Alex Berko: Unstrung
Jorge Amado: En Conga pa’ La Habana
George Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F
Pyotr Tchaikovsky : Symphony No. 5
9/28/25
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Gershwin & Tchakovsky
3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial
James Ross, conductor
Michelle Cahn, piano
PROGRAM
Alex Berko: Unstrung
Jorge Amado: En Conga pa’ La Habana
George Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F
Pyotr Tchaikovsky : Symphony No. 5
9/30/25
VBODA Senior Regional Auditions
Lake Braddock Secondary School
Jinger, Maya, Jaden, and Jason will all audition for this elite orchestra!
10/5/25
Performance Masterclass #2A
Eilin and Emily will perform mock auditions for District 11 JDO and SDO
Students will then perform selections in progress.
10/8/25
Performance Masterclass #2B
Evelyn will perform a mock audition for District 11 SDO
Students will then perform selections in progress.
10/12/25
10/29/25
VBODA District 11 DHO Auditions
Robinson Secondary School
Eilin, Emily, and Evelyn will all audition for this elite orchestra!
11/8/25
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Gershwin & Tchakovsky
7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall
James Ross, conductor
Michael Rusinek, clarinet
PROGRAM
LIGETI Concert Romanesc
MOZART Clarinet Concerto
JOPLIN Overture to Treemonisha
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 “Italian”
11/9/25
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Gershwin & Tchakovsky
3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial
James Ross, conductor
Michael Rusinek, clarinet
PROGRAM
LIGETI Concert Romanesc
MOZART Clarinet Concerto
JOPLIN Overture to Treemonisha
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 4 “Italian”
11/9/25
11/9/25
11/12/25
Performance Masterclass #3B
Donnovon will perform a mock audition for District 10 SDO
Students will then perform selections in progress.
11/16/25
11/18/25
VBODA District 12 DHO Auditions
Thoreau Middle School
?? will all audition for this elite orchestra!
11/18/25
VBODA District 10 DHO Auditions
Justice High School
Donnovon will all audition for this elite orchestra!
12/6/25
NVMTA Strings-Only Judged Recitals
Time: TBD (morning)
Selected students will be invited to perform
12/6/25
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
An Evening with Yo-Yo Ma
8pm | GMU Center for the Arts
PROGRAM
Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1
Shostakovich: Symphony No. 6
12/7/25
12/10/25
12/16/25
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Celtic Woman Symphony Christmas Tour
7:30pm | GMU Center for the Arts
Celebrate the holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman.
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert setting. The show features the all-female ensemble’s favorite Yuletide songs: O Holy Night, Little Drummer Boy, Carol of the Bells & more, along with Celtic Woman classics and some Irish tunes with a Christmas twist.
12/20/25
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Holiday with a Twist
7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall
Victoria Gau, guest conductor
PROGRAM:
Cantate
Ballet Nova
Alexandria’s favorite holiday musical tradition returns with dancers from Ballet Nova performing the greatest moments from The Nutcracker. Plus carols, classics, and other sparkling favorites of the season.
12/21/25
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Holiday with a Twist
3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial
Victoria Gau, guest conductor
PROGRAM:
Cantate
Ballet Nova
Alexandria’s favorite holiday musical tradition returns with dancers from Ballet Nova performing the greatest moments from The Nutcracker. Plus carols, classics, and other sparkling favorites of the season.
1/11/26
Performance Masterclass #5A
We will begin with students preparing for the NVMTA Concerto Competition.
Students will then perform selections in progress.
1/14/26
Performance Masterclass #5B
We will begin with students preparing for the NVMTA Concerto Competition.
Students will then perform selections in progress.
1/24/26
NVMTA Concerto Competition
Time: TBD (students will be assigned specific performance times)
Music Spectrum School for the Arts
Select students will be invited to perform
1/31/26
2/1/26
2/1/26
2/4/26
2/14/26
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven & Bohème
7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall
James Ross, conductor
Singers from the Cafritz Opera Program
PROGRAM
UNSUK CHIN Subito con Forza
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8
PUCCINI Scenes from La Bohème
2/15/26
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Beethoven & Bohème
3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial
James Ross, conductor
Singers from the Cafritz Opera Program
PROGRAM
UNSUK CHIN Subito con Forza
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 8
PUCCINI Scenes from La Bohème
2/22/26
Performance Masterclass #7A
Mock Spring Festival! Students will perform for 2 judges simulating the upcoming Spring Festival.
2/25/26
Performance Masterclass #7B
Mock Spring Festival! Students will perform for 2 judges simulating the upcoming Spring Festival.
2/28/26
VBODA All-State Orchestra Auditions
James Madison University
Students who performed in the Senior Regional Orchestra will all audition for this elite orchestra!
3/6/26
Springfield Music Club Spring Festival
First Baptist Church of Springfield
All students will perform for 2 judges, earning points toward Gold Cups
3/7/26
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Virtuoso Visionaries
Demarre McGill, flute
8pm | GMU Center for the Arts
PROGRAM
Leshnoff: Radiance
Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 2
Leshnoff: Flute Concerto No. 2 (World Premiere)
—Demarre McGill, flute
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 “Italian”
3/22/26
3/29/26
3/29/26
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey
5pm | GMU Center for the Arts
Best known for his acclaimed PBS series and bestselling travel guides, Rick Steves invites audiences on a different kind of journey — A Symphonic Journey. Join Rick Steves live on stage together with the Fairfax Symphony for an unforgettable musical tour across Europe. From the sweeping landscapes of Italy and Norway to the charm of England, Austria, and beyond, this unique program pairs Romantic-era masterpieces by composers including Grieg, Verdi, Strauss, and Beethoven with stunning visuals and captivating storytelling. With Rick Steves as your tour guide, discover the rich history behind these timeless works—bringing each note to life in a whole new way.
Perfect for lovers of music, history, and travel!
4/12/26
4/15/26
4/18/26
NVMTA Strings-Only Judged Recitals
Time: TBD
Selected students will be invited to perform
4/24/26
MENC District 12 Solo & Ensemble Festival
Time: TBD
Cooper Middle School
Alex and Jason will perform for one judge
4/25/26
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Bruch and Sibelius - James Ross' Finale
7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall
James Ross, conductor
Alexander Kerr, violin
PROGRAM:
MISSY MAZZOLI Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres)
BRUCH Violin Concerto No.1
SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2
4/26/26
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
Bruch and Sibelius - James Ross' Finale
3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial
James Ross, conductor
Alexander Kerr, violin
PROGRAM:
MISSY MAZZOLI Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres)
BRUCH Violin Concerto No.1
SIBELIUS Symphony No. 2
5/1/26
MENC District 11 Solo & Ensemble Festival
Time: TBD
Frost Middle School
Rebecca, Eilin, Jaden, Maya, Noah, Jinger, Evelyn and Emily will perform for one judge
5/3/26
5/3/26
Performance Masterclass #9A
The LAST masterclass of the school year! This class will be our dress rehearsal for the Studio Spring Recital!
5/6/26
Performance Masterclass #9B
The LAST masterclass of the school year! This class will be our dress rehearsal for the Studio Spring Recital!
5/9/26
NVMTA Judged Recitals
Time: TBD (afternoon)
Selected students will perform in preparation for the Easterling Competiton
5/16/26
NVMTA Strings Achievement Competition (Caurine Easterling)
Time: TBD (students will be assigned specific performance times)
United Christian Parish
Select students will be invited to perform
5/17/26
33rd Annual Studio Spring Recital
5:00-7:00PM
Crescendo Studios
Please arrive by 4:40 to tune, warm-up, and allow your instrument to acclimate.
DRESS: “Sunday best”
5/31/26
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Prokofiev: Sounds of Genius
Claire Huangci, piano
4pm | GMU Center for the Arts
PROGRAM
Prokofiev: Selections from Romeo & Juliet
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3
—Claire Huangci, piano
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5
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Performance Masterclass #1A
The FIRST masterclass of the school year! This class will be devoted to Mrs. Fall's favorite subject: PRACTICE! Each student is required to come to class with at least one good idea for practice. We will share ideas and Mrs. Fall will distribute booklets that will hopefully inspire students as they practice throughout the year.
Selected students will then perform selections they have been studying over the summer with Dr. Lin at the piano