





ABOUT US
Our Goal
To prepare students who have expressed an interest in learning standard string, wind and brass chamber and orchestral repertoire.
Provide solo and orchestral techniques to advance student performance skills for personal enjoyment and opportunities toward a career in music or secondary area in a university or college program.
Preciosa Strings & Chamber Orchestra is open to student ages 9-23 attending elementary, middle and high school or college who desire to participate for higher individual advancement, enrichment opportunities and personal development.

PRECIOSA STRINGS & CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Karen Palmer, Music Director and Conductor
Mission Statement
Preciosa Strings & Chamber Orchestra is a unique comprehensive program for strings and full chamber orchestra winds, brass and percussion instrumentalists who have a desire to pursue music as a career, secondary area in college, or university and for personal development. Students in these two leveled ensembles (one for beginning/intermediate string players, and the other for intermediate/advanced strings, winds, and brass and percussion players) will learn specific genre techniques of solo, chamber music, and orchestral repertoire in an enjoyable, nurturing and challenging environment. Students in Preciosa Strings and Chamber Orchestra will also study a variety of core college topics to cultivate music skills for greater independence and competence in performing solo, chamber music, orchestral repertoire and conducting.
Preciosa Strings
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(Beginning/Intermediate level)
Preciosa Chamber Orchestra
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
(Intermediate/Advanced level)
Requirements
- Have played your instrument for at least 2 1/2 years
- Participation in your school music ensemble program if academically possible
- Study privately or request an instructor


AUDITIONS, REGISTRATION & WELCOME ADDRESS
Tuesday Sept. 10, 2024 at 4:00pm – 5:30 pm (call for appointment)
Call or email Karen Palmer at: (951) 775-7634
Email: kpalmerorchconductor@yahoo.com
Registration & Welcome Address - 6:00pm – 6:45 pm
Schedule
Rehearsals Begin: September 17, 2024
Concert: December 17, 2024 at 7:30 pm
Winter Break – December 18, 2024 – January 7, 2025
Resume Rehearsals: January 7, 2025
Concerts: April 22, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Solo Showcase Rehearsals: May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 2025
Final Concert: Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Summer Workshop
July 7 – 18, 2025 (Monday – Friday)
10:00 am – Noon (Chamber Strings) & 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Chamber Orchestra)
Closing Concert: Friday, July 18 – 5:00 pm