Dr. Camilla Kolchinsky, Conductor

The Sinfonietta Orchestra is an advanced level orchestra for middle and high school students. Sinfonietta students receive intensive training in preparation for membership in the ECYS Symphony. The orchestra performs original music chiefly from the classical period repertoire.

The first half of each rehearsal is divided into sectionals. Dr. Kolchinsky conducts the full string section, Coach Debra Gardner works with the woodwinds, and Coaches Richard Bice and Scott Hartman with the brass. The second half of each rehearsal is devoted to full orchestra with Dr. Kolchinsky.

Several evenings each season are devoted to full sectionals, when coaches are invited to work intensively with a breakdown of all string sections in addition to the winds and brass.

The Sinfonietta Orchestra Season is launched each August with a three-day local “Mini-Camp.” The camp includes seating auditions, sectionals and full-orchestra.

Performances feature special guest artists and student soloists.

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Tuesday Rehearsals

6:00 - 8:45 pm
Terman Middle School
Palo Alto

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Concert Calendar

Audition Requirements and Application

ECYS Sinfonietta Members Only

“All the orchestras and music programs are accurately organized and are helpful in every way. Even though I started at a younger group, that influenced me to go on even further, and now I am able to play flute in Sinfonietta. All the wind and orchestra conductors set our goals to become successful in music and some day, hope for us to play in the ECYS Symphony. The ECYS program is a fun and awesome way to dive in to the music world.” – Anne Kim, Sinfonietta Flutist