IORCH - Introduction to Orchestra
Ages: 13+
Introduction to Orchestra is a course taken concurrently (at the same time) with registration in the Regina Community Orchestra, directed by Adrian Casas. Introduction to Orchestra is a friendly and welcoming space for adults who have been away from their instrument for many years and are returning to orchestra AND for young musicians who will be playing for the first time with a full orchestra (ex: students graduating from String Orchestra or those who have only played in a school band program). Like our orchestra, this class is for seniors, adults and young amateur musicians interested in playing orchestral music in a fun and safe environment.
This course must be taken at the same time with Regina Community Orchestra.
All orchestral instruments are welcome including orchestral winds (clarinet/oboe/flute/piccolo/bassoon/saxophone), brass (trumpet/tuba/baritone/trombone/french horn), strings (cello/violin/viola/double bass) and percussion (drum kit/timpani/marimba/xylophone/piano/harp and others).
This program is only offered in the Fall Term to get you set-up with the basics for orchestral playing for the rest of the year.
This program is supported in part by the Saskatchewan Band Association and Saskatchewan Orchestral Association.
Watch our orchestra in action:
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What is UR Community?
UR Community is where you will find your program’s online classroom. Course information like dates of no class, program resources, information from instructors, and more will be posted and communicated in this online classroom. If you or your child does not already have an account, our Student & Instructor Services Non-Credit Office will create an account for you or your child and login information will be e-mailed prior to the course starting. Please make sure you can login prior to the course starting. If you are experiencing any issues logging in, please contact our Student & Instructor Services Non-Credit Office.
Adrian Casas is a vibrant and active member of the music community in Saskatchewan through his work as an educator, performer, and conductor. He has gained widespread recognition in the province for his immaculate conducting technique, inspiring performances, and engaging presence on the podium. His method of teaching and conducting has fostered an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who wish to learn and perform music. He co-founded Concertino Regina, a chamber music organization that promotes the continuing education and professional development of musicians, delivers free conducting instructional videos through Virtual Sheet Music, and was a Saskatchewan Orchestral Association board member before becoming the president in 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his leadership in Saskatchewan Orchestral Association has been crucial to the survival of the orchestral community in the province.