Ritorno a Musica
String Orchestra
Summer Sight Reading Sessions!
Please join us for an enriching four weeks of sight-reading sessions, where musicians can sharpen their skills through carefully curated repertoire. Each session offers a supportive environment to tackle diverse musical works, from classical gems to contemporary pieces, while building confidence and fluency in real-time music reading. Perfect for intermediate to advanced musicians looking to strengthen this essential skill in the company of fellow music enthusiasts.
Sessions scheduled for June 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th , 7:30 to 9:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Springfield, 7300 Gary Street, Springfield, VA.
Contact Ruth Erbe for more information: rerbe4@gmail.com
Music for life!
Dedicated to the study and performance of the string literature, Ritorno a Musica provides a friendly, supportive and professional environment for members to improve and broaden their musical skills. The ensemble presents free concerts to the public through area libraries, local houses of worship and senior centers in Northern Virginia.
Members are adults of various musical experience and proficiency. The group provides an opportunity for players to return to the music of their youth; accomplished musicians to seek an opportunity to perform on a second instrument; composers to hear their works performed; musicians to work their way back from an injury and much more.
The group features repertoire from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary eras. Ritorno a Musica was founded in 2007 as the Annandale Strings.
Come join us!
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On Saturday, November 23rd, Ritorno a Musica presents a concert at Bush Hill Presbyterian Church in Alexandria. Featured repertoire includes “A Moorside Suite,” by Gustav Holst; “Lady Radnor Suite,” by Hubert Parry; and “Serenade for String Orchestra,” by Gabriel Pierné. We are excited to premiere “Sinfonietta,” by local composers, Tara Islas and Kent Baker. It will undoubtedly be a highlight of the season!
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On Saturday, December 14th, we will perform at Great Falls Public Library. We’ll present some of the same selections from our November 23rd concert, and highlight holiday selections from “The Polar Express” and Leroy Anderson’s collection of Christmas favorites.
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Our Spring concert on May 3rd at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Springfield, will feature masterpieces from Giovanni Gabrielli, William Boyce, and American composer, George Chadwick. We’re also looking forward to performing an arrangement of Albert Ginastera’s exciting, “Danza Final from Estancia,” for string orchestra and percussion.
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The 2024-2025 season – our 17th year – promises to be a memorable experience, blending timeless classical compositions with vibrant modern works. Please join us and experience the power of great music!
