Orchestra Principal (strings)
The Orchestra Section Leader credential recognizes students who are chosen by the InterHarmony Selection Committee, Artist Faculty & Conductor to lead their section. These students are skilled musicians with extensive knowledge. They are the links between the conductor & their respective sections, enabling bow synchronization & enabling adjustments to tempo & dynamics.
- Type Experience
- Level Advanced
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Recommendation by InterHarmony International Music Festival Artist Faculty
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Ability to signal changes in tempo & dynamics to their section
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Leadership skills & positive disposition
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Exceptional bowing technique
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Score fingering
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Expertise on string instrument fingering suited for the section as whole.
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Familiarity with a wide range of repertoire.
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Score study
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Ability to understand the conductor’s musical interpretation
Standards
Those selected to participate in InterHarmony International Music Festival in Europe have the life-changing opportunity to enjoy a spectrum of multidimensional challenges including intensive private lessons taught by renowned Artist Faculty, rehearsals, and chances to perform solo, in chamber groups, in orchestra concerts, and masterclasses.