Darol Anger & Republic of Strings - Educational Residencies

CONCERTS AND EDUCATIONAL RESIDENCIES
Somewhere beyond or behind all musical borders lies a creative terrain where bluegrass, jazz, classical, pop, and various world musics mingle. If that place has a name, it's surely the Republic of Strings, for no one knows its contours better than founder Darol Anger. The 2010 touring group features acoustic guitarist Scott Law, contemporary cello phenomenon Mike Block, and rising 5-string viola star Lauren Rioux. Past ROS members have featured rotating youthful fiddlers such as 15 year-old Jazz & Celtic phenomenon Alex Hargreaves, the phenomenal Brittany Haas, rising star Gabriel Witcher, and Nickel Creek fiddle star Sara Watkins.

The Artists

Darol Anger - Educator: At home in a number of musical genres, acclaimed fiddler, composer Darol Anger is music educator known for his versatility and depth.
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Republic of Strings - The Band: Somewhere beyond or behind all musical borders lies a creative terrain where bluegrass, jazz, classical, pop, and various world musics mingle, played by musicians who care more for inspiration than they do for genre. If that place has a name, it's surely the Republic of Strings.
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For booking and availability, please contact
Kathleen M. Hosfeld
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What They're Saying

"Darol is a key element in the bridge between the classical and the improvisational world that we, as orchestra directors, strive to cross safely with our students. He makes it look fun and shows us that it is done simply."
— Elizabeth Fortune, Music Director, Washington Middle School, Seattle, WA; Director, Wintergrass Youth Academy

"The middle-schoolers enjoyed learning the impromptu tunes, and learning how to make “pain”/sounds effects on their instruments. The high-schoolers have a new-found appreciation for fiddling and have been encouraged to use their instruments and bodies in ways that go beyond the notes on the page."
— Margot Reavey, Orchestra Director, Belmont Public Schools

"After an hour, the students were improvising over blues changes, as well as accompanying the soloist. The expression of joy was evident on the students’ faces. One student commented that she…felt a sense of freedom she had never felt musically. I have not seen such excitement from students in twenty years of teaching."
— Ron White, Orchestra Director, A&M Consolidated High School, College Station Texas

Hi-Rez Photos

Republic of Strings - 2010 Touring Group

Republic of Strings - 2010 Touring Group 2

Upcoming Performances

Please contact us for block booking opportunities.

Central Bucks High School
March 11, 2010
Central Bucks East High School
Doylestown, PA
Residency with student musicians, Public Concert March 12, 8 p.m. featuring Republic of Strings and Central Bucks young artists.

Northwestern University - Bienen School of Music
April 3, 2010
Pick Staiger Concert Hall
Evanston, Il
874-491-5441
Public Performance, 7:30 p.m.; Master-classes and instruction in alt/vernacular styles

Fiddler's Restrung
April 24, 2010
Saline High School Ellen Ewing Center
Saline, MI
Public concert with private workshop.
Public workshop at Shar Music Sunday April 25 at 1 p.m., 2465 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.