THE FESTIVAL: https://www.llstringsfest.org

September 28-29, 2019

The Festival

The Linda Luebke Strings Festival provides an extra opportunity for students to expand their musical knowledge.  From the time students arrive to this two-day festival they are immersed in music education activities with the goal of helping them to improve their overall musicianship.  

Some of the activities are:

•Small ensemble experience

•Sectionals rehearsals

•Enrichment activities such as composition or group dynamics

•Music theory

•Training on technique

•Dance

Although we are serious about our curriculum with the students, the atmosphere is relaxed and full of fun.

On Saturday night all students attend the Indiana State University Symphony Orchestra concert.  The advanced ensemble will have an opportunity to perform with the ISU orchestra in a side-by-side.  Parents are invited to attend. 

Sunday, the festival culminates with an informal recital for family and friends.

During the festival students receive snacks, lunch both days, and dinner on Saturday night.  All students get a Linda Luebke Strings Festival tee shirt. 

The festival is open to all strings student in grades 5-12, regardless of playing level.  Most of our 5th graders are learning to play their instrument for the first time.  Exceptions can be made for younger students on a case-by-case basis.

Teacher Workshop

Linda Luebke Strings Festival also provides a free, full day workshop for music teachers.  On Saturday morning, teachers meet in a classroom environment to learn from nationally recognized music educators.  Topics have ranged from “Starting Strings Students Get a Strong Start” to “Creative Composition Toolbox.” 

On Saturday afternoon, teachers are invited to observe the workshop leader working with each student ensemble.  This gives the teachers a chance to see the theory put into practice.  

In the past two years, we have expanded our reach, drawing students from other parts of Indiana, such as Bloomington, Elkhart, and Indianapolis as well as Ohio and Illinois. Our first festival had fifteen students. Our fifth festival grew to seventy students in attendance. 2018 will bring our exciting 6th festival and it has the promise of being biggest attendance ever.  We hope you will join us!