Elementary and Middle School strings and percussion

Philharmonia is our intermediate string orchestra allowing young string players to learn to play in an orchestral ensemble with  students of a similar age. Students experience fun and challenging repertoire while supported by coaches who play  alongside them in the orchestra.
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Meets Fridays evenings 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Rancho Senior Center, 3 Ethel Coplen Way, Irvine

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Philharmonia Director, Ash Miner

Philharmonia Director, Ash Miner, moved to California from Michigan in 2010 and has taught with CYOSC for over a decade, first as a violin and viola coach, then as assistant director and String Coach, and now as Sinfonietta Director. She holds two bachelor's degrees in music education and music performance, as well as a master's degree in violin performance from Eastern Michigan University (EMU). Ash has focused her music career on teaching, and maintains a successful private studio in which her students have won music competitions and have pursued music studies in college. She has also coached chamber ensembles, conducted youth ensembles both in Michigan and California, as well as taught undergraduate music classes at EMU. Her students refer to her as the nice, funny teacher, and her passion for music is what guides her approach with students of all ages and levels.