Orchestras
String players at Otterbein are able to work with some of the finest
artist teachers in the region, and they have a variety of performance
opportunities available to them. The program welcomes students form
across the campus to participate in its ensembles, but provides the
serious string player intensive experiences in orchestra (both string
and symphonic) and chamber music, as well as jazz and popular style
ensembles. A structured Suzuki internship opportunity is available
through Suzuki Music Columbus (see more below).
Want to learn more? Fill out our online interest form.
Internship Opportunity
The Suzuki Pedagogy
Internship is available to students who have an interest in the Suzuki
approach to string education and are interested in pursuing
opportunities as a Suzuki teacher.
A structured internship program with master Suzuki teachers Douglass
and Susan Locke, directors of Suzuki Music Columbus is created for
students progressing from guided observation to hands-on teaching
individual lessons and finally group classes.
Students are compensated for their time teaching, accrue hundreds of
practical hours of teaching, and have the opportunity to take teacher
training courses. At the end of the internship, students have
considerable expertise with teaching in the Suzuki style.
Chamber Artists-in-Residence: QUBE
QUBE is the Artist in Residence String Quartet at Otterbein University. Comprised of faculty members David Edge and Erin Gilliland, violins, Steven Wedell, viola and Cora Kuyvenhoven, cello, QUBE performs regularly at Otterbein University and in the region.
QUBE also provides various workshop experiences for string players interested in chamber music. Contact Jim Bates if you would like QUBE to visit your school and give a performance or workshop.