Oja Violin Studio
Recital Series
"A violin should be played with love, or not at all."
- Joseph Wechsberg, Czech writer and musician
Student
Recitals
In addition to a variety of performance opportunities throughout the year—including festivals, community concerts, and studio events—students also participate in one formal recital each year, held at a local music hall or auditorium with piano accompaniment.
Participation is encouraged for all private students. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual recital option is available, combining recordings from in-person and remote students around the country.
Ensembles
Performances
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Ensemble is highly emphasized in the Oja Violin Studio. Playing in a small ensemble setting is a wonderful way for students to build stage confidence and build valuable ensemble skills, all while having fun and making new friends. It gives students great incentive to practice, and allows them to learn from other fellow students in a small, non-competitive group setting.
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Participating students from the Oja violin studio are matched to play in violin duets or larger ensembles. Students will first learn their individual parts privately, after which they can begin rehearsing with each other, and may receive group coaching sessions when applicable. Ensemble playing is encouraged for all levels, and students are all given ample opportunities to perform.
Virtual
Recitals
To provide performance opportunities to students outside Massachusetts, the Oja Violin Studio holds Virtual Recitals alongside the in-person recitals. Private students from California, North Carolina, New York, Maine, Minnesota, etc., along with local Massachusetts students, are invited to participate in virtual recitals.
Other Performance Opportunities
In addition to formal recitals, students are provided with other frequent opportunities to perform in different settings. These performances include regular mini studio recitals, holiday and ensemble performances, music festivals, and community performances. All are encouraged to take advantage of the many performance opportunities offered. When a student performs often, they gain confidence, incentive to practice, they become a stronger player, and they learn the joy and thrill of playing for a live audience.
Recital Highlights
Recital Highlights from the latest in-person Recital and Virtual Recital
