Cadenza String Orchestra

The Cadenza String Orchestra is a nonprofit organization registered as a 501(c)(3) under the direction of Sandiwa del Rosario. Its mission is to provide quality music education to aspiring musicians and to create opportunities for them to share their music with the community, specifically focusing on the young, elderly, and disabled[1].

Mission and Activities

The orchestra aims to foster musical growth in its members by providing them with performance opportunities in various settings, including senior homes, churches, and fundraising events. This allows the young musicians to develop their skills while engaging in community service[1].

Leadership

The organization is led by Sandiwa del Rosario, who serves as the Executive Director. Other key members include Christine del Rosario as Treasurer, Timmerie Morton as Secretary, and Dorcas Shaktman and Annette Sheehey as Directors at Large[1].

Affiliations

The Cadenza String Orchestra is closely associated with the Cadenza School of Music, which offers lessons in violin, viola, cello, and piano. The school emphasizes ear training and technique, using both the Suzuki Method and traditional exercises to develop musicianship[2].

Achievements

Notably, the Cadenza String Orchestra won a first-place award in the special group category at the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival in Vienna, Austria. This achievement included a performance at the prestigious Golden Hall of the Musikverein and a special invitation to perform at the winners’ concert at the Wiener Konzerthaus[2].

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