All-State Excerpt Coaching
Work directly on the music you are preparing for your auditions, with focused guidance on the passages that matter most.
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All-State preparation. Individual attention.
Upper
Strings Day.
Marshall University
A free violin & viola experience for high school musicians ages 14–17.
Date to be announced Registration opening soon
Work directly with
Dr. Alex Malaimare
Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola
- Who
- Violin & viola students ages 14–17High school musicians from the Tri-State area
- Where
- Marshall University School of MusicHuntington, WV
- Date
- To Be Announced
- Time
- To Be Announced
- Cost
- FreeAn educational opportunity for young musicians
- What to bring
- Instrument, music, and All-State audition excerpts
A day for your next step
Bring your music.
Find a new perspective.
Upper Strings Day brings high-school violinists and violists from the Tri-State area to Marshall for focused coaching and preparation for All-State Orchestra auditions.
Work directly with Dr. Alex Malaimare, learn alongside other young musicians, and spend time with members of the Marshall violin and viola studio. Come with your excerpts and leave with ideas to take into your practice.
Space will be limited so students can receive meaningful individual attention and coaching.
What students will experience
Focused work. Shared discoveries.
Masterclass
Perform, receive individual feedback, and discover new ideas by listening to other violinists and violists.
Technique Lab
Explore fundamental violin and viola skills that directly support your audition repertoire.
Audition Preparation
Discuss effective practice, performing under pressure, and strategies for a confident audition.
Meet the Marshall Studio
Connect with current violin and viola students, experience the School of Music, and ask questions about studying music at Marshall.
The shape of the day
Tentative Schedule
A balance of playing, listening, and conversation. The order may change; exact times will be shared once confirmed.
- 01Arrival & Welcome
- 02Technique / Audition Preparation
- 03All-State Excerpt Coaching & Masterclass
- 04Break / Meet the Marshall Violin & Viola Studio
- 05Mock Auditions
- 06Marshall School of Music Q&A
Your instructor
Dr. Alex Malaimare
Assistant Professor of Violin and Viola
Marshall University
Alex's teaching emphasizes technical proficiency, musical expression, and a deep appreciation for violin playing. His work spans university teaching, masterclasses, performance, and outreach to young musicians.
More about AlexJoin us at Marshall
Your music.
Your next step.
A free day of focused work for violin and viola students ages 14–17.
Space will be limited so students can receive meaningful individual attention and coaching.
Have your instrument and excerpts ready.
Additional event information will be sent to the parent/guardian email after registration opens and your registration is received.
Registration opening soon
Registration will open soon. The date and time will be announced here.
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Questions? Contact contact@alexmalaimare.com.
Bring your instrument.
Bring your All-State music.
Come work with us at Marshall.
Free · Violin & Viola · Ages 14–17