Prelude Strings
Also known as Prelude String Orchestra.
Prelude Strings is an organization in Santa Ana, CA offering education and youth services. Provides young musicians the opportunity to develop orchestral and musical skills under the guidance of professional educators.
- Location
- Santa Ana, CA
- Services
- Education, Youth services
- Website
- https://preludestrings.org/
- EIN
- 821670470
Services
Orchestra rehearsals and performances
Students learn ensemble skills via orchestra rehearsals and performances; about 30 Saturday morning rehearsals September to May and three performances.
Eligibility: String players age 8-13 or 3rd-8th grade; students study with private teachers and are accepted by audition.
Application: Audition required; submit an application and pay the audition fee.
Fees: Tuition $960 for the season: $480 deposit due Sept 1, 2026 and $480 balance due Oct 1, 2026, or $960 in full. Refunds not available.
Schedule: About 30 rehearsals on Saturday mornings between September and May and three performances.
Orchestra auditions
Short audition (about 5 minutes) with solo piece, excerpts, sight reading and scale; appointments offered to the first 124 applicants.
Eligibility: String players in grades 3-8 in the 2027-2028 school year who study privately.
Application: Submit an application and pay the audition fee; application page for 2027-2028 opens April 1, 2027 at 6:00 AM.
Fees: Audition fee $40.00.
Schedule: August 21, 2026 5:00-7:30 pm and August 22, 2026 8:30 am-7:30 pm.
Free community concerts
Concerts at Samsvick Chapel on Nov 14, 2026, Mar 13, 2027 and May 22, 2027 at 11:00 AM.
Fees: Free admission.
Schedule: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on listed Saturdays.
Locations
- Calvary Church of Santa Ana (rehearsals, auditions, concerts), 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, CA, 92705 — Rehearsals in C-200; auditions in S-2 (registration) and S-5; concerts in Samsvick Chapel.
- Segerstrom Concert Hall (concert location), 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
- The Towers, Lortcher Hall (concert location), 24055 Paseo del Lago West, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637
- St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (concert location), 600 St. Andrew’s Rd., Newport Beach, CA, 92663
- Celebration Church (concert location), 555 E. Memory Lane, Santa Ana, CA, 92706
Questions
What does Prelude Strings offer?
Prelude Strings offers Orchestra rehearsals and performances, Orchestra auditions, and Free community concerts.
Where is Prelude Strings?
Prelude Strings is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana, CA, 92705, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, 24055 Paseo del Lago West, Laguna Woods, CA, 92637, 600 St. Andrew’s Rd., Newport Beach, CA, 92663, and 555 E. Memory Lane, Santa Ana, CA, 92706.
How do I contact Prelude Strings?
To reach Prelude Strings, visit https://preludestrings.org/.
Who is eligible for Orchestra rehearsals and performances?
Eligibility for Orchestra rehearsals and performances: String players age 8-13 or 3rd-8th grade; students study with private teachers and are accepted by audition.
When is Orchestra rehearsals and performances available?
Schedule for Orchestra rehearsals and performances: About 30 rehearsals on Saturday mornings between September and May and three performances.
Does Orchestra rehearsals and performances cost anything?
Fees for Orchestra rehearsals and performances: Tuition $960 for the season: $480 deposit due Sept 1, 2026 and $480 balance due Oct 1, 2026, or $960 in full. Refunds not available.
How do I apply for Orchestra rehearsals and performances?
Application for Orchestra rehearsals and performances: Audition required; submit an application and pay the audition fee.
Who is eligible for Orchestra auditions?
Eligibility for Orchestra auditions: String players in grades 3-8 in the 2027-2028 school year who study privately.
When is Orchestra auditions available?
Schedule for Orchestra auditions: August 21, 2026 5:00-7:30 pm and August 22, 2026 8:30 am-7:30 pm.
Does Orchestra auditions cost anything?
Fees for Orchestra auditions: Audition fee $40.00.
How do I apply for Orchestra auditions?
Application for Orchestra auditions: Submit an application and pay the audition fee; application page for 2027-2028 opens April 1, 2027 at 6:00 AM.
When is Free community concerts available?
Schedule for Free community concerts: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on listed Saturdays.
Does Free community concerts cost anything?
Fees for Free community concerts: Free admission.
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