The Week to SOAR (String Orchestra Adult Retreat)
by Kaylene Duttchen Aug. 7-12, 2022 I attended the String Orchestra Adult Retreat (SOAR) week in New Denver and Silverton, British Columbia. This is run concurrently with the Valhalla Fine Arts Summer School of Music. SOAR is organized by Anne Scott (cello instructor and conductor) and Ronelle Schaufele (viola and violin instructor). It provides opportunities for beginner to intermediate string players to play in an immersive orchestra, chamber music, attend technique classes