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Isis Children String Orchestra calls on young amateur players to join ensemble - Music - Arts & Culture

Isis Children String Orchestra for Amateurs announced that it was seeking out new young musical talents to join the ensemble in the upcoming season. The Isis Children's String Orchestra is seeking children aged 6 to 16 years old, specifically violin and cello players. Interested young musicians are required to provide their name, age, and details about previous musical experiences, as well as a video of themselves performing a piece of music supplied by the Isis String Orchestra via its Facebook page. The deadline for receiving videos is Friday, 29 August 2025 or when enough musicians have applied. Please check the Isis String Orchestra's Facebook page for more details. The programme will focus on training in various playing techniques, reading sheet music, and learning the style of ensemble performance in a classical Western orchestra setting. The accepted players will then participate in the orchestra's new season, which includes extensive rehearsals every Friday at Cultograph (Dokki, Cairo), followed by a concert in December 2025. Isis String Orchestra Isis String Orchestra was formed in 2020 by violinist and educator Khaled Saleh, following his prior project Osiris String Orchestra (2016-2018). Members of the orchestra, the only ensemble for amateurs in Egypt, come from different backgrounds and cities. For several seasons, the Isis String Orchestra has included musicians of all ages performing together. However, in 2024, Saleh decided to create an ensemble for young talents, aged 6 to 16, by establishing the Isis Children's String Orchestra parallel to the Isis String Orchestra. In a recent interview, Saleh explained that "When placed among the older musicians, children were not getting sufficient attention suitable to their age. Children require a different approach to the fundamentals of music – only then can they progress at a healthy pace." The young orchestra has already made its stage debut, performing in half of a concert that featured a varied programme – from simple pieces for younger musicians to more challenging works suited to more experienced players. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link: