Colorado Mesa University String Day 2026 takes place October 24 and is a day of workshops, ensemble rehearsals and performances for pre-college students (recommended 9th to 12th grades).
String Day 2026 will feature our new CMU Viola Faculty YooBin Lee, a seasoned performer and teacher with experience in a variety of solo, chamber, and orchestral settings, and former member of the Sarasota Symphony. Dr. Lee is part of the new CMU faculty string ensemble, the Canyon Trio. They will perform a guest artist recital October 24 at 4 pm.
• Please register by October 11 so we can assign groups and distribute music.• All activities take place in the new Asteria Theatre on campus. Details will be given at registration.
• This is a FREE event!
• Concert attire: blue jeans and black t-shirt or other music shirt recommended. No recital clothes necessary!
• If you have any question about the event, please contact Brian Krinke.
We look forward to seeing you at CMU!
Tentative String Day Schedule
9:30 am: Check-in at Asteria Theatre Lobby
9:45 am: Welcome (in the hall)
10 am: String Day Orchestra Rehearses
11:15 am: Music Careers Presentation by Dr. Lee
12 pm: Lunch (bring or buy on campus) and outdoor activity
1:15-2 pm: Technique Workshops (Shifting, Vibrato, Sound Production)
2:10-3:30 pm: String Day Orchestra Rehearse
4 pm: Free concert: String Day Orchestra, Canyon Trio, CMU Orchestra