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Strings, Violins, Violin, Viola, Violas, Cello, Cellos, String Ensemble, Wind Ensemble Orchestral Ensemble, Violin Duet, Violin Duo, Violin and Piano other Chamber Music Ensembles, Chamber Music Techniques, Ensemble Training


San Jose Instrumental Ensemble Workshop

Santa Clara Instrumental Ensemble Workshop

Saratoga Instrumental Ensemble Workshop

Campbell Instrumental Ensemble Workshop

San Francisco Instrumental Ensemble Workshop

Bay Area Instrumental Ensemble Workshop

Cupertino Instrumental Ensemble Workshop

Fremont Instrumental Ensemble Workshop

California Instrumental Ensemble Workshop

West Coast Instrumental Ensemble Workshop



Students meet weekly on Saturday mornings in small groups and improve quickly in this intensive and intimate environment. Attendants of this class enjoy an unprecendented opportunity to learn directly from world-class conductor, Imant Kotsinsh. Mr. Kotsinsh is an exceptionally talented and experienced conductor, recognized worldwide for his conducting and leadership skills. He has directed many famous orchestras of the world, including the legendary Bolshoi Theater of Opera and Ballet in Moscow, Russia. Throughout his performing career, Mr. Kotsinsh also taught orchestral studies and violin to numerous Conservatory students.

Young musicians - don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your instrumental technique, learn team work, and develop performing skills! You will play beautiful and timeless music by classical composers, learn how to perform as a team – with a true virtuoso!



Students meet weekly on Saturday mornings in small groups and improve quickly in this intensive and intimate environment. Attendants of this class enjoy an unprecendented opportunity to learn directly from world-class conductor, Imant Kotsinsh. Mr. Kotsinsh is an exceptionally talented and experienced conductor, recognized worldwide for his conducting and leadership skills. He has directed many famous orchestras of the world, including the legendary Bolshoi Theater of Opera and Ballet in Moscow, Russia. Throughout his performing career, Mr. Kotsinsh also taught orchestral studies and violin to numerous Conservatory students. Young musicians - don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your instrumental technique, learn team work, and develop performing skills! You will play beautiful and timeless music by classical composers, learn how to perform as a team – with a true virtuoso!