Second String Orchestra welcomes new members!
Would you enjoy playing music with other community members?
The Second String Orchestra is recruiting new members for the upcoming music season!
The Second String Orchestra (SSO) is a community string-based ensemble in Bozeman, Montana. It is designed for amateur adult classical musicians seeking a fun, challenging, and supportive musical community that performs diverse repertoire.
Qualifications:
- 3 years minimum playing experience.
- Ability to read music with ease.
SCHEDULE and REPERTOIRE
Hello Musicians!
We are excited to announce we will be rehearsing and performing as a full orchestra for Spring 2026!
SSO - Spring 2026:
Matthew Makeever will once again be conducting the Second String full orchestra for Spring 2026!
Concert:
The Ellen Theater
17 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Saturday, April 11 @ TBD
Sign-up:
Repertoire: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1p9w_4fvSbh5AIsXj9gZJlP5SDY0vWlYm?usp=drive_link
Schedule:
Mon, Jan 12 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian First Rehearsal!
Mon, Jan 19 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian MLK Day
Mon, Jan 26 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Feb 2 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Feb 9 (NO REHEARSAL)
Mon, Feb 16 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian President’s Day
Mon, Feb 23 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Mar 2 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Mar 9 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Mar 16 (NO REHEARSAL) Spring Break
Mon, Mar 23 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Mar 30 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Apr 6 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian Dress Rehearsal
Sat, Apr 11 TBD Hope Lutheran Concert
Payment:
The Spring 2026 SSO-Full Orchestra Ensemble fee is $135 and is due by Jan 12th. There is a $10 additional fee for late registrations after that date.
Payment can be made via Venmo or check payable to Matthew Makeever at the address below.
Venmo (@Matthew-Makeever)
Contact:
Matthew Makeever - Conductor
3075 S 21st Ave. Apt #307
Bozeman, MT 59718
[email protected]
Nancy Equall – SSO Committee Chair
[email protected]
Matthew Makeever will once again be conducting the Second String full orchestra for Spring 2026!
Concert:
The Ellen Theater
17 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Saturday, April 11 @ TBD
Sign-up:
- Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevrj3MXW8dOjeR-vWkc60P_r2-EIQ689rvQ1ARL-VNUcv_9Q/viewform
Repertoire: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1p9w_4fvSbh5AIsXj9gZJlP5SDY0vWlYm?usp=drive_link
- Joseph Bologne - A violin concerto (with guest Chelsea Lind)
- Cesar Franck - Symphony in D Minor
Schedule:
Mon, Jan 12 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian First Rehearsal!
Mon, Jan 19 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian MLK Day
Mon, Jan 26 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Feb 2 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Feb 9 (NO REHEARSAL)
Mon, Feb 16 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian President’s Day
Mon, Feb 23 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Mar 2 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Mar 9 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Mar 16 (NO REHEARSAL) Spring Break
Mon, Mar 23 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Mar 30 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian
Mon, Apr 6 6:30 - 8:45 pm First Presbyterian Dress Rehearsal
Sat, Apr 11 TBD Hope Lutheran Concert
- First Presbyterian is located at: 26 W. Babcock, Bozeman, MT 59715
- The Ellen is located at: 17 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
Payment:
The Spring 2026 SSO-Full Orchestra Ensemble fee is $135 and is due by Jan 12th. There is a $10 additional fee for late registrations after that date.
Payment can be made via Venmo or check payable to Matthew Makeever at the address below.
Venmo (@Matthew-Makeever)
Contact:
Matthew Makeever - Conductor
3075 S 21st Ave. Apt #307
Bozeman, MT 59718
[email protected]
Nancy Equall – SSO Committee Chair
[email protected]
