Adult Orchestra in Bellingham & Mount Vernon, WA
Evergreen Intro To Orchestra
Evergreen Intro To Orchestra is a fun and supportive training orchestra for adult string players at Evergreen Music School in Bellingham, WA. Director Tasa Weaver has designed this orchestra experience for adult string players who have little or no orchestra training. If you are a beginner or intermediate player on the violin, viola, cello, or bass then this is the orchestra for you.
How it works
No risk consultation and first class: Tasa Weaver will meet with you for a free consultation before the first class to make sure this is the right class for you. If you are not fully satisfied at the end of the first class, please let Tasa know and we will issue you a full refund.
No audition required: Director Tasa Weaver will consult with you before joining the class to make sure this is the best orchestra experience for your level.
Class Dates, Times, and Location
Mondays 6:00-7:30 p.m. Evergreen Music School 1842 Iron St, Bellingham, WA 98225
Sundays 4:30-6:00 p.m. Evergreen Music School 1404 Riverside Dr, Suite H, Mount Vernon, WA 98274
What is the cost?
- $30 tuition per weekly session
- $70 annual registration and administration fee
Have questions?
If you have questions please call or text us at 360-220-4628. You can also send a message through our contact page
Meet The Director
Tasa Weaver
TRAINING: Conducting, Violin, Viola, Cello, Composition
Bachelor of Arts: Education, Violin Performance: WWU, Indiana University School of Music
ABOUT TASA:
Tasa Kaiyala Weaver brings nearly 30 years of teaching, coaching and playing experience to EMS, with a special ability to inspire and grow students of any age and ability. Tasa began violin at just 18 months old, was performing by age 3, and was in intensive chamber and orchestral studies soon after. Having moved back to the Pacific Northwest in 2016 to live near her children, Mrs. Weaver spent the past twelve years as Violin Faculty at Pipestone School of Music in Twisp, WA. Tasa was Conductor of the Pipestone Youth Orchestra for 7 years, Conductor of the Pipestone Orchestra for 4 years, facilitated the music scholarship program and yearly summer music camps, led the Tamarack String Quartet, performed regular recitals, soloed multiple times with both orchestras in Okanogan County and is a composer with a performance project in the works on-line. Tasa has premiered several of her pieces and won numerous awards and performance competitions including 1st place at the WA state solo & ensemble competition, and 2nd place at the Seattle Young Artist competition. Formerly, Tasa was a member of the Pipestone Orchestra, Okanogan Valley Orchestra, Wenatchee Valley Symphony, Everett Philharmonic, Whatcom Symphony and Chamber Orchestra as well as Starry Night Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and String Quartet. Mrs. Weaver has been the Viola Coach for the Fidalgo Youth Symphony, and Faculty at Sounds of Summer Music Festival. Tasa teaches violin in Bellingham, WA and online.