In our lives, good or bad, we could not have had any idea of the enormous Covid-19 affecting the whole world, but it has. For Musica since 1986, and our professional musicians, this is a disaster. From the soloist to the orchestra, our lives since February, have changed enormously, especially for the freelance musicians. We have not been able to provide music for events we have played for years - at UNC and Duke - Alumni Reunions, Graduations, Conferences, and of course weddings and receptions in the Triangle and further away. It's heartbreaking for us all. Music-making for us is not a job, it's part of our being. We have spent years of learning, practicing (which never ends!) playing as soloists, duos, chamber music groups and in full orchestras and we love it.
We don't want Musica to fold, hoping that eventually, there will be opportunities to play in safe places. Please think of us when you do have a special event, we would be so grateful. Keep safe!
We don't want Musica to fold, hoping that eventually, there will be opportunities to play in safe places. Please think of us when you do have a special event, we would be so grateful. Keep safe!
The Musica String Ensemble, April 14, 2019, our 19th performance for the Duke Alumni Brunch,
a smaller group indoors due to the inclement weather.
a smaller group indoors due to the inclement weather.
The Musica String Ensemble, Sunday, April 14th, 2018
Celebrating our 18th performance in the gorgeous Duke Gardens. Free and open to the public. Music from the classics to fiddle tunes and much in between. We remember our longtime colleague, bassist Dan Zehr who passed away in January 2019.
Celebrating our 18th performance in the gorgeous Duke Gardens. Free and open to the public. Music from the classics to fiddle tunes and much in between. We remember our longtime colleague, bassist Dan Zehr who passed away in January 2019.
Fun playing for the cocktail hour after a wedding ceremony in Chapel Hill.
One of our favorite events,for at least 10+ years, the Duke University GLS Hooding ceremony.
A Palm Sunday performance in Chapel Hill of Dubois' "Seven Last Words" with Musica musicians and choirs from the University United Methodist Church and St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
2017 The Musica String Ensemble in Duke Gardens.
2016 The Musica String Ensemble in the Gardens of Duke University, performing the Vivaldi Concerto for 2 Cellos with soloists Atilla Szasz and Jane Salemson.
Many of Musica's players perform with local symphonies and chamber ensembles. Below, the Durham Symphony Cello Quartet performs in the Durham Performing Arts Center with guest Dr. Tim Holley, who kindly filled in at the last moment when a quartet member had a sudden family emergency.
The Durham Symphony Cello Quartet with guest Dr. Tim Holley, at the DPAC 2016