Whitworth String Day
If you're an intermediate to advanced high school string player seeking to grow your skill and connect with other players, you're invited to join us for Whitworth String Day, featuring Whitworth faculty and special guest violinists, Jared Maucotel and Alexandra Wenig.
Nov. 13-14, 2026
Cowles Music Center
Whitworth University
Cost & Registration
Advanced master class only: $30
Technique workshop only: $30
All inclusive: $50
Schedule of Events
Friday, Nov. 13
| 7 p.m. | Friday evening recital – free admission! Jared Maucotal, violin and Joy Zickau, piano Works by Saint-Saens, Kreisler, Piazolla and Nazaykinskaya |
Saturday, Nov. 14
| 8 a.m. | Check in for master classes* |
| 8:30 a.m. | Group warmup |
| 9 a.m. | Advanced master classes Jared Maucotel, violin Alexandra Wenig, violin Phil Baldwin, viola Roberta Bottelli, cello |
| 11 a.m. | Snack break |
| 11:30 a.m. | Student recital |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch break (meal provided) |
| 1 p.m. | Check in for technique workshops** |
| 1:30 p.m. | Technique workshops for skill development Jared Maucotel, advanced violin Alexandra Wenig, intermediate violin Guest artist, intermediate cello/bass Phil Baldwin, intermediate viola |
| 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 3 p.m. | Technique workshops continue (same breakout sessions) |
| 4 p.m. | Break |
| 4:15-5 p.m. | Faculty lecture |
| 7:30 p.m. | Optional event: Spokane Symphony concert at The Fox, "Clouds in My Coffee." (Student discount tickets available through the Spokane Symphony website or by calling 509.624.1200.) |
*The morning master classes are meant for advanced students with polished literature. Students will be accompanied by Tiffany Wang, but no rehearsal time is available.
**The afternoon sessions will be devoted to intermediate to advanced high school students who may not be studying privately or simply wish to enhance their technique.
For more information, please contact the Whitworth Music Office at 509.777.3280 or music@whitworth.edu.