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CHELMSFORD, Massachusetts (Dec. 27, 2024) – Chelmsford Public Schools’ Music Department will host Stringfest, which connects its orchestra students in grades 5-12 with world class musicians for instruction and performance, on Thursday, Jan. 9.

During Stringfest, professional musicians and educators who specialize in a certain style or genre of string music come in to work with Chelmsford student-musicians.

Students are grouped by age and ability level for these workshops.

Fifth graders participate in a beginner workshop, sixth and seventh graders will collaborate during an intermediate workshop, and eighth graders will join high school students for an advanced workshop.

Stringfest, which is sponsored by Chelmsford Friends of Music, will conclude with a performance by the guest artists, which allows for the student-musicians to hear the style of music they have been practicing in action.

This year’s featured performer will be Berklee College of Music Professor Jason Anick, who has “earned a reputation among string players as an imaginative improviser, versatile composer and insightful educator.”

According to his website, jasonanick.com, Anick grew up playing fiddle tunes with his family and classical music with local orchestras, which grew his passion for improvisation and ultimately led him to study jazz and classical music at Hartt Conservatory.

Friends and families are welcome to attend the free guest performance by Anick and friends at 6:30 p.m.

About Chelmsford Public Schools

The Chelmsford Public School District provides all students with multiple pathways to optimize their own potential for academic excellence, leadership, and social and emotional wellness. The mission of the Chelmsford Public Schools is to educate, engage, prepare, and empower well-rounded and knowledgeable learners to PERSEVERE through challenges, demonstrate RESPECT and INTEGRITY in their words and actions, are DEDICATED to their community, and display EMPATHY as global citizens while discovering and pursuing their full potential. This PRIDE-driven culture enables all members of the school community to support the growth and development of students. For more information, please visit www.chelmsfordschools.org.