Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Master Classes

Each season, the Education and Community Engagement Department holds Master Classes that feature VSO guest artists and VSO musicians. Participating students have the opportunity to experience the hands-on nature of these unique classes where private music lessons go public. Selected students will play for and be critiqued by the Featured artist. The perspectives offered by these world-class artists inspire participants and audience members alike.

FREE admission, open to the public, no reservation required.

Upcoming Classes:

Music Director, Eric Jacobsen conducts the Virginia Symphony Orchestra

More master classes coming soon!

Branford Marsalis Masterclass, Dec 1, 21 - Norfolk State University, host; NSU, ODU and CNU jazz combos participated.

Branford Marsalis Masterclass, Dec 1, 21 - Norfolk State University, host; NSU, ODU and CNU jazz combos participated.

Ryan Speedo Green masterclass at ODU

Ryan Speedo Green masterclass at ODU

Pictured above with Ryan Speedo Green are committee members Andrea Warren and Loren McCourt.

Alexi Kenney masterclass at GSA

Alexi Kenney masterclass at GSA

Alexi Kenney masterclass at GSA

Kishi Bashi masterclass at Maury High School

Kishi Bashi masterclass at Maury High School

Kishi Bashi masterclass at Norfolk Academy

Both Bay Youth Orchestras of Virginia and the Japan Virginia Society sponsored these events by giving $500 and $1000 respectively. Norfolk Academy donated the space.

In attendance, students, teachers, community members - sponsored by BYOV and Japan Virginia Society

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Sandeep Das's Tabla Master Class

Sandeep Das's Tabla Master Class

Sandeep Das's Tabla Master Class

Simone Porter's Violin Master Class

Sterling Elliott Masterclass - Newport News

Simone Porter's Violin Master Class

Simone Porter's Violin Master Class

Simone Porter's Violin Master Class

Simone Porter's Violin Master Class

Katherine Jolly's Vocal Master Class

Katherine Jolly's Vocal Master Class

Katherine Jolly's Vocal Master Class

Katherine Jolly's Vocal Master Class

Katherine Jolly's Vocal Master Class

Katherine Jolly's Vocal Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Masumi Per Rostad's Viola Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Victor Wooten's Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Sandeep Das's Tabla Master Class

Sandeep Das's Tabla Master Class

Sandeep Das's Tabla Master Class

Sandeep Das's Tabla Master Class

Sandeep Das's Tabla Master Class

Sandeep Das's Tabla Master Class

Sandeep Das's Tabla Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Gabriela Martinez's Piano Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Yo-Yo Ma Master Class

Sterling Elliott Masterclass - Newport News

Carol Jantsch Demo Talk, ODU Chandler Recital Hall-

Carol Jantsch Demo Talk, ODU Chandler Recital Hall-

Branford Marsalis Masterclass, Dec 1, 21 - Norfolk State University, host; NSU, ODU and CNU jazz combos participated.

Branford Marsalis Masterclass, Dec 1, 21 - Norfolk State University, host; NSU, ODU and CNU jazz combos participated.

Branford Marsalis Masterclass, Dec 1, 21 - Norfolk State University, host; NSU, ODU and CNU jazz combos participated.