String Explosion 2008 Hits WKU

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Posted: 7:28 PM Jul 22, 2008
Last Updated: 7:31 PM Jul 22, 2008
Reporter: Kirk Butts
Email Address: kirk.butts@wbko.com

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It was a literal "symphony of sound" on July 22 as Western Kentucky University hosted its "String Explosion 2008."

The annual camp is in its third year at WKU, offering music students from 4th-9th grades the chance to play in an orchestra setting.

Children learn new skills through a variety of hands-on activities.

Instructors say the summer camp is a good opportunity for strings students to continue learning their instruments.

"We have strings in the Bowling Green city schools and in the county schools, so this is an opportunity for them to get together during the summer, and refresh their skills and work on all the things that we work on during the year," said Sarah Berry.

String Explosion 2008 continues through Friday, working with violin, viola, cello and double-bass students from around the area.

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Posted by: Suzanne Location: Bowling Green on Jul 25, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Strings Camp has been so great. Thank you for getting us reconised! We hope you can come to our concert: Fri. 25, 08 Ivan Wilson Building 1st floor in concert hall 3:45

Posted by: Judy Location: Bowling Green, KY on Jul 24, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Thanks so much for spotlighting these talented, dedicated young musicians and WKU, Sarah Berry, and Mr. O'Rourke for their hard work and interest in our young people in such a worthwhile endeavor!

Posted by: Sarah Location: Bowling Green, KY on Jul 24, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Thank you for the great coverage of String Explosion at WKU! Bowling Green has so many talented young musicians and it's wonderful that WKU is supporting strings.

Posted by: Janet Location: Bowling Green, KY on Jul 24, 2008 at 08:58 AM
What a wonderful opportunity for kids in our area! We are lucky to have such a camp in our community. It only makes our Hometown and Hometown Television better. Thanks for covering this.

Posted by: Chelsea Location: Champaign, IL on Jul 23, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Thank you for showing, on television, a snapshot of a section of a piece that will be performed on Friday's concert. I, for one, am grateful for the publicity and am hoping that because of it there will be higher attendance at the concert. -From the second chair of the first violins

Posted by: Celeste Ross Location: Champaign, IL on Jul 23, 2008 at 07:12 PM
My daughter and good friend are attending this camp as violinists from out of state. They love the camp. Thanks so much to Sarah Berry for starting this wonderful string program and inspiring young musicians in the Bowling Green area!!!!

Posted by: haley Location: bowling green on Jul 23, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Thanks for getting the word out about our strings camp!! :)

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