What is String Night?
String Night at the Forum is the annual showcase of string music education in the Halifax schools, with performances from students in grades 4 through 12.
This year’s showcase will be presented on Thursday, May 17th at 7:00pm.
Volunteers:
Please use the following link to sign up to help with this event. Volunteers will have a reserved seat for them inside the forum!
Map:
To assist in the smooth running of String Night, please refer to this map to know which doors to use.
Same-Day Rehearsals:
Students will rehearse at the forum on the day of the concert. Younger students will travel by bus from their school for rehearsal during the day; other students will rehearse before or after school. Students will be asked to leave their instrument at the Forum for tuning. Students will take instruments home after the concert.
Chaperones:
Parents will chaperone children during the same-day rehearsal as well as during the concert in the evening. Strings teachers will contact the chaperones directly the week before the concert.
Tickets:
Tickets ($5) will be available for sale at the Almon street entrance of the Forum on the day of the concert, starting at 5:30pm (you cannot enter the Forum concert area until 6pm). Tickets may also be purchased in advance at the Music Centre (Oxford School) as follows:
Wed May 9th, 4-7pm
If you pre-purchase your tickets, you can enter the Forum through the Windsor street door.
Please contact your strings teacher to discuss financial accommodation – we want to support the participation of all students and their families in this fantastic event.
Parking:
There are close to 1200 performers and their families attending the concert. Parking on the side streets fills up quickly so be sure to leave extra time.
What To Wear:
Students wear t-shirts to identify them as part of the program. Arrangements for these t-shirts are made by the strings teacher a month before the concert. We ask that students wear black on the bottom and black shoes. If you are in need of pants/skirts/leggings/shoes, please drop by the Music Centre and look at the donation bins (donations always welcomed!). These bins are accessible throughout the school year.
Arriving for the Concert:
Students should arrive at the Almon Street entrance by 6:20pm. Students will be met at the door by a volunteer to escort them to their seat in the concert area. Parents/guardians are not permitted to enter the concert area.
Leaving the Concert:
Students are asked to wait at their seats for a parent/guardian to pick them up.