What do the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District, and March 3rd have in common? The answer is: a super-hot music education program called, “Electrify Your Strings”, which will take the stage in early March featuring nearly 200 kids rocking out with violin in hand. In a district where athletics traditionally take center stage, the tables have turned to shine the spotlight on the arts. “We really appreciate the support the district has provided to help bring this program to life for a second time. By doing so, they are giving our kids the pat on the back they’ve earned as musicians,” said Jennifer O’Neal, MS Orchestra director.

“Electrify Your Strings” was created by Grammy award-winning musician, Mark Wood, a founding member of the internationally acclaimed Trans-Siberian Orchestra. That same style of revved up music will be taught in a supercharged 2-day workshop to the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle and High School orchestra students. The instruction by Wood will culminate into an intensely “electrifying” rock concert, open to the community. As a gift to the school, Royalton Music is generously donating a 4-string Electric Stingray Violin, designed by Mark Wood, which will be raffled off that very evening.

 The Middle School combined orchestras will perform first followed by the HS Concert & String Orchestras, the Chamber Orchestra then a finale which will include all of the evening’s performers. 

Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event for $3 each or 4 for $10.  All proceeds from the show benefit the school’s programs. This event is expected to sell out. The rehearsals are open to the media, and by request, media may also access the performances.

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