<p>For a violinist specifically, what are the chances of getting into a string ensemble at IWU ?</p>
<p>My friend who is an exchange student from Japan plays in the string ensemble (violin!). She also played in the Aria/ Concerto show last weekend and accompanied for the Founders Day Convocation.</p>
<p>do you happen to know how big the string ensemble is?</p>
<p>Joe, my daughter plays harp rather than violin. But despite the fact that IWU does not have a harp instructor on faculty & D has no interest in majoring in music, in discussions with the music department they have been extremely encouraging and accommodating. We certainly got the impression that non-music majors would be very welcomed in ensembles, etc.</p>
<p>Of course, a harp is a little more unusual than a violin, so perhaps that is a slightly different situation.</p>
<p>The concert was done by the IW Civic Orchestra. Approximately 45 to 50 string players play in the orchestra.</p>