Nova gives intermediate and advanced students something rare: the chance to step forward and play a solo with a full orchestra behind them. Selection is based on one thing — the ability to carry a solo part. This season: Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, a Christmas Concert alongside the professional Great Lakes Philharmonic orchestra, and a season-closing performance.
Nova is built for students who are ready to go further — real repertoire, real rehearsal discipline, and a real stage, where every member has the chance to step forward as a soloist.
Rehearsals run with real structure — score study, sectional work, and full-ensemble rehearsal, all building toward performance-ready musicianship.
Students perform the season's repertoire in front of real audiences at prominent venues across the GTA — a rare stage for young musicians.
Every rehearsal is shaped by the same philosophy behind the private studio: discipline, goal-setting, and unlocking each musician's creative potential.
Nova's current season is built around three performances — each one a chance for a different group of students to step out front as soloists.
This season's centerpiece: Vivaldi's iconic The Four Seasons — each of the four concertos led by a different soloist from within the orchestra, giving multiple students their moment in the spotlight.
Nova joins the professional Great Lakes Philharmonic for a festive holiday program performed for family and community audiences — a rare chance to share the stage with a professional orchestra.
The orchestra's final performance of the season — a celebration of everything the ensemble has built together, with soloists once again stepping into the spotlight.
Nova rehearses weekly, building the ensemble sound and discipline behind every performance.
Masterclasses with guest teachers are being planned for this season. Dates will be announced in September.
Auditions are open to violin, viola, cello, and bass students who meet the requirements below.
Complete the form with your student's information and musical background.
I reach out personally to schedule a convenient audition time.
Come prepared to perform one piece of your choice from your current repertoire — any piece you're currently working on. I'll assess overall level and ensemble fit.
Accepted students receive rehearsal schedules and season repertoire.
Tell me about your student and I'll follow up to schedule an audition.
