The Worst Orchestra In Omaha
Info about our group:
• Our current members are a mix of intermediate and advanced musicians with a range of experience from 3 to 25 years. When we combine our skills and play as a group, we actually sound quite lovely!
• Join the fun! We are currently accepting new musicians. (violin, viola, cello)
• No auditions. No scary solos. Our only requirements are that you can read intermediate-level music and you are at least 18 years old.
• We are a casual, friendly, pressure-free, grassroots, Omaha community string orchestra /ensemble for adults who simply enjoy playing music in a group. If you played violin, viola or cello in high school or college we’d love to have you!
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FAQ
• Where do you practice?
Indoor practice spaces in the Aksarben/Elmwood Park area.
These spaces provide chairs.• How often do you practice?
Once a week. Sometimes twice a week if we have an upcoming performance.
• What if I can’t attend every practice?
No problem. We don’t have attendance requirements. Just join in when it’s convenient for your schedule.
• What kind of music do you play?
We play lots of classical music from composers like Vivaldi, Beethoven, Brahms, Bach & Schubert as well as Beatles songs, movie themes, waltzes, marches, polkas, everything.
• Are you really the worst?
Do any of us qualify to audition for The Omaha Symphony? No.
Is our group talented enough to be hired at fancy wedding ceremonies? Not quite.
(although a few of our members are definitely talented enough to be hired as soloists!)
Despite our silly name, we really do produce a beautiful sound when we join forces and play music together.• I play the flute. Can I join?
This is a string ensemble and we only accept violinists, violists and cellists because our sheet music is composed for string quartets.
• I’m a beginner. Can I join your group?
As long as you’ve been playing your instrument for at least 2 years and can read music at an intermediate level, yes.
If you. are an absolute beginner who is just getting started, we recommend waiting until you are comfortable with intermediate level music.
• I’m interested in having your ensemble play at my Omaha event. Are you for hire?We are a volunteer orchestra, and yes, we do occasionally perform at events throughout Omaha.
We require a performance space of at least 15′ X 15′.
Reach out if you are would like “The Worsties” to provide fun musical ambiance at your Omaha event!Who do I contact if I have further questions or want to join?
Call or text Ronnie: (904) 814-5265
the Worsties
“No one feels another's grief, no one understands another's joy. People imagine that they can reach one another.
In reality they only pass each other by.” - Franz Peter Schubert
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Coming Soon:
Attention Omaha Adult Cellists:
Join the Omaha Cello Collective for adult cellists!
Imagine a full orchestra made of cellos, cellos and more cellos. Together we’ll take over the city of Omaha with our deep, earthy, somber, rich, delicious sounding cellos.
Call or text Ronnie for more info or to be added to our list of cellists.
904-814-5265
Photo credit: Central Washington University
The Worst Orchestra In Omaha. A community string orchestra in Omaha, Nebraska 